Handguns

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

The Nighthawk Border Special 1911 does whatever you ask of it, and it does it well. It is designed by former peace officer Jim Wilson.

Most firearms handgun drills are universal, applying to both semi-automatic pistols and revolvers. But there are a few more facets that need to be mastered when becoming proficient with a pistol.

There’s a lot of information out there regarding concealed carry. How much is fact and how much is fiction?

Given the lack of national reciprocity, armed citizens must be aware of other states’ concealed carry laws if they travel. Ignorance to other states’ firearms laws when traveling can set you on a course for serious trouble.

The new Ruger Mark IV .22 LR pistol is the latest version of the original and well-known Ruger semi-automatic .22 handgun.

Choose your EDC knife with as much diligence as you did when selecting your concealed carry companion.

The .380 ACP is little in a lot of ways. But is it big enough where it counts?

Laser sights are powerful aiming tools in low-light defensive scenarios for those trained in their use.

As a popularity leader in both the law enforcement and civilian circles, the Model 1903 dominated the early 20th century.

You will not achieve the best accuracy with a second- or third-rate handgun. Thankfully, there are a number of affordable handguns that still exhibit excellent accuracy.

Deciding to concealed carry takes plenty of consideration, particularly determining which is the right gun for you.

You need to give your own handgun skills an honest appraisal. From novice to expert, these standards will encourage the average shooter to excel and present a basis for procedure.

The .45 ACP has long been one of the most popular for personal defense among those who carry, but is the 9mm starting to edge it out?

Concealed vs. Open Carry: Do we have a right to alarm innocent people?

While a box stock Glock will run like a champ right out of the box, these four upgrades will make yours even more accurate and shootable.