PM Makarov pistol chambered in 9x18mm Makarov

Makarov PM: A successor of a legendary TT pistol

The Makarov PM pistol, designed by Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov in 1951, succeeded the TT pistol as the standard service sidearm …

Glock 19 pistol is weapon of choice for many special forces units in the world

The Most Popular Handguns Among Special Operations Forces in 2022

This is a question on the minds of many firearm enthusiasts. In 2022, the most popular handguns among special operations …

Types of guns by size and how do they differ?

Handgun sizes: How do they differ?

Generally, handguns can be divided into four categories based on size: full-size, compact, subcompact, and micro. However, many models may …

Walther P88: Walther’s last metal-framed service handgun

The Walther P88 will be remembered as Walther’s last metal-framed service handgun. Walther pistols have been well-known since the 1920s, …

Para-Ordnance P14-45

Para-Ordnance P14-45: An improved derivative of legendary M1911

The Para-Ordnance P14-45 is an improved derivative of a United State Army Forces M1911 pistol. Produced in Canada, this semi-automatic …

Echeverria's STAR PD pistol

STAR PD: A lighter and smaller copy of Colt M1911A1 pistol

The STAR PD was manufactered as a smaller and lighter version of the legendary Colt M1911A1. The venerable U.S. Government …

Walther PPS: A successor of the PPK

Walther PPS: A powerful replacement for a venerable PPK

Walther PPS (Polizei Pistole Schmal – Police Pistole Slim) is the most recent offering from the famous German gun-making company …

Belgian Fabrique Nationale (FN) FNP-45

FN FNP-45: Improved version of the FNP-40

The FN FNP-45 pistol is the next step in the evolution of the FNP pistol line. First announced in 2007, …

SIG Sauer P226 - one of the most famous firearms in the world

SIG Sauer P226: The most famous product of the SIG factory

The SIG Sauer P226 is an old-german-made vintage model that evolved from the previous SIG Sauer P220 pistol. It earned …

Steyr M pistol at the shooting range

Steyr M: Developed for police services and the civilian shooting market

The Steyr M is an Austrian semi-automatic pistol developed by Steyr-Mannlicher company in the 1990s to compete with the highly …

HK USP Compact Tactical .45 ACP

Heckler & Koch USP: A pistol with probably the best ergonomics of its time

Heckler & Koch USP is an accurate, well-made, rugged, reliable, functional pistol often used as a service sidearm. It’s an …

Operators from SAJ aiming with RS9 Vampir while taking cover behind the tactical shield

RS9 Vampir: A first pistol developed by TRB

RS9 Vampir is a semi-automatic pistol developed by TRB in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was primarily designed to meet and …

Uzi pistol chambered for 9 mm rounds

UZI Pistol: An unsuccessful attempt to capitalize on the success of the UZI

The Uzi pistol is an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Uzi submachine gun. It was designed and …