Archive for handguns

Utah Adopts Browning M1911 as State Firearm

Governor Gary Herbert has signed into law a bill that recognizes the Browning M1911 handgun as Utah's official state firearm.

March 21, 2011

Refinishing: Giving Ugly Guns a Second Chance

Professional refinishing can bring new life to a worn pistol.

March 18, 2011

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.

March 08, 2011

Colt History: A Look Back at the 1911

Officially called the Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911, John Browning’s masterpiece is as popular and practical today as it was 100 years ago.

March 07, 2011

Colt Woodsman Target Model

The Woodsman started many a young person on a lifetime of shooting.

March 04, 2011

Colt Sheriff's Model Revolver

The Colt Sheriff’s Model is an accurate rendering of a century-old classic.

March 04, 2011

The Evolution of the Custom Combat .45

How customizing the M1911 for a combative role led to a whole new breed of Browning's big slab-sided pistol.

March 01, 2011

EZE Scorer Shadow Targets

Birchwood Casey announces EZE Scorer Shadow Targets, designed to offer high contrast of shot placement for both indoor and outdoor uses.

February 25, 2011

The Greatest Pistol in the World

Join American Rifleman for a look back at a century of America’s greatest combat handgun—the U.S. Model of 1911 in .45 ACP.

February 24, 2011

High Noon Tail Gunner Holster

High Noon makes Tail Gunner holsters for more than 200 pistol variants.

February 24, 2011

The Glock 17 Pistol

“In 1980, I didn’t know the difference between a pistol and a revolver” Glock told us. Things progressed from there.

February 22, 2011

Predator Tactical Shrike 1911

A Top Shot tests a top gun built by a relative newcomer.

February 17, 2011

Para USA Companion

The Para Companion is more than merely a chopped-down version of the original LDA.

February 16, 2011

NRA Secretary Named Defender of Freedom

Former Marine major and NRA Secretary Jim Land was honored as the Taurus Defender of Freedom.

February 15, 2011

The Kel-Tec PMR-30

The PMR-30 is a light, easy-to-shoot .22 Mag. semi-automatic pistol with a variety of applications.

February 15, 2011