Back in muzzleloading days, guns designed to be held and fired with one hand were called pistols. With the advent of the revolver—a repeating handgun with a revolving cylinder—this didn’t really ...

Key point: A handgun is a dangerous weapon designed to kill people. That said, it is also merely a tool, and there are some situations in which it is the only tool that can effectively respond to a ...

If you’re wondering how to shoot a pistol accurately, you’re not alone. Handguns are the most difficult firearms to master. They’ve got short barrels, compact sight radiuses, and the guns themselves ...

The Sweetwater County Historical Museum recently researched a Smith & Wesson revolver manufactured for the British military ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Eighty-five years have passed ...

Taurus made the shotgun pistol famous in 2006 when it introduced the Judge, a revolver chambered in .45 Long Colt and .410-bore. The .410 handgun enjoyed a brief surge in popularity and other gun ...