What is the difference in recoil between various pistol cartridges commonly used in shooting competitions? Clearly, some loads recoil more than… more »

Never have we had such an embarrassment of riches as today. Even the average custom gunsmith or 1911 builder of… more »

Last year I gave top-flight competitive shooter Dianna Liedorff an assignment to cover the Crimson Trace Midnight 3 Gun Invitational…. more »

Each year we see firearm manufacturers doing more with less. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the market for concealed… more »

Smith & Wesson is upgrading its M&P Shield for 2015, supplying a new version with a factory-installed green Laserguard sight from Crimson… more »

Kimber introduced a huge new lineup of handguns during the 2015 SHOT Show, and one of the most striking is the… more »

Springfield Armory has introduced a new tactical model of its 1911 Operator pistol during the 2015 SHOT Show. The new Marine Corps… more »

SIG Sauer is expanding on its P320 line of pistols with the introduction of a .45-caliber version, a subcompact model… more »

SIG Sauer is expanding its Elite Performance handgun ammo line for 2015, adding new offerings in 9mm, .40 S&W, .45… more »

With the new year underway, our staff here at Handguns is looking ahead to what 2015 has in store for the… more »

While centerfire handgun rounds are only rendered whisper-quiet by silencers in Hollywood movies, some sound suppressors are far more effective… more »

Laser sight options for concealed carry pistols are becoming more popular and available, especially for pistols that are not equipped with… more »

Viridian has added to its Reactor 5 series (R5) of laser sights and is now offering a model designed to… more »

As with most things mechanical, despite the 1911’s sterling reputation, down through the years there have been those who have… more »

The genesis of this article resulted from numerous online blogs and forums relating to defensive shooting. While the internet is a… more »

American shooters love their handguns, but we definitely play favorites. While each new year brings with it a new centerfire… more »

There are a couple of often-used axioms when it comes to speeding up our draw stroke and shooting: “Slow is… more »

Although semiautos are the flavor of the day for personal protection, revolvers still have some very real advantages. 1. Since revolvers… more »

“I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it… more »

The holidays are back again, and odds are you have to buy gifts for friends and family who share your… more »