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Wilson Combat Division 77 Project 1: Limited-Run 1911 Pistol

1 week ago | handgunsmag.com | Brad Fitzpatrick

As a gun writer I can’t count how many times I’ve described new 1911 pistols as “modern.” What that really means is that this century-old design has added features like optic-cut slides and double-stack magazines, making it competitive against the field of newer pistols. But the Wilson Combat Division 77 Project 1 is something entirely different. It doesn’t keep pace with modern guns. It’s a 9mm 1911 with an eye toward the future of firearms design.
Midway USA Competition Range Bag: Ready For Shooting

2 months ago | handgunsmag.com | J Rupp

Whether you use it for competition or not, this range bag delivers the goods. Made of a tough PVC-coated material, the Competition Range Bag ($40, MidwayUSA.com) is constructed with heavy-duty zippers and reinforced stitching. All the pockets are lined with closed-cell foam to protect your gear. The main compartment is 17x10x9 inches with internal dividers. These dividers run laterally inside the bag.
Walther PPK/S .32 ACP Pistol: Bond, James Bond

Mar 27, 2025 | handgunsmag.com | J Rupp

Venerable. Iconic. Timeless. Those words are apt descriptions of the Walther Polizei Pistole Kriminal or PPK. Developed more than 75 years ago, it’s often credited as being the first true concealed-carry pistol. And it’s famous as the choice of legendary fictitious spy James Bond. The PPK has been been available in .380 along with a .22 version, but with the reintroduction of the .32 chambering, it’s now even more Bondian.
Nightstick TCM-10 and TWM-30-T Weapon Lights: Highlighted

Mar 20, 2025 | handgunsmag.com | Brad Fitzpatrick

Humans rely heavily on our sense of sight to navigate the world, and it is our reliance on vision that makes adding a light to your firearm such a smart decision. Texas-based Nightstick (nightstick.com) offers a full range of lights that blend threat-stopping illumination with long battery life and simple operation. The company’s pistol-mounted lights are available with outputs ranging from 150 to 1,200 lumens, and some models have green lasers.
Walther PDP Compact Steel Frame Pistol Review: Double-Duty

Feb 13, 2025 | handgunsmag.com | J Rupp

Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. We earn from qualifying purchases. While polymer-frame guns still own the lion’s share of the semiauto pistol market, consumers and gun companies have recognized that metal-frame guns offer real benefits. Walther was at the vanguard of this “back to the future” move toward metal, and its latest example is the PDP Compact Steel Frame.
Taurus Deputy Single-Action Revolver: Review

Jan 28, 2025 | handgunsmag.com | J Rupp

I don’t think I have to tell anyone reading this magazine how much fun it is to shoot a single-action revolver patterned on the famous Colt Single Action Army. The list of companies producing these guns just grew by one with the introduction of Taurus’s new Deputy. It’s available in .357 Magnum and .45 Colt and in 4.75- and 5.5-inch barrel lengths. My sample was the 5.5-inch .357.
Ruger Super Redhawk Review: Shaking the .22 Hornet's Nest

Jan 16, 2025 | handgunsmag.com | J Rupp

There are guns you know you want, and then there are guns you don’t know you want—until someone builds them. Bill Ruger had a knack for dreaming up guns that captured Americans’ imaginations and producing designs that shooters just had to have. So he would have been proud of the new Super Redhawk .22 Hornet.
Hammerli Forge H1 Pistol Review: A 1911-Esque Plinker?

Jan 7, 2025 | handgunsmag.com | J Rupp

Depending on your shooting background and your age, the Hammerli brand conjures up visions of the heyday of Olympic-style free pistol competition, athletes stock still at the firing line, a single arm extended toward the target. In the shooter’s hand was a futuristic-looking .22 with a wooden grip that encircled the firing hand. Chances are it was a Hammerli 100 or, later, a 150—for years, top choices among elite shooters.
How to Travel With Handguns on Airlines

Dec 17, 2024 | handgunsmag.com | Brad Fitzpatrick

When I am asked what I do for a living and I explain that I’m a gun writer, questions usually follow. Most are surprised that such a career title even exists, and others are curious about the daily schedule of someone who has chosen such a path in life. When I explain what I do, one aspect of the job that surprises many people is that I often travel (and usually fly) with firearms. Even lifelong gun owners are surprised to learn that you can legally fly with a firearm.
Keltec P15 Semi-automatic Pistol: Reviewed

Nov 28, 2024 | handgunsmag.com | J Rupp

Over its 33-year history, KelTec has offered a wide variety of handguns, but until relatively recently if you wanted a striker-fired 9mm you had to look elsewhere. That changed with the introduction of the P15, which is offered in polymer- and aluminum-frame versions. My sample was the former. The P15 offers a 15-round capacity with its extended magazine while weighing just 16 ounces. It sports a four-inch barrel, with an overall length of 6.6 inches.