The revolver, a handgun with a rotating cylinder, was first patented by Samuel Colt of Hartford, Connecticut, nearly 200 ...

Another great John Browning design, the Colt Woodsman was manufactured in various forms from 1915 until 1977. It was the first successful semi-automatic, rimfire pistol and is considered by many ...

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Former shooting editor Jim Carmichel chooses the double and autoloading shotguns he considers great American classics.

The power of some of today’s handguns would make Sam Colt’s knees week ... most powerful handgun cartridge you can get in a semi-automatic pistol. You knew this one was on the list, but ...

The Colt M1911, also known simply as the 1911 ... though some branches and special forces still prefer the 1911. It is an automatic pistol that remains popular with professional shooters.

Senate Bill 3 is the latest attempt by Colorado Democrats to outlaw the manufacture, purchase and sale of certain semiautomatic firearms in the state. The bill targets semiautomatic rifles and ...

Agents also found three firearms inside a safe – a Canik 9mm semi0-automatic pistol, a Hi-Point 9mm semi-automatic pistol, and a Colt .38-caliber revolver – and an Armscor of the Philippines ...

With the high velocity flat trajectory 5.56 mm cartridge one should aim about half way between the enemy’s chin and belt to ...

Harry O'Brien was just 16 when he took control of a gang who terrorised south Liverpool with a campaign of gun and arson ...

Harry O'Brien was just 16 when he waged a street war in one part of the city, exploiting other children and men nearly twice ...