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Weapons

Kahr Arms Revives Baby Desert Eagle

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.

December 28, 2010

Weapons

S&W's Bodyguard 380

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."

December 14, 2010

Weapons

MasterPiece Arms Ships Protector Series Backup Guns

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.

November 9, 2010

Weapons

SIG Sauer Introduces P290 Sub-Compact 9mm

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.

October 27, 2010

Weapons

Kahr Arms Releases Limited Pink P380

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.

October 7, 2010

Weapons

Sturm, Ruger & Co. KLCR 357 Compact Revolver

I am an avowed fan of the revolver in general and short-barreled revolvers in particular. So I was prepared to like the LCR. And I'm happy to tell you it did not disappoint me.

October 6, 2010

Weapons

What to Look for in a Backup Gun

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.

October 6, 2010

Weapons

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Pistol

As its name indicates, the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 was designed from the ground up for use by police officers and licensed civilians who needed a small, lightweight, concealable, and easy to use pistol. I believe it would be safe to say that S&W's engineers have delivered just that.

September 15, 2010

Weapons

Smith & Wesson Ships Bodyguard Pistols

Smith & Wesson has begun shipping its pair of Bodyguard pistols introduced at SHOT Show, including its Bodyguard 380 6 + 1 pistol and Bodyguard 38 revolver. The firearms arrive with built-in laser sights.

July 28, 2010

Weapons

Small-Frame Revolvers: Still An Excellent Choice

For an officer considering a backup gun, one of the major factors is weight. Smith & Wesson and Taurus have addressed these issues in the small-frame revolver by replacing heavier steel frames with lighter aluminum, titanium, and scandium metals.

July 2, 2010

Weapons

Diamondback Firearms DB380 Pistol

Besides its trim dimensions and extreme light weight, the DB380 also boasts a number of other refinements that make it ideal for backup or undercover carry.

June 16, 2010

Weapons

Beretta USA Lowers Price of Px4 Storm

Beretta USA has reduced the price of its polymer Px4 Storm pistol, offering it now for about $500, according to the company. The Px4 is available in two operating systems, and three calibers (9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP).

June 15, 2010