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The Steyr M9-A2 MF is the latest iteration of one of the most advanced polymer-framed combat handguns in the world. Sporting innovative design, peerless reliability, and flawless execution, the M9-A2 [...]

I HAVE A SOLID AFFECTION FOR WORN, workmanlike handguns. I don't regard a revolver introduced in my lifetime as vintage, but perhaps I need to adjust my world view. Some [...]

I have a stainless steel Ruger GP100 chambered in 357 Magnum with the six-inch barrel. The iron sights are fine but I wanted to shoot more accurately at longer distances. [...]

Wilson Combat The SFT9 is a double-stack 9mm handgun from Wilson Combat. It begins as a solid block of high quality T6-7075 Aluminum precision machined on computer-controlled machining centers to [...]

The .40 was developed after the FBI sought a handgun and cartridge combination that could duplicate or exceed their +P .38 loads but in a semi-auto. They began to adopt [...]

Many popular handguns have been copied, cloned, and flattered by makers who thought they could either sell the pistol cheaper or make it better. Examples include the Llama pistols on [...]

Trust your neighbor ... but brand your cattle,' were words to live by during the days of the old west. Cattle rustling was a severe offense, and branding was one [...]

American Handgunner presents a new gun from SAR9 USA as our Gun of the Month for May/June. The SAR9 SOCOM. Designed and rigorously tested for special forces, it includes a [...]

BY JADE MOLDAE Despite getting off to a fairly innocuous start, 2022 is following a pattern that defined the previous two years. Added uncertainty, rising prices and more disruptions to [...]

TRENDS DRIVE FIREARM DEVELOPMENT, make it interesting for shooters who appreciate variety in their chosen hobby, and keep writers like me working. This year, my purely subjective one-man poll (it's [...]

The Glock 17 was introduced in the U.S. in 1986 and the G19 soon followed. Since then, there have been four generations of Glock handguns, but there is a commonality [...]

I recently tested the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, a lightweight, concealable handgun, suitable for police backup or off-duty carry. My verdict: it proved to be a capable shooter and [...]

With almost every agency in the industry issuing semiautomatic carbines, most in the AR 15 type of configuration, is there a logical place for the shotgun in police work? Yes. [...]

This month I bring you SIG SAUER's P226 Elite Dark handgun in 9mm. Although the firearm resembles the P226 models, the new Elite Series is a dramatic improvement upon earlier [...]

The trend in handguns has gone to multiple options like the FNX45, which allows hammer up or hammer down carry, to every manufacturer out there producing a 1911 style 45. [...]

This month's column looks at flashlights. I had to convince my editor that an article on flashlights is relevant to firearms. Yeah, yeah, I know. I write the Firearms Tactics [...]

Whether controlling vermin, shooting trap, or protecting their families, working cowboys are discerning about their firepower. Should you ever need to reach for a weapon, the 12 top-flight handguns, rifles, [...]

The SIG P226 was originally introduced in 1983. It was created as an entrant in the U.S. military trials held to find a candidate to replace the 1911A1. It was [...]

I BOUGHT MY FIRST 1911 in 1978. It cost me all of $179. Before you exult about the good old days, remember what we aspired to be making back then. [...]

One hundred years after its adoption by the United States armed forces, the caliber .45 ACP M1911 pistol remains, if anything, more popular than ever. Its numerous permutations are almost [...]

I discovered Houlding and Kaufman Ironworks (HKI) quite accidentally. I was at a handgun training seminar where vendors were displaying their goods. One vendor had an upper that caught my [...]

There are only two things that are more fun than a good argument about cartridges, and they are not legal. * When you go to a gun show, you're afraid [...]

I tested LaserMax's new Sabre series laser for full size Glock models (LMS-SA-GF Sabre). This is a grip-activated laser that rides on the back of the handgun. It has a [...]

For machines to function reliably, they have needs that must be met, like maintaining a level of cleanliness and lubrication. Firearms are machines--machines upon which officers' lives depend. However, due [...]

The modern duty handgun is safe, dependable and durable. But for good measure, here are a dozen rule violations which can make a handgun less reliable: 1) Get bug repellent [...]

Curious as we are about what's new, at press time not all manufacturers were willing to share with us what plans they had for '09 as it's traditional for them [...]

OC use has reduced injuries since its introduction, especially in the corrections setting. OC, or Oleoresin Capsicum, is made from a chemical irritant resin extraction derived from hot peppers, which [...]

Smith & Wesson introduced the .38 Single Action 2nd Model in 1877. Like the 1st Model, which we covered in the March 08 issue, the 2nd Model is a spur-trigger [...]

Lincoln’s PowerLuber Cordless Grease Guns are offered in models such as 1260-NB 12V and 1880-NB 20V Lithium-Ion PowerLuber, 1200-NB 12V and 1800-NB 18V NiCd PowerLuber. Lithium-Ion variant comes with five-year [...]

One hundred and twenty years ago Germany was the focal point for one of humankind's most pivotal events, the patenting of the world's first motorcar. From that day in 1886 [...]

Freedom Arms has announced a new cartridge known as the .500 Wyoming Express for the Model 83 revolver. Designed with the handgun hunter in mind, the .500 WE offers enough [...]

Of the hundreds of law enforcement officers fatally assaulted over the past decade, roughly 20 percent were in a nonuniform capacity and 5 percent were off-duty. These statistics support the [...]

In last month's Firearms Tactics article, the 12 rules for off-duty conduct were explored. This month's article will focus on deploying the full-sized firearm. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When choosing the off-duty [...]

As an optics writer, I am often asked to explain the differences between classic European and classic American riflescopes. I use the word "classic" because some features that are typically […]

Beretta has been in the business since 400 years and in the last half of the 20th century has come up with some assortment of semi-automatic pistols. The Stampede has a transfer-bar system that raises a hefty vertical bar into position behind a spring-loaded firing pin mounted in the revolver frame, the Stampede's system is completely passive, seems very robust and permits a sixgunner to be a sixgunner and it is safe to carry with all chambers loaded.

Brief review of the latest and most innovative firearms, ammunition and optics from famous companies are presented. The list of new guns and gear offers a mix of innovative designs, chamberings, finishes and features and brings the latest technology to one's shooting passions.

The .243 Win. which is the most popular 6mm hunting cartridge is described. The 6 mm Remington is based more upon the 7x57 mm Mauser. It has 0.473' rim diameter that is common to the whole .30-'06 family.

If you are the kind of reader who looks for the catchphrase and moves on, here are the rules up front: 1. An officer's response should be the same for [...]

In my latest firearms adventure, I tested Colt's 04012XSE Commander, a 4.25-inch barrel version of the M1911 style.45 ACP handgun. My Commander shot well, handled well and was equally at [...]