Archive for handguns

Gun of the Week: Browning 1911-22

Smaller incarnations of full-size guns aren’t necessarily a recent phenomenon—nor are full-size models that have been chambered in substantially smaller calibers. Browning took the concept to a different level, though, with the release of its miniaturized 1911-22.

December 02, 2013

Your Guide To The Changing Marketplace Of Gun Sales

In the past few years, there has been a sea change in the methods and locations of how firearm sales are conducted. Technology, new business models, destination stores, expansive ranges and other factors might just change where you fill out your next Form 4473.

November 22, 2013

Glock's Gen4 Pistols: The Evolution of Perfection?

While Glock pistols appear much the same as they did when first released in the early 1980s, there have been changes inside and outside through the years to better suit the needs of law enforcement personnel and armed citizens. What’s different about the Gen4? Read on and find out.

October 23, 2013

GOTW: FNH USA FNX-45

The U.S. Joint Combat Pistol Program didn’t exactly come to fruition within the military, but it did cause a number of manufacturers to produce new service-type handguns that consumers now get to enjoy. One of those is the FNX-45 from FNH USA, a polymer-frame, hammer-fired, double-action/single-action pistol based on the model FNH developed for the program.

October 21, 2013

GOTW: Para LTC Tactical

The Para LTC Tactical is a single-stack 1911 and incorporates a number of tactical features, including Para's Power Extractor.

September 30, 2013

Holster Wear

Holster wear is the universal term used to describe rounded edges and removed bluing from handguns. However, quite often it’s actually something else that wore down the gun.

September 17, 2013

GOTW: Walther PPX M1

The full-featured PPX M1 retails for under $500 and is available in either 9 mm or .40 S&W.

September 16, 2013

Be Better When It Counts: Training Tips for the Budding Defender

Longtime firearm instructor Il Ling New has provided her top 10 tips on becoming a better marksman.

September 09, 2013

Manipulating a Semi-Auto

Pistol manipulation requires efficiency and consistency, especially under pressure, and the basics must be mastered to properly handle malfunctions.

August 12, 2013

Gun of the Week: Ruger SR45

The latest addition to Ruger's striker-fired pistol line proves that double-stack .45s can be comfortable to shoot.

August 12, 2013

Ruger SR45

Ruger introduced its line of SR semi-automatic pistols in 2007, and its fans have been clamoring for an SR model chambered in the all-American .45 ACP ever since. This year, Ruger finally answered with the new SR45.

August 12, 2013

Six Carry Guns for Women

Expert firearm trainer Tom Marx tells you why these half-dozen guns made his list.

July 31, 2013

Moving: It Isn't That Simple

Why don't firearm manufacturers in the Northeast simply pick up and move considering all the oppressive gun laws passed there recently? Mark Keefe has the answer.

July 19, 2013

Off-Body Carry Methods For Women

There are a number of choices for women when it comes to carrying a gun and all kinds of reasons for them. But one size does not fit all.

July 09, 2013

3 New Fits For Open Top Concealment Holster

Safariland announces the release of three additional fits in the popular 5198 Open Top Concealment holster.

July 08, 2013