The Glock pistol took the shooting world by storm when it rolled out in 1982. Its polymer frame was a radical idea at the time and lead to misconceptions that the pistol could be smuggled through an airport metal detector (a ridiculous notion as the slide assembly contains over 1 pound of steel). However, the […]
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Smith & Wesson J-Frame Revolver
(92 votes, average: 3.66 out of 5)
Loading...Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest manufacturers of firearms in the United States. They were the first firearms company in the US to secure a patent on the cartridge revolver. One century and a half later, the cartridge revolver still dominates their lineup; most notably their “J-Frame” series. The J-frame is the smallest revolver […]
CZ-75
(294 votes, average: 3.65 out of 5)Loading...The CZ-75 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol made by Česká Zbrojovk (CZ) in the Czech Republic. CZ is known for very good quality at reasonable prices. The particular model shown here is known as the Pre-B, because it was made before the second generation CZ-75. CZ later changed the styling of this model gun to include a squared […]
Taurus Judge
(161 votes, average: 3.65 out of 5)Loading...The first thing you notice about the Taurus Judge is the size. This revolver looks like a solid hunk of steel, and it pretty much is. This weapon was clearly not designed to be concealed. Picking the weapon up you can definitely feel some heft, but you also feel a very comfortable ribbed rubber grip. […]
Wilson Combat CQB
(89 votes, average: 3.65 out of 5)Loading...The M1911 pistol design has been around for 102 years. It is a proven design that has seen service with the armed forces of as many as 75 different countries and has been in the US Military’s arsenal since its inception. At least 40 companies produce a version of the M1911 pistol. In this review […]
Springfield XD-9 Sub-Compact
(94 votes, average: 3.63 out of 5)Loading...The Springfield XD-9 Sub-Compact is a 9mm polymer handgun. From the factory, it comes in a hard gun case with 2 magazines: 1 regular and 1 extended 2-stack magazine. The regular magazine holds 9 rounds while the extended holds 16 rounds. Many would consider this handgun a “hybrid.” That is, it has some of the best features of […]
Beretta M92
(123 votes, average: 3.62 out of 5)Loading...In the late 1970s, the US Military evaluated various pistols chambered in 9mm Parabellum to replace the venerable M1911A1 which was chambered in 45 ACP in order to comply with the NATO standard for handgun caliber to increase capacity from the M1911A1’s 7-rounds. By 1986 the US Military decided on the Beretta M92 and designated […]
Sig Sauer P232
(148 votes, average: 3.61 out of 5)Loading...The most beautiful handgun ever? Ok, I know this pistol is modeled after the Walther PP… but I’d venture to say Sig Sauer did it one better. This gun is gorgeous, especially in all stainless. And yes, it’s only a .380, but man does it feel good in the hand (especially with the Hogue grips […]
Highest Rated Handguns
- Glock 22 (3.66 out of 5)
- Smith & Wesson J-Frame Revolver (3.66 out of 5)
- CZ-75 (3.65 out of 5)
- Taurus Judge (3.65 out of 5)
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Paul Crouch: been a while. I did put a stainless recoil rod/s...
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William Mecham: I've had my M68 for over 20 years and still carry...
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Fabricio: I have a model 442 at least is the model that is p...
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MARK A GLENN: Buy the stainless striker guide and the stainless ...
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Isaac: I love my Rossi .38. I have a 3” model and it’...
