MasterPiece Arms (MPA) builds a number of firearms chambered for the 5.7 x 28 cartridge including a pistol and a carbine. The latest member to the stable is the MPA 57 pistol with the very popular A-TACS camo finish.
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Wilson Combat Super Sentinel
The Wilson Combat Super Sentinel is a new concealed carry pistol chambered in .38 Super. The pistol is a traditional 1911-style platform with a 3.6″ barrel and weight of a touch over 25 ounces.
Like all Wilson Combat pistols, the Super Sentinel is a beautiful gun with clean lines and features that make it an excellent choice for concealed carry.
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Arsenal AF2011-A1: Double Barrel 1911
In the greatest case of “Because we can” manufacturing, Arsenal Firearms introduced the AF2011-A1 pistol. The AF2011-A1 is a double-barrel 1911 pistol complete with dual triggers and dual magazines.
Giving wide body new meaning, this gun spits two .45 bullets down range with each press of the dual triggers. Dual ejection ports sling brass in opposite directions.
Major props to Arsenal for developing the gun. I can’t imagine that working out the physics of this pistol was easy. I’m certain more than just welding two 1911’s together takes place to make this a viable platform.
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Heizer DoubleTap .45
The Heizer DoubleTap is a two-shot .45 ACP pistol that was announced last year, and subsequently shown at the 2012 SHOT Show. The DoubleTap is a very thin, lightweight gun designed for concealed carry. As it is very flat, it could make an excellent pocket gun.
The new Heizer pistol is an all-metal gun that is fully machined. The DoubleTap can be purchased with a titanium frame or with and aluminum frame. The pistol weighs 14 ounces in titanium. In the aluminum configuration, weight drops to 12 ounces. Both versions are only 5/8″ thick.
The barrels are called “quick-changing” and allow the shooter to swap from the standard .45 ACP to a 9mm cartridge. No tools are needed to switch barrels. Barrels can also be had ported for reduced muzzle flip.
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Sphinx SDP Compact 9mm
The Sphinx SDP Compact pistol was on display at the KRISS/Sphinx booth at the 2012 SHOT Show. The SDP is a 9mm pistol that is made in Switzerland.
The SDP Compact uses a traditional double-action/single-action system. The DA trigger pull is rated at 8.16 pounds, while the SA pull is around 3.3 pounds.
The frame is a little more non-traditional, as it has two halves: an upper aluminum and a lower polymer. The upper portion of the frame is hard-anodized aluminum, with full-length guides rails machined into the metal. The rails use Teflon inserts to help reduce wear.