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Handguns

Taurus 845 .45 ACP Pistol

Just announced is the Taurus 845 pistol chambered in the very popular .45 ACP cartridge. This completes the company’s 800-series of firearms which includes the original Taurus 809 in 9mm and the new 840 in .40 S&W.

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Reloading

Barnes Reloading Manual No. 4

Released in 2008, the Barnes Reloading Manual No. 4 hit the market at just the right time. A lot of new shooters were exploring the reloading hobby and the first great ammunition shortage of the 21st century was only months away. While this book is not out of print, it is still available in the […]

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Handguns

Smith and Wesson Night Guard Revolvers

Introduced at the 2008 SHOT Show, the Night Guard line of revolvers from Smith & Wesson offered a blend of high-quality features in self-defense firearms. Although the guns are no longer manufactured, they represent a high-water mark in 21st century revolvers using conventional technology.

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Handguns news

Ruger LCP Pistol in .380 ACP

Sturm, Ruger and Company just released a new concealed carry handgun: the Ruger LCP . The new handgun is chambered for the moderately powered .380 ACP cartridge. According to Ruger, the “LCP” initials stand for Lightweight Compact Pistol. It would appear it gets that name for good reason. Weighing only 9.4 oz unloaded, the polymer-framed […]

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Handguns

Smith and Wesson M&P Pistols Adopted by 276 Police Departments

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 enforcement […]