Tom McHale checks out the new iteration of the compact, single-action Smith & Wesson CSX — the E-Series. Refined and improved, this compact handgun easily transitions from pocket wonder to full-size with 12-, 15- and 17-round capacity configurations — in the box. How does it shoot? We take it to the range to find out!

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Think gun rights are "safe" for the next four years? Think again. The biggest threats are at the state and sometimes local levels. Adam Kraut, executive director of the Second Amendment Foundation, joins American Handgunner Insider to explain why and what's being done about the risk.

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Meet the patriot who single-handedly took on the ATF and launched the successful lawsuit against the bump stock ban. As if that wasn't enough, he was also front and center in the case against the ATF's war on FFL dealers. Whether or not you care about bump stocks, this story should concern you. Army vet and Texas gun store owner Michael Cargill shares the inside details.

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We've all done it. We line up the sights, prepare, press the trigger and ... BIG MISS! How did that happen? We explore the combination of physics and "freaking out" that is almost always the cause of those misses. While we’re at it, we’ll take a look at some cool trigger-management gear from the folks at Lyman.

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American Handgunner columnist Lindsey Bertomen joins Editor Tom McHale to review new handloading gear for 2025.

Lindsey shares the details of a new Hornady electric case trimmer that promises to significantly speed up precision case trimming. He also discusses Frankford Arsenal and accessory press enhancements from Braggin Rights Precision Reloading.

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Lt. Col. Allen West joins American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale to discuss the Second Amendment, gun rights as defined by the Constitution, and of course, guns — in particular, new models from the folks at WATCHTOWER Firearms. Made in Texas by veterans, the company produces AR rifles and some beautiful double-stack 9mm pistols.

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Cowboy gun enthusiast Alan Garbers joins Tom McHale on Insider to look at the new line of Premier Series single-action revolvers from Pietta. With genuine bone case-hardening, these are beauties to look at!

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Join Tom McHale and Frank Jardim from American Handgunner Magazine as they delve into the details of the new Charter Arms Mag Pug .357 Magnum and 9mm combo revolver. In this SHOT Show episode, they discuss the affordability and practicality of this dual-caliber wheelgun, its unique engineering features, and how it compares to other revolvers.

Additionally, they showcase a groundbreaking 18-round speed loader by REV Industries, which offers innovative functionality for revolver enthusiasts. Stay tuned for an in-depth review and practical insights on these latest firearm advancements.

00:39 SHOT Show Highlights: Wheel Guns 00:54 Charter Arms Magpug 357 Magnum and 9mm Combo 02:03 Reloading and Affordability of Shooting 03:29 Charter Arms Manufacturing and Design 05:07 Magpug 9mm Cylinder Mechanics 13:59 Honey Badger Ammunition Performance 18:31 Rev Industries 18-Round Speed Loader

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