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As beautiful as it is functional and accurate, the Nighthawk Shadow Hawk Long Slide model is one of the smoothest pistols the author has ever had the pleasure to shoot.

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The Nighthawk Shadow Hawk Long Slide Pulls Double Duty in .45 & 10mm

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GIVEAWAY: Win a Remington R1 1911 Pistol, a Versacarry Holster & Ammo

Battle Royale Polymer 1911 Pistols, pistols, 1911

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Battle Royale: 3 Polymer 1911 Pistols Square Off in Hybrid Range Test

We took three polymer 1911 pistols in .45 ACP — American Tactical, EAA and Rock River Arms — to the range in our latest Battle Royale.

Speer Gold Dot G2 Self-Defense Ammunition Now Available to Civilians

When Speer Gold Dot G2 ammunition came out, it was only available to law enforcement, but now the company has put it out on the civilian market.

Why One Gunwriter Carries (Mostly) a Kimber Ultra Carry in .45 ACP

While there are many newer pistol designs — particularly those with polymer frames — some folks prefer older designs like the Kimber Ultra Carry.

Federal Changes Defensive Ammo With the New Syntech Defense

Federal Premium has again expanded its Syntech ammunition line, now creating Syntech Defense loads that create four wound channels upon impact.

Combat Handguns September/October 2018

How to Roll Your Own Magnum Handloads and Boost Your Performance

There is just something about shooting big-bore handguns, and the best way to boost power and performance is with magnum handloads.

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Federal Releases Hydra-Shok Deep Loads in .45 ACP and .40 S&W

After Federal introduced its latest 9mm self-defense ammo to great reviews, the company has expanded its Hydra-Shok Deep loads line with .40 S&W and .45 ACP.

WATCH: The Kimber Rapide 1911 Combines Beauty, Function and Speed

Kimber has upped the ante on America's pistol by including a lightened slide, new serrations and excellent sights on the Kimber Rapide 1911.

Citadel Madagascar Offers Laser-Etched Custom Look on 1911

Featuring a gray Cerakote finish that is laser etched to create a Damascus steel look, the Citadel Madagascar 1911 is both beautiful and functional.

Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads

Federal Premium has expanded its Syntech ammunition line, with loads specifically for self defense, training and pistol-caliber carbines.

Performance Center Ported M&P Shield M2.0 Tritium Night Sights, 9mm,

FIRST LOOK: The Performance Center Ported M&P Shield M2.0 Pistol

Smith & Wesson has expanded on the popularity of the Shield by offering a new ported M2.0 version from the Performance Center.

Combat Handguns January/February 2019

Testing the SIG We the People .45 Against the CO2 Model

Pairing the Sig We the People .45 with the CO2 model gives shooters a training pistol that mostly functions just like the full-size gun.

Baltimore Police Find Vintage Luger on Suspect

Baltimore Police Arrest Drug Dealer With Vintage Luger Pistol

When Baltimore police arrested a suspected drug dealer, he was also in possession of a handgun, which ended up being a vintage Luger.

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