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When you hear the word “handgun,” the image in your mind could vary wildly. Everything from the cowboy revolvers of the Wild West to a modern pistol with a silencer, flashlight, red dot sight, and extended magazine fall into that category. If you are thinking about getting a handgun, understanding the various types is critical. Let’s break them down into categories that can help you find what you are looking for.

SK Guns is back at it again with a new fresh and sexy permutation of a 1911 for us, but this time it’s not meant to simply be a collection piece; rather, these are meant to be shot! SK Guns is spending 2025 by venturing into the world of shootable pistols. Similar to some of their launches earlier in the year, the Agent Eclipse was produced in partnership with Stan Chen Customs, Agency Arms, and the color-case hardening was completed by the Famous "DOUG."

In an announcement earlier today that many of us never saw coming, the legendary and long-tenured TRP (Tactical Response Pistol) has some new brethren in the family. Springfield Armory has introduced the 9mm cartridge to the TRP series of handguns as well as the Agency Optics System of mounting red dots (AOS). The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team was the original motivator or impetus for this design, and now flash forward 20+ years and we find ourselves here today looking at a sharpened and evolved 1911 handgun. So, today we are going to take a look at the Springfield Armory 1911 TRP AOS 4.25” Carry Contour 9mm to see how it truly performs. Let’s dive in!

The Beretta 92GTS is one of Beretta’s newest versions of its famous 92 line. If you’re unfamiliar with the 92 line, it is an aluminum-framed, hammer-fired legend of a pistol. The 92GTS is different from the 92 of old, but it isn't a full redesign. I bought a certified used Beretta 92GTS. I shot about 500 rounds through it, both in a match and at a range, and I'm ready to give an opinion and review.

Česká zbrojovka, aka CZ recently launched the redesigned P-09 and P-07 pistols, which now go by the designation P-09 F Nocturne (full size) and P-09 C Nocturne (compact size) that includes a number of cosmetic and functional upgrades. Both the F and C versions have the same internal parts and operation as their predecessors, but today we’ll focus on the CZ P-09 C Nocturne, in which we’ll take a look at each upgrade and how it also relates to concealed carry. Let’s Czech it out (sorry, I had to).

Colt has announced its Optics-Ready 1911 Competition Pistols, launching the new line last month at SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas. Engineered for precision, performance, and versatility, Colt Optics-Ready 1911 Competition Pistols will be available in both 9mm and .45 ACP, with the company promising to deliver a high-level competition-grade experience.

Welcome back to another TFB review. The concealed pistol market has countless options from a wide variety of manufacturers. Smith & Wesson was one of the first major manufacturers to release the original Shield back in 2012 with the single stack variant that allowed people to carry easily with a single stack 9mm pistol. Fast forward 12 years and Smith & Wesson has dropped their new pistol which is the Shield Plus Carry Comp variant from the performance center. I’ve been carrying the Shield Plus for the last couple of months and during that time I have a good idea of what it’s like to live day in and day out. Let’s look closer at the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus Performance Center Carry Comp.

Wilson Combat has announced a new firearm series called Division 77. Named after the year Bill Wilson started the company, this series will include unique limited-edition guns built by the company’s R&D division. The first Division 77 firearm, the Project 1, is a Wilson Combat EDC X9-based custom pistol. Let's take a closer look.

As a Smith & Wesson fan, I jumped at the chance to test out the M&P9 M2.0 Compact Carry Comp series pistol. I had high expectations for this striker-fired pistol, which were mostly met, but I encountered a couple of downsides that might be too much to overlook.

A couple of years ago, we reported about the new Indra rifle developed by an Indian company called Astr Defence. Besides that rifle, Astr Defence makes an entire family of semi-auto pistols that they sell in the local market. The Phantom is the latest addition to their handgun line. Like most of the other pistols in the company's catalog, the Phantom is also chambered in .32 ACP and the company claims that it is the first optics-ready pistol made in India or as the markings on their guns read, Born in Bharat.

