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Selecting the right guns
and gear for your carry needs.
BY MICHAEL O. HUMPHRIES

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT

aspects of self-defense is select-
ing your gear. Now, a proper mindset
and training are absolute musts as
well, but they won’t do you much good
without a firearm to defend yourself. So
what makes the “perfect” self-defense
carry system? Were you looking for a
single, easy answer to that question?
Sorry, can’t help you with that. The truth
is, there is no single, one-size-fits-all
answer for everyone. However, if you are
looking to be informed on the multitude
of choices out there so you can make the
right decision for yourself, then you have
come to the right place.
So, which gun is right for you? The
simple and robust revolver, your ever-
ready and reliable partner? How about
a next-gen autopistol with impressive
ammo capacity and highly refined sights
and controls? Is a micro pocket pistol
the best choice for you, one that can be
hidden in just about any deep-cover carry
mode? Or is a full-sized gun with its im-
pressive power and performance the right
choice for you? And how will you carry
it? Inside the waistband? Outside? On
your ankle or slung under your shoulder?
What ammo will you use? These are just
some of the choices you will be faced with
when making this decision. article reviews of some of the newest and needs. With pieces on topics ranging from
But thanks to Concealed Carry greatest handgun offerings on the market tips to tactics to top gear, this magazine
Handguns magazine, you have a handy today to considerations of the best modes is packed with the information you need
and informative guide to use on your jour- of carry for a variety of types of handguns, to take the next step. We are glad you
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04 MAKING THE 22 WHEELGUN 48 21 SNUBBIE SALUTE
RIGHT CHOICE SENTRIES By Robert A. Sadowski
By Michael O. By William Bell High-powered snub-nose
Humphries Charter Arms’ ultra-reliable revolvers built for close-
Selecting the right guns revolvers blend classic quarters defense.
and gear for your everyday style with modern
carry needs. enhancements. 54 FULL-SIZE CARRY
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10 DEEP 28 2016 CARRY Practical and effective ways to
CONCEALMENT OPTIONS carry a large handgun.
TRENDS By Robert A. Sadowski
By Dave Norman From cutting-edge Kydex 60 CUSTOM
Stealthy carry styles to keep rigs to classic leather CONFIDENCE
you armed and ready holsters, there’s something By Dennis Adler
anywhere. here for everyone. Ruger’s LCP Custom delivers an
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14 LIGHTWEIGHT 34 MICRO TO
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Springfield Armory’s 4-inch
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1911-style concealed carry.
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DEEP
CONCEALMENT
TRENDS
Stealthy carry styles to keep you
armed and ready anywhere.

T
BY DAVE NORMAN

THERE IS NO PERFECT all-purpose hol- ing. This method exploits a little-noticed day, you may want to similarly remove
ster, but there are a lot of holsters perfect triangle of space that exists between your the holster and handgun as one unit, then
for specific applications. In any given thigh, hip and stomach. replace them in your pants again next
week I’ll use each of my three favorites Some folks are terrified of putting the time as one unit.
from a collection of more than a dozen muzzle of a loaded handgun that close to This is likely the safest way to don
holsters. Deep-concealment holsters their genitals, which is understandable. and doff an appendix holster, and a great
offer the best concealment, and work Others overcome that fear by holstering many of the holster options for appendix
with the widest range of clothing types. To their gun with their holster off of their carry feature clips instead of belt loops
help you find your perfect one—or three— body, then positioning the gun—holster to make this process easy every time.
here’s a guide to the latest trends, along
with some classics that still hold up.

Appendix Carry
“With the right positioning,
The hottest trend in deep concealment you can still draw an appendix-carried
right now is appendix carry, with a host of
purpose-built (and many general inside-
the-waistband) holsters to help you con-
handgun while seated…”
ceal a handgun. Think of appendix carry and all, at the same time—on their body The appendix-carry position is surpris-
as “in front of your strong-side hip” carry. so that the holster completely covers the ingly comfortable when seated in a chair
A holster here, at roughly the one-thirty triggerguard during the entire process or the driver’s seat of a vehicle. With the
position, can actually tuck a concealable (and so that the handgun doesn’t move right positioning, you can still draw an
handgun along the curve of your thigh, within the holster during the process, appendix-carried handgun while seated,
under your belly (whether you have a big either). When going to the bathroom, which is not always the case with other
one or not), when you’re sitting or stand- changing clothes or just at the end of the holster and carry positions.

