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XS Sights for the 1911: A Clear Upgrade

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

Keith Wood

Kimber Rapide Heat: Hot and Not Bothered

Kimber is not cooling its jets on the 1911 platform, and the Rapide Heat pistol is coming in

Stan Trzoniec

Springfield 1911 TRP Review: The Cutting Edge of Iconic

Springfield Armory updates its tactical response pistol (TRP), a mainstay now suited for the

Keith Wood

Savage Arms' New 1911 Handguns: Full Review

Savage Arms has entered the 1911 market, but how to they perform?

Keith Wood

Alchemy Custom Combat Limited Ultimate Collector's 1911

While paying tribute to the original Pachmayr Combat Special, Alchemy Custom Weaponry's Combat

Keith Wood

Custom Colt Combat Commander: A Sheriff's Greatest Gift

Gunsite Academy's Sheriff Jim Wilson's custom Colt Combat Commander 1911 handgun.

Richard Mann

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Semi-Auto

Smith & Wesson Spec Series M&P 9 Metal M2.0: Review

The Smith & Wesson M&P Spec Series pistol is the latest evolution for the brand's flagship

Brad Fitzpatrick

Stoeger STR-9MC Micro-Compact Semi-Auto Pistol

With the STR-9MC, Stoeger's STR-9 pistol gets trimmed down to compete in the micro-compact

Brad Fitzpatrick

Palmetto State Armory Dagger Compact: Full Review

The sharp striker-fired pistol offers upgraded aesthetics and performance to match—at a price

Brad Fitzpatrick

S&W Fueled M&P Pistol: a High Octane Ed Brown Custom

The newest M&P Fueled pistol from Ed Brown features an aluminum frame and shifts the

Brad Fitzpatrick

One-of-a-Kind Glock 19 with Rival Arms, XS Sights and Trijicon

The Glock 19 is one of the easiest pistols to customize and upgrade. Here is one unique Glock

D. Faubion

FN's New Reflex 9mm Pistol: Micro Size, Big Features

They say big things come in small packages. FN's Reflex micro-compact pistol sincerely

Richard Nance

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Revolvers

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

Ruger's GP100 in .22LR: Everyone Needs A Rimfire Revolver

Everyone should own a rimfire revolver. Ruger's GP100 in .22LR is a 10-shot DA/SA revolver

J. Scott Rupp

Taylor's & Co. Affordable Single-Action 9mm TC9 1873 Model Revolver

Taylor's & Co. TC9 is a unique 9mm-chambered 1873-model single-action revolver that's perfect

Frank Melloni

Rock Island's Affordable 6-Shot 9mm DA/SA AL9.0 Revolver

Rock Island Armory's AL9.0 double-action, single-action 9mm revolver is economical, fun and

Richard Nance

Ruger Vaquero Bisley Single-Action Centerfire Revolver

Ruger expands its single-action centerfire revolver family with the Vaquero Bisley, available

J. Scott Rupp

Taurus Defender 856 T.O.R.O. DA/SA Centerfire Revolver

This Taurus Defender 856 T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optics Ready Option) concealed-carry revolver comes

J. Scott Rupp

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Compact

Walther's New Hammer-Fired PD380 Compact Carry Pistol: Review

Tired of compact striker-fired carry pistols? Walther's new PD380 is a hammer-fired,

Richard Nance

SIG Sauer's P365 380 Rose Compact Carry Pistol: Review

The SIG Sauer P365-380 Rose is part of SIG's new Rose program. This model is chambered for

J. Scott Rupp

Wilson Combat Upgrades the SIG Sauer P365 to the Ultimate EDC Pistol

The SIG Sauer P365 is one of the great concealed carry pistols of our day, and Wilson Combat

Keith Wood

Wilson Combat WCP365 Micro-Compact Handgun Review

The Wilson Combat WCP365 striker-fired semiauto 9mm Luger pistol is the company's answer to

Keith Wood

Springfield Armory Adds 4.25-inch Garrison 1911 Pistols

Springfield Armory debuts the 4.25-inch Garrison 1911s handguns .45 ACP and 9mm and in a blued

Handguns Staff

Shadow Systems CR920P Elite Compensated Semiauto Pistol

The new compensated CR920P Elite striker-fired semiauto 9mm pistol from Shadow Systems carries

Richard Nance

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Rimfire

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

Taurus Follows Up on TX 22 LR Full Size Success with Compact Version

Taurus USA has released the TaurusTX 22 Compact in 22 LR with a 13-round magazine,

Handguns Staff

How to Buy a Handgun in California

California has placed many hurdles in the way of our basic, fundamental right to purchase a

Alfredo Rico

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Reviews

Kimber R7 Mako Tactical (OI) Pistol: Sink Your Teeth

The R7 Mako Tactical, distinguishes itself from a heavily saturated market.

Richard Nance

Smith & Wesson Spec Series M&P 9 Metal M2.0: Review

The Smith & Wesson M&P Spec Series pistol is the latest evolution for the brand's flagship

Brad Fitzpatrick

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

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

Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0 Pistol: Full Review

The SD9 2.0 boasts functional and practical upgrades while maintaining an affordable price tag.

J. Scott Rupp

Palmetto State Armory Dagger Compact: Full Review

The sharp striker-fired pistol offers upgraded aesthetics and performance to match—at a price

Brad Fitzpatrick

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Other

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

Springfield Armory Prodigy Double-Stack 9mm 1911s: Review

The Springfield Armory Prodigy double-stack 1911s have all the features expected in

Keith Wood

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