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Handgun Reviews: Pistols & Revolvers

Discover Field & Stream's handgun reviews covering pistols and revolvers for hunting, competition, and defensive use. Our firearms experts test handguns for accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, and trigger quality. From compact carry pistols to powerful hunting revolvers, find comprehensive reviews that evaluate caliber options, capacity, safety features, and real-world performance to guide your handgun selection.

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Springfield-Armory Echelon 4.0FC COA Handgun Review—Expert Tested

By Richard Mann— May 29, 2026

Springfield’s newest Echelon pistol is not cheap exactly, but it is an excellent value. Check out our expert’s full review

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Lipsey’s S&W Model 386 NightGuard Handgun Review—Expert Tested

By Richard Mann— April 29, 2026

This exclusive revolver from Lipsey’s is an upgrade on S&W’s original and discontinued 386 NightGuard. Check out our expert’s full review

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The 25 Greatest Handguns of All Time

By Richard Mann— April 28, 2026

Take a walk through more than a century of gun history as we list some of the best and most iconic handguns ever

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The 10 Most Powerful Handguns in the World

By Richard Mann— April 22, 2026

You’ll want to hold on tight with both hands when shooting any of these revolvers or semi-auto pistols

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The 35 Best Cyber Monday Handgun Deals of 2024

By Amanda Oliver— December 1, 2024

Get up to $320 off a new pistol or revolver during this year’s Cyber Monday sales

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Colt Viper Revolver Review—Expert Tested

By Richard Mann— September 25, 2024

Colt’s new Viper makes for a great trail gun for any outdoorsperson. Check out our shooting expert’s full review

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Best Pistol Cases for the Range of 2024

By T. Logan Metesh— August 19, 2024

Keep your handgun safe and secure on the way to the range with these cases

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How to Hold a Pistol—the Right Way

By Richard Mann— August 19, 2024

If you want to shoot a pistol accurately, you first need to know how to hold it properly. Here’s the lowdown

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Pistol vs Handgun: What’s the Difference?

By Richard Mann— August 19, 2024

Not all handguns are pistols, but all pistols are handguns. Get it?

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What Is a Double-Action Pistol?

By Richard Mann— August 19, 2024

Before you choose between a single-action, a double-action, or a double-action-only pistol, you first need to understand the differences between each.

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