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The pistol barely moved in my hands and its movement was predictable and consistent. I could see the effect of the pinkie pressure in my sights. The trick...
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Student...

Frustrated. I never imagined shooting groups with a pistol, especially off a rest, could be so challenging. I set up the multi-caliber Ransom Rest and...
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Handgunner...

Hornady Security’s Keypad Safe is quite the upgrade from the barrel key lockbox I previously had, offering not only a quicker way to open but a more...
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Hornady RAPiD...

Hornady's RFID-enabled RAPiD Night Guard Safe hides a firearm in plain sight while keeping it accessible around the house.
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Less-Lethal...

Less lethal tools range from Electric Control Weapons to pepper spray, striking tools, flashlights, key chains, canes or walking sticks.
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Howard Leight
Howard Leight...

Howard Leight has recently expanded its popular Impact Sport headphone line to fit youth, women and those with smaller heads.
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Spotlight New...

Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2022's latest.
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Handgunner...

These stands are a lot lighter and easier to carry than my old steel ones, plus I don’t have to take a can of WD-40 to free rusty screws. After the short...
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Student...

Each grip change came with a noticeably different recoil path. Though the pattern remained similar with the same grip, they were certainly not identical.
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SSP Eyewear...

The Methow kit includes six HD anti-fog lenses to accommodate various light conditions. They are easy to switch out, extremely durable, UV rated and exceed...
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Gunnysack:...

Arms Preservation Inc. products feature VCI chemistry to prevent corrosion of firearms, parts, and ammunition during storage.
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TAC SHIELD's...

The Tactical Gun Belt from TAC Shield has a state-of-the-art design that offers an easier, more comfortable carry, whether carrying IWB or OWB.
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Student...

Determining handgun accuracy can best be accomplished from a stable position. It may take some creativity to find the appropriate rest though!
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Less Lethal EDC:...

I was always worried about the pepper spray I carried in my purse. I never planned to use it, and to be honest, I wasn’t comfortable with it.
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New Products...

The SS (Short Slide) D&L Professional Model is a commander-size 1911 .45 ACP pistol. However, it’s not a commander.
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MTM CASE- GARD...

Stay …” I caution the rounds of .22 LR I had delicately placed on the bench beside me. At least one never listens, falling to the ground and ruining the...
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New Products...

Lone Wolf Arms introduces the Lightweight Tactical Defense (LTD) Pistol Line. Unlike many other GLOCK-pattern alternatives on the market, the LTD is not...
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Ammo Making Mania

I know … I know … I’m tired of it too. But I know how to make ammo magically re-appear back on the shelves.
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CCW Breakaways:...

Ever heard of a monkey trap? Its effectiveness owes its success to the power of sheer desperation.
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pistol magazine
Misadventures of...

I’m not new to firearms, just to handguns. If you ask me about service rifle reloading, natural point of aim, or reading mirage, I can help you....
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TRIJICON DI...

The new DI Night Sights from Trijicon combine the best of daylight and nighttime sighting solutions.
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DIY Stocks With...

The easiest and most noticeable way to change the personality of your shooter is by giving it some custom stocks.
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TALON Grips Modular 1911 Grip System
Customize Your...

Fit for full-size pistols, the new TALON Grips 1911 Modular Grip System offers the same easy-install, improved performance of the company's other gun grips...
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Wyoming Sight...

All around the country spring has sprung! It’s time to blow the dust off your guns and have some fun!
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New Products...

The Pro 100 Series has been upgraded with full-tang S35VN steel blades and Green Canvas Micarta handles.
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Hearing Loss Matters

Special Assignment Editor Roy Huntington looks at the latest in state-of-the-art technology being used to protect your hearing when out hunting and shooting...
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Radetec Smart Slide
Shoot Smarter:...

Years in the making, Radetec has now announced a limited run of its new GLOCK Smart Slide, capable of processing the handgun’s current loaded/unloaded...
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bluegrass targets

The Imagesmith Rob Jones, who takes all those snazzy photos for our cover features, turned me on to a new company,
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s.o.l. fire...

No more worrying about being down to your last match — the Fire Lite Fuel-Free Lighter from Survive Outdoors Longer combines technology with necessity.
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Enhance Your...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how easy it is to upgrade your Springfield Armory Hellcat by changing out the factory trigger for the APEX...
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New Products...

