With the new year started, it’s time to look at the new handguns that manufacturers introduced for 2024. Some years, firearm companies bring out a whole bunch of newly designed pistols and revolvers, others less so. Regarding 2024 handguns, companies came in somewhere in the middle.
A few companies brought out some nice and interesting handguns for 2024. Quite a few ended up being new versions or updates of previous models in either features or caliber. However, several are completely new. This includes a couple that were quite surprising, especially considering from where they came. Well, here are some of the 2024 handguns you should consider this year.
The Bond Arms Honey B has been out for a while, but now the company produces it in .22 Mag. While a .22 might not be exactly what one desires for self-defense, it can make a decent, last-ditch option. And while the .22 Mag. might not be a true stopper, it rocks much harder than the .22 LR. Of course, this is just the latest caliber option for the Honey B. This two-shot derringer provides plenty of options in.380 ACP, 9mm and .38 Spl.
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Those shotgun chambered handguns have been out for a while. In fact, Bond Arms has produced one for a few years now. The Rowdy XL is simply the company’s latest offering in .45 Colt/.410. For this model, Bond combined a better designed grip with a lower price point. The Rowdy XL comes with a B6 Resin extended grip to help manage recoil. It also comes with a robust stainless-steel frame. Finally, the company used a bead-blasted finish, instead of a polish sheen, to reduce costs on this derringer.
Those wanting to thump a target should not overlook the Bond Arms Cyclops Thumper. Introduced in .50 AE this year, this single-shot handgun provides a lot of power in a fairly small package. Part of the secret behind this gun, basically making recoil manageable, is the redesigned grip and the fact that the barrel is the same size as a derringer. This adds a whole lot of metal under the barrel, which adds weight. The design also lowers the bore, so the kick is more back than up. In any case, the Cyclops is a whole lot of handgun, but a viable option for those wanting a big bore without dropping thousands.
Smaller versions of popular pistols seem to be a theme this year, including the CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT. Based off the full size, this 9mm semi-auto is smaller for carry. It’s not a whole lot smaller, but it has excellent ergonomics, and it comes with a 15-round magazine. CZ uses a forged aluminum frame, and provides a height-adjustable rear sight and a fiber-optic front sight. It also comes with an optics ready interface.
The Colt Python is one of the most popular revolvers ever made. So, when the company brought it back out, shooters were happy. However, some wanted options other than just stainless. Colt has responded by introducing a blued Python. This .357 Mag. is available in 4.25- and 6-inch versions, both of which come with a highly polished blued barrel and frame. However, the topstrap is matte to reduce glare, and it still comes with the orange ramp front sight.
Every so often companies introduce something well outside their wheelhouse. Daniel Defense did that with the H9 pistol. However, this company did it right. This striker-fire 9mm combines the ergonomics of the 1911 with the easy shooting and maintenance of a striker-fired pistol. Its low-bore axis reduces muzzle rise, allowing for faster and more accurate follow-up shots. Its modular design also allows easy customization, and its ambidextrous controls makes it easy for right- and left-hand shooters. One of its most interesting features, though, is its 1911-style trigger that provides a straight back trigger pull.
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GLOCK has long produced crossovers pistols, where the company attached the slide of one pistol to the frame of another. Well, the company has now produced a version that shooters have been wanting for a while. The G49 combines the G19 frame with the G17 slide. This provides a longer sight radius on the company’s most popular frame. A better sight picture provides more accuracy and less felt recoil.
While baby GLOCKs in 10mm has been out for a while, the company has now introduced the Gen 5 version of this pistol. To start, the Gen 5 G29 comes with the GLOCK Marksman Barrel, which features polygonal rifling and an improved barrel crown. The company also eliminated the finger grooves and added an ambidextrous slide. The G29 Gen 5 even comes with front serrations for better manipulation in adverse conditions.
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GLOCK has also introduced a Gen 5 version of the G30. Chambered in the extremely popular .45 ACP, the G30 also comes with the GLOCK Marksman Barrel that uses polygonal rifling and features an improved barrel crown. The shooters who didn’t like the finger grooves GLOCK implemented in previous generations will be happy, as these have been eliminated. However, GLOCK did add an ambidextrous slide and front serrations to this powerful but concealable handgun.
