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Classic Insights - Handguns

A pistol-mounted weapon light offers shooters a distinct tactical advantage in low-light settings, allowing for positive target identification and potentially even disorienting armed attackers. In today's blog, the Classic Firearms team will explore the pros and cons of tactical lights for civilian EDC before offering our opinion concerning their practicality in 2024.

Hailing from the era of metal frame Wonder Nines, Smith & Wesson's 3rd Gen handguns are among the most iconic hammer fired semi-auto pistols ever created. Smith & Wesson developed dozens of variants for the popular 5900 and 4500 series, ranging from practical to niche and even a little weird - which also makes these pistols insanely collectible in today's market.

With the cold winter months finally behind us, many shooters are choosing to wear lighter clothing and selecting a micro compact EDC pistol to match. Guns like the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus, the Glock 43X, and the Sig Sauer P365X Macro offer excellent capacity and conceal well under a lightweight short-sleeve tee shirt.

Don't call it a comeback! Springfield's iconic 1911 TRP pistol is now available in several updated tactical models, packed full of features that are designed to meet the rigorous demands of elite law enforcement professionals and competitive shooters alike.

This week, Sig Sauer announced a brand new line of updated, optics-compatible 1911 handguns.  Everything about the 1911 X Series pistol exudes quality and precision craftsmanship, from the slimline G10 grips to the serrated flat trigger. In fact, the only development that could excite us more would be the announcement of a double stack 9mm model.

Known primarily for its semi-auto offerings, Diamondback just launched the impressive and feature-rich Self Defense Revolver (SDR) chambered in .357 Magnum. This handgun is a phenomenal value and a strong contender for the ultimate working man's revolver of 2024.

Short, maneuverable pump actions like the Mossberg Shockwave or the Remington Tac 14 may fire shotshells, but they have a few characteristics which legally distinguish them from shotguns. Today, we're discussing the many uses for these shorty 12GA firearms and why you might want to own one.

A quality concealed carry holster must hold your firearm securely in place and should also be comfortable enough to wear all day, every day. Whether you prefer an appendix rig or a classic strong-side OWB holster, we've got something here for your everyday carry. These are our picks for the best concealed carry holsters available in 2024.

Although belly band holsters have become incredibly popular due to their comfort and versatility, some firearms trainers believe this type of holster is less safe than other concealed carry methods available to shooters. The Classic Firearms team is offering our perspective, providing the pros and cons of belly bands so you can make a determination for yourself.

It's shaping up to be a great year for handgun enthusiasts, with compelling new offerings from some of the industry's top manufacturers of revolvers and semi-auto pistols. The Classic Firearms team has assembled our picks for the seven best new handguns coming out in 2024.

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