Abstract: A holster for a handgun comprising a holster body made of a substantially rigid and non-pliable material and configured for securely receiving a handgun therein. The holster body comprising a holster cavity configured for securely accommodating and partially embracing portions of the handgun, and a retention arrangement comprising a left-side trigger guard member and a right-side trigger guard member facing one another and configured for snug fitting within the handgun's trigger guard. At least one of the trigger guard members is a hinged trigger guard member, pivotally secured to the holster body.

Abstract: A holster for a handgun comprising a holster body made of a substantially rigid and non-pliable material and configured for securely receiving a handgun therein. The holster body comprising a holster cavity configured for securely accommodating and partially embracing portions of the handgun, and a retention arrangement comprising a left-side trigger guard member and a right-side trigger guard member facing one another and configured for snug fitting within the handgun's trigger guard. At least one of the trigger guard members is a hinged trigger guard member, pivotally secured to the holster body.

Abstract: A holster for a handgun, said holster comprising a holster body comprising a holster cavity configured for securely accommodating and partially embracing portions of a handgun, and an active retention mechanism comprising an arresting latch configured with an arresting portion normally disposed at a retaining position, and an externally disposed release-lever articulated with the arresting latch and configured for deforming the arresting latch between the retaining position wherein it projects laterally inwards from an inside surface of the holster cavity, and a released position wherein the arresting latch is retracted.

Abstract: A handgun configured with a hammer insert retained within a rear portion of a frame of the handgun, said hammer insert configured for bearing loads imparted thereto during cocking and firing sequence. And a hammer insert for use in conjunction with a frame of a handheld firearm, the hammer insert configured for sliding insertion into the frame from a rear face thereof, and configured for pivotally supporting a hammer.

Abstract: A handgun configured with a hammer insert retained within a rear portion of a frame of the handgun, said hammer insert configured for bearing loads imparted thereto during cocking and firing sequence. And a hammer insert for use in conjunction with a frame of a handheld firearm, the hammer insert configured for sliding insertion into the frame from a rear face thereof, and configured for pivotally supporting a hammer.