There are a few basic types of pistols, but many variations. Since the first time somebody figured out that they could propel an object out the end of a crudely-fashioned iron tube by igniting a ...

A recent discussion about early automatic pistol cartridges prompted an exploration of which cartridges existed at specific ...

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While early machine guns relied on recoil operations, modern assault rifles and light machine guns utilize gas operation. Gas operation is a bit more complex than recoil-based systems, as it involves ...

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 ...

The SAR9 SOCOM Compact from SAR USA packs popular tactical features into a compact package.