Handguns Magazine

20/08/2025

Springfield Armory announces the release of the Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm, an integrally compensated variant of the 4”-barreled compact Echelon 4.0C pistol. Engineered for carry like the 4.0C, the new Echelon 4.0C Comp carries on the duty-ready tradition of the full-size Echelon 4.5F, but with the addition of the integral compensator for enhanced control and performance.

18/08/2025

Wilson Combat CQB 1911 Pistol: The CQB is a full-size steel gun with an empty weight of 41 ounces. The pistol’s Battlesight rear assembly has a U-shape notch secured with twin locking Allen screws and is drift-adjustable for windage. The front sight is a fiber optic set within a dovetail. Its 1911 frame and parts are produced on CNC machinery for the utmost in precision, then built on order by a team of top gunsmiths.

13/08/2025

HK took its time in developing the CC9 micro-compact 9mm. We think they got it right.

11/08/2025

One of the more intriguing guns to come down the pike in a while is the new Ta**us 22 TUC. It’s a double-action-only .22 semiautomatic tip-up with a 2.5-inch stainless steel barrel. With its diminutive dimensions—five-inch overall length, 4.35-inch height, one-inch width and 10-ounce weight—it’s easily concealed and could serve dual roles as a primary or backup carry gun.

08/08/2025

If your gun goes down or out of battery, it can still be an effective weapon. Striking with the muzzle of a pistol concentrates the force of the blow better than a fist does, and the likelihood of damaging your hand is less.

04/08/2025

Springfield Armory announced the launch of the 1911 Operator AOS Threaded in .45 ACP. Available in Cerakote Coyote Brown, OD Green, Tungsten Gray or black, the new suppressor-ready pistols deliver the duty-grade features serious shooters demand.

22/07/2025

The C**t Viper: A gorgeous revolver with great handling and a terrific trigger.

A gorgeous revolver with great handling and a terrific trigger.

13/07/2025

Federal Ammunition has recently added a new HST 44 Rem. Mag. “Light Magnum” load featuring a specially designed hollow-point bullet, added to the Federal Premium Personal Defense product line. The new product is ideal for those seeking HST performance for self-defense with magnum revolvers.

10/07/2025

Nighthawk's Fire Hawk is a custom-crafted 1911 with a comp that takes the bite out of hard-recoiling loads.

07/07/2025

9mm and .45?? Ed Brown pairs two excellent designs to create the Kobra Carry Dual Caliber pistol.

02/07/2025

Ta**us's affordable new GX2 is the compact 9mm new shooters have been looking for.

30/06/2025

Consistency is king. Sticking with the same gun, holster and carry style helps assure you will be able to perform under duress. https://www.handgunsmag.com/editorial/how-to-carry-your-handgun/525870