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New Book Reveals the Complexity of Glock

Recognized as the most influential firearms design in the past 50 years, the Glock pistol is the overwhelming favorite for both law enforcement and personal protection. Sweeney provides a thorough guide to every Glock model, highlighting the Gen4 improvements. He also shares a roadmap of the emergence of a whole aftermarket industry.

Grant Cunningham Makes a Case for the Revolver in New Book

When the semi-automatic pistol emerged in the early 20th century, revolvers took a back seat in military, home and personal defense. Revolver expert Grant Cunningham suggests it’s time to reconsider.

Gun Collecting: The Walther Volkspistole

Only two models remain of this historic gun built in the final days of WWII.

Handloading for the Semi-Auto Handgun

Like any reloading project, building rounds for a semi-automatic pistol has its own set of challenges. Semi-autos have tight tolerances, but many of its bugaboos can be avoided by handloading for accuracy and reliability, not maximum velocity.

Concealed Carry Calibers: Pros and Cons

Can’t decide what caliber handgun will make the best option for you? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of three popular concealed carry calibers.

6 Handgun Fundamentals You Must Know

Every shot you take, fast or slow, near or far, small or large target, requires the correct handgun fundamentals.

Smith & Wesson M&P R8, Keeping Revolvers Competitive

Balanced, accurate and fast, the Smith & Wesson M&P R8 has got game, proving the revolver still has a place in competitive shooting.

7 Top Choices in Self-Defense Ammunition

There are many choices in self-defense ammunition, here are seven solid options that could save your life.

5 Advantages of the Revolver

Even in this age of the polymer wonder pistol, the revolver has some advantages that are not easily dismissed.

Concealed Carry for Women: Don’t Overthink Concealability

A note of encouragement to women who are struggling with how to fit a concealed handgun into their daily wardrobe.

Can I Shoot Lead in My Glock?

Have you ever wondered, can I shoot lead in my Glock? Here are the answers and some simple mods to shoot hardcast lead bullets in your Glock.

6 Best Handgun Laser Sights

These top laser sights will help you put rounds on target fast.

Handgun Review: CZ Czechmate is Worth Every Penny

When it comes to performance and price, there are few competition handguns that have shot against the CZ Czechmate.

Handgun Review: Few Objections Over Custom Taurus Judge

Aimpro Tactical makes a unique handgun even more unique, customizing the Taurus Judge to feed smoother and look sharper.

Handgunning: Why Focus the Front Sight?

Improve your handgun shooting speed and accuracy by focusing on the front sight and mastering the flash sight picture. Peter Lessler explains how.

Snagmag Review: The Better Mousetrap?

I’d spent months looking for an easy-to-conceal, easy-to-draw pocket magazine holster for concealed carry. With the Snagmag the search is over.

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