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

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Lightweight and compact, the B&T MP9-N brings tons to the fight.

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Pistols Under $500: 5 New 9mm Pistols That Won’t Break the Bank

The author found the G3c extremely accurate during field testing.

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We put six full size handguns through a test to determine the best 9mm pistol.

Battle Royale: The Best 9mm Pistol Option for Modern Police Sidearms

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SIG P365 SAS, snag free Pistol, rear sight

SIG P365 SAS: New Pistol Embeds Sight Into Slide, Removes Snag Factor

The SIG P365 SAS builds upon SIG Sauer's storied innovation, giving concealed carriers a snag-free pistol with sights actually embedded into the slide.

Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP, range test, 9mm pistol

WATCH: First Range Test of the Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm Pistol

The 9mm Springfield Armory Hellcat sets a new standard for concealed carry pistols with its 11+1 standard capacity and impressive accuracy.

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For the initial release, the FDC-9 will be an upgrade kit that requires NFA registration.
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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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Streamlight Wedge: USB-Rechargeable EDC Light Delivers 1,000 Lumens
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FIRST LOOK: Taurus G3 Packs Features Into Sub-$350, Full-Size 9mm

Complete with an upgraded trigger from the previous G2 model, the new Taurus G3 pistol packs a ton of high-end features into a full-size, 9mm platform.

Smith & Wesson adds M&P 2.0 Compact FDE finish to line.

Smith & Wesson Releases M&P 2.0 Compact in FDE Finish

Adding a popular finish to its line, the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact FDE in 9mm serves as a serious carry option for both professionals and civilians.

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ZEV OZ9 Compact: First Look at the New Concealable, ‘Modular’ Pistol

Featuring upgraded components and a modular design, the ZEV OZ9 Compact scales down the company's first pistol for concealed carry and more.

Gun Review: The 9mm Ruger Security-9 Compact Pistol

Featuring an accessory rail and drift-adjustable rear sight, the Ruger Security-9 Compact pistol presents a solid concealed carry choice.

Mossberg MC1sc Stainless Two-Tone come with or without cross-bolt safety

MC1sc Stainless Two-Tone: Mossberg Adds 2 Handguns to New Lineup

Available with a cross-bolt safety and featuring a stainless steel slide and DLC barrel, Mossberg's MC1sc Stainless Two-Tone pistols provide EDC options.

FN 509 Midsize MRD, Trijicon RMR, test

FIRST LOOK: The FN 509 Midsize MRD Pistol Brings Red Dots to EDC

With its impressive Low Profile Optics Mounting System, the new FN 509 Midsize MRD pistol makes red dot sight mounting truly accessible for everyday carry.

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FIRST LOOK: The Nighthawk Counselor Is a Concealed Carry Dream 1911

As a part of its new Ambassador Series, the 9mm Nighthawk Counselor is the smallest, lightest, and thinnest 1911 ever built by the manufacturer.

IWI US launches new Masada pistol

IWI US Releases Polymer-Framed, Striker-Fired Masada Pistol

Featuring interchangeable backstraps and a modular design, the polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm IWI Masada pistol delivers everything shooters want.

Ed Brown EB/Zev 1911 9mm

VIDEO: Ed Brown, ZEV Technologies Team Up for New EB/ZEV 1911

Featuring ZEV Technologies cuts and styling, with Ed Brown precision, the 9mm EB/ZEV 1911 delivers everything you could want in a commander-size pistol.

Glock Slimline all-black G48, G43X

Two-Tone Glock Slimline Series Finally Gets All-Black Factory Finish

Chambered in 9mm and featuring the Glock Slimline frame design, the popular G43X and G48 just got an all-black facelift from their original two-tone design.

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