Handguns

Massad Ayoob confesses that the SIG P220 is his very favorite SIG pistol, and indeed, one of his all-time favorite handguns. Extraordinarily accurate, very reliable, and easy to handle and shoot, one of the P220’s cardinal attributes is the cartridge for which it is chambered: the .45 ACP.

Our annual review of the finest examples of beauty and artistry in the world of custom and engraved guns.

One of the most innovative designs in the history of handguns is the striker-fired semi-automatic pistol. But what does that mean?

Concealed carry has become one of the top drivers of gun sales in America. One gun shop in the Beaver State has reaped the rewards of this trend with concealable pistols keeping them in the black.

The author puts three great compact carry revolvers through a little side-by-side testing.

Glock captured a lot of headlines with the G40 this year at the SHOT Show, but that wasn't the company's first foray into 10mm handguns. As this video review shows, the company has a long and successful history with the heavy-hitting caliber.

With company's first foray into the full-sized striker-fired pistol market, Beretta is shooting at more than the consumer market. The gun maker looks to score a bull's eye as the U.S. Army's sidearm.

This versatile handgun designed for defense proves it is no gimmick.

A 1911 review of a downsized semi-auto pistol that is made for carry.

Browning is sure to make some waves this year with a new team of time-tested designs that are each as popular today as they’ve ever been. The 1911 pistol and .380 ACP, both original designs of John M. Browning, will work together as shown in this Browning 1911-380 review.

Evans Machining Services has cut and coated its share of metal for the firearms industry. Now the Pennsylvania company is taking a crack at manufacturing the whole kit and caboodle with the launch of Nite Owl Firearms.

The Kentucky Gun Company checks in with Glock at the 2015 Media Day at the Range to see the new MOS system and G40 10mm up close.

When it comes to handguns at this year's SHOT Show there was a little something for everyone – whether concealed carry practitioner, hunter or competitor.

Smith & Wesson has updated its handgun catalog for 2015, adding a powerful new hunting revolver, along with suppressor-ready versions of their M&P line.

Whether as a rifle or pistol, Thompson Center is now offering its Encore Pro Hunter as fully assembled firearm. Even with the iconic single shot completely put together, the option to customize the platform and caliber are still available.

SIG Sauer's P320 line of polymer pistols offer shooters an extremely flexible platform. And the striker fired line has more options this year, with the European/American manufacturer introducing new models, calibers and looks.