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Handgun Hunting 101: The Mechanics

Whether getting started or renewing your vows, it’s time to get back to the handgun hunting basics.

The Singles Scene

Straight from the Swinging ’60s came two pistols that gave rise to the modern single-shot handguns we hunt with today.

Member's Hunt: Big Country, Big Bore and a Big Ol' Bull

Inspired by a recent American Hunter magazine piece, NRA member Dr. Stephen H. Corwin shares the story of his recent handgun elk hunt.

New Glock 10mm for Hunters

Handgun hunters: Glock just introduced its G40 Gen4 MOS, a long-slide 10mm with a cut milled near the rear of the slide for mounting a small reflex optic, like the Trijicon RMR.

First Look: .480 Ruger and .454 Casull Ruger Super Blackhawks

Handgun hunters everywhere have reason to rejoice as two of their favorite calibers can be had in the revolver they love in an affordable package. Finally.

Hardware: Glock G40 Gen4 MOS

Until recently Glock pistols were viewed as guns for military, law enforcement, personal defense and competitive shooting. While many of these semi-automatic handguns were capable of being used in the field for hunting, most Glock owners never seriously considered them for that purpose. That has now changed with the introduction of the Gen4 MOS (Modular Optic System) pistols. The standout for hunting among the four Glock MOS models is the G40 Gen4 MOS chambered in 10mm Auto.

Handgun Hunting with a Taurus Raging Bull

For a first time handgun hunter, a little practice paid off. NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent invited Senior Digital Producer Tom Rickwalder to the range to test fire the Taurus Raging Bull in 44 Mag. After a little work, they both decided Rickwalder was ready to go on his first handgun hunt. Turkeys and whitetail would serve as his targets in Virginia. Get an inside look at the hunt with this gallery.

'Judgement' in Melbourne

2016 is the 10th anniversary of the Taurus Judge. AH Editor in Chief J. Scott Olmsted is celebrating the occasion with a Florida hog hunt.

5 Things You Need to Know About the T/C G2 Contender Series

Thompson/Center's Contender series is back for 2016, in the form of the G2 Rifle and G2 Pistol. Here are five things you need to know.

Behind the Bullet: 10mm Auto

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.

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