American Handgunner

American Handgunner is a magazine that focuses on handguns and related activities in the United States, including handgun hunting, competitive shooting, reloading, and tactical knives. It is closely associated with Guns and American Cop. The magazine primarily features reviews of firearms, ammunition, knives, and shooting equipment. It also provides valuable insights on gunsmithing, historical topics, gun collecting, and self-defense, along with updates on gun rights. Each issue includes several highlighted articles and profiles of key figures in the firearms industry, as well as announcements about new products.

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How Old is Too Old?

1 week ago | americanhandgunner.com | Jeff "Tank" Hoover

Occasionally, I must clean my gun room. It’s a bittersweet endeavor that’s necessary from the growing pile of “stuff” blocking my ability to move freely. The bitter part? I hate doing it. The sweetness comes from recovering the forgotten treasures I find. When you’re a lifelong member of the Handloaders Hoarders (HH), you’re always obtaining supplies from constant scrounging. A lot of loot comes from fellow hoarders when cleaning their gun rooms.
Madbo’s Unique Gifts from the Heart

2 weeks ago | americanhandgunner.com | Jeff "Tank" Hoover

A common and distasteful theme of growing older is the passing of friends. Live long enough, and the inevitable eventually happens. One such friend to me, and many others, was Mike “Madbo” Hutyra. The nickname “Madbo” was short for The Mad Bohemian, in reference to his proud Czech heritage. To say Madbo was a character would be a gross understatement.
Handloading: Makin’ Bullets

3 weeks ago | americanhandgunner.com | Lindsey Bertomen

Old .45 Colt barrels run 0.454″. Later models run 0.451″. Sometimes, I find bullets that meet my weight requirements, but they are too fat. I started by getting a Lee Bullet Sizing kit in 0.451″ to accommodate finding 0.454″ bullets that I liked but didn’t fit my gun. This ruined me for life. If I’m buying bullets and changing the diameter, why don’t I just make my own?
That’s A Lotta Money!

3 weeks ago | americanhandgunner.com | Dave Workman

Every couple of years, we take a look at how the sale of firearms and ammunition helps the U.S. economy, simply as a way of reminding politicians how much economic harm the effort to ban guns could do. It’s one of those “Money talks and BS walks” kind of debates.
LEE Liquid Alox & Cast Bullets

3 weeks ago | americanhandgunner.com | Jeff "Tank" Hoover

Last fall I finally got around to buying a Garmen Xero C1 chronograph. The unit’s small size and method of measuring bullet speed via radar is convenient. All you need to do is set the unit up on your shooting bench, punch a few buttons and you are ready to go. There was no need for going downrange, setting up sky screens, unraveling a connector cord or checking bullet trajectory to make sure it went through your sky screens while hitting your target.
XS Brass Bead Sights

3 weeks ago | americanhandgunner.com | Tom McHale

What goes around comes around, right? Well, at least the good ideas tend to make return appearances. Thankfully, I haven’t seen the re-emergence of those psychedelic tank top T-shirts with colorful mushrooms on them from the ’70s. The folks at XS Sights have released a new line of brass bead sights for various revolvers, including models from Smith & Wesson, Colt and Taurus. I suspect the list of compatible models will only grow with time.
24 Reasons To Love The Palmetto State Armory 5.7 Rock

1 month ago | americanhandgunner.com | Tom McHale

Palmetto State Armory’s budget-friendly pistol delivers low recoil, high fun and impressive accuracy. American Handgunner Insider explores the PSA 5.7 Rock — a real bargain for a pistol that punches well above its weight class. —Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our free American Handgunner Insider newsletter.
Sixgun Simulation - Playing Favorites

1 month ago | americanhandgunner.com | Jeff "Tank" Hoover

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. No truer words have ever been uttered when it comes to sixgunners. Simulation is a model mimicking the operation of an existing system. We imitate the guns, loads and leather of our idols for many reasons, mainly to experience what our mentors discovered firsthand. While walking the same footprints is impossible, trailing alongside their experiences for closer examination is the next best thing.
Cut Burned And Shot?

1 month ago | americanhandgunner.com | Clint Smith

In reality, firearms safety is probably an oxymoron when one discusses those everyday events called life. Firearms are, in fact, designed to do two things. One, to stop someone from attacking my family, my partner or myself. Two, to hunt or shoot something I intend to eat. The most logical place to apply safety correctly would be in the middle of a fight. If I can do it well there, I could do it anywhere else, at home or at the range.
Rock Solid: Why PSA’s 5.7 Pistol Is a Steal

1 month ago | americanhandgunner.com | Tom McHale

After careful observation, I’ve come to the conclusion that rocks are not only useful, but also offer great value. Rocks are made in America, great for fun and recreation, and can serve admirably for self and home defense if you like. This one retails for just $499, but as I write this, it’s on sale for $399. You heard that right. The Palmetto State Armory 5.7 Rock pistol can be yours for less than 400 bucks. You’ll pay a little more for the optics-ready or threaded-barrel version.