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Browse our inventory of handguns from top brands like Mossberg, Canik, Faxon Firearms, FMK Firearms, and Alpha Foxtrot. Battle Creek Firearms Co. offers a wide selection of reliable, well-built handguns for concealed carriers, home defenders, sport shooters, and first-time buyers looking for a dependable sidearm. From compact carry pistols to full-size duty guns and classic wheelguns, we carry options to match every shooter’s preference and purpose. Explore our semi auto handguns and revolvers, or check out our derringers for a compact backup option. Round out your kit with single shot handguns, handgun ammunition, handgun magazines, gun parts, and scopes sights and optics from our full lineup.
Shop handguns online by comparing models, checking current availability, and reviewing specifications such as caliber, capacity, barrel length, and sight configuration. Choosing the right pistol comes down to matching the platform to your hand size, primary use case, and carry or range preferences.
Use these pointers to guide your selection:
Buy handguns online or visit the gun shop in Battle Creek, Michigan to handle frames, check trigger reach, and compare slide profiles before committing to a platform. Battle Creek Firearms Co. serves customers in the nearby city of Springfield, carrying defensive carry pistols, range guns, hunting platforms, and compact concealment options.
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when purchasing from a licensed dealer, and Michigan requires the standard NICS background check at the point of sale through any FFL transfer. Michigan also requires a license to purchase a pistol or a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL) for handgun purchases, and as of 2023 universal background checks apply to all firearm sales including private transfers. Buyers must complete ATF Form 4473, and pistol purchases are subject to Michigan’s pistol sales record requirements.
Michigan is not a permitless carry state, so a Concealed Pistol License is required to carry a concealed handgun, and the state’s safe storage law requires firearms to be secured when a minor is likely to be present. Store handguns in a secure container with ammunition kept separate when not in use, and contact the shop with questions about current purchase requirements, transfers from out-of-state dealers, or available inventory, since Michigan firearm laws have changed recently.
A pistol is broadly any handgun, but the term most often refers to semi-automatic designs that feed from a detachable magazine. A revolver uses a rotating cylinder to hold cartridges and indexes a fresh round into battery with each trigger pull or hammer cock.
9mm Luger has become the dominant concealed carry caliber due to its balance of capacity, manageable recoil, and proven defensive performance with modern hollow point loads. Other common choices include .380 ACP for deep concealment and .45 ACP for shooters who prefer larger projectiles.
Michigan requires either a license to purchase a pistol or a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL) to buy a handgun, along with the federal NICS background check at a licensed dealer. As of 2023, universal background checks apply to all firearm sales in Michigan, including private transfers.
A striker-fired pistol uses a spring-loaded firing pin (the striker) that is partially or fully cocked by the slide cycling, eliminating the external hammer found on traditional designs. This typically produces a consistent trigger pull from the first shot to the last.
Yes, Michigan is not a permitless carry state, so carrying a concealed handgun requires a valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL). Applicants must meet age, training, and eligibility requirements to obtain a CPL through their county clerk.
Single action triggers only release the hammer or striker and require manual cocking before the first shot, producing a light, short pull. Double action triggers both cock and release the hammer in one longer, heavier pull, with many designs offering both modes (DA/SA) across consecutive shots.
Michigan’s safe storage law requires firearms to be stored in a locked container or with a locking device when it is reasonably likely a minor may gain access. Following secure storage practices helps comply with state law and supports overall household safety.
Federal law requires all handgun purchases to be transferred through a licensed dealer (FFL) in the buyer’s state of residence, so online purchases must ship to a Michigan FFL for the background check and final transfer. Michigan buyers must also satisfy the state’s pistol purchase license or CPL requirement and complete ATF Form 4473 at the receiving dealer.
