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Malfunction-Clearing Techniques Need To Be Second Nature

Mastering malfunction-clearing techniques will get you out of a handgun jam calmly and quickly.

Richard Nance

SCCY DVG-1 RD Striker-Fired 9mm Pistol Includes a Red-Dot Sight

The SCCY DVG-1 RD (Red Dot) striker-fired 9mm pistol comes with a Riton Optics sight, two

Richard Nance

Springfield Armory Emissary .45 ACP 1911 Handgun: Review

Springfield Armory's new Emissary .45 ACP shows what modern production 1911s can be with its

Keith Wood

KelTec P50 Blowback Semiauto 5.7x28mm Pistol 

The KelTec P50 blowback-operated semiauto pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm with a 50-round

Brad Fitzpatrick

SIG Sauer P365 XL Spectre: Review

The new SIG Sauer P365 XL Spectre is a bells-and-whistles version of the trendsetting 9mm

J. Scott Rupp

Long-Distance Handgun Shooting: How and Why to Take a Long Shot

The author attends a class with instructor Scott Reitz and comes away being able to reliably

Richard Nance

6 Great Revolver Cartridges for Carry and Home-Defense Applications

Here are six popular revolver cartridges that are good choices for self-defense applications.

J. Scott Rupp

Taurus TX22 Competition .22 LR Match Pistol: Review

The Taurus TX22 Competition answers the call for a less expensive rimfire semiauto that's

Brad Fitzpatrick

Ruger LCP Max .380 Auto High-Capacity Compact Pistol: Full Review

The Ruger LCP Max .380 auto compact pistol features a bottleneck double-stack magazine to

Brad Fitzpatrick

SAR 9X Platinum Striker-Fired 9mm Pistol: Review 

The SAR 9X Platinum striker-fired 9mm pistol is made by Turkish manufacturer Sarsilmaz and is

Jeff John

Nighthawk Custom VIP (Very Impressive Pistol) .45 ACP 1911

The Nighthawk Custom Very Impressive Pistol (VIP) in .45 ACP is a beautiful heirloom piece as

Stan Trzoniec

Springfield Armory SA-35 9mm Pistol: Improved Browning Hi-Power Clone

The Springfield Armory SA-35 pistol retains the best of the Browning Hi-Power while

J. Scott Rupp

Practice the X Drill to Reinforce Pistol Skills: Here's How

Simple pistol drills are good, and they're even better when they teach or reinforce a number

J. Scott Rupp

7 Great Handgun Reflex Sights

Longer-lasting batteries and increased durability make today's optics easy-to-maintain

Jeff John

6 Single-Action Secrets

Key things to know about operating your single-action (SA) wheelgun.

Rick Hacker

Prepping for Trauma

Whether in a defense scenario or at the range, having the gear necessary to care for a gunshot

Richard Nance

SIG Sauer P365 XL Pistol Holster Fitment: DeSantis Gunhide Uni-Tuk

The new Uni-Tuk holster will now accommodate the SIG Sauer P365 XL with and without a red-dot

Handguns Staff

Weak-Hand Shooting Skills Drills: Learning To Shoot With Your Non-Dominant Hand

Practice weak-hand shooting skills drills from both Low Ready and Compressed Ready positions,

Jack Straw

6 Top Target .22 Rimfire Handguns

The .22 rimfire excels as a dedicated target pistol, offering less blast, recoil and expense.

Jeff John

8 Top Micro 9mm Pistols

Small, pocket-size pistols are now available in 9mm with capacities right up there with larger

Jeff John

The 8 Best Bear-Defense Handguns

Bear attacks are on the rise, and having the right sidearm might save your life. Here are

Brad Fitzpatrick

Crimson Trace Rail Master Universal Green Laser Sight

The Crimson Trace Rail Master Universal green laser sight is ideally suited for the CZ P-10 M

Jeff John

Glock G44: Firing Range Report

The author tests the Glock G44 and is pleasantly surprised.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Taurus G3c Striker-Fired No-Safety Pistol: Review 

Here's a full review of the striker-fired, no-safety version of the Taurus G3c 9mm pistol.

J. Scott Rupp

9 Best Pistol Drills to Become a Better Defensive Shooter

We all want to shoot better with a pistol, but what drills do we need to practice?

Patrick Sweeney

What's Your Shooting Stance?

Here are the real reasons why stance matters in self-defense shooting.

Richard Nance

9 Handguns Under $300

Price is one key aspect of a handgun purchase. Some of these affordable options are higher

Jeff John

Buying a Suppressor Is Easier Than You Think

Thinking about taking the suppressor plunge? Silencer Central makes it so easy even our editor

J. Scott Rupp

Taurus G3XL EDC Compact 9mm Pistol: First Look

The Taurus G3XL 9mm incorporates the full-size slide and barrel assembly of the G3-Series,

Handguns Staff

Self-Defense Handgun Training: Haley Strategic 2-2-4-2-2 Skills Drill for Speed

This 2-2-4-2-2 handgun-training speed drill from Haley Strategic helps you train for facing

Jack Straw

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