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Weapons

SHOT Show 2010: Best of Show

There was a lot more to see at this year's SHOT Show than backup weapons. Glock announced a major facelift of its duty pistols, Bushmaster launched a new combat rifle, and numerous companies pumped out cool police products. Here's a quick look at some of our favorites.

March 25, 2010

Weapons

SIG Sauer Will Bring SIG716 Tactical Rifles

SIG Sauer's four AR-10 type SIG716 tactical rifle line will arrive in three barrel lengths and arrives with a fully automatic mode for law officers.

March 3, 2010

Weapons

SIG Sauer P238 Pistol

In addition to being used for backup, the SIG Sauer P238 would be very practical for plainclothes officers who need a "deep cover" weapon or as an off-duty gun.

February 27, 2010

Weapons

SIG Sauer Introduces Five Variations To P238 .380 Pistol

When it was introduced a year ago, SIG offered the P238 only in two-tone or with the corrosion resistant Nitron finish. The SIG P238 is now available in five new styles.

February 22, 2010

Weapons

SHOT Show 2010: SIG Sauer's SIG516 Will Offer Select Fire For Officers

The SIG516 rifles are gas-piston operated with a three-position (four-position optional) gas regulator; the design keeps the receiver free of firing residue for optimum reliability under adverse conditions and extended firing.

January 20, 2010

Weapons

SIG Sauer Enhances Ergonomics of P226 and P229 Pistols

The newly designed one-piece modular grip with improved texture reduces area in the back strap and overall circumference, providing a better fit over a wider range of hand sizes, according to SIG.

January 11, 2010

Weapons

SIG Sauer's P250 2SUM Package Makes Two Guns

The Nitron-finished, 9mm P250 is ideal for duty, home defense or sport and the package includes the components needed to quickly convert it to the P250 9mm subcompact for concealed carry.

January 5, 2010

Weapons

SIG Secures Federal Air Marshal Pistol Contract

SIG Sauer Inc. has announced it has secured a multi-million dollar contract to deliver pistols to the Federal Air Marshal Service. The contract provides the Federal Air Marshal Service with SIG SAUER's P250 Compact pistol in .357 SIG caliber.

December 20, 2009

Weapons

Handguns: 2009

The gun manufacturers have been busy building some truly innovative firearms for law enforcement in 2009. The following is a quick look at some of the more interesting handgun models that have come to the attention of POLICE in recent months. Some of these weapons have been featured in our "Arsenal" firearms review features. Others are on our radar for future articles.

October 29, 2009

Weapons

SIG Sauer Gives $200 Cash For Clunker Handguns

To obtain the $200 payment, officers must purchase a new P220R, P226R, P229R, 1911, SIG556R pistol or SIG556R rifle between Sept. 7 and Nov. 30. The company will then provide a payment for an older pistol or revolver.

September 2, 2009

Weapons

Red Light-Green Light-White Light

Coming from the old school of cops with revolvers, I was never a big fan of lights attached to a gun. But today's weapon-mounted lights and laser sights dance circles around traditional flashlights when it comes to practical illumination while holding a firearm.

August 30, 2009

Weapons

Patrol and SWAT Rifles

Ever since the 1997 North Hollywood bank robbery and shootout, the popularity of rifles in patrol operations has exploded. Rifle manufacturers have capitalized on this demand, and they are now making a variety of rifles specifically designed for patrol and SWAT operations. Here's a quick look at some of the long guns now available for service in law enforcement.

July 10, 2009