The 9mm is probably the most popular round in the country, possibly the world. The 1911 has long been popular with American shooters. So, it makes sense to pair them together, especially by the company that first brought out the affordable, tricked-out 1911. The Kimber KDS9c features an aerospace-grade aluminum frame with fully integrated, cross-hatch texturing. The barrel is fully fluted, crowned and ramped, and it comes standard with a 3.5- to 4.5-pound trigger and two 15-round magazines. There are three versions from which to choose, Black, Stainless and Rail.
Some might wonder why a 1911 company decided to introduce a polymer striker-fire. Well, because shooters wanted one. And besides, a lot of polymer gunmakers are producing 1911s. So, why not? When Kimber decided to do a polymer pistol, they wanted to make it right. The company started with a frame that features molded stippling for a sure grip, while making it lightweight. It then extended the grip for larger hands and added a low-tilt barrel for recoil that is threaded for suppressors on the R7 Mako Tactical. Shooters can choose between two versions, optics ready or optics installed.
Best known for aftermarket GLOCK parts, Lone Wolf has jumped into the pistol market with the Dusk 19. More than just a GLOCK clone, the Dusk 19 features front and rear serrations on the slide, and the slide is reflex-optic ready. It also comes with a 19-degree grip angle, along with interchangeable backstraps to ensure proper fit. It even comes with a flared magwell and an enlarged trigger guard to protect the knuckles when firing.
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Combining the 1911 with the powerful 10mm isn’t new. But since Nighthawk produces some of the best pistol available, this one should be good. To start, the company meticulously designed a single-port compensator to reduce recoil and muzzle flip. Then, it included a bull barrel and full-length guide rod, along with commander-length spring and reverse plug. It also comes with a polished feed ramp and one-piece magwell. The Fire Hawk boasts an upper hand in performance with a classic look.
Rock Island has upgraded its 5.0 pistol with enhancements, calling it the 5.0 E. When the 5.0 came out, some said it was more than just a new design, especially with its RVS (Ram Valve System) recoil system. It also featured rails for lights or laser, fiber-optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight. Some of the new features include optic cut outs, updated barrel, improved slide geometry and more aggressive slide serrations.
Handguns chambered in .45 Colt/.410 have been out for a while and are quite popular. This is mostly because they are an effective deterrent and a blast to shoot. Both of these reasons seem to be why Rossi created The Brawler. This simple break-action and cross-bolt safety handgun is exactly what Rossi claims it to be. This single shot would brawl anything out there and come out unscathed. And its rubber grip and Picatinny top rail make it manageable and more effective at longer distances.
Considering how long they’ve been around, most folks consider 1911s to be nothing special. In fact, Savage introduced its first 1911 last year. But this year, the company brought out six new models of this G.I. sized icon in black and stainless finishes, as well as with and without rails. These pistols might not be revolutionary, but they are very nice and come heavily laden with features, such as ambidextrous safety, lowered and flared ejection port, G 10 grips and excellent sights. And these pistols also come in 9mm.
If a gun is accepted by the masses, it typically ends up with the Performance Center treatment and the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 10mm is no different. To start, this semi-auto comes with the M2.0 trigger with the enhanced Performance Center tuning that makes it break easy and smooth. It also comes with an 18-degree grip angle for a natural point of aim, along with four interchangeable palm-swell grip inserts for optimal hand fit and trigger reach. It even comes with ports for reducing muzzle flip and felt recoil for fast follow-up shots with a powerful pistol.
Based on John Moses Browning’s last design, the Hi Power, this single-action semi-auto pistol features small but significant changes. In fact, this is probably the gun Browning would have made if he hadn’t been limited by the technology of his day. The Springfield SA-35 comes with a modern sight configuration and without the magazine disconnect that many shooters disliked. However, it does come with checkered Walnut grips and matte blue finish that make this gun look and feel like the original. It just shoots better.
