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    The Arsenal SAM7K-34, made in Bulgaria, brings a 7.62x39mm AK pistol to the U.S.
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    Arsenal SAM7K-34: New Bulgarian-Made AK Pistol Hits American Market

    Vigilance M20 pistol, reup
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    Vigilance M20: The New, Very Interesting-Looking 9mm SMG Platform

    The Volquartsen Mini Mamba provides a compact, takedown rimfire.
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    Volquartsen Mini Mamba: Special-Edition, Compact Takedown Rimfire

    Available in left-hand configuration, the Stage Model 15 QPQ in 300 BLK proved formidable.
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    Stag 15 Pistol: A Left-Handed .300 BLK Tactical Pistol With an 8-Inch Barrel

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    Extremely lightweight and compact, the Streamlight TLR-7 Sub was built for subcompact pistols.
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    Streamlight TLR-7 Sub: Compact Weapon Light Fits Subcompact Pistols

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    WATCH: Testing Federal Premium Punch Ammo in 4 Guns & 4 Calibers

    Winchester USA Ready Defense is designed to perform through concealed carry pistols.
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    Winchester USA Ready Defense: Built for Conceal Carry Pistols

    The Streamlight Wedge delivers 1,000 lumens up to 110 meters.
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    Streamlight Wedge: USB-Rechargeable EDC Light Delivers 1,000 Lumens

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    The 429 DE brings serious downrange performance to the Desert Eagle.

    429 DE: Desert Eagle Mates .44-Cal Bullet With Bottlenecked .50 AE Case

    The pump-action Blackwater Sentry 12 is built to run.

    Blackwater Sentry 12: First Look at the AR-Style, Polymer Pump Shotgun

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The Arsenal SAM7K-34, made in Bulgaria, brings a 7.62x39mm AK pistol to the U.S.

Arsenal SAM7K-34: New Bulgarian-Made AK Pistol Hits American Market

Vigilance M20 pistol, reup

Vigilance M20: The New, Very Interesting-Looking 9mm SMG Platform

The Volquartsen Mini Mamba provides a compact, takedown rimfire.

Volquartsen Mini Mamba: Special-Edition, Compact Takedown Rimfire

Available in left-hand configuration, the Stage Model 15 QPQ in 300 BLK proved formidable.

Stag 15 Pistol: A Left-Handed .300 BLK Tactical Pistol With an 8-Inch Barrel

The 429 DE brings serious downrange performance to the Desert Eagle.

429 DE: Desert Eagle Mates .44-Cal Bullet With Bottlenecked .50 AE Case

Topped with a Vortex Venom, the new Ed Brown KC9-VTX is ready for carry optics.

Ed Brown KC9-VTX Expands EVO Series With Carry Optics Variant

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The new FN 509 Compact is designed for concealed carry.

FN 509 Compact: FN Adds Striker-Fired Carry Model to 509 Line

With magazines holding up to 12 or 15 rounds, the striker-fired 9mm FN 509 Compact provides a solid option for concealed carry.

The pump-action Blackwater Sentry 12 is built to run.
Personal Defense World February/March 2021

Blackwater Sentry 12: First Look at the AR-Style, Polymer Pump Shotgun

With a polymer build, the box magazine-fed pump-action Blackwater Sentry 12 shotgun provides a new option for home defense.

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The Streamlight Wedge delivers 1,000 lumens up to 110 meters.
Streamlight Wedge: USB-Rechargeable EDC Light Delivers 1,000 Lumens
The Trijicon DI Night Sights improve target acquisition, day or night.
Trijicon DI Night Sights: New Sights Feature First User-Replaceable Fiber
The Volquartsen Mini Mamba provides a compact, takedown rimfire.
Volquartsen Mini Mamba: Special-Edition, Compact Takedown Rimfire
Winchester USA Ready Defense is designed to perform through concealed carry pistols.
Winchester USA Ready Defense: Built for Conceal Carry Pistols
For the initial release, the FDC-9 will be an upgrade kit that requires NFA registration.

FDP-9: Magpul, ZEV Team Up for Folding Defensive Pistol

With help from ZEV Tech, the long-awaited Magpul folding pistol is finally a reality in the form of the FDP-9; and an SBR is also on the way.

The new 10-round Hellcat from Springfield Armory is for carry in more restrictive locales.

Springfield Armory Releases 10-Round Hellcat, Hellcat OSP Pistols

With reduced capacities, the new Springfield Armory 10-round Hellcat and Hellcat OSP pistols enable carry in more restrictive locales.

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The SIG 320RXP is one of the latest generation of handguns that come standard with red dot reflex sights.
Personal Defense World December/January 2021

SIG 320RXP: The Red Dot Pistol That Can Help Older Shooters

Coming fully equipped with a ROMEO1PRO red dot optic, the SIG 320RXP brings modern technology into an incredibly versatile platform.

The optics-ready and Compact models join the SAR9 Pistol line.

SAR USA Lauches New SAR9 Compact, Optics-Ready Pistols for 2021

With the launch of the SAR9 Compact and SAR9 Optics-Ready pistols, SAR USA brings two affordable platforms to market, and just what shooters asked for.

Smith & Wesson and Kimber face off in a .357 Magnum revolver battle.
Combat Handguns January/February 2021

.357 Magnum Revolver Battle: Kimber 6s DASA vs. S&W PC Pro M60

Two powerhouse wheelguns square off in this .357 Magnum revolver battle between the Kimber 6s DASA and the S&W PC Pro M60.

Combat Handguns January/February 2021

Regent BR9: The Browning Hi-Power Is Reborn With a Sub-$600 Price Tag

A faithful take on the iconic Hi-Power semi-auto with modern enhancements, the Regent BR9, priced at less than $600, puts history in your holster.

A great year for new models, we take a look at the 5 best pistols of 2020.

Personal Defense World’s 5 Best New Pistols of 2020

Whether for competition or carry, or pushing new trends such as carry optics, we take a look at the five best new pistols of 2020, according to us.

With its 1-inch barrel and five-shot cylinder, the NAA Pug provides a viable defense option.

WATCH: The NAA Pug in .22 Mag Packs 5 Shots Into a 1-Inch Barrel

Lightweight, svelte and highly concealable, the five-shot NAA Pug provides a very unique, formidable self-defense option in a carry pistol.

The M&P15-22 features an SB Tactical SBA3 adjustable pistol brace.

Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Pistol Makes Its Triumphant Return

Complete with an SB Tactical SBA3 Arm Brace, Smith & Wesson has brought back its M&P15-22 Pistol in .22 LR with some new upgrades.

Davidson's Colt Python revolver

Davidson’s Unveils New Engraved Colt Python Revolver in .357 Magnum

With a 6-inch barrel and remarkable engraving over much of the revolver, the Davidson's Colt Python presents a special take on an American classic.

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