
FEATURES
KIMBER PRO COVERT II .45ACP by Charlie Cutshaw
Compact, reliable, and accurate, it’s a concealed carry special!
SPRINGFIELD TRP .45ACP by Rob Garrett
Proven by the pros who go in harm’s way, it’s the Tactical Response Pistol!
PARA USA PDA 9mm by Clair Rees
Personal Defense Assistant—it’s the ultimate 1911!
SMITH & WESSON M40-1 .38 SPECIAL by Walt Rauch
Proven performance with latest upgrades—it’s the ultimate self-defense snubbie!
ROBAR ALLOY XTREME .40 by Denis Prisbrey
All-metal Glock boasts custom features galore!
RUGER CHARGER STEALTH SNIPER .22LR by Rob Garrett
Build a dream pistol that won’t bust a budget!
BERETTA M9 9mm by Paul Markel
Tough and reliable, the Beretta 9mm keeps coming back for more!
COLUMNS
It Happened To Me Parking lot close call / Baseball bat vs a Pug / Mistaken Handgun / Keep Your Cool / My Hard Lesson /
Self-Defense & The Law What to say, and what not to say— 8 cases reviewed
Street Smarts Warrior’s awareness—see and hear everything
Gun Talk Latter day classic—Ruger GP100 .357Mag
Handgun Hide Trio of modern and traditional carry rigs
Just Knives Spyderco’s Perrin and Street Beat
VIP Protection Honing the necessary bodyguard’s skills
Basic Training Learn to fix the most common stoppages
Guns & Gunfighting Ed Brown Special Forces .45ACP
Combat Corner Get the most out of your wheelgun
Tactics Seize the tactical advantage while moving towards cover
Survival Savvy Survive a courtroom slaying—learn from the best
New Products Guns and gear that caught our eyes
Crossword Puzzle Test your CH knowledge
Gunsite Gossip Words and wisdom from the late, great Jeff Cooper