The 1911 is still one of the most popular pistols ever, and quite a few manufacturers still produce it in the everlasting .45 ACP. This includes Springfield, which introduced six new 1911 models based on the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team’s chosen sidearm. Each pistol begins with a forged frame and slide, which are hand selected for slide-to-frame fit. Springfield then added Hydra VZ Grips and 20 lines per inch checkering on the frame and mainspring housing. The six .45 ACP models are made up of two Classic models, two Rail models and two Carry Contour models. Each are designed to provide shooters with desired features for specific uses.
Another Springfield Armory introduction includes a 4.25-inch Garrison 1911. Available in both 9mm and .45 ACP, shooters can choose between a blued or stainless finish, but both come with Thinline wood grips, low-profile combat sights, skeletonized hammer and extended beavertail grip safety. There are few 1911s that are as nice for the price.
Some people still don’t know how to respond to a shotgun company building a pistol. Well, they need to get used to it, because Stoeger has now introduced the STR-9 Combat X. This 9mm semi-auto is based on the company’s original polymer-frame, striker-fired handgun. This time, however, Stoeger made the frame extend to the front of the slide, incorporated an accessory rail and included an enhanced beavertail. The front strap comes with dual stippling patterns across the grip and the backstrap is interchangeable so shooters can customize the grip to match hand size and glove use.
Another unexpected move out of SHOT was Taurus bringing out the Deputy. This single-action revolver provides the feel of the Old West in either .45 Colt or .357 Mag., along with two barrel lengths. The fit and feel on this handguns is off the charts, with the finish being a polished black that is beyond beautiful. Of course, this revolver comes with the transfer bar safety, so shooters can load six rounds, but it does require a half-cock to spin the cylinder. This one will be seen at the cowboy shoots real soon.
Long before semi-autos came onto the scene, revolvers ruled the shooting world. And these trusty handguns still make excellent self-defense tools, especially when set up like the Taurus 327 Defender T.O.R.O. Everything about this gun screams defensive. The .327 Mag. chambering provides plenty of power, while holding six rounds, and it comes ready to mount a micro red dot and with a bobbed hammer to eliminate hang-ups in the draw. Those who don’t want an optic have a front night sight with an orange outline to get on target.
Those that want a compact but powerful home-defense gun should take a look at the Taurus Judge Home Defender. This revolver provides five rounds of either .45 Colt or 3-inch .410 loads, or a combination of both, in a package that can be fired with one or two hands. It doesn’t come with sights, but has a Picatinny rail for attaching an optic. It also has an accessory rail for a light or laser. Now this is a lot of handgun, but its size, weight and rubber grips tames recoil on what could be a hall clearer.
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One thing was evident at SHOT this year, shooters want access to optics on handguns. Well, the Taurus GX4 Carry T.O.R.O. provides that option, along with other features that make this concealed-carry semi-auto viable. Taurus has steadily improved the GX series, culminating in the GX4. On this pistol, Taurus improved the ergonomics, designing a grip to provide more surface contact, and added an accessory rail. It even comes with a 15-round magazine to provide plenty of stopping power in a compact pistol.
Those looking for an inexpensive carry gun might want to consider one of the new Tisas USA PX-9 Carry. These compact pistols meet the requirements of a decent gun at an affordable price. With the PX-9 Carry, Tisas took the best features of its PX-9 Duty and shrunk them down for a more concealable and easier-to-carry pistol. As such, the PX-9 Carry features a polymer frame, forged steel slide, reversible magazine release and trigger safety.
This all metal .380 ACP semi-auto harkens back to the Model 84 with Tisas styling and quality. It features fixed sights, both front and rear, push-button magazine release and an ambidextrous manual safety. It also comes with a bit of checkering on the black grips for both aesthetics and enhanced control. Finally, this pistol comes with a 13-round magazine for an incredible amount of firepower.
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Heavier handguns mean less felt recoil. And pistols with steel frames are heavier that those made of polymer. Well, the Walther Steel Frame PDP provides less recoil with some pretty nice features. To start, it comes optics ready with a Performance Duty Trigger and wrap around grips. It also comes with SuperTerrain serrations and some extra weight. This mitigates recoil, providing faster follow-up shots. The full size even includes three, 18-round magazines, while the compact comes with 15-round magazines. Both, of course, come with Walther’s well-known ergonomics that just feel good in the hand.
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