Civil War Guns: 14 Rifles and Revolvers That Fought the War, and What They Cost Today
The 14 Civil War guns that mattered most, from the Springfield 1861 and Enfield to the Spencer and LeMat, with who carried them and reproduction prices.
Handguns
Every handgun review, head-to-head and buying guide we’ve published lives here, newest first. If you’re not sure where to start, our best handguns list ranks the top pick in every category, and the handgun buyer’s guide walks a first-time buyer through action, caliber and size.
Carrying every day? The best concealed carry handguns guide is the one most readers want. For range and home defense, start with the best 9mm pistols, and if you’d rather have a wheel gun, we’ve ranked the best revolvers too. Every best-of list on the site is indexed in our buying guides hub.
C&R Guns: 16 Curio and Relic Firearms and How the C&R License Works
16 C&R guns from a $250 Polish P-64 to the M1 Garand, how each one qualifies as a curio or relic, and how the $30 C&R license and bound book work.
Glock 43X CA Added to California’s Handgun Roster
California’s DOJ added the Glock 43X CA to its handgun roster on September 29, 2026. It is the only Glock on the list without the machinegun-convertible plus mark.
Antique Firearms: 14 Pre-1899 Guns You Can Buy Without an FFL
14 antique firearms made before 1899, from the Colt 1860 Army to the Winchester 1897, with serial number cutoffs, ammo and live dealer prices.
Classic Guns Every Shooter Should Own: 12 Heritage Guns You Can Still Shoot
12 classic guns every shooter should own, from the Colt 1911 and S&W Model 10 to the M1 Garand and Winchester Model 12, with live dealer prices.
Guns Ahead of Their Time: 12 Forgotten Designs and What They Cost Today
12 guns ahead of their time, from the Spencer repeater and Remington Model 8 to the HK P7 and Steyr GB, with what each did first and live prices.
Kimber Custom II Review (2026): 800 Rounds, a 4.4 lb Trigger and Ten Years of the Same Specs
The Kimber Custom II is Kimber’s base full-size .45 1911 with a match barrel. We ran 800 rounds through a 3200001, compared Kimber’s 2015 and current spec sheets, priced the GFO and Two-Tone variants and lined it up against the Colt Government, Springfield Garrison, Ruger SR1911 and Tisas.
Classic Revolvers: 16 Collectible Revolvers From the Colt Navy to the Python
The 16 classic revolvers collectors want most, from the Colt 1851 Navy and Peacemaker to the S&W Model 29 and Colt Python, with live dealer prices.
Colt Woodsman Buyer’s Guide (2026): Values by Series, the High-Velocity Ammo Check and What It’s Like to Shoot
Colt Woodsman buyer’s guide for 2026: real sold prices by series and model, the high-velocity ammo check, magazines, Hemingway’s guns and how it shoots.