There are a few basic types of pistols, but many variations. Since the first time somebody figured out that they could propel an object out the end of a crudely-fashioned iron tube by igniting a ...

If you’re standing at the counter at the gun shop looking at all the handguns for sale, it can be a bit overwhelming because it seems like there are hundreds of different types of handguns to choose ...

When most people think of a pistol, they think of a handgun similar to a Glock or a Colt 1911. But the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) defines a pistol —in part—as a firearm designed to ...

A thicker frame or slide adds bulk that can make a handgun harder to conceal. While slim, single-stack pistols are generally ...

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Beginners might feel intimidated when it comes to selecting an appropriate handgun, but with a calculated approach, you can find one that fits your budget and fulfills your needs. There are two ...

This English dagger flintlock would be tough to carry in the front pocket of your bluejeans. Courtesy of the Cody Firearms Museum, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, WY USA. Gift of Olin ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – They’re easy to hide. They’re easy to get. And they’re becoming more lethal. That’s why gun experts say a 9 mm pistol is the criminals’ weapon of choice in the Cleveland area. The ...