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Beretta USA Introduces the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact Pistol in 9mm and .40 S&W

March 1st, 2008 · 8 Comments

Beretta USA has introduced a new handgun in the Px4 Storm series of firearms: the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact pistol.
The Px4 Storm Sub-Compact, available in 9mm and .40 S&W calibers, is the smaller, compact version of the full, duty-sized Px4 Storm pistol. The controls are very similar and the same trigger options (F, G, D, […]

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Sig Sauer P250 Pistol: “It’s not a gun; it’s a system”

February 18th, 2008 · 4 Comments

I just recently had the chance to watch the Cam and Company interview with representatives from Sig Sauer at the 2008 SHOT show.
Cam interviewed Sig Sauer president and CEO Ron Cohen. Cohen and Adam Pinchot demonstrated the new Sig P250 pistol. Cohen emphasized that the P250 is innovative and unique. I agree […]

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Glock 30SF: Glock’s Next “Short Frame” Pistol in .45 ACP

February 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Glock started their SF (Short Frame) series of pistols with the Glock 21. At this year’s SHOT show, Glock introduced the model 30SF.
The Glock 30SF is based on the Glock 30: a compact, double stack pistol chambered in the ever-popular .45 ACP. The SF version shaves about 3mm from the backstrap, and improves […]

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Sig Sauer to Release New Sig P250 Pistol in Two-Tone

February 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Sig Sauer has announced a new Sig P250: a two tone model with a black frame and a stainless slide.
From the Sig Sauer web site:
The P250, a modular pistol that allows the shooter to change caliber and size at will…. The SIG SAUER P250 was designed specifically to address the future needs of the military, […]

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Springfield XD Service Pistol in .45 ACP with a Thumb Safety

February 7th, 2008 · 15 Comments

Springfield Armory has introduced a new version of the popular .45 ACP XD Service Pistol. This model adds an ambidextrous thumb safety on the frame that closely mirrors the 1911. The thumb safety was placed far back on the frame, making it very easy to manipulate.
The Springfield XD pistols have been described as […]

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Taurus 845 .45 ACP Pistol and 840 .40 S&W Pistol: New Taurus 800 Handgun Series Based on the Taurus OSS Pistol

February 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Taurus International recently announced the new Taurus 809 9mm pistol based on the popular OSS pistol. Now, Taurus has announced two new pistols based on the same platform: the 840 and 845 pistols.
The Taurus 840 pistol is the next pistol in the 800 series, and is very similar to the original 809. […]

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Smith & Wesson Rebates on M&P Pistols, Sigma Pistols, M&P15 Rifles, i-Bolt Rifles, 1000 Series Shotguns, and SW1911 Pistols

February 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Smith & Wesson is offering significant rebates on new pistols, rifles, and shotguns purchased between February 1, 2008 and April 30, 2008. The rebates range from $50 - $100, and some of the deals include free magazines.
The offers are as follows:
Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols - $50 rebate plus two free magazines
Smith & […]

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Ruger SR9 Pistol: The Slim Striker Fired 9mm Pistol from Ruger Now Available with OD Green Frame

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments

At the 2008 SHOT show, Ruger announced that their run-away hit pistol, the Ruger SR-9, will now be available with an OD green frame.
One of the thinnest, full sized handguns in production, the Ruger SR-9 has quickly become very popular with the self-defense and concealed carry buyers. Now with the availability of the OD […]

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Ruger LCP Pistol in .380 ACP: The “Lightweight Compact Pistol” for Concealed Carry from Sturm Ruger & Co.

February 4th, 2008 · 15 Comments

Sturm, Ruger and Company have released a new concealed carry handgun: the Ruger LCP chambered in .380 ACP. The new Ruger is called the Lightweight Compact Pistol (LCP) for good reason. Weighing only 9.4 oz unloaded, the polymer framed gun has an overall length of only 5.16″ and a width of a mere […]

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Smith and Wesson M&P Pistols Adopted by 276 Police Departments: Thousands of M&P9, M&P357, M&P40, and M&P45 Ordered by Atlanta Police, Colorado State Police, and Other Departments

February 1st, 2008 · 8 Comments

Smith and Wesson has encountered a great deal of success with their M&P line of pistols. These polymer pistols have taken the shooting world by storm, and 2008 looks like another good year for M&P sales.
Polymer duty pistols were once the exclusive domain of Glock, but no more. “To date, 276 domestic law […]

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