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Reliable Nine: Examining the Popularity of the Glock 19

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Complete Book of Handguns

Ruger Mark IV: Field-Stripping with the Push of a Button

America's favorite .22 LR pistol can now be field-stripped with the push of a button. Massad Ayoob reviews the new Ruger Mark IV.

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Complete Book of Handguns

A Hands-On Look at Heckler & Koch’s SP5K 9mm

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