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Articlesby Paul ScarlataJuly 31, 2009

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Light Compact Revolver

At this year's SHOT Show, Ruger wowed the attendees when it unveiled one of the most radically new handguns that has been seen in decades, the Light Compact Revolver (LCR).

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Articlesby Paul ScarlataApril 1, 2007

Springfield Armory EMP Compact 1911

The new Springfield 1911 is not just an attenuated version of the standard 1911 but a true small pistol. The Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) was radically re-engineered specifically for the concealed carry market, making it an attractive weapon for detectives or for off-duty carry.

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Articlesby Mike DettyMay 1, 2005

Para-Ordnance Black Watch Companion Pistol

If you like the idea of carrying a semi-auto pistol chambered for the mighty .45 ACP but are not comfortable carrying a gun with the hammer cocked and locked, Para Ordnance might have the perfect off-duty alternative for you.

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Articlesby David GriffithFebruary 1, 2005

This Year's Models

So because every cop can't get a sneak peek at the latest police firearms on the floor of a major trade show, POLICE offers you this roundup of some of the latest in law enforcement tools.

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Articlesby Gary Paul JohnstonJune 1, 2003

Our Guide to Backup Guns

The possibility of being kidnapped was heavy on the minds of LAPD officers in the mid-1960s because of the kidnapping of their fellow Officers Bob Hettinger and Ian Campbell whose story inspired the book and movie, "The Onion Field."

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Articlesby David GriffithApril 1, 2003

SHOT Show 2003: This Year's Models

Each year the National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc. stages one of the nation’s largest exhibits of new products in the firearms and hunting markets, the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Trade (SHOT) Show. Here’s our look at some of the more intriguing items that we saw in the aisles.

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ProductsSeptember 1, 2000

12-45 LDA Compact Pistol

The 12-45 LDA pistol from Para-Ordnance has the outward appearance of its single-action counterpart, the P12-45. There are, however, several noticeable differences. The trigger is pivoted at the top, similar to the classic Browning High Power; the beavertail grip safety features a palm swell; and the hammer is bobbed, fitting flush with the rear of the slide.

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ProductsAugust 1, 2000

M2 Autoloader

The new semi-automatic Mauser M2 pistol incorporates the latest advances in handgun design. Its double-action-only, striker-fired operating system and rotary barrel is engineered to meet modern shooters' demands for safety and reliability as well as emphasize ergonomic features and reduced recoil in an accurate, compact, powerful pistol.

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