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Bersa B1911 Pistol Review: A Blue Stainless Beaut

Bersa is building these beautiful 1911 pistols at the company's new, state-of-the-art facility

Brad Fitzpatrick

Watchtower Firearms Apache 1911: All the Bells and Whistles

Watchtower's Apache double-stack 1911 is a competitive shooter's dream.

Richard Nance

SIG Sauer 1911-XFull Pistol Review: Classic Meets Modern

SIG Sauer's 1911-XFull is a Government .45 with all the trimmings.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Special Effects: Ed Brown FX2 Pistol Reviewed

The FX2 from Ed brown is one serious defensive commander-size .45.

J. Scott Rupp

Alpha Foxtrot's 1911-S15 Pistol Review: Unique Double-Stack

Alpha Foxtrot's 1911-S15 is a high-capacity single action from a company that knows a thing or

Keith Wood

XS Sights for the 1911: A Clear Upgrade

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

Keith Wood

Semi-Auto

Smith & Wesson's New Metal Carry Comp is the Most Refined Full-size M&P Yet

The newest member of the M&P9 family is the Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Metal Carry Comp, and

Brad Fitzpatrick

A (Mostly) Complete History of the Glock 17

The pistol synonymous with polymer-framed "wonder nines" gets its generational history

Logan Metesh

Tisas PX-9 Gen 3 Carry OR: Small Footprint, Great Value

Tisas makes a compelling case as the best bang-for-your-buck striker-fired gun on the market.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Springfield Hellcat Pro Comp OSP: Full Review

Reconfigured slide and ported barrel for the win.

Frank Melloni

Rost Martin RM1C Pistol: Texas-Based Upstart's Awesome Debut

Rost Martin's first pistol—the well-built, affordable RM1C—makes an impressive debut.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson .22 Kit Gun: Old-School Classic

This classic gun became an iconic accessory. Everyone had to have one, and many carried the

Bob Campbell

Ruger Super Redhawk Review: Shaking the .22 Hornet's Nest

Ruger's Super Redhawk .22 Hornet will appeal to varmint hunters and those who just love unique

J. Scott Rupp

Top 5 Convertible Revolvers: Multiple Cartridges From One Gun

Owning a convertible revolver is like having one, two, or three guns in one.

Matthew Every

Ruger Speed Six: A Medium-Framed Workhorse Revolver

These "vintage" revolvers can serve purpose in a modern world.

Bob Campbell

Colt King Cobra Target .22 Revolver: Plinking Crown?

Everyone should have a .22 revolver, and you're not going to find a better example of the

J. Scott Rupp

Rimfire

Smith & Wesson .22 Kit Gun: Old-School Classic

This classic gun became an iconic accessory. Everyone had to have one, and many carried the

Bob Campbell

Hammerli Forge H1 Pistol Review: A 1911-Esque Plinker?

Hammerli's Forge H1 is a 1911-style .22 that's dependable, accurate and so much fun to shoot.

J. Scott Rupp

Ruger Mark IV Target 75th Anniversary Edition Explored

Seventy-five years later, Ruger is still going strong, and to celebrate this diamond

J. Scott Rupp

How To Improve Pistol Skills with Rimfire Handgun Training

By training with rimfire handguns, you can greatly improve your pistol skills for competition,

Richard Nance

Taurus TX 22 Striker-Fired Semiauto Rimfire Compact

The Taurus TX 22 is a .22 LR striker-fired semiauto rimfire compact that makes a surprisingly

Stan Trzoniec

Rock Island AL22 SA/DA .22LR Nine-Shot Revolver Review

The new Rock Island Armory AL22 single-action / double-action .22LR nine-shot revolver is a

Stan Trzoniec

Reviews

Walther PDP Compact Steel Frame Pistol Review: Double-Duty

This hybrid duty pistol draws fast, shoots soft, and is up to many tasks including

J. Scott Rupp

Bersa B1911 Pistol Review: A Blue Stainless Beaut

Bersa is building these beautiful 1911 pistols at the company's new, state-of-the-art facility

Brad Fitzpatrick

Smith & Wesson's New Metal Carry Comp is the Most Refined Full-size M&P Yet

The newest member of the M&P9 family is the Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Metal Carry Comp, and

Brad Fitzpatrick

Watchtower Firearms Apache 1911: All the Bells and Whistles

Watchtower's Apache double-stack 1911 is a competitive shooter's dream.

Richard Nance

SIG Sauer 1911-XFull Pistol Review: Classic Meets Modern

SIG Sauer's 1911-XFull is a Government .45 with all the trimmings.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Tisas PX-9 Gen 3 Carry OR: Small Footprint, Great Value

Tisas makes a compelling case as the best bang-for-your-buck striker-fired gun on the market.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Other

Top Shelf: The Best Handgun Products from SHOT 2025

In recent years, handgun manufacturers have been stepping up their game. 2025 is no different,

Keith Wood

Bond Arm Stinger RS .22LR Pistol, A Modern-Day Derringer

Tiny, lightweight and extremely concealable, the Bond Arms Stinger RS in .22LR is a unique

Frank Melloni

Ruger LC Charger 5.7x28 Cheek Pistol

The new Ruger LC Charger 5.7x28 excels in the unorthodox role of cheek pistol. Using the cheek

D. Faubion

Savage Arms New 1911 Government Line: First Look

Savage Arms is a storied company with many premium offerings. Now, Savage has introduced a

Handguns Staff

Mossberg MC2c Optics-Ready 9mm Striker-Fired CCW Pistol: Review

The popular EDC/CCW Mossberg MC2c handgun is now red-dot ready and boasts a 16+1 round

Jeff John

Taurus G3 Tactical 9mm Semiauto Duty Pistol: Review

The Taurus G3 Tactical is an ideal duty handgun that includes suppressor-height sights and is

Brad Fitzpatrick

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