.357 SIG was built to match .357 Magnum in a pistol, and several agencies adopted it. Where it stands in 2026, and whether a Glock 31, 32 or 33 still makes sense.
How to build a duty belt that carries weight comfortably and keeps your pistol and magazines where your hands expect them. Belt, holster and layout basics.
Walther PDP F-Series for duty and serious carry: reduced grip size, shorter trigger reach, easier slide manipulation, and how it compares to the standard PDP.
Choosing an off-duty or backup pistol as an officer: Hellcat Pro OSP vs P365-XMACRO TACOPS, plus the case for matching your duty gun's manual of arms.
Is .40 S&W obsolete? Why many agencies moved back to 9mm, why .40 is still in production and service, and what it means for surplus pistols and ammo.
What Glock Gen 6's optics setup means for duty officers: holster compatibility, lights, optics footprints, and a checklist before switching from Gen 5.
Glock 17 Gen5 vs Glock 19 Gen5 as a duty pistol: grip length, sight radius, capacity, holster fit, and where the Glock 47 fits in.
FN 509 Tactical review for duty and serious use: threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights, optics-ready slide, 17- and 24-round magazines, and who it's for.
What Level I, II and III duty holster retention actually mean, how Safariland ALS and SLS work, and how to match retention to your role.
Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, Hornady Critical Duty and Winchester Ranger T compared for duty use: design, 124gr +P vs 147gr, and how agencies evaluate ammo.