Handguns(Page 2)

We review the best new handguns and provide the handgun shooting tips you need for more success on the range.

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bear defense guns
Guns

Revolver Versus Semi-Auto: Which Is Best for Bear Defense?

By John B. Snow

There are early black friday gun deals on classics like the Remington 870 Fieldmaster and Mossberg 500
Guns

Black Friday Gun Deals: Shotguns, Rifles, and Handguns on Sale

By Alice Jones Webb

1791 gunleather holster with Stacatto 2011 CS pistol
Guns

1791 Gunleather: Affordable Custom Craftsmanship

By John B. Snow

RIA Schofield
Guns

Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver: The Gun That Almost Beat the Colt Peacemaker and Led to the .45 ACP

By Dave Maccar

The Best Red Dot Sights
Gear

The Best Red Dot Sights of 2025

By John B. Snow

Three .38 special cartridges (left) beside three 9mm cartridges to illustrate the .38 special vs 9mm debate.
Guns

38 Special vs. 9mm: How the Old Law Enforcement Handgun Cartridge Stacks Up Against the New One

By Dave Maccar

The Glock 43 vs 43X
Guns

The Glock G43 vs G43X

By David Maccar

The author testing one of the best glocks.
Guns

Glock 17 vs Glock 19: Comparing the OG Glocks

By Dave Maccar

Four bullets in a line
Guns

The Best 10mm Ammo of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Palmetto State Armory PSA Micro Dagger C-1 9mm pistol
Guns

The PSA Micro Dagger C-1, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

9mm vs 45 acp
Guns

9mm vs .45 ACP: Here’s How These Classic Handgun Cartridges Stack Up

By Dave Maccar

Yusuf Dikeç at Paris 2024 Olympics.
Guns

Turkish Pistol Shooter Casually Takes Silver at the Olympics and Becomes an Internet Legend

By Dac Collins

Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp pistol
Guns

Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy Comp, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Vincent Hancock shooting a shotgun at the Tokyo Olympics.
Guns

Everything You Need to Know About the Olympic Shooting Events at the 2025 Paris Games

By David Maccar

Ruger Single 7 in 327 Federal Magnum on a rock
Guns

The Ruger Single 7 in 327 Federal Magnum Is an Effective Deer Hunting Combo 

By Andrea Bogard

Nighthawk Custom .45 ACP Pistol
Guns

The Best .45 ACP Pistols of 2025

By Tyler Freel

Springfield Hellcat Pro Comp OSP
Guns

Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Oracle Arms 2311 Compact Pro and Staccato CS
Guns

Video: Staccato CS vs Oracle OA 2311 Compact Pro. Which Is the Better Carry Gun?

By Tyler Freel

The best handguns of 2023 were tested by Outdoor Life at Gunsite.
Guns

The Best Handguns of 2023

By John B. Snow

Freel shooting a 1911 pistol
Guns

How to Hold a Pistol

By Tyler Freel

how to buy a gun
Guns

How to Buy a Gun

By Joshua Skovlund

Oracle Arms 2311 Compact Pro
Guns

Oracle Arms 2311 Compact Pro, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

The Best 2011 pistols were tested for accuracy and reliability.
Guns

The Best 2011 Pistols of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean Murphy

MAC 9 DS double-stack 1911 9mm
Guns

MAC 9 DS Review: A More Affordable 1911 Double-Stack 9mm Pistol

By Tyler Freel

Glock 44 .22 LR
Guns

The Glock 44 .22 LR, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

The MAC 9 1911DS, a silver gray semi-auto handgun on a wooden background.
Guns

New Handguns of SHOT Show 2024

By Tyler Freel

Walther PDP Steel Frame Match 5-inch
Guns

Walther PDP Steel Frame Match Review: A New Level for Striker-Fired Pistols

By Tyler Freel

Best Glocks: A Complete Guide to Glock Pistols
Guns

Best Glocks: A Complete Guide to Glock Pistols

By Matt Foster

Sig Sauer P320 XTen Comp
Guns

Sig Sauer P320 XTen Comp Review

By Tyler Freel

Walther PDP-F 3.5-inch pistol
Guns

Walther PDP F Review

By Tyler Freel

Best Guns for Home Defense
Guns

Best Guns for Home Defense

By Matt Foster

Remington Arms plant in Ilion, New York
Guns

RemArms to Close Historic Remington Gun Plant in Ilion, New York

By Katie Hill

10mm vs 45 acp
Guns

10mm vs 45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best?

By Tyler Freel

Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O.
Guns

Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O., Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Sig P320 Xten
Guns

Sig P320 XTen Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

different types of pistols
Guns

Types of Pistols: A Guide for Beginners

By Tyler Freel

taylor's & company 1911 tactical 10mm and bear skull
Guns

Taylor’s & Company 1911 Tactical 10mm: Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum on concrete
Guns

Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum, Reviewed and Tested

By John B. Snow

Dirty Staccato P pistol on bench
Guns

Staccato P Endurance Report: 20,000 Round Long-Term Test

By Sean Murphy

Shooting the spinner target at the range.
Guns

How to Shoot a Spinning Target

By Sean Murphy

Christensen MPP .223 Rem with folded brace
Guns

Christensen Arms Modern Precision Pistol Review

By Tyler Freel

Top 10 Self-Defense Handgun Loads
Guns

Top 10 Self-Defense Handgun Loads

By Richard Mann

Springfield XD-M Elite Compact OSP 10mm w/Dragonfly
Guns

Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8-inch Compact OSP 10mm w/Hex Dragonfly Review

By Tyler Freel

The Sig P322
Guns

Sig P322 Review: A .22 Pistol for the 21st Century

By Tyler Freel

FN 510 10mm pistol
Guns

FN 510 Tactical: A New 10mm Review

By Tyler Freel

Springfield Armory Echelon
Guns

Springfield Armory Echelon, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

best holsters
Gear

Best Holsters of 2025

By Tyler Freel

Best revolvers
Guns

The Best Revolvers

By Bryce M. Towsley

The Best Pocket Pistols
Guns

The Best Pocket Pistols

By Matt Foster

PSA Dagger with suppressor
Guns

PSA Dagger Review: An Affordable Glock Clone Put to the Test

By Tyler Freel

Ruger LCP MAX Review
Guns

Ruger LCP MAX Review

By Tyler Freel

Tyler Freel firing a pistol
Guns

Three Pistol Shooting Drills with One Box of Ammo

By Tyler Freel

Sean Murphy shoots Staccato XC
Guns

How to Shoot the Bill Drill

By Tyler Freel

Reloading for the El Presidente drill
Guns

How to Shoot the El Presidente Drill

By Tyler Freel

Sig sauer p365 xmacro tacops
Guns

Sig’s P365 XMacro Tacops, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Glock G20 gen 5 MOS right side
Guns

The Glock G20 Gen 5 MOS, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Dan Wesson DWX right side
Guns

Dan Wesson DWX, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

cleaning a pistol
Guns

How to Clean a Pistol

By Tyler Freel

How to Train With Your Carry Gun

How to Train With Your Carry Gun

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

A cache of firearms were discovered in Jamaica Bay.
Guns

Striped Bass Fisherman Finds a Cache of Rifles and Handguns in NYC Waters

By Bob McNally

How to Choose the Ultimate Concealed Carry Gun

How to Choose the Ultimate Concealed Carry Gun

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

henry homesteader on a table with various 9mm ammo
Guns

Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

Staccato P 9mm
Guns

The Staccato P: Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Glock G47 MOS on a bench at a gun range
Guns

Glock G47 MOS Tested and Reviewed

By Matt Foster