Sneak Preview! An Inside Look at What's in the Next Issue of American Handgunner

This video showcases a collection of high-quality, museum-grade firearms, emphasizing their historical significance and pristine condition. The presenter, an experienced collector, highlights specific details like original finishes, matching serial numbers, and unique embellishments on various Luger, Mauser, Colt, Walther, Smith & Wesson, and C96 Broomhandle models. The focus is on appreciating these pieces as historical artifacts rather than for modern tactical use.

This video reviews seven historically reliable handguns that earned their reputations through extensive real-world use, military adoption, and rigorous testing. It highlights the Glock 17, Sig Sauer P226, Beretta 92FS, HK USP, CZ 75, Colt 1911, and Smith & Wesson 686, detailing their design philosophies, key features, and the reasons for their enduring legacy in law enforcement and military service.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Kimber DS Warrior and a 1918 Colt 1911, highlighting their similarities and differences. The review focuses on the historical lineage, modern adaptations like double-stack capacity, and the value proposition of the Kimber DS Warrior as an affordable entry into the 2011 market. It explores technical aspects such as barrel length, extractor type, and trigger feel, offering insights for both 1911 enthusiasts and those new to the platform.

This video showcases a unique, historic Colt 1911 Government Model, serial number C 5022, originally shipped to the U.S. Navy in 1911. The firearm features custom ivory grips with a skull and crossbones motif and detailed historical markings. Expert analysis confirms its specifications through Colt Industries documentation, highlighting its collector value.

This video showcases an extensive collection of rare and custom 1911 and 2011 pistols, highlighting the craftsmanship and historical significance of each firearm. The presenter, an experienced firearms enthusiast and collector, discusses the unique features, build quality, and personal value of various high-end builds from renowned gunsmiths and manufacturers. The video emphasizes the enduring appeal and performance capabilities of the 1911 platform, even in modern contexts, and touches on the investment potential of these custom firearms.

This video from TheYankeeMarshal, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights three essential Colt 1911 models for collectors: the standard Colt 1911 in .45 ACP, the Colt Delta Elite in 10mm, and the Colt Officer's Model in .45 ACP. The focus is on collectible value rather than practical application, emphasizing brand loyalty within the 1911 community.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.