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DEEP CONCEALMENT TRENDS

Galco Open-Top
Bianchi Model 145 Subdue CrossBreed Freedom Carry Galco Ankle Glove
Ankle Glove

For retention at contact range, ap- draw motions. You’ll need to bend down, stroke that sweeps the muzzle across one
pendix carry is a little safer than carry or acrobatically lift your knee and raise entire stretch of the firing line.
positions that are accessible to those who your pants leg with your support hand If you can’t practice with something,
might attack unexpectedly from the rear. without falling over, to access your pistol. you probably shouldn’t make it an integral
It’s hard to draw from a small-of-back But if you’re on the ground grappling al- part of your kit. Nevertheless, there are
or four o’clock strong-side holster while ready that maneuver can become easier. situations where a shoulder holster
being choked or otherwise attacked from Since these are the worst-case situations makes great sense: while driving, while
behind, but you can still draw from an ap- where an officer might need a pistol other seated at a desk and while engaging in
pendix holster in those situations. than an inaccessible duty gun, they typi- physical activity where a waistline-carried
cally like ankle holsters. gun would bang into things.
Inside The Waistband A benefit to ankle holsters for citizens
The standard in deep concealment, there is how low-profile they generally are— Pocket Backup
is a bewildering variety of holsters that there are no telltale clips, no bulges in For the tiniest handguns there are some
are designed to tuck into your pants, places that busybodies and criminals particularly well-adapted holsters. These
thus concealing pretty much everything learn to look for bulges—and you can holsters by and large use leather rectan-
forward of the ejection port. IWB holsters engage in a full range of motions without gular body panels for the outboard side,
come in two varieties: tuckable (meaning printing or accidentally exposing a part while on the inboard side they provide a
that you can tuck a shirt in between your
pants and gun) and those that aren’t.
Non-tuckable IWB holsters, however, “A favorite backup carry position
still require a shirt, jacket or other cover
garment to conceal their presence. This for law enforcement officers, ankle holsters
gets tricky when you reach overhead,
bend over or otherwise raise the hem on offer discreet protection
your cover garment. If this is a minimal
concern, then this style generally offers that requires unique draw motions.”
models that involve the least material,
least bulk and least cost. of your gun (except, perhaps, running). cutaway holster that accepts pocket-sized
Tuckable IWB holsters are the new It’s especially relevant to those who work pistols. Slip your pistol into these hol-
standard in concealment, and generally desk jobs, who can drop a hand to their sters, then slip the entire holster in your
achieve their defining utility by utilizing side and be inches from their gun. When pocket. Sit down, raise your leg or pull
J-shaped clips that connect the holster you’re walking with a shoulder holster, your pants tight against your thigh and it
to your belt or pants. The channel thus though, it’s a long way from your hand, prints beautifully—in the size and shape
formed by the clip is shallow but ready to and it can throw off your gate until you get of a wallet. No one is scared of that and
receive your tucked-in shirt, so that you familiar with the extra weight on one leg. few suspect a thing, even if they count the
can doff your blazer and wander about wallet bulges on your body and wonder
in just your shirt with people generally Shoulder Rigs why you have two.
none the wiser. This does add a level of A shoulder holster is absolutely indis- Today’s pocket holsters generally
impediment to drawing your handgun, pensible if you are a 1980s-era television have anti-slip texturing, coarse-side-out
as you need to dramatically untuck and detective. They’ve fallen from favor for leather or other design features (some-
raise that cover garment to get at your modern self-defense, however. This is times even a sculpted hook) that will help
handgun, but that is generally seen to be partly because they require an open-front the holster remain in your pocket as you
offset by the extreme stealth of the tuck- concealment garment (or some tricky draw the gun from within it. The downside
able IWB approach. acrobatics from under a shirt), partly to these holsters is that you typically have
because they involve much more material to fish your fingers carefully between the
On The Ankle to don and doff and because most ranges leather outer panel of the holster and the
A favorite backup carry position for law won’t let you practice with them, ever, grip of your gun—you can’t just ham-fist
enforcement officers, ankle holsters offer because both orientations (muzzle down the first thing you touch—which takes a
discreet protection that requires unique and muzzle rearward) necessitate a draw- certain getting used to.

