G9 Defense: 9mm Ammunition Review

Ammunition can be a tricky beast. We love it, but hate paying for it. We want the best in new technology, but only once it’s as proven as the old stuff.  After all that we want the best there is, at a low price. I don’t envy any ammunition manufacturer looking to dethrone the top … Read more

What I’m Carrying Now: A H&K VP9 and a Benchmade Griptillian

[This post is part of our series, What I’m Carrying Now. If you’d like to submit a photo and description of the gun, holster and gear you’re carrying in the new world in which we live, send it to us at [email protected] with WICN in the subject field.] Michael S. in Ohio writes . . … Read more

Wilson Combat’s New EDC X9S 10+1 Sub-Compact 9mm Pistol

Wilson Combat has further refined the groundbreaking EDC X9 family of high-performance defensive handguns with the new EDC X9S, a sub-compact double-column 9mm with a gripless lightweight aluminum grip frame design. The trim X9S solid frame accepts an enhanced capacity double-column magazine but is smaller in size than most comparably sized single-stack handguns. The sub-compact … Read more

Smith & Wesson Gun and Knife Combo: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

This daily carry includes a Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD and Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops knife. The 9mm SHIELD and its spare mag are carried in Remora holsters. For the mag that’s fine so long as the mag pouch/holster is capable of holding the mag firmly in place. If it slips and slides and … Read more