 During the Ming dynasty in China, gunpowder weapons played a significant role in the military. While there is limited information specifically about handguns used by Ming men, there were various types of firearms utilized during this period. Here is some information gathered from the search results:

1. Ming Dynasty Firearms: The Ming dynasty continued to improve gunpowder weapons from the previous Yuan and Song dynasties. They incorporated Turkish and Portuguese breech-loading swivel guns, matchlock firearms, and Dutch culverin cannons into their arsenal [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpowder_weapons_in_the_Ming_dynasty).

2. Ming Hand Cannons: Hand cannons were one type of firearm used during the Ming period. These were handheld firearms that required manual ignition.