Gun Photos: Massad Ayoob’s 35 Greatest Handguns of the World

Corey Graff
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Gun Photos: Massad Ayoob’s 35 Greatest Handguns of the World

An entertaining look at 35 handguns that changed firearms history, according to one of the world's most well-known handgunners, Massad Ayoob.

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This photo gallery is excerpted from Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World Vol. I & Vol. II.

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Corey Graff
Corey Graff is the managing editor of the <i><a href="https://www.gundigeststore.com/product/2023-standard-catalog-of-firearms-33rd-edition-the-illustrated-collectors-price-and-reference-guide/">Standard Catalog of Firearms</a></i> and <i><a href="https://www.gundigeststore.com/product/gun-digest-2023-77th-edition/">Gun Digest</a></i> annual book. In addition, he is the author of <i>What's In Your Bug-Out Bag?</i> and <i>The Comprehensive Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters.</i> His personal interest in firearms includes handguns for hunting and self-defense as well as bolt-action rifles for western hunting.

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