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About Tom McHale

Tom is the Editor of American Handgunner Magazine and has published numerous books on shooting, concealed carry, reloading, and the United States Constitution. You can find his print and ebooks here..

Home and Mobile Defense: The Right Tool for the Job

By |2025-07-09T11:23:22-04:00July 9th, 2025|

The importance of using the right tools absolutely applies to the defensive application of handguns. Sure, you can carry a full-size duty gun, but you’re adding extra weight to your daily routine. The odds get better over time that you’ll get lazy and decide not to carry it for that quick trip to the store or the local stop-and-rob for a gallon of milk.

The Shadow Systems CR920XP

By |2025-06-23T17:49:06-04:00June 23rd, 2025|

I also carry a gun whenever I’m not asleep or in the shower, so comfort is a legit consideration. Shadow Systems calls their new compensated CR920XP a crossover. This is the elusive, effective tactical compromise.

SAR USA PIstols: Locked, Loaded, And Laser-Focused

By |2025-06-23T15:11:31-04:00June 23rd, 2025|

We’re going to be taking a closer look at some of the latest handgun products from the SAR USA team over the next four weeks. Will Dabbs, MD, will be bringing us a story focusing on the SAR9 Full Size, and Frank Jardim will bring us the SAR9 Subcompact. I’ll be back in week four with more details on the SAR9 SOCOM and SAR9 Compact.
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