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Weapons

Bersa's BP 9 CC Pistol

Argentine firearms manufacturer Bersa is entering the North American concealed market with its BP 9 CC pistol, a polymer-framed lightweight semi-auto for off-duty or backup. We featured Bersa's BP 9 CC as our "Arsenal" review for April 2012. We included an exclusive photo in this gallery that didn't appear in print. Photos by Michael Hughes.

April 18, 2012

Weapons

Smith & Wesson Introduces M&P Shield Pistol

Smith & Wesson Corp. today introduced the M&P Shield pistol, a slim and lightweight compact pistol for off-duty concealment or plainclothes assignments. The M&P Shield is a striker-fired polymer pistol that's available in 9mm and .40 S&W with a 3.1-inch barrel.

April 11, 2012

Weapons

S&W's M&P Shield Pistol

Smith & Wesson produced this promo for its M&P Shield pistol, a slim and lightweight compact pistol. Read more about the pistol here.

April 11, 2012

Weapons

Sturm, Ruger & Co. LC9 Sub-Compact Pistol

While Ruger's LCP proved popular with both civilians and law enforcement officers, there were those who felt that its .380 cartridge was a lower end choice for defensive purposes. To answer this criticism, Ruger developed the Light Compact 9 (LC9).

March 14, 2012

Weapons

SHOT Show 2012: Beretta's Px4 Storm Compact In .40 S&W

Beretta brought its Px4 Storm Compact pistol in .40 S&W to SHOT Show 2012, a year after introducing a compact 9mm version. The Px4 Storm Compact, which will be available in February, arrives with a 3.2-inch barrel.

January 19, 2012

Weapons

SHOT Show 2012: SIG Sauer's P224 and P938 Pistols

Two new handguns and a carbine conversion package made SIG Sauer an active handgun newsmaker in the pistol category at SHOT Show 2012.

January 18, 2012

Weapons

SHOT Show 2012: Kahr Arms' CM40 Pistol

Kahr Arms introduced its CM40 polymer subcompact pistol at SHOT Show to deliver more punch to concealed carriers seeking a smaller weapon chambered in .40 S&W, a company rep told POLICE Magazine.

January 16, 2012

Weapons

Colt Introduces .380 Mustang Pocketlite Pistol

Colt's upgrades to the Mustang include precision machining, use of high-quality materials, and improvements in design. The aluminum alloy receiver, stainless-steel slide and barrel are CNC machined from solid bar stock for precise tolerances.

November 7, 2011

Weapons

DoubleTap Pocket Pistol

Heizer Defense has introduced the DoubleTap, a slim and light pocket pistol available in .45 ACP or 9mm with a four-round capacity. The pistol offers an unusual break-action feature and ambidextrous thumb latch controls. Heizer is touting the pistol's engineering and manufacture at an aerospace facility.

October 25, 2011

Weapons

Heizer Defense Introduces DoubleTap Pocket Pistol

The DoubleTap pocket pistol arrives in .45 ACP or 9mm, as a concealed carry gun. The DoubleTap arrives for officers looking for a slim (.665 inches wide) and light (14 ounces) back-up gun.

October 24, 2011

Weapons

Kahr Arms CM9 Pistol

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.

October 9, 2011

Weapons

Beretta Introduces 9mm Nano Pocket Pistol

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.

September 13, 2011