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.40 S&W Pistols, 40 S&W Handguns

6 of the Best .40 S&W Pistols To Consider, While They Are Still Making Them

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NEW: Beretta APX Compact & APX Centurion Pistols

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Fast & Furious: The Springfield XD-S in .40 S&W

The newest addition to the Springfield XD-S lineup features the hard-hitting .40 S&W.

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Springfield Armory Announces New XD-S Pistol In .40 Caliber

Springfield's popular XD-S line now includes all major self-defense calibers.

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SIG SAUER Offers Limited Edition P229 Carry Models

These reduced-length P229 Carry models maintain the standard grip length and magazine capacity as the P229, but with a shortened slide and barrel length.

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Concealed Carry Handguns Spring 2015

Looking For A Full-Size Concealed Carry Pistol? Try Steyr’s L40-A1

Steyr’s L40-A1 is packing 12+1 of .40 stopping power for reliable threat response!

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Concealed Carry Handguns Spring 2015

Gun Review: Bersa Thunder 40 Ultra Compact Pro

The Bersa Thunder 40 Ultra Compact Pro is accurate, reliable and worth the money for threat-stopping firepower!

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Concealed Carry Handguns Spring 2015

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GLOCK AUTOPISTOLS 2015 Buyer’s Guide

The editors of Glock Autopistols 2015 have hand selected the best Glocks on the market for 2015!

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Offering compact dimensions, a lightweight polymer frame and undeniable .40 stopping power, the FNS-40C is ready for concealed carry and backup duty!

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Military & Police advantages in a slim polymer sub-compact 9mm and .40!

Chamber-View ECI for 9mm / .40 Semi-Auto Pistols

The Chamber-View ECI is Now Available for 9mm/.40 Semi-Autos

The Chamber-View ECI -- which provides the user with visual confirmation that a firearm is safe -- is now available for 9mm / .40 Semi-Auto Pistols.

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Cramerton PD Adopts the GLOCK 22 Gen4 .40 Pistol

North Carolina’s Cramerton PD is making the leap to the next generation in autopistol firepower—the GLOCK 22 Gen4!

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