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Galco UnderWraps Belly Band Galco Bebe Holster Handbag Galco Hidden Agenda

Specialized Gear There are also holsters that clip to a like that can conceal any size handgun,
One of the more intriguing specialized bra, which hide diminutive carry pistols often with a spare magazine or speed-
holsters is the belly band style, which uti- under a woman’s breasts. These aren’t loader, suggesting that the gun you can
lizes a wide elastic band with an integral the easiest to access, but they offer ad- carry off-body could be larger or more
holster or pocket. The band wraps around ditional options for those who might be powerful than one you could carry on-
your torso, and it does not require a belt, stretched to find other suitable methods. body. Especially for females whose more
pants or any other garment to hold it in form-fitting clothing make concealment
place. Marketed for joggers and those Off-Body Concealment difficult, these may be your best options.
who need an extremely discreet carry One of the more controversial concepts The most intriguing option might be a
solution, their strength is that they are in holsters is the idea of using off-body sling-style bag with fast-access (usually
clothing independent. Their weakness is concealment, in dedicated planners, Velcro-secured) rear pockets for the
that you wind up with a large constricting purses, sling-style bags, etc. Anything not handgun. It’s an established practice to
band across your chest, which can de- strapped to your body can be forgotten, carry purses, laptop cases and other bags
crease physical performance, and which lost, stolen or ripped away. with the strap across your body, instead of
generally requires a little more compli- In their favor, there are some purpose- just over one shoulder, to make snatch-
cated of a maneuver to extract the gun. built handbags and day planners and the and-run attacks less likely to succeed.
LIGHTWEIGHT
Built for concealment,
the new EMP 4”
Lightweight Champion
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with several ergonomic
enhancements like an
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specifications

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LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION
Caliber 9mm
Barrel 4 inches
OA Length 7.5 inches
Weight 31 ounces (empty)
Grips Cocobolo
Sights Fiber-optic front,
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Action SA
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CHAMPION Springfield Armory’s 4-inch
EMP is a natural for 1911-
style concealed carry.

S
BY DAVID BAHDE

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY’S EMP PISTOLS and find that the reliability of modern chamber system was shortened and the
HAVE BECOME FAVORITES FOR MANY 9mm ammo is improving. It has been gun’s remaining dimensions balanced
CONCEALED CARRIERS. A GOOD friend used in 1911s for years, though not to fit. Standard EMP actions are 0.125
of mine carries his 9mm EMP constantly. with great frequency. Designed for the inches shorter than typical 1911s. On the
It’s lightweight, accurate and “always .45 ACP case length, it requires differ- original EMP, an aluminum frame kept
works.” I have used the EMP in both ent magazines, and they can be finicky. the gun light while maintaining a 9+1 ca-
9mm and .40 S&W, but I’m just not a Slide speed with light bullets can also pacity. Low-profile, tritium combat sights
huge fan of 3-inch-barreled pistols for be problematic. Since the EMP was are used along with a match-grade, bull
primary carry. Although it’s not uncom- designed from the ground up to run the barrel. The new EMP 4” Lightweight
mon for me to carry a full-sized 1911 or 9mm, it seemed the perfect candidate Champion starts there and adds a few
the latest high-capacity polymer pistol, for a longer barrel, and the Springfield improvements with some differences.
I’ve found 4-inch-barreled pistols are Armory EMP 4” Lightweight Champion is The frame remains aluminum and
about perfect for me and remain reliable, the end result. includes frontstrap dimpling. It’s not
easy to conceal and lightweight. overly aggressive, but it does ensure a
Many of my carry pistols are cham- Enhanced Micro solid hold. The grip length has also been
bered in .45 ACP or even .50 GI, but the Recognizing the value of a small 1911 increased, allowing for a new 10-round
9mm chambering has been catching my pistol chambered in 9mm, Springfield magazine. These mags are stainless
eye of late. I appreciate the lower recoil Armory built the EMP in 2007. The steel with a steel follower and coated

“Several hundred
rounds of rapid-
fire drills using
all types of
ammunition did
not cause During testing, the new EMP was light

an issue.” on recoil thanks to its 9mm chambering,

hand-filling grips and 4-inch barrel.

