The PDW genre has grown significantly, and the theme of SHOT has been PDWs and 2011s. Let’s look at the expanding genre.
Pile of PDWs at SHOT 2025
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Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine Gunner, a lifelong firearms enthusiast, and now a regular guy who likes to shoot, write, and find ways to combine the two. He holds an NRA certification as a Basic Pistol Instructor and is the world’s Okayest firearm’s instructor.
Five Handguns From Range Day 2025
Range Day has come and gone and dozens of guns and rounds of ammo have been spent so we can bring you the top 5 handguns of Range Day 2025.
Every Day Carry Loadout: SIG SAUER P365
My carry is a decked out P365 that combines different parts and pieces from a wide variety of manufacturers. It’s both big and small. From optics to compensators it has it all.
PSA Sabre AR-15 Duty-Grade Rifle | Review
The Sabre 15 series is Palmetto State Armory’s attempt to up their game. Do they hit their mark? Let’s find out.
AAC 5.56 NATO 77 Grain OTM Ammo | Review
Has PSA’s ammo line AAC conquered the famed 77 grain OTM? We got a fair share to take to the range to find out.
Harrington & Richardson 635 10.5″ Pistol | PSA Retro Lineup Lands
The H&R lineup has unveiled PSA’s new adherence to the retro world of the AR-15. The 635 represents a clone of the Colt SMG.
Walther PDP Pro-E Review | The PDP Gets Flat
The PDP Pro-E is the latest Walther to grace the market. Is it a worthy entry into the PDP lineup? Let’s find out what makes it stand out.
Heritage Rancher Carbine, Revolving Plinking Power
The Heritage Rancher Carbine is one of the rare revolving rifles that I can’t help but smile when I use. It’s impractical, but its fun.
PSA JAKL Rifle Review | New King of the AR-15/AK Combo?
Palmetto State Armory has been releasing a number of hits of their own design as of late, and the PSA JAKL rifle is their front runner.
Vortex Defender-ST | Red Dot Redux Review
The Vortex Defender-ST is their follow-up to the Defender-CCW. Can this red dot outrun its predecessor? Let’s dig in and find out.
Can a .22LR Trainer Translate to a Centerfire Firearm?
Can skills learned on a.22LR trainer translate to shooting a centerfire firearm? Read on to find out if .22LR trainers work as intended.
PSA Dagger Micro 9mm Pistol – Review
How good is the PSA Dagger Micro 9mm pistol? Let’s dig in, shoot a bunch, and find out if this micro pistol now rules the roost.
Swampfox Warhorse 1-6 FFP LPVO | Gear Review
The Swampfox Warhorse is an FFP LPVO in the 1-6X range with a 34mm tube. Confused as to what all that means? Well let’s dig in.
The Benelli M4 – The Marines Fighting Shotgun
The Benelli M4 Super 90 is the fighting shotgun of choice for the United States Marine Corps and can be your fighting shotgun of choice. Let’s see if it’s worth the pretty penny it demands.
Rossi Brawler .45 Colt/.410 Single Shot Pistol | Review
The Rossi Brawler is a beastly pistol that can shoot both shot shells and hefty duty .45 Colt loads. Is it worth the fight?
Holosun SCRS RD 2 Solar Powered Red Dot | Review
The SCRS RD 2 is Holosun’s rifle red dot that’s powered entirely by solar power and an internal rechargeable battery.
The Mossberg 590A1 Retrograde – Wood and Steel Lead The Way
The 590A1 Retrograde brings wood and steel to 2021 with a war horse of a fighting shotgun from Mossberg. What’s old is new once more.
Girsan MC 14T – Don’t Call It a Clone | Review
The Girsan MC 14T is a Turkish pistol that completely revamps a familiar design. Is the Turkish pistol worth the squeeze?
Olight Odin GL M Tactical Flashlight | Olight’s New Rifle Light
Olight has released a new, M-LOK ready weapon light with a green laser known as the Odin GL M, and we got our hands on one.
Armament Technology Inc SAI 6 LPVO | A High Speed Option
The SAI 6 is a new premium tier LPVO from Armament Technology Inc. It provides a 1-6X magnification setting and innovative reticle.
Pawn Shop Pieces – The TEC-DC9
The Intratec TEC-DC9 is one of the most infamous firearms ever created. It’s fearsome looks are undercut by its terrible performance.
Holosun AEMS Reflex Sight – A New Leaf For Holosun?
The latest from Holosun is the Holosun AEMS Reflex Sight. The Advanced Enclosed Micro Sight provides shooters a compact optic with a big window.
Behind the Sights with the CMMG Banshee Four Six Pistol ~ VIDEO
The CMMG Four Six gives you 4.6x30mm firepower that delivers a light, compact platform and is the first firearm chambered in 4.6 in the U.S.
Aero Precision EPC-9 | The Enhanced Pistol Caliber (Carbine)
Aero Precision has finally released their own PPC in the form of the EPC-9 aka the Enhanced Pistol Caliber (Carbine) or (Pistol).
B&T APC9 Pistol – Brugger & Thomet’s Army Approved SMG ~ VIDEO
The B&T APC9 Pistol is the pistol version of the SMG adopted by the United States Army. Do Swiss SMGs make as many holes as their cheese? Today we plan to find out!
Pawn Shop Pieces – S&W 432 PD
For our first entry in pawn shop pieces, we’ll cover the S&W 432 PD. This .32 H&R Magnum revolver represents a premium J-frame.
KelTec KS7 Shotgun – The Best Little Brother the KSG Could Ask For
The KS7 shotgun provides a short and handy shotgun for those looking for the smallest, NFA-free design possible. At only 26.25 inches long the KS7 is as short as it gets.
The Henry Axe – The Most Fun Possible Without a Tax Stamp
The Henry Axe is an NFA free 15.14 inch barreled 410. This lever action blaster delivers fun by the bucketful.
My Favorite Black Rifle: Brownells BRN-180
The BRN-180 takes the AR-15 and incorporates an AR-18 upper to give you a modern AR-180 that’s my favorite AR. This little rifle comes from Brownells and it delivers.
Monstrum Panzer 1-6x First Focal Plane LPVO | Scope Review
The Monstrum Panzer is a budget minded LPVO that promisies a first focal plane design at a very low price point. Is it worth it?
