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    Gun Test: The 5.56mm Sig Virtus Pistol Is Built to Keep Running

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    The MechTech CCU Converts Your Handgun to a Pistol-Caliber Carbine

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    WATCH: The Springfield 911 9mm Pistol Provides Concealable Power

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Walther PPQ Shoot It, Love It, Buy It program

Walther’s New ‘Shoot It, Love It, Buy It’ Program Allows 30-Day PPQ Trial

SIG Virtus Pistol, lead
Gun Buyer's Annual 2019

Gun Test: The 5.56mm Sig Virtus Pistol Is Built to Keep Running

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Gun Buyer's Annual 2019

The MechTech CCU Converts Your Handgun to a Pistol-Caliber Carbine

Springfield 911 9mm Pistol

WATCH: The Springfield 911 9mm Pistol Provides Concealable Power

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Gun Buyer's Annual 2019

Fightlite Raider: The Sci-Fi Pistol With Intriguing Defense Capabilities

Walther Arms, Lauren Young, Walther Q5 Match

WATCH: Range Day and 3 Walther Arms Pistol Tests With Lauren Young

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Shadow Systems MR918

The Shadow Systems MR918 Offers Custom Features for Under $900

After years of customizing Glocks, Shadow Systems has introduced the MR918 pistol, featuring interchangeable backstraps that adjust the muzzle orientation.

Kimber Rapide 1911

WATCH: The Kimber Rapide 1911 Combines Beauty, Function and Speed

Kimber has upped the ante on America's pistol by including a lightened slide, new serrations and excellent sights on the Kimber Rapide 1911.

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.22 LR Pistols, The Contenders
Combat Handguns January/February 2019

Rimfire Riot: Scoring and Ranking 5 Semi-Auto .22 LR Pistols

Since the .22 LR is the most popular caliber in the world, we decided to pit five .22 LR pistols against each other in a Battle Royale.

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Combat Handguns January/February 2019

Inland M30-P: A Look at the M1 Carbine of the 21st Century

Based off of the M1 Carbine, the Inland M30-P is a large defensive pistol that has plenty of stopping power using today's .30 Carbine rounds.

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Citadel Madagascar M-1911

Citadel Madagascar Offers Laser-Etched Custom Look on 1911

Featuring a gray Cerakote finish that is laser etched to create a Damascus steel look, the Citadel Madagascar 1911 is both beautiful and functional.

Hi-Point 1095TS, EAA Witness P Match Pro
Combat Handguns January/February 2019

Perfect Pair: The Hi-Point 1095TS and the EAA Witness P Match Pro

Pairing the Hi-Point 1095TS with the EAA Witness P Match Pro, both in 10mm, makes a powerful combination for lovers of this powerful round.

Stoeger STR-9 Pistol

The Stoeger STR-9 Striker-Fire Pistol Delivers Affordable Performance

Featuring 15+1 capacity, interchangeable backstraps and a crisp trigger, the Stoeger STR-9 provides an affordable option for protection and range fun.

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Combat Handguns January/February 2019

The Krytos T17 May Be the Best Way to Make Your Glock Lighter, Stronger

Those interested in reducing the weight of their Glock by 40 percent, while making it stronger, should take a look at the Krytos T17 or T19 titanium slides.

Sig Sauer P320 XCompact

The Sig Sauer P320 XCompact Redefines Compact Pistols

The Sig Sauer P320 XCompact pistol comes ready for optics and features an extended beavertail and undercut trigger guard for comfort and recoil control.

Performance Center Ported M&P Shield M2.0 Tritium Night Sights, 9mm,

FIRST LOOK: The Performance Center Ported M&P Shield M2.0 Pistol

Smith & Wesson has expanded on the popularity of the Shield by offering a new ported M2.0 version from the Performance Center.

SIG AIR ProForce Airsoft Pistols

SIG AIR ProForce Airsoft Pistols Provide Professional Level Training

The SIG AIR ProForce airsoft pistols closely resemble their centerfire counterparts, providing realistic pistols for force-on-force training.

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Taurus TX22 Debuts With Affordable Competition Performance

With the introduction of the Taurus TX22, the manufacturer has produced a .22 LR pistol that is full of competition-level features, but at a budget price.

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