Handguns

Most factory handgun sights are all right, until the lights get dimmed. From then on tritium sights reign supreme.

A look at two very revealing self-defense cases in which the good guys were prosecuted despite apparently doing everything right.

Heckler & Koch is set to offer more caliber choices when it comes to striker fired pistols with the introduction of the VP40.

With all the bells and whistles, Wilson Combat’s update of the Protector is certain to turn shooters’ heads.

What is the likelihood of a so-called righteous shooting—one in which self-defense appears warranted by all known reasonable standards—still ending up in trial? It’s a great question and one that every armed citizen should consider.

Streamlight’s newest light/laser device has been tailored for Glock’s new single-stack pistols. It offers plenty of power, but cuts a trim figure.

Snubbies and handgun accessories are hot commodities in gun shops around the country.

When it comes to 1 pound carry pistols, it doesn't get much sweeter than the Glock 43.

Massad Ayoob has run across three arguments in weapons and shooting cases that are so tough to defeat it’s better not to have to fight them at all. Foremost among these is the so-called “hair trigger.”

The use of hollow point bullets by armed citizens is defensible, argues Massad Ayoob. And here's how a prosecutor might try to trip you up.

If a plaintiff’s lawyer was suing you because your dog bit his client, don’t you think he’d play up the fact that your pet was a pit bull instead of a miniature poodle? Why would anyone think it would be any different in a case involving the use of a gun?

Smaller, concealed carry handguns are in big demand at several gun stores.

Modern Shooter joins up with some newbie shooters at Gunsite Academy as they learn the fundamentals of handgun safety and marksmanship.

Concealed carry handguns, holsters and other accessories have kept one Keystone State shop in the black over the early months of the year.

An amendment to the NDAA might make old U.S. Army side arms available to citizens, through the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

Striving for high levels of precision in a defensive shooting situation has the potential to be detrimental. In fact, there are more important considerations when it comes to defensive pistolcraft.