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Ammo

The .44 Special: A Versatile and Increasingly Rare Cartridge

While its star has faded, the .44 special remains a great cartridge.

J. Scott Rupp

Federal's Extensive Handgun Ammo Lineup

Whether is hunting, self-defense, competition or simple plinking at the range, Federal has one

James Tarr

Remington Adds Leadless 9mm Luger to UMC Line

The new Remington Ammunition UMC Leadless line of cartridges helps out rifle and handgun

Handguns Staff

Lehigh Defense Cutting-Edge Ammo: An In-Depth Look

Lehigh Defense, now owned by Wilson Combat, makes some impressive ammunition. Here's an

Brad Fitzpatrick

.30 Super Carry and the S&W M&P Shield EZ: New-Shooter Experiment

The advantages of the .30 Super Carry ammunition and the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ won't go

Tom Beckstrand

2023 Handguns Father's Day Gift Guide

Here are 14 Father's Day gift ideas for everyday carry and handgun shooting enthusiasts.

J. Scott Rupp and Handguns Staff

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Holsters

Bianchi's New Line of Beautiful Leather Holsters Explored

Bianchi's "Old Tuscany" line of leather holsters offers comfortable carry with gorgeous

Brad Fitzpatrick

Falco's Hybrid IWB Holster: More Than Meets the Eye

Artisan craftsmanship paired with modern manufacturing technology equals a product victory.

Kevin Reese

N8 Tactical's MultiFlex Holster is Versatile and Easily Customized

The super holster offers versatility that far exceeds the competition.

Brad Fitzpatrick

3 Safariland Light-Bearing Holsters for EDC Pistols

Check out these three Safariland holsters for everyday carry handguns with mounted lights:

Brad Fitzpatrick

2023 Handguns Father's Day Gift Guide

Here are 14 Father's Day gift ideas for everyday carry and handgun shooting enthusiasts.

J. Scott Rupp and Handguns Staff

Mission First Tactical Belly Band Holster: First Look

The new Mission First Tactical MFT Belly Band holster incorporates channels for better airflow

Handguns Staff

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Sights

Swampfox Sentinel II: A Useful, Straight-Forward Reflex Sight

Keeping it simple simply gets it done.

J. Scott Rupp

XS Sights for the 1911: A Clear Upgrade

Upgrading the factory sights on your 1911 can improve your shooting dramatically. XS Sights

Keith Wood

Springfield Armory's VIS: Best New Red-Dot Mounting System?

Locating the right mounting plate and screws to attach a red-dot optic to your pistol can be

Brad Fitzpatrick

Vortex Optics Defender-CCW Red-Dot Sight

The Vortex Optics Defender-CCW comes in 3 or 6 m.o.a. with a tool that allows for easy

J. Scott Rupp

12 Great Pistol Sights for 2023

The Handguns staff picked a dozen sights from 2023 that will improve your pistol shooting and

Handguns Staff

Ruger ReadyDot Pistol Sight: Fiber-Optic Big Dot

Ruger enters the red dot market with a fiber-optic 15-m.o.a. sight. This one excels in the

Brad Fitzpatrick

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Accessories

Holiday Gift Guide for Handgunners

Here are Handguns' top gift picks for the handgunners on your holiday shopping list. You'll

Handguns Staff

Four Easy and Fast Upgrades For Your Hunting Handgun

With a little time and money, you can extend the effective range of your favorite hand cannon.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Best Upgrades for the Springfield Armory DS Prodigy 1911

Out of the box, the Springfield Armory DS Prodigy offers a lot of features at an affordable

Keith Wood

The GoSafe Mobile Mag Lockable Glock Magazines

A standard gun cable prevents a magazine from being inserted into the magwell, but GoSafe's

Brad Fitzpatrick

Here's the New Gear Dad Actually Wants for Father's Day

Getting the perfect gift is never easy, but gun guys are actually the easiest demographic to

Handguns Staff

New Safariland Holsters with Upgraded Light-Bearing Models

Safariland's new Solis, 6360RDS and 6287 holsters have seen some major upgrades for

Brad Fitzpatrick

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Other

Arrowhead Tactical Apparel: Exceptional Concealment, Great Comfort

Athletic wear with features that optimize concealed carry.

Alfredo Rico

Hornady RAPiD Safes: Smart Gun Storage at the Ready

Hornady, just bullets and ammunition? Think again! Hornady and SnapSafe provide an array of

Richard Nance

MantisX Laser Academy Pistol Dry-Fire Training: Full Review

Dry-fire training takes shooters from good to great, and the MantisX Laser Academy is an

Ben LaLonde

XS Sights Inline Rear Sight Pusher Tools for Glock Pistols

Looking to swap out the factory sights on a Glock or Glock-clone pistol? The new Inline Rear

Handguns Staff

Hill People Gear EDC and Concealed Carry Kit Bags

Great for running and hiking, the Hill People Gear Kit Bags offer easy carry options for

Jeremy Stafford

Best Glock Upgrades for Defense, Plinking and Competition: Great Customization

While an out-of-the-box Glock is a great tool, here are some of the top Glock aftermarket

Keith Wood

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