Handguns

Here is why the 9mm remains America's most popular handgun caliber.

We take it for granted that higher capacity pistols are the most logical choice for concealed carry, but are they really the best option for the majority of armed citizens?

Smith & Wesson’s classic .357 Magnum is a stunning piece with an intriguing history, and it’s still a very popular item with collectors.

The Smith & Wesson Model 629 is a heavy duty .44 Magnum revolver that's the perfect protection for city and country.

After watching — waiting and studying — CZ-USA has become one of the latest to enter the polymer striker-fired pistol game with the CZ P-10 C, and the years spent waiting have paid off.

Nothing goes further to ensure you hit center mass than the right sights on your concealed carry handgun. But of all the options, which is the best?

Adding Crimson Trace’s Laserguard Pro and other accessories to a Springfield XD-S makes a good gun great.

Ports have been around for some time now, but they have become increasingly popular as a factory-installed option. Just how effective is a ported...

In 1949, the Soviet Union was searching for a replacement to their aging Tokarev TT-33 pistols. Thus born was the Makarov 9mm.

The Republic Forge Defiant Lightweight 1911 is an elegant gun that’s big on power and small on size.

The SIG Sauer P226 RX mates the excellent Romeo 1 red dot to the manufacturer’s classic defensive handgun.

Practice makes perfect, unless it's the wrong kind of practice. And from a standpoint of prepping for defensive handgun use, dry reload practice might be more of a hindrance than help.

Optimized and race ready, Ruger's new SP101 Match should hit the target with competitive wheelgun shooters.

Getting a grasp on where an assailant must be shot to neutralize a threat and the power needed from a concealed carry handgun to do so goes a long way in making informed choices when going armed.

The 3.8-inch barreled IWI US Jericho 941 is a rugged little pistol that's perfect for tactical and concealed carry applications.

Everyone wins with the groundbreaking rimfire pistol, the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory. It's accurate, reliable and highly affordable.