Handguns
Surplus firearms have been the lifeblood of on-a-budget American shooters for nearly a century. We’ve all heard the stories of…»
For more than 10 decades the Colt Government Model 1911 has been without challenge the most recognized, most imitated, most…»
Never have I attempted to make it a secret that I dote on little handguns. I’ve owned a good many…»
Now, I have to admit that I never was much of a fan of the Desert Eagle. And most of…»
A few months ago, I got a note from Glock asking if I was interested in reviewing the 10mm Model…»
Have you seen anything about the new SCCY Industries compact, polymer-frame, 9mm auto pistol? It’s been getting a lot of…»
The Shooting Times online crew was able to get a look at the brand new TriStar pistols at the 2013…»
Nighthawk Custom introduced its brand new 1911 at the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas—the Nighthawk Custom T4. This Officer-sized…»
Smith & Wesson gave us a look at its brand new Smith & Wesson Performance Center SW1911s at the 2013 SHOT…»
Misfires are anathemas to shooters. Getting a “click” when you expect a “bang” is infuriating whether you are plinking into…»
Like a phoenix out of the ashes, Smith & Wesson’s classic, double-action, blued-steel, full-lug-barreled, .357 Magnum L-Frame Model 586 revolver…»
Two years ago I reviewed the full-size Les Baer Custom Premier II 1911 in .38 Super, and I liked the…»
Building the Perfect Bump-Fire .22 with Plinker Tactical and Slide Fire
September 18, 2012 • 9 commentsLooking for tons of gun fun at a fraction of the normal cost? Plinker Tactical’s got you covered. Shooting Times…»
Well, Ruger has finally done it. The company has introduced a takedown 10/22. And it sure is a neat little…»
Rock River Arms (RRA) is back in the 1911 business, and the company’s new 1911 Poly is the latest polymer-frame…»
For 2012 SIG Sauer has added two high-end offerings to the growing number of ultracompact concealed-carry pistols on the market.…»
Smith & Wesson’s M&P22 is, according to the company, built for recreational shooting, personal protection, home protection, and professional training.…»
I started wearing a handgun in the field more than a decade ago when the number of violent conflicts with…»
Does a gun actually change one’s outward appearance? It’s been long established that you can take any ordinary schmo, give…»
Smith & Wesson has just announced its new Shield handgun. It’s an addition to the M&P line and fills…»
The Colt Peacemaker is quite easily the most recognized handgun of the American West, immortalized in the art and photographs…»
Handgun makers have been busy trying to catch up on last year’s orders, but they’ve also had time to come…»
An Indiana jeweler and former Marine who had faced felony gun possession in New York City earlier this year has…»
It was Mike Laney’s fault. I definitely blame him. I pretty much grew up on the Laney Ranch, located on…»
The idea of having a handgun and a rifle or carbine that shoot the same cartridge is an old one,…»
Sheriff Jim Wilson takes a look at the guns border patrol agents have used over the years to keep our…»
Jason Teague takes the Nighthawk Ladyhawk 9mm for a walk down range. This 1911-style pistol features thinner grips allowing for…»
It may not sound like much of a challenge, but 500 rounds fired in the dusty high altitude of Paulden,…»
When I just had to have the new Ruger Flattop Blackhawk in .41 Magnum I wrote about in Shooting Times…»
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Glock pistols in the United States, Glock is offering a new Silver Anniversary Glock…»
Three of the newest single actions are Colt’s reintroduced New Frontier, Ruger’s brand-new Single-Ten, and Uberti’s 1873 Cattleman El Patron…»
The single-action revolver is alive and doing very well in this the 21st century because of its timeless appeal. A…»
Technical Editor Dick Metcalf put together this photo array of the top 10 most significant Smith & Wesson handguns of…»
Readers have asked for a complete parts list for Reid Coffield’s recent .22 rimfire Garand project. It is as follows,…»
The elemental features of the Government Model have become so conventional to auto pistol design that most anyone who has…»
“It has to be the idiot tube — I don’t know where else so many swashbucklers could have learned such…»
Join Bart Skelton at the range as he shoots it out with these Smith & Wesson revolvers.
On July 23, 2011, the Autry National Center Museum in Los Angeles, California, will unveil an exhibition in the Greg…»
A cadre of firearms performance experts have joined to form WMD Guns, a premier firearms performance company. WMD will bring…»
Model 1911 fans have waited a long time for Ruger to produce this classic pistol, and our technical editor says the wait was worth it.
Kimber’s Super Carry line is designed to provide a lightweight, carry-friendly option for individuals that desire to carry a .45 ACP-caliber 1911.
We don’t have space to do every model justice, so in typical self-satisfying fashion we’ll give details on our favorites and just brush on others, but watch for meaty, in-depth reviews in issues to come.
John M. Browning enjoyed commercial success with semiautomatic pistols beginning with the blowback FN 1900.
The new wheelgun handles just like you would expect a Blackhawk that has the smaller grip frame to handle.
A laser is more than a “what if” accessory or a novelty for teasing cats. Used correctly, it can be an enormously handy training aid.
Why would anyone in his right mind choose to hunt dangerous game with a handgun? Because it’s challenging, it’s exciting, and it’s an adventure. But it’s not for everyone.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about Magnum Research Inc.’s new Fast Action Eagle pistols. Our executive technical editor sets the record straight and puts two of the newest pistols to the test.
Anyone who nurtures the idea that wee handguns should be left to the milquetoasts has likely never been in a bad situation or is just plain ignorant to the art of self-protection.
The scandium-frame/stainless-steel-cylinder Night Guard revolvers made quite a stir when Smith & Wesson announced them in 2008.
The Premier II is a full-size, all-steel, 5-inch-barreled 1911.
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