HANDGUNS
YOU'LL FIND COVERAGE OF EVERY STYLE AND CALIBER HERE.
Revolvers
My Brother’s Keepers Part I
When I was a little kid, someone recited the Ten Commandments to me but I don’t recall anything in there which said I couldn’t covet my brother’s...
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Innovative Accuracy
Dan Wesson descended from the Smith & Wesson dynasty, but when the family sold the business, Daniel Wesson decided to take his revolver innovations in a...
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THE OLD MAN’S GUN
As handguns go, it wasn’t much to write home about; a J-frame Smith & Wesson chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, a round-butt Airweight with a...
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American Legends
Since the beginning of cartridge-firing revolvers the .44 caliber has been in the forefront. Even now the cult of the .44 revolver in America will never...
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Perfection Improved
Due to its high quality and limited production, the prices of Texas Longhorn Arms’ Improved Number Five are now only within reach of collectors who still...
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Get The Lead In
A good story always starts at the beginning, in this case, a remarkably timely discovery of two boxes of Black Hills .357 Magnum ammunition topped with...
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Semi-Auto
Springfield Armory SA-35...
If you're a fan of the Browning Hi-Power, Springfield Armory's new SA-35 Polished Blued deserves a close look.
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Volquartsen Black Mamba at...
How far can a rimfire pistol really reach? Let's find out by stretching this Volquartsen Black Mamba to 100 yards.
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Factory vs Aftermarket...
Whether OEM magazines or a proven aftermarket alternative, the goal remains the same: reliable performance every time you press the trigger.
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The SAR 7/24 Compact
The Sarsilmaz SAR 7/24 Compact blends old‑school durability with thoroughly modern execution, resulting in uncommon balance and restraint.
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Micro-Compact 9mm: The New...
The best gun for self-defense is the one you will actually have on you when the unthinkable happens — and the micro-compact 9mm has made that easier than...
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What Makes a “Great”...
It’s just not very satisfying to review a rotten gun. So, instead of “good” and “bad” criteria, I like to think of these tests and trials as a way...
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Rimfire Handguns
It’s Time to Buy Another .22
The .22 LR is the firearm that one absolutely, positively has to have. And in the ideal scenario, lots of them.
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A Stroll Down Accuracy Lane
Today’s look into the data is a review of semi-automatic handgun accuracy. While it’s no surprise that expensive guns usually deliver premium results,...
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Memoirs of a .22-Caliber...
After a break of 50 years, I’m watching television. Oh, not much and not often, and never any of the networks. I do like some YouTube videos, mainly...
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The "Defensive" .22
When I first began shooting back in my early 20s, a lot of my trigger time was spent wrangling a GI-pattern 1911 in John Browning’s original caliber of...
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Playin’ Favorites: The...
The Winchester Centerfire (WCF) sixgun cartridges actually started in the Winchester Model 1873 levergun. Even though they were originally rifle cartridges...
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3 Flavors of .22 Handguns
I own more .22-caliber firearms than anything else, and at least one always accompanies me to any range trip. Though everyone is entitled to their opinion,...
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Airguns
Your Range Training Partner
The Umarex GLOCK 17 Gen5 T4E First Edition is a faithful replica of the real GLOCK 17, and its manual of operation is so similar it can be used as a...
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Practice Without Using Up...
American Handgunner's Tom McHale finds a way to practice his handgun skills without using any ammo. Modeled after its award-winning 9mm counterpart, the...
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Umarex Is Changing The Way...
Introducing the new ReadyAir Airgun Compressor by Umarex. A newly patented oilless technology to fill up PCP reservoirs easily and quickly.
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AirSaber For Handgunners?
American Handgunner's Tom McHale has some First Look fun with Umarex's AirSaber air archery arrow rifle airgun.
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Full-Auto Fun With Beretta
American Hangunner editor Roy Huntington has his First Look at Umarex's Beretta Model 92A1 BB Pistol and takes a tin can down.
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AIRGUNS: AFFORDABLE ...
When you live in the suburbs, most neighbors tend to frown upon the idea of constructing a shooting range in your backyard.
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Miscellaneous Handguns
No Magic Bullet!
At the age of 5 I shot a 200-pound pig in the head with a .22 LR. It was dead when it hit the ground. I shot lots of .22 ammo as a kid, but after watching...
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Get A Grip!
Yeah, I have my share of GLOCKs. But my first and last love is single-action revolvers. There, I’ve said it and I’m sticking to my guns (mostly in .45...
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Keith’s Crown Jewel
I recently shared my favorite .45 caliber bullet molds from Lee Precision. My intention was to illustrate how low-priced molds can produce excellent,...
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Use Your Sights In A Gunfight?
Fortunately, technology has erased the need for compromise. It’s now possible to have precise sight alignment without ever taking your focus from where it...
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Review: The Bond Arms Stinger
In this video from American Handgunner, Nic Lenze reviews the Bond Arms Stinger.
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Ronnie Wells Grip Frames...
Consistency is the key for accurate handgun shooting. This includes loads, stance, whether you’re using a rest or not, trigger press, follow through and grip.
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