Tactical pistols earn their name the hard way—through thousands of rounds, rough handling, and the kind of training cycles that expose every weakness a handgun can hide. The models that rise to the ...

Some handguns carry an aggressive, tactical look that turns heads in the gun shop. They’ve got serrations, flashy coatings, accessory rails, and marketing claims that make them sound like they were ...

I tested the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, a palm-sized 12+1 380 Auto pistol that weighs less than 10 oz. This gun looked and operated like a miniaturized M&P 2.0, one of the most comfortable duty ...

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 ...

Over 30 years ago, the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) issued two contracts in pursuit of what was called the Offensive Handgun Weapon System. The handgun had to chamber the .45ACP ...