Handguns

Back-Up Guns, or BUGS, are the hot ticket for a gun selling in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

The Turnbull 1911 Heritage Edition Commander is a masterpiece that weds restoration-grade artisanship with new gun production.

A look at revolvers that make great nightstand or full-blown, apocalyptic-scenario sidearms.

FNH makes a splash in the carry market with its new striker-fired FNS-9 Compact.

Ruger is now offering a concealed carry option in the light, yet potent .327 Federal Magnum.

The author explains his thought process in choosing the best nightstand guns for home defense. In Part 1, he reaches for semi-auto pistols.

Looking for a non-traditional chambered 1911? SIG Sauer is offering another model that feeds off the snappy .357 SIG round.

Lew Horton is offering one of SIG Sauer's most popular pistols in a finish that is certain to make shooters blue — in a good way.

Given Golden State regulations, older pistol models are the new hot things with Cali shooters.

Check out the unique and historic guns slated for James D. Julia’s fall firearms auction.

The company known for quieting down guns is making big noises in the industry with the Maxim pistol, the first integrally suppressed 9mm handgun, and other product innovations for 2016.

The Walther is making a bit of history with PPQ M2 45, the company’s first .45 ACP production pistol.

Turnbull appears to be offering shooters a classy new sidearm with its announcement of the 1911 Commander Heritage.

Vintage WWII Japanese firearms just keep on growing in popularity and price.

An ode to the Ruger single action revolver, designed with classic western lines and modern innovations and materials.

Revolvers and semiautomatics are very different beasts, though both are capable personal protection arms. The key to solving the semiautomatic vs. revolver debacle is knowing the differences and choosing what best fits your environment and needs.