Here's the H&K CC9 Review: Was the Wait Worth It? Is the H&K CC9 the best concealed carry option for 2024, or did they wait too long to release it? In this review,  @JamesReeves  takes a deep dive into the new HK CC9 from Heckler & Koch USA, covering everything from its 7-year development to real-world performance. We’ll break down the ambidextrous controls, RMSC optic-ready design, hammer-forged barrel, and compare it head-to-head with popular options like the SIG P365 and SIG P365XL.

Hello and welcome back to the Rimfire Report! I’ll be filling in for Luke this week, and we’ll be taking a look at a gun I've had in my collection since 2019. A bare-bones Taurus TX 22. We’ll take a look at my experience with the firearm, and I'll give you an honest opinion.

The HiPoint YC-380 is here! In this comprehensive range review,  @JamesReeves  takes the Hi-Point YC-380 'Yeet Cannon' .380 out for a full test. Known for its controversial name and budget price, the Yeet Cannon has become a staple of internet firearm memes. But how does it really perform at the range? We put this .380 ACP through its paces to see if it's reliable, accurate, and worth the price. Watch for a breakdown of its features, performance, and our final thoughts on whether the Yeet Cannon lives up to the hype!

For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of the latest project by Cabot Guns, the Yin & Yang set of 1911 pistols. As its name implies, this set is built with Yin Yang motifs - the colors of the pistols and their triggers, the design of the wooden case they are shipped in, etc. There will be only seven of these pistol sets made. The price of the Cabot Guns Yin & Yang set is $25,000.

Watchtower has announced yet another double-stack 1911 pistol. This time, it’s the new limited-production Demolitia 1911, coming chambered in 9x19mm, designed with help from YouTuber Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch.

Hello everyone and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of guns, ammo, shooting sports, and history! On a recent trip out to Texas, I had the pleasure of meeting with the good guys from the 9 Hole Reviews YouTube channel. Henry of 9 Hole was kind enough to bring out not just one, but two Beretta Model 71 pistols that I had been curious about for quite a while from my work with the Beretta 21A Bobcat. While at the range, I had a chance to get a close look at the guns, and also shoot them in various suppressed and unsuppressed configurations. The Model 71 is essentially Beretta’s larger variant of the 21A Bobcat but unlike the Bobcat, the Model 71 actually has a fairly lethal history, specifically with the Israeli Mossad. Today we’ll talk a bit about the pistol, and some of its uses throughout the years.

Fancy shooting some M9 service pistol in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea? That’s what TFB’s Photo Of The Day is about this fine day. Above you see a Boatswain’s Mate on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), as he fires said pistol during a live-fire exercise. The Beretta M9 has been in service since 1985.

Luke C. ( @BallisticAviation) is live at TriggrCon 2024 in Wichita, Kansas, with Kimber, showcasing their latest variant of the Kimber R7 Mako, the Carbon Compact. The Carbon Compact builds on the foundation of the original R7 Mako, now featuring a carbon fiber-infused frame for a stiffer, more durable firearm, without sacrificing anything in extra weight. Today, Luke chats with Everett to break down all of the new design enhancements, including the optics-ready slide and improved grip texture, threaded barrel, and of course all of the "factory-aftermarket" options you can get without having to assemble everything yourself.

The H&K P7, born in West Germany in 1979, is a highly recognizable design with unique features that earned it a large fanbase. With the model discontinued in 2008, the only option to get it has been the used market, with increasing prices and minimal access to spare parts. P7Pro is changing this by setting up production of American-made P7 pistols.

