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Presidential Pistols

February 17, 2012 • 20 comments

From battle-used pistols to presentation-grade masterpieces, here’s a look at some of the sidearms used by—or, in some tragic cases…»

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Review: Heckler & Koch HK45 LEM

February 3, 2012 • No comments

The new Heckler & Koch HK45 LEM is based on the firm’s USP pistol and was originally designed to meet…»

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Nighthawk Custom .22 Conversion

Nighthawk Custom .22 Conversion

February 1, 2012 • 4 comments

Nighthawk Custom of Berryville, Arkansas, is well-known for its custom-built 1911 pistols, and it recently teamed up with Bob Marvel…»

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Dan Wesson Titan

Review: Dan Wesson Titan

February 1, 2012 • 6 comments

Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to shoot and review several 1911s from Dan Wesson and…»

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Subcompact 9MM Shootoff

January 30, 2012 • 40 comments

Five tiny powerhouse pistols go head to head on the range.

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Introducing the Rock River Arms 1911 P

January 23, 2012 • 15 comments

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

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pocket holsters and guns

Pocket Handgun Carry Done Right

January 20, 2012 • 6 comments

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

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SHOT Video: Springfield XDs-3.3

January 19, 2012 • 6 comments

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

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Review: Baby Desert Eagle II

January 6, 2012 • 3 comments

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

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Kahr CM40

Just Announced! Kahr CM40

December 2, 2011 • No comments

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

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Jessie Harrison

Shooter Profile: Jessie Harrison

December 2, 2011 • No comments

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

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ISSC M22 pistol

Review: ISSC M22

November 17, 2011 • 2 comments

The M22 from ISSC-Austria is a single-action, 10-shot .22 Long Rifle polymer-framed handgun. While the current M22 more or less…»

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springfield armory XD(m) 3.8 Compact .45 with 9-round magazine

Just Announced! Springfield Armory XD(m) 3.8 .45 ACP

November 7, 2011 • 10 comments

It was only a matter of time. The popular Springfield Armory XD(M) 3.8 Compact is now available in  .45 ACP—but…»

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Ruger SR 1911

Review: Ruger SR-1911

November 7, 2011 • 9 comments

The 1911 wave has been ridden by a number of manufacturers, and so many variations have been made over the…»

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Kimber Solo Carry

Review: Kimber Solo Carry

November 4, 2011 • 2 comments

Designing subcompact pistols chambered for high-pressure cartridges such as the 9mm is problematic. The short slide and high slide velocity…»

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Beretta Nano on target

Review: Beretta Nano

November 3, 2011 • 14 comments

Beretta has recently been on a tear, coming up with products shooters desire, and the most recent arrival, the Nano,…»

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FNP-45 Competition

Review: FNH USA FNP-45 Competition

November 2, 2011 • No comments

For the last couple years FNH USA has been enjoying great success with its “3-Gun Nation” series of sponsored matches.…»

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Kahr CM9

Review: Kahr CM9

November 2, 2011 • 2 comments

The most recent addition to Kahr’s line is the CM9. It’s intended as entry level or “economy” model, and for…»

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Hornady Steel Match ammunition

Review: Hornady Steel Match

October 25, 2011 • 3 comments

The biggest cost of the ammo we shoot is the case. That’s why reloading saves us so much money. What…»

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Maintaining Handgun Skills

October 25, 2011 • 6 comments

Combative handgun skills are not really complicated, regardless of what some want you to believe. The skills needed to fight…»

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firing the stoeger cougar compact

Review: Stoeger Cougar Compact

October 12, 2011 • 10 comments

Stoeger has enjoyed some success with its Cougar, offering it in both 9mm, .40 S&W and, more recently, .45 ACP.…»

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Robert Vadasz

Vadasz Wins NRA Police Championship

September 22, 2011 • No comments

Robert Vadasz, a Border Patrol agent from Florida, notched his third grand championship at NRA’s 2011 National Police Shooting Championships…»

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Keith Sanderson shoots rapid-fire pistol

Olympic Shooting Update: Sanderson Captures Rapid-Fire Bronze

September 22, 2011 • No comments

The 2012 Olympics in London are just around the corner, and our shooters are traveling around the world to compete…»

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Review: Glock Gen4 G26

September 9, 2011 • 17 comments

By James Tarr Editor’s Note: In light of the recent voluntary recoil spring assembly, it seemed like a good time…»

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Glock Gen4 Recoil Spring Exchange

September 7, 2011 • 17 comments

Glock just announced that it has initiated a voluntary exchange program for recoil springs on Gen4 Glocks that shipped since…»

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Kimber 1911 Covert

Kimber 1911 Covert Family

August 25, 2011 • 15 comments

The Kimber 1911 Covert series is without a doubt the most interesting looking family in the Kimber handgun line. The…»

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Nighthawk Lady Hawk 1911

New Handguns: Nighthawk Lady Hawk 1911

August 16, 2011 • 28 comments

This week we’re at the PASA Park shooting facility in Illinois getting an exclusive new look at the hottest products…»

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CZ-USA CZ P07 pistol

New Handguns: Beretta, CZ-USA, Dan Wesson, Kahr Arms, Magnum Research

August 16, 2011 • 6 comments

As promised, here’s a rundown of the new handguns we got a chance to see and shoot at PASA Park.…»

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Desert Eagle .44 Magnum pistol

Classic Desert Eagle Returns!

