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Handguns
Explore expert reviews, comparisons, and buying guides on handguns for self-defense, sport shooting, and duty use. Our blog covers a wide range of pistols, from compact concealed carry models to full-size options. Stay up to date on the latest handgun innovations and find the best pistols for your needs.
Recent Posts
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5 Mistakes Every New Handgun Owner Makes & How to Fix Them
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on April 17, 2026New to handguns? Learn the most common mistakes first-time pistol owners make and how to improve safety, reliability, and performance.
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The PSA Dagger Micro C-1 | EDC Build
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on February 12, 2026A step-by-step guide to setting up a PSA Micro Dagger for concealed carry, covering optics, weapon lights, holsters, and best practices.
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Top Selling Pistols of 2025: The Handguns Shooters Bought Most This Year at PSA
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on December 5, 2025Explore the top selling pistols of 2025 and see which handguns dominated this year’s market. We break down why shooters chose them, what features stand out, and how each model earned its place among the most trusted firearms of the year.Share:1 comment -
Subcompact vs Micro-Compact Handguns: Everything You Need to Know Before Carrying
Posted by Jim Grant on September 15, 2025Explore the key differences between micro-compact and subcompact pistols. Learn which concealed carry handgun is right for your size, style, and environment.Share: -
1911 Handguns - From Military Icon to Civilian Favorite
Posted by Jim Grant on August 23, 2025How can a century-old design like the M1911 still be relevant today? Read on, and find out why the 1911 is still coveted by countless shooters, and if the gun can still hold its own in the world of polymer striker-fired guns.Share: -
Why Own a Revolver?
Posted by Jim Grant on February 7, 2025In the modern age of ultra-compact, polymer-framed, space-age semi-automatic pistols, why would anyone own a revolver?Share: -
PSA Dagger Build - PSA Dagger Slides Options
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on January 17, 2025What's the difference between the SW1 and SW2 slides? In this video, we break down the features of our Dagger slide options, available in Black, FDE, Sniper Green, Grey, and select additional colors for certain models.
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A Beginner's Guide to Gripping a Handgun and Stance
Posted by Jim Grant on December 18, 2024Two of the most basic aspects of shooting a handgun are also some of the most difficult - grip and shooting stance. These are so fundamental to good marksmanship that learning bad form can adversely effect a shooter for years. Thankfully, we've come up with a great starter guide for the two most popular stances and grips to get your journey to marksman on the right foot.Share: -
Pistol Trigger Guide
Posted by Jim Grant on November 8, 2024The world of handgun triggers is vast and occasionally confusing- which is why we created this handy guide to give you all the know-how you'll need to pick the perfect trigger type for your handgun.Share: -
What is the Best Glock Pistol?
Posted by Jim Grant on September 27, 2024Glock pistols are all the same - except they're not. In fact, there are so many variants of Gaston Glock's magnum opus that many people refer to them by caliber, but even that doesn't help when deciding on which one is best for your needs. After all, several Glock pistols share the same caliber but have vastly different barrel lengths, overall size, and magazine capacity. So, while you may be set on a 9mm Glock, that only slightly narrows down your selection. Thankfully, we've done the research for you and compiled a guide on choosing the best Glock pistol for your needs.Share: