How to Clean a Handgun

Handguns are machines, and just like your car, these machines need maintenance to ensure proper functioning for use.

Choosing a Handgun Shooting Stance

There are two main handgun shooting stances, which are the building blocks of good shooting. Which should you use?

Handgun Buying Guide

Finding a good handgun at a fair price is more of an art than a science, but the right shopping strategies can help you save some cash.

Dynamics of Personal Protection

There are many factors involved in a self-defense encounter. Some of these can be prepared for ahead of time, while others are pure luck of the draw.

CZ-USA SP-01 Phantom 9 mm Luger Pistol

Through its enhanced ergonomics, modern materials and impressive performance, the SP-01 Phantom builds on the strengths of the CZ-75 platform.

A Tale of Two Colts in .380

Shooters who favor Colt’s smaller 1911s in .380 will be glad to learn these popular guns are returning to the market.

Beretta Px4 Storm Subcompact

The Px4 Storm subcompact is a break from Beretta’s open-barrel design, providing a new look and feel in an American-Made concealed-carry handgun. (04/05/11)

The M1911 Gets a Zero

The M1911 has been involved in some incredible adventures over the past 100 years, and might possibly be the only handgun to take down a fighter plane. (03/29/11)

Refinishing: Giving Ugly Guns a Second Chance

Most gun owners have a firearm that shoots like a dream, but has long since lost its out-of-the-box beauty. Professional refinishing can bring it new life.

Custom 1911 Builders

Those slick 1911 pistols you see in the gun shop with all the bells and whistles are a result of the talents and demands of several men over many years.