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Here’s What You Need to Know: A small revolver is useful for self-protection. In 1988 Sturm Ruger firearms introduced what would become one of their most popular revolvers of all time: the SP101 ...

You hear it all the time—revolvers don’t jam, semis can fail. But that’s not the full story. If you’re looking for a sidearm you can trust, especially when things get ugly or cold, you’ve probably ...

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This English dagger flintlock would be tough to carry in the front pocket of your bluejeans. Courtesy of the Cody Firearms Museum, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, WY USA. Gift of Olin ...

When most people think of a pistol, they think of a handgun similar to a Glock or a Colt 1911. But the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) defines a pistol —in part—as a firearm designed to ...

The 686 has a four-inch barrel, an overall length of 9.6 inches, and weighs two and a half pounds. It also adjustable sights, a satin stainless steel finish, double action firing system and a six or ...

If you’re standing at the counter at the gun shop looking at all the handguns for sale, it can be a bit overwhelming because it seems like there are hundreds of different types of handguns to choose ...