Handguns

With concealed carry becoming more commonplace smaller pistols and revolvers have ruled the roost. But lately, there have been a number of manufacturers who have swam against the tide with full-sized handguns.

Checkout the revolver one of our writers reviewed and now aims to sell. The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629 V-Comp is pretty dang sweet.

Hatsan has made a name for itself as an accurate option in air guns. And the Turkish company's new air pistol should help shooters stay on target with the addition of a removable, adjustable stock.

For years now, traditional double action police service pistols such as the SIG P-series have been pushed out of the spotlight by polymer-frame, striker fired pistols, a revolution begun by Glock. Now, SIG has met the striker-fired polymer pistols on their own turf with the new SIG P320.

Practice, practice and more practice. As shooters know, there's no shortcut to accuracy. Or is there? A recent study suggests there might be an accessory that will tighten up a handgun shooter’s groups in a hurry.

Women have become one of the fastest growing segments in the firearms market. For an Illinois retailer this has translated to more sales of the ever-dependable revolver, sized to carry

From Concealed Carry for Women, author Gila Hayes explores some of the many semi-automatic pistols sold, summarizing their various options and how they operate.

Everybody has heard of the 1911, arguably it is America's semi-automatic pistol. But Savage came up with a handgun that nearly beat out John Browning's legendary design.

When it comes to CCW handguns, one of Ruger's smallest pistols is winning a following in a corner of Tennessee. The LCP if flying off the shelves for one retailer in the Volunteer state.

Ruger revolvers are famous for their strength and durability. From the new Gun Digest Book of Ruger Revolvers, here are 25 tough-as-nails factory and custom Ruger wheelguns.

In Idaho, concealed carry has been a big driver for one retailer. Pistols in every shape and size have been flying off the shelves at Center Target Sports.

Chambered for NAA’s proprietary bottleneck cartridges, these souped-up pocket pistols can be upgraded with a variety of custom features.

Ruger's classic .22 single-action revolver becomes even more compact with this bird’s head grip version available from Lipsey’s.

When it comes to dependability and versatility in handguns it's hard to beat revolvers. Whether you're shopping for a revolver for self defense, competition or hunting one of the 11 following guns has you covered.

A thoughtful and balanced video review of Handgun Training for Personal Protection. Find out why this book, by author Richard Mann, is essential reading for anyone interested in concealed carry or handgun training for home defense.

When an earlier story on carry calibers wrongly omitted the .380, Gun Digest readers sounded off. We heard you loud and clear.