Handguns at the 2013 SHOT Show

Personal Defense World

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G30S
Glock 30S After over a year in the making, Glock showed off its new G30S at SHOT. Requested primarily by law enforcement for a more concealable pistol in .45 caliber, the G30S is a hybrid composed of a G36 slide mated to a G30SF frame—a combination that gives it a 10+1 capacity. Compact dimensions of 6.97 inches in overall length, 4.8 inches in height, 1.28-inch width and an empty weight of just 22.75 ounces make it easy to carry, draw and shoot too. (glock.com)

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ruger
Ruger LCR .22 MAG Revolver Gunfighter Bill Jordan once wrote that a potent self-defense gun would be a snub-nose in .22 Magnum. For 2013 Ruger introduced their LCR polymer-hybrid, small frame, six-shooter in .22 WMR. With a 1.875-inch barrel, a length of 6.5 inches, height of 4.5 inches and a weighing 16.60 ounces, the LCR .22 MAG is light and powerful. (ruger.com)

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colt
Colt Mustang Pocketlite Laser Model The compact, lightweight Mustang .380 (barrel 2.75 inches, length 5.5 inches, weight 12.5 ounces, 6+1 capacity) is new for 2013 with a Colt-marked, triggerguard-mounted red laser sight designed by LaserMax, which adds next to nothing to the guns bulk or weight, plus it shouldn’t affect use in pocket or IWB holsters. (coltsmfg.com)

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s&w
Smith &Wesson M&P C.O.R.E New in the M&P line and based on the Pro Series, there are four C.O.R.E. pistols in 9mm and .40 that are made to be competition ready. The slide is engineered to accept six optical sights and can be adapted to meet any demand. Select a 4.25-inch or 5-inch barrel and standard features include interchangeable backstraps, 3 palm-swell grips, a Performance Center sear providing a 4.5 pound trigger pull, and higher sights to use in concordance with the optics. (smith-wesson.com)

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sig
Sig Sauer P227 Based on the SIG P226 platform, the new P227 in .45 ACP has a slender, ergonomic grip, despite its double-column magazine. A compact 3.9-inch barrel version has a 10+1 capacity, while the full-size 4.4-inch barrel model takes 14+1 cartridges. The P227 fits in holsters that for the P226 or railed P220 and will accept slides from the P220 so it can be reconfigured in several variations. It has a durable Nitron finish, stainless slide, alloy frame and the Sig Sauer 4-Point Safety System. (sigsauer.com)

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taurus
Taurus Millennium G2 Replacing the Millennium Pro the G2 is a compact powerhouse in 9mm (PT111, 12+1) or .40 (PT140, 10+1). With a 3.2-inch barrel and a 22-ounce weight it’s quite an addition to the concealable Carry On Series. The polymer frame has the spring-bar takedown, Taurus safety system, trigger safety, lower rail, adjustable rear sight, new design textured grip, plus a slim profile and slide cuts to reduce weight. With SA/DA operation, it has double-strike capability. (taurususa.com)

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kahr
Kahr CW45 The economical Kahr CW45 has features making it one of the best concealed-carry pistols available. Its 6+1 .45 ACP firepower comes in a weapon with 6.32 inches of overall length, 4.8-inch height, 1.01-inch slide width, and an empty weight of 20.5 ounces. The black polymer frame and low bore axis add to reduced felt recoil, plus a natural “pointability.” A matte 416 stainless slide has fixed bar-dot sights. Cost is reduced with simpler-made parts and a conventional rifled barrel. (kahr.com)

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springfield
Springfield XDS 3.3-inch Single-Stack Another new concealable .45 ACP comes from Springfield. With a black polymer frame and forged steel Melonite finished slide, it weighs only 21.5 ounces empty, yet has a 5+1 capacity and an optional 7-round X-Tension magazine. The USA action trigger is combined with a grip safety and loaded-chamber indicator. Checkered front- and backstrap help control recoil and it has a lower rail for accessories. Fixed fiber-optic front sights and combat rear sight are mounted in dovetails. (springfieldarmory.com)