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LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION

in black satin. The grip is cut moder-

ately high and holds an extended grip
safety. Slightly rounding the bottom of
the checkered mainspring housing also
lessens the chance of printing during
concealment, while flaring the mag well
assists with magazine changes.
The gun’s ambidextrous safety is slim
to enhance concealed carry. Grooves
on the slide stop and magazine release
keep things working in adverse condi-
tions. An aluminum trigger offers a crisp
reset, limited take-up and no overtravel.
All in all, sharp edges are kept to a mini-
mum on this EMP.
A forged stainless steel slide in-
cludes rear cocking serrations and a Some of the new Lightweight Champion’s
satin finish. It houses a 4-inch, stain- features include double-diamond-checkered
cocobolo grip panels, a high-swept beavertail
less steel, match-grade fully supported
grip safety, a skeletonized trigger, a fiber-
and ramped barrel. The full-length optic front sight, a Novak-style rear sight
guide rod uses a flat spring and re- and a skeletonized hammer.
verse plug typical of bull barrels. The
EMP features a fiber-optic front sight
with a low profile rear with white dots.
Its grips are made from cocobolo and
include the Springfield Armory logo. The
gun shipped in a hard case with three missed a beat and was POA/POI at 15 Working from both sides of the
10-round magazines, a holster, a maga- yards, which is about perfect. It carried vehicle, the EMP was brought to bear on
zine pouch, some extra fiber-optic rods great in most any 1911 holster I used, steel and cardboard placed at various
and a takedown tool for the guide rod. though my magazine pouches are a dif- points around the truck. Using the Nexus
ferent story. Some of my old and worn holster, it was pretty easy to get on tar-
Gearing Up leather magazine pouches were pretty get while shooting through the window,
Recent training with a .45 ACP pistol loose, though my newer ones worked it just requires you take the time to work
brought to my attention a need for a fine. After moving to Kydex magazine out the seatbelt placement. It’s also a
9mm pistol with a 4-inch barrel. Both my pouches, I found it to be about the same. good idea to practice with gloves, hats,
9mm 1911 pistols are all steel and full For duty or strenuous operations, you jackets or anything you may wear given
size, so something designed for every- will want to ensure a tighter fit. There the climate. Take things slow, working
day carry was preferred. The EMP uses are plenty of purpose-built magazine out how best to not cover yourself or
a 4-inch barrel, making it shorter than carriers for the EMP, so you should anyone else in the truck. Make certain
a standard Commander (4.25 inches), consider those to be your best choice. you start buckled up and work out how
and its overall length remains shorter Until you round them up, a well-built best to get that belt off and on target.
than other 4-inch-barreled 1911s by 0.20 leather pouch or adjustable Kydex 1911 The EMP was easy to maneuver
inches. It handles and points like any pouch will work. The added length of and operated without incident shoot-
other 1911. It also fits into all my non- the 10-round magazine meant they fit ing around the mirror with the door
railed 1911 holsters without issue. perfectly in the Alessi Bodyguard. open. My training positions were less
Most of my testing was completed Carried over several days in both rigs, than pristine, but there was no issue
using my Milt Sparks Nexus IWB holster the EMP performed as expected, which when operating the gun with a less than
and Alessi Bodyguard shoulder rig. is to say very well. It fits snug to the body perfect grip. When using both off- and
When my back is doing well, the Nexus in the IWB holster and was all but un- strong-hand grips on the gun, it worked
is my primary carry holster. It has held a noticed in the shoulder rig. At 31 ounces, perfectly. I experienced the same reli-
dozen different 1911 pistols over the last it is heavier than the standard EMP and ability during one-handed shooting. The
couple years. When mated to a good belt, about the same as an aluminum-framed EMP ejected brass confidently, with no
it is as comfortable as IWB carry gets. 1911 of similar size. It’s about as com- strays bouncing off my head.
For travel, or when my back is acting up, fortable to carry as a 1911 gets. Using my shoulder rig with the EMP
the Alessi steps in. Moving the weight to required a bit more thought. Shoulder
my shoulders is comfortable for me, and Range Time holsters are comfortable for sure, just
a good shoulder rig is excellent when Given my travel schedule, most of it in not always conducive to the safest gun
driving. I’ve used this rig for years to my truck, I decided to get some vehicle handling. Especially within the confines
carry a number of full-sized 1911 pistols. training in. When not on the range or in of a vehicle you need to be careful not to
Initial testing consisted of just enough the office, I am traveling between them. cover your side, thigh or other body part.
range time to ensure proper operation Traveling to media and training events On the other hand, they are easy to get
with some Barnes 115-grain TAC-XP comprises the rest of my time, so much to. The EMP fit nicely in the holster and
ammunition. After 100 rounds, it never is spent behind the wheel of my truck. released properly and quickly. Magazine

