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Review: Heckler & Koch HK45 LEM

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The new Heckler & Koch HK45 LEM is based on the firm’s USP pistol and was originally [...]

Doug Koenig

Shooter Profile: Doug Koenig

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Doug Koenig has won more than 50 national championships and holds several world records, but it [...]

Nighthawk Custom .22 Conversion

Nighthawk Custom .22 Conversion

by Paul Scarlata • 47681 Commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F02%2F01%2Fnighthawk-custom-22-conversion%2FNighthawk+Custom+.22+Conversion2012-02-01+00%3A25%3A40Paul+Scarlatahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4768

Nighthawk Custom of Berryville, Arkansas, is well-known for its custom-built 1911 pistols, and [...]

  • Dan Wesson Titan

    Review: Dan Wesson Titan

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    Subcompact 9MM Shootoff

  • The vendor was attempting to show a customer his Kimber, like this Custom II 1911, when the he accidently shot himself in the hand.

    Vendor Shoots Own Hand at Tennessee Gun Show

  • Breaking News: Freedom Group Acquires Para USA
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  • Review: Kimber Solo Carry
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Shoot: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition

Book Review: “Shoot” by Julie Golob

January 27, 2012 • 4543No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F27%2Fbook-review-shoot-by-julie-golob%2FBook+Review%3A+%22Shoot%22+by+Julie+Golob2012-01-27+16%3A15%3A25J.+Scott+Rupphttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4543

Julie Golob is one of my shooting idols. It’s not just because she’s enjoyed great success at international and national…»

In Newproducts, New_products, Pistols, Revolvers, Tactics & Training • Tagged action pistol, Bianchi Cup, competition shooting, competitive pistol, idpa, ipsc, Julie Golob, USPSA
loading moon clip in to converted Ruger GP100

Moon Clips for Revolver Speed

January 23, 2012 • 45232 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F23%2Fmoon-clips-for-revolver-speed%2FMoon+Clips+for+Revolver+Speed2012-01-23+17%3A29%3A29Greg+Rodriguezhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4523

I’ve never felt handicapped with a six-shooter (or even a five-shooter) because I’ve trained with revolvers for so long that…»

In Ammunition, Firearms, Handguns, Revolvers • Tagged .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 9mm, Jerry Miculek, moon clips, Revolvers, Ruger GP100
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Introducing the Rock River Arms 1911 P

January 23, 2012 • 451612 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F23%2Fintroducing-the-rock-river-arms-1911-p%2FIntroducing+the+Rock+River+Arms+1911+P2012-01-23+17%3A03%3A45Staff+Reporthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4516

Steve Mayer of Rock River Arms introduces us to the Rock River Arms 1911 P, the all-new polymer single-stack .45…»

In New_products, Pistols • Tagged 1911P, Rock River Arms
Mexico Drug War

Mexican State’s Civilian Deaths Outnumbered Afghanistan’s

January 23, 2012 • 45021 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F23%2Fmexican-states-civilian-deaths-outnumbered-afghanistans%2FMexican+State%27s+Civilian+Deaths+Outnumbered+Afghanistan%27s2012-01-23+16%3A18%3A11Staff+Reporthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4502

A study by the Mexican government shows one of the country’s states bordering the United States had a higher civilian…»

In News • Tagged Afghanistan, border, cartels, crime, deaths, drugs, handguns, Mexico, Texas, violence
STI Eagle

Review: STI Eagle

January 23, 2012 • 45083 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F23%2Freview-sti-eagle%2FReview%3A+STI+Eagle2012-01-23+16%3A09%3A31Stan+Trzoniechttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4508

Introduced by Colt in 1929, the .38 Super was very impressive in the cartridge world because it had no problem…»

In Firearms, Handguns • Tagged .38 Super, 2011 frame, double-stack 1911, Magtech, STI, Winchester
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SHOT Video: Ruger SR22

