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Search Result: Backup Guns

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Kahr Arms CM9 Pistol

October 10, 2011

Kahr Arms' CM9 is a no-frills compact pistol. It's not as pretty as some of Kahr's other handguns, but it's a practical, inexpensive, quality gun.

Beretta Introduces 9mm Nano Pocket Pistol

September 14, 2011
The BU-9 Nano arrives in late October with a serial number attached to an inner steel chassis rather than the polymer frame. As a result, owners of the Nano will be able to purchase aftermarket frames in the future without needing an FFL transfer.

Beretta's Nano 9mm Overview

September 14, 2011

Beretta has introduced the Nano 9mm pocket pistol shipping in October. A company representative gives an overview of the gun, which includes a "striker deactivator" that allows a user to disassemble it without pressing the trigger.

SIG Sauer P290 Subcompact Pistol

July 14, 2011

While at first the P290 appears to be a downsized version of the company's P250 Modular pistol, it is in fact a completely new and simpler design intended for one purpose alone: concealed carry. Accordingly SIG has reduced its dimensions to what might be considered the barest minimum for the 9mm Parabellum cartridge.

Colt Detective Special

May 8, 2011

The Colt Detective Special is an iconic police revolver initially used from 1927-46. The snubby is a shortened version of the earlier Colt Police Postive revolver. GunznGear reviews a third-generation version of this classic police sidearm.

Ruger Introduces 1911-Style Pistol

April 18, 2011
The single-action, .45-auto Ruger SR1911 arrives with a stainless steel slide, barstock frame, 5-inch barrel and bushing. The slide features rear cocking serrations and a dovetailed three-dot sight system with a Novak rear sight and standard front sight.

MasterPiece Arms Introduces Premium Protector

March 11, 2011
The MPA380P is built on a fully machined 4140 stainless steel lower receiver and upper slide. The new MPA380 "Premium" subcompact, semi-auto pistol arrives with fully machined aluminum grips with a bead-blasted finish protected by a clear anodized coating.

Diamondback Firearms Introduces DB9 Micro 9mm

March 8, 2011
The DB9, which was first unveiled at the SHOT Show, features a proprietary striker firing system with a mechanical firing pin block, a steel magazine catch to secure a sheet metal magazine, and windage-adjustable sights.

How to Get Your 1911 Ready for Backup Duty

February 17, 2011
Any backup pistol you carry must be counted on for accuracy, reliability, a crisp trigger, and visible sights. To achieve better accuracy with a 1911, a good barrel, barrel bushing fit and link, and tight slide to frame fit are necessary.

Glock Ships New G26 and G27 Gen4 Pistols

February 15, 2011
The availability of the new pistols in .40-caliber and 9mm brings the total new Gen4 pistols now available two eight with the remaining three (G21, G34, and G35) rolling out later this year.

S&W Introduces Six 1911 E-Series Pistols

January 26, 2011
Smith & Wesson will introduce six 1911 E-Series pistols that are machined to exacting tolerances and built with a variety of custom features. The 1911 E-Series pistols are designed with a new precision hand-fit trigger and are available in both traditional grips and round-butt models.

Caliber Selection for Backup and Off-Duty Guns

January 20, 2011
My personal basic requirement is that any handgun I select as a backup gun must also be a weapon I would be confident carrying off duty and may be possibly compelled to take enforcement action with.

Ruger Adds Lightweight Compact Pistol In 9mm

January 16, 2011
The firearms manufacturer developed this 9mm version of its Ruger LCP mouse gun that's ideally suited as a backup for off-duty law enforcement officers based on customer requests.

Kimber Adds Trio of .45 ACP Pistols to TLE Line

January 5, 2011
Kimber has introduced the Ultra TLE II, Stainless Ultra TLE II and Stainless Pro TLE II pistols chambered in .45 ACP.

Kahr Arms Revives Baby Desert Eagle

December 29, 2010
The Baby Desert Eagle II handguns will be available in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP with steel or polymer frames in black only. The full-size and semi-compact models will include a tactical rail, resulting in a 19 variations.

S&W's Bodyguard 380

December 14, 2010

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 was designed for use by police officers and licensed civilians who needed a small, lightweight, concealable and easy to use pistol. It's polymer frame is reinforced with a steel insert that contains the trigger mechanism and the rails that the slide reciprocates on. The pistol weighs a mere 11.85 ounces. View our photos showing the details of this new backup gun (including a disassembly view), and then read our Arsenal review, "Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Pistol."

MasterPiece Arms Ships Protector Series Backup Guns

November 10, 2010
The MPA380 and MPA32 weigh 11.8 ounces, measure .925-inches in width, 4.37 inches in length, and 3.2 inches in height and have a 2.25-inch barrel.

SIG Sauer Introduces P290 Sub-Compact 9mm

October 28, 2010
The P290 is 5.5 inches in length with a 2.9-inch barrel and arrives with a six-round magazine. It weighs 20.05 ounces with the magazine.

Kahr Arms Releases Limited Pink P380

October 8, 2010
The Model KP3835 arrives with a 2.5-inch Lothar Walther match grade barrel in double-action-only (DAO) design without a magazine disconnect. The pistol arrives with a pink polymer frame and stainless-steel slide with a 6+1 capacity.

What to Look for in a Backup Gun

October 7, 2010

Because of the tough economic times most agencies issue only a duty sidearm, and the officer wishing to carry a backup can purchase one from a department-approved list. Let's take a look at some of the characteristics you should look for in a BUG.

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