Tag Archives: Handguns

  • That full lug vent-rib barrel is thick and all steel, and helps a handgunner take steady aim on any target. Photo by Taurus

  • DOUBLE IDENTITY

    Taurus’ Hefty Tracker Rimfire Puts Both .22lr and .22wmr Rounds on Target! This is one impressive handful. The Taurus Tracker weighs in at a hefty 55 ounces with a 6.5-inch full lug, vent rib barrel and chambered for .22 Long … Continue reading »

  • The Wilson Combat CQB Lightrail Lightweight, shown with a Lawman Leather S.T.U. holster, offers a customizable, light 1911 for everyday carry.

  • CUSTOMIZABLE COMBAT PISTOL

    Wilson Combat’s CQB Lightrail Lightweight offers a multitude of options. When I visited Wilson Combat a few months ago, I really had no plans to order a pistol. But when I was there—surrounded by all those great pistols and, then, … Continue reading »

  • The author draws a 1911 from an M-3 shoulder holster. During World War II, these holsters were even found for Colt 1903 Pocket Model .32 medium-frame pistols, such as general officers were issued for carry.

  • CONCEALED CARRY

    A great many shoulder holsters are designed for concealment, some only to cover and casually hide the weapon, and others not meant for concealed use at all One of the most popular concealed carries is the shoulder holster. But saying … Continue reading »

  • Smith & Wesson’s N-frame handguns were enormously popular during the 1970s with the “Dirty Harry” craze. This is Workman’s Model 57 in .41 Magnum.

  • Fifty Years of Handguns

    From the ‘hand cannon’ to the ‘plastic pistol,’ we’ve come a long way since Gun World was born  Story and photos by Dave Workman Golden anniversaries are times of great reflection for some, and grand celebration for others. The last 50 … Continue reading »

  • GW-1105-SD9 for spec box

  • Smith and Wesson’s New SD9

    A reliable, accurate self-defense semi-auto with lots of firepower  Story and Photos by Jerry Catania Smith & Wesson has introduced a new series of semi-automatic pistols called the Smith & Wesson Self Defense Series. Built on the basic Sigma platform … Continue reading »

  • The author fires a fast string on plates. Note that despite having just fired a round, the FNP-45 Tactical is already back on target. Photo by Leroy Thompson

  • FNH’s FNP-45 Tactical

    By Leroy Thompson The U.S. Joint Combat Pistol Trials, which began in 2005 under the auspices of USSOCOM, did not really result in the adoption of a new military handgun. However, the R&D carried out by various handgun manufacturers to … Continue reading »