Good things come in small packages. That’s true for GiantMouse Knives’ Riv, a compact folder in the company’s ACE line of folding knives.
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barrelbuddy push...

After seeing the two inventors of BarrelBuddy demonstrate their product at a writer’s conference, I knew I wanted to try it.
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Fermin C....

“Front sight, press” is the mantra for handgun accuracy. It’s pounded, repeated and emphasized during all training classes worth their salt
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Zeta6 J-PAK and J-frame revolver
Zeta6 Offers New...

Designed for various J-frame revolvers, the Zeta6 J-PAK is a unique 5-round (3-2) speedloader made from a durable polyurethane material configured for left-...
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Throom Targets
Safe Range...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale has a First Look at Throom Targets. Designed to replace ricochet-causing steel targets, watch as Tom shoots right...
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The Proper Fit ...

If you’re looking at custom grips for a special handgun, I know a guy.
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cat tourniquet

Before rolling your eyes at the “tactical tourniquet” craze, consider this. A hospital worker acquaintance of mine applied seven of them in just one week.
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XS Sights Minimalist Night Sights on GLOCK G19 Gen5
Less is More:...

New for 2021, XS Sights Minimalist Night Sights feature a blacked-out, serrated rear sight with wide notch, providing shooters with a simple sight alignment...
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mini-silhouette...

CTS promotes this particular steel as a rifle target, but I’ve found it to be the perfect pistol training aid.
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New Products...

Smith & Wesson has expanded its line of M&P M2.0 Compact pistols to include an optics-ready variant, the M&P9 M2.0 Compact 4" OR.
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Hogue HandALL ...

Hogue grip sleeves are nothing new. I added one to a GLOCK 32 well over a decade ago and it did a yeoman’s job of taming the sharper recoil of that hot...
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Galco Offers...

While regularly cleaning your handgun may be common knowledge, looking after your rig is just as important, especially if it’s of the leather variety.
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How to Change...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how easy it is to change a handgun's dovetailed rear sight with Real Avid's Master Sight Pusher.
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PepperBall Goes...

Built on the success of the original LifeLite, PepperBall is now bringing consumers a smaller, sleeker non-lethal self-defense launcher in the LifeLite Mobile.
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SIG SAUER to 3D...

A designated 9mm pistol suppressor, the new SIG SAUER MOD-X9 is 3D printed from titanium with a user-configurable modular baffle design for lightweight,...
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Good Stuff

It’s not too often we encounter new products for handgun hunters. When something new hits the radar screen, inquiring minds want to know more.
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Have The Right...

Whether you're a new or seasoned shooter, everyone needs more training, but getting out to the range can be a hassle if you don't have the right gear. First...
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New Products...

Apex Tactical Specialties releases the Action Enhancement Trigger for the Hellcat from Springfield Armory.
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GLOCKtober Treats

October is coming to an end, but not before handing out new GLOCK accessories like an assorted bag of Halloween candy. After sorting through the season’s...
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A Survey of...

Your revolver's grips will determine a number of crucial features - from the speed of your follow-up shot to the amount of recoil you feel. We look back at...
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Support Breast...

A majority women-owned business and proud supporter of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, XS Sights is offering an exclusive Pink version of its DXT2...
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The Pocket Tool...

Featuring eight different tools in a small package, the Leatherman Free K2/K2X has Roy Huntington using the combination pocket knife and multi-tool for...
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Harry’s...

Competitive shooters are always looking for an edge. Harry’s Holsters and Double Alpha Academy have announced new products designed to cut seconds and...
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New Products...

TangoDown’s SSM-01 ACRO Mount for SIG 320 (DP Slide Cut Models) is easy to install and provides a secure platform for your Aimpoint ACRO.
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Accessories for...

As more gun owners begin to carry firearms for self-defense, more carry-friendly handgun options have emerged — specifically slim compacts and...
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Meprolight...

The mantra for accurate shooting is front sight … press. The front sight and the muzzle below it dictate direction while the rear sight provides windage...
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Gear Spotlight:...

Are you a wheelgunner? While upgrades and accessories are not quite as readily available as parts and gear for modular semi-automatic handguns, there are...
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Gear Showcase:...

My wife thinks I’m OCD about having back-up supplies for my personal consumable items. Perhaps I am, but she ended up pleased we weren’t caught short...
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VAULTEK Smart...

As a responsible gun owner, you likely have at least one gun safe in the house.
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Real Avid Gun...