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performance changes are not fast by any means box for concealed carry, off-duty use or
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 4˝ but can be worked out. Make sure you even plainclothes operations. Any chang-
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION 9mm can reach them with your off hand for es would be personal. My large hands
standard reloads. It’s also a good idea prefer normal grips, which is an easy
LOAD VELOCITY ACCURACY
to practice off-hand reloads using your change. Fiber-optic sights are popular,
Barnes 115 1,123 1.25 strong hand to access the magazines just not my preferred setup, but the EMP
TAC-XPD (if they are on the right side). All testing uses Novak sight cuts, so swapping them
Black Hills 1,339 1.60 using the shoulder rig was uneventful, out is easy. I ordered a Trijicon HD front
115 +P with no malfunctions. and Heinie rear for this pistol just in case
Accuracy with the EMP 4” was it sticks around.
Speer 124 1,138 1.55
Gold Dot excellent, with my best group at 25
BULLET WEIGHT MEASURED IN GRAINS, VELOCITY IN FPS BY
yards measuring just over 1.25 inches Final Shots
CHRONOGRAPH AND ACCURACY IN INCHES FOR BE FIVE-SHOT using the Barnes 115-grain TAC-XPD. My test pistol never missed a beat.
GROUPS AT 25 YARDS.
Barnes’ TAC-XPD is soft shooting and There were no malfunctions, and since
proves accurate in most anything I use it may stay with me, it was run pretty
it in. It’s my go-to round for compacts, hard. Several hundred rounds of rapid-
while the DoubleTap load that uses the fire drills using all types of ammunition
same bullet goes in my larger 9mm did not cause an issue. It’s accurate
pistols. While the EMP Lightweight and lightweight with a nicely checkered
Champion is a “compact” pistol by frontstrap. The trigger is crisp and pre-
description, it is basically a Commander- dictable, and having 10+ rounds of 9mm
sized pistol with the same barrel length is a nice bonus. This gun really is about
as many duty guns. When shooting at 10 perfect for concealed carry if you’re us-
yards and in, it cut one ever-larger hole. ing a 1911-style pistol. If you are in the
It is easy to control, locks in the hand and market for a 4- or 4.25-inch-barreled
is as accurate as any pistol not purposely 1911 in 9mm, make sure you give the
designed for target work. EMP Lightweight Champion a very close
Springfield Armory’s EMP 4” look. For more, visit springfield-armory.
Lightweight Champion is ready out of the com or call 800-680-6866.
REACH FOR
THE SCCY
The compact CPX-2 is
primed to deliver 10+1

