12 Most Powerful Handguns (2026): Big Bore Tested & Ranked
The 12 most powerful handguns you can buy in 2026, ranked by stopping power. From the BFR 45-70 to the S&W 500, with live pricing and verified specs.
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.
KRISS Vector Gen 2 Enhanced
KRISS Vector Gen 2 Enhanced Caliber: 45 ACP Auto/9mm Luger/10mm Auto Barrel: 6.5 inch Weight: 7.28lb At first glance, the KRISS Vector SBR is an ungainly l…
How to Build a DIY Glock 19 From An 80% Frame
Build a custom Glock from an 80% frame and the best Glock parts & accessories from the likes of ZEV, Agency Arms and Faxon Firearms.
FN FNS Handgun Sale – Massive Discounts!
Get massive discounts on FN handguns with these end of line sales for the FNS Long Slide through to the compact pistols.
SHOT Show 2018 Review: Best Handguns
The highlights of the 2018 SHOT Show handgun section. The Sig P365 Nitron, Daniel Defense DDM4V7P and Taurus multi caliber revolver.
9 Best Shotgun Pistols in 2026: Judges, Howdahs and Hand Cannons That Fire .410
The 9 best shotgun pistols in 2026: real .45 Colt/.410 handguns including the Taurus Judge, S&W Governor, Bond Arms Snake Slayer, Pedersoli Howdah, Magnum Research BFR, and the budget Rossi Brawler. Tested and ranked.
Springfield Armory XD 40S&W – CCW Dark Horse
The Springfield Armory XD Mod 2 is a perennial contender for the best concealed carry handgun in the world. Here’s why.
HK CC9 Review: Is HK’s New Micro-Compact Worth the Premium? (2026)
The HK CC9 is Heckler and Koch’s first purpose-built micro-compact and their first pistol designed and manufactured in the USA, tested to 750,000 rounds over seven years of development. We put 800+ rounds through it to see if this concealed carry pistol justifies its premium price.
Best 10-Round Pistols for Concealed Carry (2026): Magazine-Limit State Picks
The 8 best 10-round pistols for concealed carry in 2026. Sig P365, Glock 43X, Shield Plus, and more picks for California, New York, New Jersey, and other magazine-limit states.