I have been a fan of the 2011 platform for a long time. I have been using them since 2017 and have owned and worked on over a dozen different 2011s. I was a huge fan of Staccato back when they were known as STI where I got my start with a Hex Tac special edition that was released at SHOT Show. Since then I have been running 2011 pistols for everything from concealed carry to competitions. With the rebranding to Staccato, many people were worried about a potential dip in quality but it seems the concerns were unfounded as Staccato has despite a somewhat rocky start managed to garnish a reputation on par or even surpassing its previous iteration. I bought my first Staccato P almost 2 years ago and have since purchased a multitude of others including a second P, an XC and a C2. Since then I have been running them as carry pieces while upgrading them along the way. I will be going over my thoughts on the pistols both stock and as a platform for upgrading.

If you’ve read a James Bond novel or watched the movies, you probably know that he’s used all sorts of firearms, but he’s best known for toting one specific pistol: A Walther PPK. And now, Walther has released a new version of that pistol that might be the pistol that James Bond would actually carry since it’s easily suppressed. Behold, the Walther PPK/S SD, complete with threaded barrel!

The 1911 is a handgun that needs no introduction. It has been around forever, served militaries the world over, and civilians deploy them emphatically as well. “TwO wOrLd WaRs!” I jest, but the model 1911 is an undeniably popular and relevant weapon system even today. The only failing some may cite is that a firearm that was invented over a hundred years ago lacks modern day accouterments (surprise, surprise). If you give me a flashlight and a red dot though, I’m a happy man, and that’s exactly what Springfield Armory is now offering with their new AOS (Agency Optic System) 1911s. Today, I will walk you through my experiences of shooting and playing with my favorite iteration from this new class of Springfields in the 1911 Operator AOS 5” .45 ACP handgun. Let’s dive in!

Today we have the Limited Edition 10-year Anniversary LTT 92 Elite from Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) in our Photo Of The Day. Ernest Langdon built this exclusive 92 Elite LTT to commemorate the 10-year Anniversary of his company, and only 100 of the Elite version will be made.

“Limited Edition” can be a term loosely thrown around in the firearms world these days, but one company takes the concept pretty seriously, Cabot Guns. The company’s recent High Voltage 1911 is a series of only two guns. That’s it. Serial Numbers VOLTAGE45-1 and VOLTAGE45-2, and as of writing this, they are both sold. Let’s face it, most of us will never own a Cabot, and it’s not like we had the money burning a hole in our pockets on this one and now feel the way we do when we get outbid on Gunbroker. But we can still look and appreciate.

Picking the best concealed carry pistol for yourself can be like finding the right house or vehicle. There are endless choices and features to consider when looking at all the models and manufacturers available today. Choosing to take your personal protection into your own hands is a significant choice. This article aims to find some of the best-rated concealed carry pistols on the market in terms of features, reliability, price, and other factors to consider when purchasing your first firearm.

The Agency Optic System (AOS) developed by Agency Arms was initially designed for 2011-style handguns and has slowly migrated to other platforms as well because of its growing popularity. This includes Springfield Armory’s 1911 DS Prodigy, and will now be present on 12 new 1911 AOS pistols through the Operator, Emissary, and Ronin lines as well.

The Desert Eagle is one of the most widely used firearms in movies; while watching Deadpool & Wolverine, I pointed out to my wife that Deadpool was using Desert Eagles, and this wasn’t the first time I’d done this during a movie. Having never fired one until recently, I wondered why they were so popular in movies but not so much in the home or self-defense realm. I had my suspicions. It’s a giant, intimidating handgun, perfect for use in cinema. However, that doesn’t translate well into concealed carrying or home defense, so I had to test it out.

Ed Brown will be adding his special touch on another production pistol. The new “Fueled by Ed Brown” Prodigy Comp 4.25” adds a custom edge to this Springfield Armory pistol. Keep reading to see what those features are.

Join James Reeves from TFBTV as we dive into the FN 509 Edge series, putting the Edge CC and Edge LS models to the test. In this video, we explore the accuracy, features, and overall performance of these cutting-edge pistols. Whether you're considering the Edge series for your next carry or range day, this comprehensive review has you covered.