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handgun

Firearm Type
For the band see Handguns (band)

A handgun is a firearm designed to be handheld, in either one or both hands. This characteristic differentiates handguns as a general class of firearms from long guns such as rifles and shotguns (which usually can be braced against the shoulder).
Major handgun subtypes are the double action and pistol (including single-shot pistols, semi-automatic pistols, and machine pistols); other subtypes include derringers and pepperboxes.
The words "pistol" and "handgun" have overlapping variations in meaning.
Although handgun use often includes bracing with a second hand, the essential distinguishing characteristic of a handgun is its facility for one-handed operation.

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  1. peteNW503

    Bakelite magazine and pistol grip

      1. For Sale
    • $80
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Bakelite style pistol grip, Bakelite 30 round AK magazine will also include a 30 round US Palm magazine $80 cash
  2. peteNW503

    Mil spec AR15 pistol grips

      1. For Sale
    • $10
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Mil spec AR15 pistol grips $10 cash trade both for a box of 9mm
  3. aljames

    Trijicon RMRcc Pistol Adapter Plate for S&W CORE AC32104

      1. For Sale
    • $40
    • Grants Pass
    • Oregon
    New in package. This adapter plate mounts directly to the pistol using S&W supplied fasteners. The Trijicon RMR®cc is then mounted to this adapter using the Trijicon supplied fasteners. First picture is a Stock photo, 2nd two are actual item that you will receive. $40 shipped via USPS ground...
  4. justonemorear

    Grand Power Stribog SP9 A1 9mm 8" 30rd Pistol, Black - SP9A1-SB - $699.99

    Palmetto State
  5. arakboss

    Done  Tangfolio CombatC-9 Compact Pistol 9mm $302 plus shipping.

    https://dahlonegaarmory.com/product-details?id=551649
  6. JohnnyHammersticks

    Pietta 1860 Army Sheriff Black Powder Revolver Pistol Set Of Two - .44 Caliber

      1. For Sale
    • $450
    • Sherwood
    • Oregon
    Brand new in display case is a set of Pietta black powder revolvers. Excellent condition, new and unused. These are black powder and do not require a background check, cash and carry! Priced to move at $450 for the set no trades
  7. ilikegunspdx

    Ptr 8.5 inch .308 pistol $999

    Not a bad price. Add a 45 degree locking piece for $6-$12 to reduce recoil. Fun gun. 12.5" has more power (1825 fpe) due to less blast but cost is almost $1700 for 12.5" now due to popularity and small run size. 8.5" is small and handy gun if you add a folding adapter (via sylvan arms type...
  8. alelord

    Handgun hard and soft cases

      1. For Sale
    • $5
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Have a few hard cases and soft cases have added more to the pile some generic hard cases and soft cases. $5 each or $4 each if you buy 2 or more Call or text at 3609310464
  9. UnceFuddsShat

    WA State Compliant DS-15 Fixed Mag 10.5" 300BLK AR Pistol

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $500
    • Gig Harbor
    • Washington
    Pictures Pistol comes complete with: DS-15 Billet Fixed Mag Mil Spec Lower Receiver Zaviar Firearms 300BLK 10.5" Complete Upper Tippman Arms T5 Pistol Brace Aero LPK + FCG Nitride bolt carrier group + charging handle TV: $600 SV: $500 Primarily interested in trading for the below (+/- cash)...
  10. Rippey715

    Hyskore Parallax Sighting System

      1. For Sale
    • $30
    • Depoe Bay
    • Oregon
    Hyskore Parallax Sighting System rest for sighting in pistols. I used it once and no longer need. $30 plus shipping. Paypal FF (Also posted on SnipersHide.com)
  11. stoney

    AR -15 pistol upper 762x39

      1. For Sale
    • $280
    • Brush Prairie
    • Washington
    $280 shipped, less then 50 rounds thru it. complete with bolt and C/H, 8" barrel, no F/H. USPS MO only
  12. yh3

    Ruger LC9s /extras

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $200
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    Had this little guy for about 5yrs with zero malfunctions, shooting all kinds of ammo. Little bit of wear on the slide from holster, but other than that it's clean. Comes with an extended 10rd mag, a belt clip if you're feeling wild to not carry in a holster and a Bianchi International holster...
  13. E

    FM Products FM9 - 16" 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine w/ PA SLx 1x Prism Gen II sight

      1. For Sale
    • $550
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    Had this PCC for a few months, but decided I'd like to sell and do a pistol build. It's a wonderful rifle, never had a single malfunction in the time I've used it. I'm the first owner, bought new from Brownells. Including in the sale a Primary Arms SLx Gen II micro prism sight. Like new, in...
  14. Gunbuggy

    AR15 - Junk Bin Parts - Carbine Handguard, pistol grip, trigger, mag releases, trigger etc etc etc

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $20
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    $20 $25 Shipped! Please take all this unused stuff that’s collecting dust! Meet up in Salmon Creek / NW Vancouver Comes with the following- -2 piece M4 Handguard -Pistol Grip -5x Grip Screw -3x Trigger Guard (Black, Gray, Light Gray) -1x Trigger -1x Hammer -2x Disconnect -1x Trigger Spring...
  15. Jcon268

    Oregon  Backpack PDW... SBR or Pistol?

    The laws seem murky about concealed carry (in a backpack) a loaded firearm that is NOT a handgun. For the sake of this conversation, we're talking about someone who has their CHL and we are NOT talking about being anywhere in the city of Portland where you may as well assume it's always a "no."...
  16. alelord

    Star sis 32 acp 1911

      1. For Sale
    • $350
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Star sis 4 in barrel 32 acp Really cool locked breach 32 acp Used with wear and tear on it Looks like a grip repair $350 with transfer included at asking price Transfer done at AL AMMO LLC Call or text at 3609310464
  17. alelord

    Ruger p85 Mark 2

      1. For Sale
    • $299
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Ruger p85 mark 2 Black slide and frame One 10 round mag $299 with transfer included at asking price Transfer done at AL AMMO LLC Call or text at 3609310464
  18. tdemore1743x

    7.5 side charging AR pistol upper

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $200
    • Olympia
    • Washington
    Up for sale/trade is a Bear Creek Arsenal 7.5" .223 Wylde side charging upper. (can shoot 5.56 and .223) Selling this so I can replace it with a shorter upper. Looking to get $200 + shipping so $230 all together or best offer. Would also trade for a shorter barrel upper on 5.56.
  19. SuperBreed

    Small rifle mag and small pistol magnum Primers for shotgun primers

      1. For Trade
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Have 200 CCi450 and 100 Winchester magnum small pistol primers I would like to trade 1:1 for some shotgun primers. Local to Vancouver.
  20. Joe97448

    Cabelas heavy duty pistol case

      1. For Sale
    • $45
    • Junction city
    • Oregon
    Like new
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