The magnesium-alloy frame in the Taurus 856 Hy-Lite, makes it one of the lightest carry guns available today--13.2 ounces. For complete details and a complete test of the gun, don't miss the September issue of Shooting Illustrated.
Cutting Costs, Not Corners–LE Trade-in Pistols
Want to know how to cut the price on a self-defense pistol without doing the same on performance? Consider a factory-refurbished law enforcement trade-in pistol.
Carry Methods, Part I- Pancake
Here’s the first of a five-part series on holsters and concealed-carry options GunsAndHunting.com will run over the next few months. These articles will help anyone who carries a handgun choose the proper holster and carry method for their build, pistol and lifestyle.
Take a tour of Smith & Wesson’s Springfield, MA factory and see how modern handguns are made.
Wheels of Change - Ruger LCR
When polymer was introduced in guns, it was a revolutionary change. Now Ruger's found it a home n the wheelgun–in the all new LCR.
Gun Locker - DoubleStar 1911
You can never have too many guns—especially 1911s. You might dismiss it as just my opinion. Regardless, judging by the number of manufacturers currently producing facsimiles of John Browning’s masterpiece, it’s safe to say quite a few people are of like mind.
Gun Locker - Springfield Armory XD(M)-9
The XD(M)-9 has a 19-round magazine, so if you carry a full mag with one cartridge in the chamber, this handgun holds a complete box of ammunition.
- Jack Weaver
- Slide-Lock
- A Most Comfortable Pistol
- Straight Talk - Single-Action Self-Defense
- American Value
- Narrow Minded
- Understudy Guns
- Handbook: Unusual Practice
- The Combat Magnum
- Gun Locker - Kel-Tec PLR-16 Pistol
- The Classics - Ruger Bearcat
- Gun Locker - Sig Sauer P220 Combat TB
- The "Gun Rights" Gun
- Snubby Ballistics
- More Than Simply Self-Defense
- Discreet Clothing - Concealed Carry Comfort
- Kimber Ultra Covert ll
- Behind the Scene with Taurus
- Quick Change Artistry





















