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Pistol sizes and comparisons

Latest comment: 2 months ago2 comments1 person in discussion

I was working on a separate article when this source was brought to my attention. It is very readable and describes and compares Standard/Full-Size pistols to Compact, Sub-Compact, Micro-Compact, and Crossover pistols. I thought the information might be a nice addition to this article. Credit to User:Anastrophe for sharing.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Staff (December 26, 2023). "A Guide to Pistol Sizes: Full-Sized to Compact Options". Academy Sports + Outdoors. Archived from the original on March 8, 2026.

Lightbreather (talk) 16:34, 13 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

Adding this one, too.

Hanson, McKenzie (August 25, 2023). "Handgun Sizes Explained". The Broad Side. Archived from the original on February 12, 2026.

Lightbreather (talk) 17:03, 13 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

A page that knows where it met you.

Pistol sizes and comparisons