P
rounds of 9mm day or night!
BY RICHARD JOHNSON

Protecting yourself is an extremely The 9mm CPX-2 can

important undertaking. Doing it effec- fit a wide variety
of hand sizes.
tively on a tight budget can be very hard.
Obtaining a firearm, holster, ammuni-
tion and training can all be expensive.
However, there are some good gun and
gear options on the market that can fit
even modest budgets. One of the guns
worth considering is the SCCY CPX-2.
A double-action-only (DAO) pistol
chambered in 9mm, the gun retails for
a little over $300 and has an exceptional
warranty. Due to the gun’s popular-
ity, there are a number of accessories
available for it that make it an even more
interesting choice for self-defense on a
budget. With this in mind, I wanted take “I rapidly fired 100 FMJ rounds
an honest look at the gun’s suitability for
self-defense and some of the accessories without a single problem. I then
that can be paired with it. Is it possible to
get a handgun, holster and even a laser worked through 11 other loads, and
for less than $500 in today’s market? As a
matter of fact, yes. the gun functioned perfectly.”
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SCCY designed its compact CPX-2
pistol with several recoil-absorbing
features, including a polymer frame
with finger grooves and an innovative
Re-Coil Cushion along the backstrap.

Handgun, Holster, Laser and absorb rearward force under recoil, specifications
Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, SCCY somewhat like a crush zone on today’s
Industries manufactures a pair of com- modern automobiles. SCCY CPX-2
pact 9mm handguns: the CPX-1 and CPX- The CPX-2 has a 3.1-inch barrel and Caliber 9mm
2. The guns are nearly identical ,with the weighs only 15 ounces unloaded. While
Barrel 3.1 inches
sole exception being the CPX-1 has a the width of the gun is a bit much for
manual safety mounted on the outside of pocket carry, it does allow the magazines OA Length 5.7 inches
the pistol. The CPX pistols are hammer- to hold 10 rounds each. Assuming you
Weight 15 ounces (empty)
fired, double-action-only handguns with carry the second included magazine as a
a long trigger pull that makes the safety spare, that gives you a well of 21 rounds Grips Polymer
lever superfluous. of your favorite hollow point from which Sights Three-dot
SCCY builds the CPX-2 with a polymer to draw if faced with a deadly threat.
frame. The rear of the frame has what If you are planning on carrying the Action DAO
SCCY calls a “Re-Coil Cushion.” This gun, the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 is a Finish Matte black slide, red frame
section of the frame has oblong cuts into very comfortable holster that you might
Capacity 10+1
the polymer that presumably allow the want to take a look at. Affordably priced,
rearmost portion of the grip to collapse I’ve found the inside-the-waistband rig is MSRP $334

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The author tested

the CPX-2 with an “Assuming you carry
Alien Gear Cloak
Tuck 3.0 holster.
the second included
magazine as a spare,
that gives you…
21 rounds of your
favorite hollow point…”
performance to the triggerguard of the CPX-2. It has a
pair of gold-plated contacts that activate
SCCY CPX-2 9mm the laser when the gun is grasped, elimi-
load velocity accuracy nating the need for a mechanical switch.
CCI Blazer 996 3.25 Windage and elevation adjustments can
Brass 115 FMJ be easily made, and the ArmaLaser TR10
Winchester PDX1 1,030 2.37 unit has both a pulsating mode and a
Defender 124 +P JHP master switch to prevent the unit from
Winchester Train & 809 3.00 turning on when so desired.
Defend 147 JHP
bullet weight measured in grains, velocity in fps Range Time
by chronograph and accuracy in inches for best
five-shot groups at 7 yards.
I wound up shooting two different CPX-
2 pistols in this review. The first was
equal to many carry holsters that returned after a systematic series of
cost significantly more money. The failures on the range. The second ran
holster has a synthetic backer with perfectly. I contacted SCCY about the
a soft cushion that rides between problems with the first CPX-2. The com-
the gun and body. It serves to dras- pany promptly sent me a shipping label
tically improve comfort and prevent body and a “forever warranty.” and form that allowed me to detail the
sweat from reaching the pistol. The belt As it ships, the CPX-2 comes with problems for the warranty department.
clips can be adjusted to provide different three-dot sights. The sights are large Within a week of shipping the gun, I had a
ride heights and cants. Additionally, the enough to see easily. If you are interested replacement pistol delivered.
synthetic shell can be adjusted to provide in attaching a laser to your CPX-2, the I immediately took the gun back to
you with the exact amount of friction re- ArmaLaser TR10 pairs nicely with the the range. I rapidly fired 100 FMJ rounds
tention you desire. For less than $45, you gun for less than $120 retail. The TR10 is without experiencing a single problem.
get the holster with a 30-day test drive a red or green aiming laser that attaches I then worked through 11 other loads,
and the gun functioned perfectly. I never
found out what the diagnosis for the
WARRANTY original gun was, but I know that the

