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Compact, sub-compact, and micro-compact handguns have always been a balancing act. They provide the benefit of a convenient and concealable firearm but, by doing so, require some tradeoffs. The most obvious of those tradeoffs are a lower ammunition capacity, a possible reduction in accuracy, and, for the lighter pistols, more pronounced recoil. Then, there are compact models like the Springfield Hellcat RDP , Bersa 380, and others. These pistols manage to provide the benefits of compacts while impressively minimizing the compromises you have to make as a gun enthusiast. Here are four models to keep an eye out for. Kahr PM9 High-Cap Micro-Compact – Hellcat RDP In recent years especially, it has become increasingly challenging for many gun companies to compete with Sig Sauer firearms in so many handgun and long gun categories. However, Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP does exactly that by going head-to-head with the exceptional SIG P365. Consider its capacity. The Hellcat RDP delivers th...

Various factors go into shooting a handgun accurately. Two of the most important aspects of accurate shooting are grip and stance. An improper grip or stance can lead to recoil knocking you off balance, inaccurate shots, and having to readjust each time you fire. With the correct technique, you can fire shot after shot with your Glock 35 without having to adjust or re-acquire the target. If you want to improve your accuracy and overall comfort at the range, try these five tips.  Keep Your Angles Straight and Secure When you first grab your pistol, you will probably hold it in a way that feels natural to you. Often, this means with a limp or angled wrist. These mechanics are not well suited to dealing with recoil. Instead, you should keep your wrist straight and flexed. Imagine a line going from the top of your HK USP through your wrist and onto your forearm. This line should be straight, with no angle at your wrist. This helps you handle the recoil and can help ke...

Whether you are going hunting with your Beretta A300 Outlander or taking a highly specialized AR 15 to an out-of-state competition, flying with a firearm might seem complex if you have never done it before. However, there are ways you can streamline the process to make it as simple as possible. This means you will not have to arrive at the airport too much earlier than you would for a typical flight. Here are five tips you should know about packing and declaring your firearm for your next flight. Use the Right Kind of Lock First, you will need the right kind of lock. Do not use any standard, TSA-approved lock to keep your firearms safe. Instead, use a heavy-duty lock on your case. Always keep a key on your person, but do not bring extra copies in your checked luggage. Otherwise, if you use a TSA-approved lock or have copies of the key, it is entirely possible that your gun case could be empty when you grab it off the carousel at your destination. What to Do with Ammo Most often, a...

Centerfire and rimfire are two different categories of primer ignition systems for ammo, so it is important to understand the specifics of how they differ when you are searching for a new firearm to add to your collection. How does a Kel Tec CP33 chambered in 22LR differ from a Glock 19 chambered in 9mm? And most importantly, which is better to take to the range if you are just going plinking? Here are some of the differences, along with the pros and cons of rimfire and centerfire cartridges. Round Appearance The easiest way to tell the rounds apart is to look at the back of the round. If there is a circular primer in the middle of the back of the round, it is a centerfire cartridge. If there is no primer that you can see, it is likely a rimfire cartridge. Ignition Systems The firing pin strikes the rim on rimfire cartridges, hence the name. However, centerfire sees the pin hitting the primer in the center of the cartridge. Primers in centerfire cartridges are much sm...