“.38 special”

What is it about the veteran cartridge that still appeals to shooters to this day, when there are so many more powerful cartridges available, including the Elmer Keith-upgraded .357 Magnum? Philip Massaro has the answer.

It's good to reconnect with old friends, especially when they're Smith & Wesson Model 27's.

If you like the way a full-sized frame shoots, but want a bit more power than the .45 ACP has to offer, wrap your hands around the Big 10, and you may find the handgun experience you’ve been looking for.

While there are many classic wheelgun calibers that date back to the late 19th century—the .44-40 and .45 Colt foremost among them—the relatively modern .44 Rem. Mag. has a well-deserved place among the most effective developments for a revolver, and will undoubtedly remain there for our lifetime and beyond.

Don't like getting too close to that snake before you send it to meet its maker? We put two of CCI’s handgun shotshell loads to the test, which are designed to deliver more energy at longer ranges than conventional offerings.

The firearms industry isn’t really known for being small—walk into any gun shop and you’re going to find product offerings from any one of hundreds of companies from around the globe. So, sometimes, hunters and shooters never cross paths with certain products—even products from companies that are well worth tracking down. Among those companies is Mexico’s Aguila Ammunition.

As a handloader, AH contributor Philip Massaro has a love for projectiles. Here are five of his favorite "boutique" bullet companies.

“Only accurate rifles are interesting.” So goes the quote from Col. Townsend Whelen, and he was right.

While there are many handgun hunting cartridges to choose from, these practical all-around choices rise to the top.