Archive for handguns

How to Load a Single-Action Revolver

Use this sure-fire way to ensure you always lower the hammer on an empty chamber.

April 22, 2011

Heritage Mfg. Rough Rider Revolvers

Rough Rider Revolvers are modeled after the Colt SAA and made in America.

April 22, 2011

Glock to Donate to NRA at Annual Meetings

Glock will donate $115,000 to four separate organizations within the NRA during the 2011 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits in Pittsburgh, Pa.

April 21, 2011

Anything But Ordinary: The Chiappa Rhino

The new Chiappa Rhino has turned the revolver world upside down.

April 20, 2011

Ruger Introduces SR1911

The Ruger SR1911 is Ruger's first attempt at a John M. Browning M1911-style pistol, and is made entirely in the USA.

April 18, 2011

A Tale of Two Colts in .380

The discontinued Colt Government Model .380 continues to be a family favorite.

April 18, 2011

Predator Tactical Announces Night Shrike

The new custom 1911 is built to extremely tight tolerances and follows in the footsteps of Burkett's Shrike.

April 12, 2011

The G.I. .45 in World War II

The .45 pistol saw widespread service in all theaters of the war and further cemented its stellar reputation as one of the finest military handguns of all time.

April 06, 2011

Beretta Px4 Storm Subcompact

Beretta’s Px4 Storm subcompact offers a new look from an old gun company.

April 05, 2011

Gunsite Academy Honors M1911 100th Anniversary

The famous marksmanship academy celebrated the long-standing pistol design with a Centennial Pistol class, focusing exclusively on the 1911.

April 04, 2011

Friends of NRA Auctions Special Edition 1911

A truly unique, master engraved Colt 100th Anniversary NRA special edition M1911 pistol is being auctioned off on GunBroker.com.

March 31, 2011

The M1911 Gets a Zero

Though never confirmed, many believe Lt. Baggett took down a plane with his M1911A1.

March 29, 2011

North American Arms Mini Revolvers

NAA's line of miniature wheelguns provides a variety of truly tiny concealed-carry options.

March 24, 2011

Galco Introduces V-Hawk Holster

Galco gunleather has announced a new open-top steerhide holster designed for superior comfort and concealability.

March 23, 2011

Ruger Security-Six

The Security-Six is well made and finished throughout, and its design shows considerable ingenuity.

March 22, 2011