![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, in 1836, Samuel Colt patented the Colt Paterson, the first practical mass-produced revolver. As they had limited utility and were more expensive than the long guns of the era, handguns were carried only by the very few who could afford to purchase them. In the days before commercial mass production, handguns were often considered a badge of office, much the same as a ceremonial sword. The two most common handgun sub-types in use today are revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, although other handgun-types such as derringers and machine pistols also see infrequent usage. Modern handguns (clockwise from top left) Glock 22 * Glock 21 * Kimber Stainless Raptor II * Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail * Smith & Wesson Model 340 * Ruger Blackhawk * Ruger SP101 * SIG Sauer P220 Combat.Ī handgun is a short-barrelled firearm that can be held and used with one hand. ![]()
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