Tag: Backup Guns: Page 6

Weapons

Resurgence of the .380 ACP

The .380 ACP round is much shorter than either the 9mm Luger or the .38 Special, creating the ultimate deep concealment package with six to eight rounds of ammunition. This exceeds the average five-shot, deep-concealment revolver by a few potentially life-saving rounds.

May 26, 2010

Weapons

Sturm, Ruger Introduces the LCR-357

The LCR-357 is the newest addition to the LCR revolvers, chambering the .357 Magnum in a compact, five-shot revolver that weighs 17.1 ounces.

May 17, 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

Kahr Arms Adds External Safety To PM9 Pistol

Kahr Arms has introduced a version of its PM9 autoloader that includes a manual external safety that is compliant in Massachusetts as a backup or concealed carry gun for officers.

January 25, 2010

Weapons

SHOT Show 2010: Smith & Wesson Debuts New Backup Guns

Smith & Wesson brought a subcompact pistol and snubby revolver under a new line of Bodyguard pistols that are lighter weight and arrive with integrated lasers.

January 18, 2010

Weapons

BlackHawk Adds Seven Holsters To Concealment Line

BlackHawk Products Group will offer seven additional leather concealment holsters and new features for existing leather models in 2010, the company announced.

November 26, 2009

Weapons

Kahr Arms Introduces New and Improved PM9 Pistol

Kahr Arms has introduced a new model of its popular PM9 pistol. The new model, available as the PM9193 and PM9193N, includes a loaded chamber indicator and external safety feature.

September 9, 2009

Weapons

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).

July 30, 2009

Weapons

Kahr Arms CW9 Compact Pistol

The latest Kahr model, the CW9, is an excellent example of a reliable, compact semi-auto, and it makes an excellent backup or off-duty weapon.

September 30, 2006

Weapons

Kahr Arms P45 Pistol

Life is full of compromises. This has been especially true for those that have faced the perplexing problem of selecting an off-duty, undercover, or backup gun.

May 31, 2006

Weapons

Special Report: Backup Gun Policies--Gun Control

It's not hard to make a strong case for backup guns. The basic contention of backup gun proponents is that old saw that goes: If you absolutely have to have one of something to ensure your survival, then you better have two.

May 31, 2004