The Mauser C96 Broomhandle is one of the most recognizable firearms ever made, and also one of the least understood. That boxy frame, the long barrel, the integral box magazine ahead of the trigger, the round wooden grip that earned it the nickname "Broomhandle" -- there is nothing else that looks like it. It was...
Category: Pistols
The Browning Hi-Power: It Armed Both Sides of WWII
John Moses Browning designed more successful firearms than any other person in history. The M1911, the Browning Automatic Rifle, the Browning machine guns, the Auto-5 shotgun, the Winchester lever-actions -- his catalog reads like a history of 20th-century small arms. But the last handgun design he worked on may be the most consequential of all:...
Drulov Model 70 .22 Target Pistol
The Drulov Model 70 stands as a clear expression of free pistol design stripped to its essentials. It demonstrates that elite-level accuracy can be achieved through conservative engineering and careful manufacture rather than complexity or luxury.Its enduring reputation rests on quiet competence. As a training arm, a competition pistol, and a historical artifact of Cold...
Ruger New Blackhawk in .41 Remington Magnum
The 4.62 inch .41 Magnum Blackhawk represents one of the best power to weight ratios in the revolver world. It remains for its balance on the belt, its strength under pressure, and its ability to transform the potential of the .41 Magnum into real world performance.Its significance lies in several factors.It is strong enough to...
Ruger Bearcat: Guide to the Classic .22 Revolver
The Ruger Bearcat is one of those little revolvers that looks almost too pretty to be useful until it starts punching tidy clusters in the target and riding unnoticed on a belt all afternoon. Small, light, and elegant, it has been a favorite trail gun and plinker for generations. To understand why such a tiny...
Czech Weapons Systems CSV-9: Retro-cool!
The CSV-9 is a Czech made 9×19 pistol caliber platform that blends a compact, quad-rail chassis with a striker-fired, direct blowback action. It entered the United States in small numbers through Four Peaks Imports and has found a niche among shooters who want a compact 9 mm pistol that accepts Glock pattern magazines, offers generous...
The 1911 Pistol Legacy: Fierce Warrior for over 100 Years
Dominates in competition, defense, and collector markets.Designed by John Browning, adopted by the U.S. Army in 1911.Chambered in .45 ACP, but available in 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm, and more.Over 4 million produced for military use and countless civilian models since.Manufactured by Colt, Springfield Armory, Kimber, Dan Wesson, Wilson Combat, Staccato, and dozens more.Continues to evolve...
Savage 1861 Navy Revolver: A Bold Union Sidearm
The American Civil War brought with it a flood of innovation in firearms design, and few weapons better illustrate the era’s mechanical ambition than the Savage 1861 Navy revolver. Its double-trigger design, unconventional profile, and mass production at a time of national emergency mark it as one of the most intriguing—and misunderstood—sidearms of the conflict....
PSA Dagger Review 2025 -- Value Shooter's Choice?
The Glock-style pistol market is crowded, but none match the value and versatility of the Palmetto State Armory Dagger. Available in Micro, Compact, and Full-size variants and aimed squarely at CCW users, range enthusiasts, and first-time gun owners, the Dagger gives you a durable, optics-ready 9mm platform that punches far above its price point.The PSA...
The Colt M1902 Pistol
The Colt M1902 pistol was a milestone in early semi-automatic handgun development. While it never achieved full military adoption, it was highly regarded by officers and private buyers, thanks to its innovative design, increased magazine capacity, and semi-automatic operation.Although it was ultimately overshadowed by the M1911, the M1902 contributed to the evolution of military and...