I have to confess, these sat on my desk for a while before I cracked the seal. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of Real Avid tools, having used them...
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Top Personal...

Personal defense can and should represent a broad cross section of techniques and gear. Life is chock full of opportunities to impact one’s safety, either...
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Protect Your...

American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington demonstrates Walker's new Razor Pro Digital ear muffs.
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xs ram sights

I can’t speak for you, but on occasion I’ve had instructors whisper sweet nothings into my ear. You know, like, “Focus on the front sight, dummy!”
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Most-Wanted...

While revolvers may be simpler in design than most semi-auto handguns, every gun needs accessories. From holsters to speedloaders, sights to ammunition, we...
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DIY Bullshooter...

There’s no easier way to dress up your sixgun than putting on fancy stocks. A proper grip is the foundation to good shooting and doing the work yourself...
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Vantage Point...

You gotta love innovation, right? This installment of Cool Gear brings radical ammo design, clever electronic hearing protection, and bluetooth enabled...
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Plan To Practice...

"Hey, um … uh … you’re talkin’ about a wood plane on a, um, you know, uh, like a gun website, you know?”
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stan chen customs

I know the man, Stan Chen, and am always impressed by his modest, self-effacing demeanor. Yet his guns and parts are without compromise. What he does is,...
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Gun Maintenance...

I picked up a Lyman Essential Gun Maintenance Mat. This arrived in my designated gun cleaning and maintenance room
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New Products...

The Wilson Combat EXPERIOR Series of handguns blends the 1911 design with reliability and ergonomic enhancements to optimize handling and shooting performance.
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An Amos Grundy...

Amos lifted his welding helmet after working on a gouged side plate on a S&W revolver. Scout was always interested when Amos was TIG welding and although he...
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Gunnysack: Lyman...

You may be familiar with the older generation of sight adjusters, installers, and removers. Each one fits just one type of slide — GLOCK, S&W, Springfield...
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Gunnysack: Hi...

This isn’t so much a product review of a specific sight from Hi Viz as more of a reminder to take advantage of this great technology.
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Close Look:...

How do you become a better shooter? Practice, practice, practice! How do you track and measure results without boring yourself into oblivion?
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Close Look: New...

Are you a new shooter? If you’re already experienced, how about getting busy and recruiting a beginner?
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SHOT Show Highlights

Four frantic days, 1,600-odd exhibitors, seven miles of aisles and 60,000 people all trying to see and be seen — welcome to the SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
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rw minis 1911

I’ve handled real 1911s worth $40,000 and readily admit this tiny pretend 1911 generated just about the same amount of interest when I showed it around.
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Survival Kit...

If you ask Google for survival kit content lists, it’ll come up with well over 80 million hits. Most of the lists are nearly identical. Almost all of them...
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FERMIN GARZA’S...

Think old-school here, one man working alone in his shop making very precise sights for a modest range of revolvers and uses.
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What’s In Your...

Every survival kit should include at least these items:
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Mantis X10

A few years ago, the engineers at Mantis launched a training tech revolution with their MantisX sensor. When paired with a companion smartphone application,...
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Prepping For...

Thanks to some of the sensationalistic “reality” shows aired in recent years, the word “prepper” often conjures up visions of eccentric...
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New Products...

The 92 Elite LTT has been described as the ultimate Beretta 92. Recently, Langdon Tactical released the carry friendly versions of the pistol —
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Keep Your Fancy...

I gotta be me.” That’s good. We all should do that. Don’t just say it — do it! But know your “do it” attitude might not be someone else’s cup...
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hawk smart scope

This device answers a lot of needs. I have a couple of “target” camera systems I’ve accumulated and enjoy using them.
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All Things 1911

I know, I know … more 1911 stuff? You bet. The design doesn’t die because it works, and Browning’s genius allows incremental improvements, each one...
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One Man's Trash...

Go ahead, finish it. You know the rest of the line: “… is another man’s treasure.” A friend at work asked me to look at a couple of guns he had in...
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New Products...

OTTO’s dual-mode NoizeBarrier Micro Earplugs heighten situational awareness while hunting in the field or on the range.
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Every Day Carry...

Everyday carry (EDC) gear options have exploded in recent years, offering fantastic innovation to those who like to be prepared — having the actual tools...
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walker...

Sometimes, especially when hunting, muffs, even electronic muffs, can be awkward and inconvenient, especially if you have a brimmed hat.
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