Handguns

The Federal agency, at least for now, has stepped away from its attempt at banning M855 ammunition, a popular and affordable military surplus round utilized by many AR-15 shooters.

Concealed carry has become one of the top drivers of gun sales in America. One gun shop in the Beaver State has reaped the rewards of this trend with concealable pistols keeping them in the black.

The author puts three great compact carry revolvers through a little side-by-side testing.

Interest in concealed carry permits continues to be the number one driving force behind firearms sales in this country.

Glock captured a lot of headlines with the G40 this year at the SHOT Show, but that wasn't the company's first foray into 10mm handguns. As this video review shows, the company has a long and successful history with the heavy-hitting caliber.

This versatile handgun designed for defense proves it is no gimmick.

Buy the best carry handgun you can afford and it’s still only as good as the ammo you load it with. When it comes to self defense, it’s important to trust that your ammunition will do the job. Here are five defensive ammo loads you can trust your life to.

A 1911 review of a downsized semi-auto pistol that is made for carry.

Designed for hot weather, the StealthGearUSA Onyx outperforms conventional concealed carry holsters year round.

I still remember the tingly feeling that coursed through my body that day my concealed carry permit arrived in the mail. I held the small rectangle of paper in my hand with equal parts excitement and nervousness.

Browning is sure to make some waves this year with a new team of time-tested designs that are each as popular today as they’ve ever been. The 1911 pistol and .380 ACP, both original designs of John M. Browning, will work together as shown in this Browning 1911-380 review.

The BATFE released a white paper last week that could make the popular military surplus M855 ammunition a thing of the past.

Evans Machining Services has cut and coated its share of metal for the firearms industry. Now the Pennsylvania company is taking a crack at manufacturing the whole kit and caboodle with the launch of Nite Owl Firearms.

Mas Ayoob’s latest work, Deadly Force, hits the ten ring on personal protection and the aftermath of a defensive gun use. Like his perennial classic, In the Gravest Extreme, it’s simply required reading for anyone who carries concealed.

A solid grip on a pistol is important and Talon Grips is making it easier. The upgrade takes minutes to install and offers a much more solid and comfortable purchase on your polymer pistol.

When it comes to handguns at this year's SHOT Show there was a little something for everyone – whether concealed carry practitioner, hunter or competitor.