January 20, 2012 • 44291 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F20%2Ffirst-look-ruger-sr22%2FSHOT+Video%3A+Ruger+SR222012-01-20+17%3A19%3A52Staff+Reporthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4429

Mark Gurney of Ruger introduces us to their new “do-it-all” pistol, the SR22

In Newproducts, New_products, Video • Tagged Ruger, SR22, Video
pocket holsters and guns

Pocket Handgun Carry Done Right

January 20, 2012 • 43714 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F20%2Fpocket-handgun-carry-done-right%2FPocket+Handgun+Carry+Done+Right2012-01-20+04%3A10%3A16Walt+Rauchhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4371

There’s more to pocket handgun carry than just stuffing the handgun in your pocket. You have to be able to…»

In concealed carry, Handguns, Holsters, Pistols, Revolvers • Tagged Concealed Carry, pocket carry, pocket holsters
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SHOT Video: Taurus Models 992 & 405

January 19, 2012 • 44951 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F19%2Fshot-video-taurus-models-992-405%2FSHOT+Video%3A+Taurus+Models+992+%26+4052012-01-19+18%3A47%3A57Staff+Reporthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4495

Robert Crescenzi introduces us to two new models for Taurus in 2012, the Models 992 and 405.

In Newproducts, New_products, Revolvers, Video • Tagged .22, Model 405, Model 992, Taurus
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SHOT Video: Springfield XDs-3.3

January 19, 2012 • 43983 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F19%2Fspringfield-xds-3-3%2FSHOT+Video%3A+Springfield+XDs-3.32012-01-19+14%3A38%3A22Staff+Reporthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4398

Rob Leatham breaks down the newest offering to the XD line – the XDs – a single stack .45 ACP.

In Pistols • Tagged .45 ACP, singel stack, springfield, XDs
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New Handguns from the 2012 SHOT Show

January 18, 2012 • 43927 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F18%2Fnew-handguns-from-the-2012-shot-show%2FNew+Handguns+from+the+2012+SHOT+Show2012-01-18+01%3A58%3A21Aaron+Deckerhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4392

The 2012 SHOT Show is underway! Here’s a look at some of the new handguns we’ve seen from the Sands…»

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Active Shooter On The Loose…What Will You Do?

January 6, 2012 • 43776 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F06%2Fworst-case-scenario-active-shooter-on-the-loose-what-will-you-do%2FActive+Shooter+On+The+Loose...What+Will+You+Do%3F2012-01-06+15%3A00%3A57Dave+Spauldinghttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4377

If there’s an active shooter on the loose, what will you do?

In Tactics & Training • Tagged Law Enforcement, Police, tactics
competitor shooting IDPA

Getting Started in IDPA

January 6, 2012 • 4366No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F06%2Fgetting-started-in-idpa%2FGetting+Started+in+IDPA2012-01-06+04%3A01%3A11James+Tarrhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4366

THE BASICS Founded in 1996, the International Defensive Pistol Association is a relative newcomer to the action pistol sports, but…»

In competition, Tactics & Training • Tagged action pistol shooting, competitive shooting, idpa, International Defensive Pistol Association, practical pistol
Federal Guard Dog ammunition

Review: Federal Guard Dog Ammunition

January 6, 2012 • 43621 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F06%2Freview-federal-guard-dog-ammunition%2FReview%3A+Federal+Guard+Dog+Ammunition2012-01-06+03%3A50%3A40Patrick+Sweeneyhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4362

There are good reasons for using full-metal-jacket ammunition. In some handguns, it is what feeds most reliably. I don’t care…»

In Ammunition • Tagged .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 9mm, Federal, Federal Premium, FMJ, full metal jacket, Guard Dog, handgun ammunition, hollowpoint
firing the Baby Desert Eagle II

Review: Baby Desert Eagle II

January 6, 2012 • 43542 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2012%2F01%2F06%2Freview-baby-desert-eagle-ii%2FReview%3A+Baby+Desert+Eagle+II2012-01-06+03%3A01%3A29Patrick+Sweeneyhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4354

