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 ...

Lindsey tested a 32 Auto defensive cartridge from Fiocchi and a 32 Magnum cartridge from Federal Premium. The 32 Magnum, also called the “32 H&R Magnum” or the “32 H&R,” is originally a Federal ...

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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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to home defense, a reliable handgun is a solid choice. They’re compact, easy to store, and simple to handle in ...