August 10, 2011 • 10 comments

Magnum Research announced today they are reintroducing the IWI Classic Desert Eagle. This will be a limited production run in…»

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Ed Brown Special Forces Stealth Grey 1911 pistol

Review: Ed Brown Special Forces Stealth Grey 1911

August 10, 2011 • 5 comments

By James Tarr  Ed Brown offers 1911s in several different configurations, and the Special Forces is one of its most…»

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Springfield Armory Range Officer 1911 and Hornady Critical Defense ammo

Springfield Armory Range Officer 1911

August 9, 2011 • 12 comments

By Patrick Sweeney One of Springfield’s latest 1911 pistols is the Range Officer. It’s built on a forged slide and…»

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Taurus Model 1911SS-9

First Look: Taurus M1911SS-9

July 20, 2011 • 19 comments

Taurus is coming on like gangbusters in the 21st century firearms field, aggressively creating new guns for the U.S. market,…»

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The author’s new Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 is everything it’s cracked up to be.

A Special 1911

July 7, 2011 • 15 comments

I have to admit I was worried. I’m pretty tight with a buck, and ponying up the money it takes…»

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The Ruger SR40c is a striker-fired pistol that’s less than seven inches long overall and weighs just a hair over 23 ounces.

Exclusive Ruger SR40c Review

June 29, 2011 • 23 comments

Last December I was invited to a Ruger event at the famed Gunsite shooting facility—-conveniently located near Ruger’s Prescott, AZ,…»

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J. Scott Rupp, editor in chief of Handguns magazine and executive producer for Handguns TV, used a Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter on a number of hunts and found it to be an accurate and versatile gun.

Review: Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter

June 9, 2011 • 9 comments

By J. Scott Rupp On three recent hunts for Handguns TV I’ve been shooting a Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter. It’s…»

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Handgun hunting is a real challenge because the shooting is more difficult and therefore you have to get closer.

Handguns TV On Location: Tejon Ranch

June 8, 2011 • 5 comments

In the end it was a case of so close but yet so far. by J. Scott Rupp Two previous…»

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Ruger LC9 Handgun

Shooting Ruger’s Little LC9

June 2, 2011 • 32 comments

G&A Technical Editor Dick Metcalf shoots Ruger’s smallest 9mm semi-auto.

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Shooting The Ruger SR1911

May 26, 2011 • 16 comments

Scott Mayer takes the new Ruger SR1911 pistol to the range to see how accurately it shoots at 25 yards.

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Springfield Armory XD vs XDm

Springfield Armory XD vs XDm

May 26, 2011 • 28 comments

Guns & Ammo’s Dick Metcalf discusses the differences between the Springfield Armory XD vs XDm pistols with Rob Leatham.

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DeSantis Ankle Holster for SIG P290

May 25, 2011 • 2 comments

DeSantis Gunhide introduces the Apache Ankle Rig for the Sig P290. The Apache’s wide, elasticized leg band largely eliminates the…»

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Is This Brass Safe?

May 24, 2011 • 5 comments

Q:  Recently at the range, I was picking up .45 ACP cases after a heavy rain. I noticed that the…»

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The Thunder .380 controls are all in the "right" places. All are handy and easy to acquire.

Bersa Thunder .380 ACP

March 3, 2009 • 11 comments

This job is full of surprises. One of them popped up this week when we wrapped our hands around a…»

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Johnston ran the best available rimfire ammunition through the P22.

The Walther P22

March 3, 2009 • No comments

For a variety of understandable reasons, knowledgeable shooters have long desired companion arms that look, feel, and act like a…»

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The author found the Sigma to be more than adequate for home defense or law enforcement needs.

Sigma Goes to War

March 19, 2008 • No comments

Smith & Wesson’s Sigma Series Allied Forces SW9VE goes on duty in Afghanistan. Back in 1994 Smith & Wesson launched…»

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The Stoeger Cougar is intended for serious defensive purposes such as law enforcement operations.

Return Of The Stoeger Cougar Pistol

October 27, 2007 • 5 comments

A cat comes back, this time at half the price. The original introduction of the double-action, high-capacity Cougar pistol by…»

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Polymer Police Pistols

May 18, 2007 • 2 comments

Plastic’s fantastic in law enforcement circles. Our expert shooters wring out and compare four top contenders.   Throughout history, technological…»

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Think of it as a steel pistol with really big grips. Designed for government use from the mag well up, S&W's new hybrid has all the features associated with current law enforcement handguns, plus a few other refinements. Photo by Lynn Pedigo

Smith and Wesson M&P

April 12, 2006 • No comments

The new Military & Police pistol is actually a hybrid. “Stuff and feathers!” I muttered to myself. “Jerry told me…»

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Hornady's new TAP load is designed for policework as well as self-defense. You can rely on this ammo, to be sure.

Hornady TAP FPD Ammunition

December 25, 2005 • No comments

Personal-defense ammunition goes public. Late in 2004 I began hearing rumors that Hornady was bringing out a new line of…»

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The author began work on this article for a very personal reason: He often carries a J-frame S&W .38 Special and wanted to know what loads offer the best chance of surviving a confrontation.

Self-Defense loads for the .38 Special

September 23, 2003 • 7 comments

Self-Defense loads for the 2-inch .38 Special Ask me which handgun I would want in hand if I knew I…»

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