Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog

We asked our readers to weigh in on their top defensive handgun, we got thousands of responses over the course of a couple weeks and ranked them by brand.

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In the world of defensive revolvers, Smith & Wesson makes what can be considered the very best. For over 60 years now their small “J frame” short-barreled revolvers have been a gold standard for police and civilians alike. Though compact automatics have come a long way, boasting more capacity and reliability that is arguably just […]

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Shooters are turning to laser sights, giving an increased tactical advantage when shooting defensive handguns or tactical rifles.

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It is what we all fear, and for good reason. A loud crash in the middle of the night. Three men, armed, already inside your house before you're full awake. You have choices, but your first priority is protecting your family. So you grab your gun and meet the intruders on their terms.

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