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Handgun Review: .380 Carry Pistols

The sometimes-maligned .380 is still a favorite carry choice. Here we test three of the more popular .380 carry pistols side-by-side.

Browning Set to Release a 1911 .380 ACP

Browning is set to expand its Black Label brand with a new 1911. The twist, the pistol is chambered in .380 ACP.

Market Trends: High-End 1911 Pistols Moving in Buckeye State

While sales slowed down somewhat for an Ohio retailer, he found there was still a hot item on his shelves. Demand for top-name 1911 pistols has been on the rise.

Colt Offering Rebate with Purchase of Pistol

Been in the market for a pistol? If so, Colt is giving shooters a pretty good reason to give them a nod. The iconic company is offering solid rebates on three models of their semiautomatic pistols.

Semi-Auto Calibers for Handgun Hunting

When it comes to handgun hunting there are two things you can fall back on -- diameter and bullet weight.

Kahr Arm Expands Value Series with CT380

Kahr Arms new Value Series aims to give shooters a concealable pistol at a pretty decent price. And the line grew a little larger recently with the introduction of a petite .380 ACP.

Market Trends: Idaho Concealed Carry – Still a Driving Force for Retailers

There is no doubt about it, concealed carry continues to grow nationwide. In fact, for a retailer in Idaho, the practice is one of the prime drivers of his store's business.

New Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact Launched

The new Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact looks to have all the features of the popular line, but in .22LR - an ideal training pistol or small game getter.

Market Trends: Bidders Big on ARs and Concealed Carry Handguns

Typically, it's guns with a patina that grab high bids at auctions. But at one event this year, there was a much different genre of firearms that got people spending. Surprisingly, ARs and other contemporary firearms were the hot ticket.

Ruger LCR Now Available in 9mm

Typically, the 9mm is only thought of as a semi-automatic pistol round. But Ruger has expanded its petite LCR concealed-carry revolver line to include the wildly popular caliber.

Master Defensive Handgun Shooting Practice

It’s not enough to own a gun and shoot it a few times a year. To be prepared to defend yourself and your family, regular handgun shooting practice is a must. Get the most from those sessions.

Video: Five Quick and Easy Glock Upgrades

One of the big selling points in recent years of Glocks is the amount of upgrades available. Here's a quick video on installing five Glock upgrades to make this great pistol even better.

Market Trends: Small Revolvers Big with Female Customers in Pittsburgh

For first-time female customers in Pittsburgh, one retailer has seen a big uptick in Smith & Wesson revolver sales.

10 Concealed Carry Articles by Massad Ayoob You MUST Read

If you practice concealed carry, put these 10 essential articles by Massad Ayoob on your 'Must Read' list!

Tips for Women: Choosing a Semi-Automatic Handgun

Once so-called women’s guns were either revolvers—touted for ease of operation—or tiny, underpowered .22 or .32 semi-autos. Now, women can choose a semi-automatic handgun from an ever-growing selection, many designed for concealed carry.

Market Trends: The Ruger 10/22 and SR22 Hot at New Hampshire Store

It seems New England is no different than anywhere else in the country, at least for one retailer. Rimfire guns and ammo just keep flying off the shelves.

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