Handguns

The 1911 is an iconic, effective and time-tested pistol, but is it a good choice for beginners? Or is the 1911 a weapon better left to professionals?

Colt has just announced the Colt King Cobra Target .22 LR, a “Baby Snake” addition to the company’s serpentine family of revolvers.

Taurus has just announced the 856 Executive Grade revolver, the first of the company’s new line of factory-modified and improved handguns.

How to select the proper ammo for a defensive pocket gun.

Sig Sauer has just announced the P320-XTEN, a 10mm P320 pistol with an optics-ready slide and 15-round capacity.

Walther has just announced the Walther Magnum Pistol or WMP, a .22 Magnum optics-ready handgun with a 15-round capacity.

With the right revolver skills, one can be a formidable adversary even when armed with antiquated technology.

Beretta has just announced the APX A1 FS pistol, a new full-size installment in the APX family.

Springfield Armory’s .45 ACP Emissary already received the compact treatment, but now the 9mm Emissary is available with a 4.25-inch barrel as well.

Palmetto State Armory just hopped on the 5.7x28mm train with the release of their new, affordable 5.7 Rock pistol.

Springfield Armory has just announced the expansion of their Garrison line with the addition of two 9mm Garrison 1911 models.

Neither a grip safety nor a manual thumb safety should ever be the primary safety on a defensive handgun.

Common handguns aren’t always viable for people with smaller hands or a weaker grip, but the new Walther PDP F-Series was designed to be usable by nearly anyone.

SAR USA has just announced the SAR9 Compact X, a new compact 9mm CCW pistol for the U.S. market.

Once the gentleman’s way to carry concealed, pocket pistols have fallen out of style. Should they be left to rest, or do they still have merit as defensive weapons?

Snub-nose revolvers are a staple of the defensive handgun world, but are they still worth carrying given other available options?