It may surprise you to discover that there was a 9mm handgun that actually drew praise from the late Jeff…»

In Handguns, Pistols • Tagged 9mm, Baby Desert Eagle, Baby Desert Eagle II, CZ 75, DA/SA semiauto, Magnum Research, semiautomatic pistol
Critical Duty ammo and guns

Hornady Critical Duty

December 29, 2011 • 43381 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2011%2F12%2F29%2Fhornady-critical-duty%2FHornady+Critical+Duty2011-12-29+15%3A38%3A47J.+Scott+Rupphttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4338

Hornady’s new Critical Duty handgun ammunition is the only law-enforcement ammunition that currently exceeds the FBI’s minimum 12-inch standard for…»

In Ammunition, Ballistics, Handguns • Tagged .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 9mm, 9mm +P, Critical Duty, duty ammunition, FlexLock bullet, FTX bullet, Hornady, pistol ammunition
Chiappa Rhino 200 DS

Review: Chiappa Rhino 200DS

December 22, 2011 • 43237 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2011%2F12%2F22%2Freview-chiappa-rhino-200ds%2FReview%3A+Chiappa+Rhino+200DS2011-12-22+16%3A22%3A08James+Tarrhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4323

The bore of a revolver sits high off the hand, and because of that the muzzle flip during firing has…»

In Handguns, Revolvers • Tagged .357 Magnum, .38 Special, Chiappa Rhino
Dave Spaulding pointing gun

Can You Break A Gun Safety Commandment?

December 14, 2011 • 430537 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2011%2F12%2F14%2Fcan-you-break-a-gun-safety-commandment%2FCan+You+Break+A+Gun+Safety+Commandment%3F2011-12-14+16%3A52%3A48J.+Scott+Rupphttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4305

I was editing an upcoming installment of Dave Spaulding’s “On Patrol” column in Handguns magazine when I came upon this…»

In Handguns, Tactics & Training • Tagged combat pistol training, dave spaulding, gun safety
Kahr CM40

Just Announced! Kahr CM40

December 2, 2011 • 4276No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2011%2F12%2F02%2Fjust-announced-kahr-cm40%2FJust+Announced%21+Kahr+CM402011-12-02+17%3A08%3A33J.+Scott+Rupphttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4276

Kahr has come out with a .40 S&W version of its CM economy series. What makes it economical? Manufacturing techniques…»

In concealed carry, Handguns, Pistols • Tagged .40 S&W, concealed carry pistols, Kahr Arms
Jessie Harrison

Shooter Profile: Jessie Harrison

December 2, 2011 • 4268No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2011%2F12%2F02%2Fshooter-profile-jessie-harrison%2FShooter+Profile%3A+Jessie+Harrison2011-12-02+01%3A58%3A58James+Tarrhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4268

Jessie Harrison (formerly Abbate) doesn’t only usually win the Women’s Division when she shows up at a USPSA match; she…»

In competition, Handguns, Pistols • Tagged 3-Gun, Benelli, Bianchi Cup, Cowboy Action, idpa, Jessie Abbate, Jessie Harrison, Leupold, practical shooting, SASS, Steel Challenge, USPSA
Smith & Wesson Triple Lock revolver

Smith & Wesson’s Famous Triple Lock

December 2, 2011 • 42602 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F2011%2F12%2F02%2Fsmith-wessons-famous-triple-lock%2FSmith+%26amp%3B+Wesson%27s+Famous+Triple+Lock2011-12-02+01%3A53%3A47Bart+Skeltonhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.handgunsmag.com%2F%3Fp%3D4260

The Smith & Wesson Triple Lock is one of the finest firearms ever manufactured. Smith built some first rate revolvers…»

In Handguns, Revolvers • Tagged .44 Special, historic revolvers, New Century, Revolvers, Smith & Wesson, Triple Lock
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