To think that a state-of-the-art handgun in the early 1800’s was a single-shot flintlock and by the end of the 1800’s great single and double action revolvers were the norm and semi-auto pistols were new-best thing. And now in the 21st century most of the pistols now made are the same basic actions as those made over 100 years earlier. Granted some materials have change but the basics are still present.

With that kind of gun making history woven through the decades you might understand why in this category you might see a percussion revolver followed by a 1911 Colt or maybe even by a Glock