To the novice gun collector or the beginner, it might come as a surprise that there are twenty-one different types of pistols: semi-automatic pistol, air pistol, machine pistol, Heckler & Kock P11, welrod, COP 357 Derringer, the regular Derringer, duelling pistol, Ruger Hawkeye, limp wristing, Harpers Ferry model 1805, Remington Rider single shot pistol, machine pistol, … Read moreTypes Of Pistols
Handgun laws differ from state to state and are changing each and every year. So if you are looking for the concealed carry handgun laws for your state, then this is place to be. We have put together a comprehensive chart of each states handgun laws. Some of the state laws are pretty crazy and … Read moreHandgun Laws – Concealed Carry States
The overwhelming preference in the current handgun market is for weapons in the 9mm caliber. The reasons for this include high velocity, compact size and high magazine capacity. This is a direct outgrowth of the adoption of the 9mm for duty weapons by militaries and law enforcement worldwide. Because of the huge market and large … Read moreBest 9mm Handgun Reviewed
The first recorded use of a handgun in history was in China in the 10th century. It was a simple tube on the end of a spear which was filled with gunpowder and shrapnel, and then ignited. Within about a century a version which was specifically held in one hand was invented resulting in the … Read moreBest Handguns: Top Rated Handgun Comparison Guide!
The old saying that “I’d rather have one and not need it than to need one and not have it” would certainly apply to handguns. Unfortunately, regardless of the reason you have for owning a gun, sometimes budget is a problem and the funds to purchase an expensive one simply aren’t there. It is also … Read moreBest Cheap Handguns: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Many shooters overlook the .22 long rifle caliber in favor of harder-hitting rounds, but self-defense with a firearm is more about shot placement than any other factor. Hitting someone several times with a small round is far better than missing them with a big round. It can be easier for an elderly individual or someone … Read moreBest .22LR Pistol Reviewed
When it comes to choosing the best handgun for home defense, a variety of factors should be considered. While price is an obvious consideration, the skill level of the shooter, the size and strength of the shooter, and ease of use during a potentially life-threatening invasion are also important aspects that play into a handgun … Read moreBest Tactical Home Defense Handguns That May Save Your Life
The National Shooting Sports Foundation reported in September of 2019 that the fastest-growing demographic among new shooters is young, urban women. This is really no surprise, given recent statistics for violent crime among some of the nation’s troubled cities like Chicago and Detroit. But does a woman really need a gun to ensure her personal security? What … Read moreBest Handgun For Women
When the Austrian military announced in 1982 that Glock had been awarded the contract to provide its new advanced field pistol, the news rocked the shooting world and the firearms industry. Glock was known as a producer of field knives, bayonets and entrenching tools, along with a few other military products like machine gun belts. But the … Read moreMost Reliable Handgun Of All Time