SCCY-HIGH replacement was delivered promptly and

worked exactly as it should.
I measured the trigger pull weight

SERVICE on the SCCY to be 8.75 pounds on an

average of 10 pulls with my Lyman digital
gauge. However, the pull seemed signifi-
S CCY offers one of the best warranties in
the industry today. Guns are warrantied
for the lifetime of the firearm. Should you sell,
cantly heavier. The SCCY CPX-2 fills my
medium-sized hands well, but the trigger
trade or give the gun as a gift, the company
will continue to stand behind the pistol. As reach is much too long for me. Only
such, you do not need to register the firearm the tip of my trigger finger was able to
and owner with the company. properly address the trigger face, which
What really makes the company stand out may have contributed to the heavier feel
from the others is it will provide a replacement
gun in the event yours is stolen or seized
of the trigger.
as evidence in a legitimate self-defense Additionally, the texture and edges
shooting. When a law enforcement agency on the trigger face are comparatively
investigates a shooting—even a righteous sharper than what might be found on
defensive use of a firearm—its officers will
necessarily seize evidence for review by the
other similar pistols. A slight rounding of
prosecutor’s office. This includes the gun you the edges would go a long way to improve
used. SCCY recognizes that you still need to the feel of the trigger. I spoke with a local
protect yourself and will make sure you get gun shop owner who sells many SCCY
a new gun to do so. Should you ever need to
pistols. He told me that many of his cus-
avail yourself of this service, get a copy of the
police report and contact SCCY immediately. tomers like the guns, but complain about
—Richard Johnson

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The CPX-2 comes
in a foam-lined
case with a lock
and an extra mag.
The Takeaway
Getting a gun and the needed accesso-
ries is only part of the self-defense equa-
tion. Getting good training is the second,
and most important, aspect of personal
protection. I strongly recommend that
everyone seek out good training from a
reputable instructor prior to ever carry-
ing a firearm for self-defense. That said,
you will still need a quality handgun.
Does the CPX-2 fit the bill?
Like nearly everything else that
you will buy in life, only you know if a
particular gun will work for your needs.
Although I had problems with the first
gun I received, the second gun was per-
fect. Based on the feedback I have gotten
from other SCCY owners, I daresay these
guns have a good reputation for both
reliability and service when things do go
wrong. I believe that the CPX-2 provides
an excellent value for self-defense.

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weight of the pull. money, I’d rather the company eliminate SCCY
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ageable, the gun does kick a bit as one reach distance. That would improve my ALIEN GEAR
might expect with a 15-ounce handgun. I shooting experience substantially. People aliengearholsters.com; 208-215-2046
was unable to tell if the Re-Coil Cushion with long fingers may very well have a ARMALASER
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Charter Arms has been producing
revolvers since 1964. One of the
company’s newer models is the
Pitbull, and the 9mm version
(shown) doesn’t need moon clips to
fire the autoloader ammo properly.

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Charter Arms has been around since Both the trigger and the hammer spur
1964. The very first Charter Arms were wider for easier user manipulation.
product was a five-shot, double-action, The Undercover also used a ham-
snub-nose revolver in .38 Special called mer-block, transfer-bar safety system
the Undercover. It was conceived by invented by Charter that only allowed
American engineers who wanted a new the gun to fire when the trigger was fully
and different handgun design while to the rear. The cylinder locked in three
keeping with the traditions established different places instead of just two—at
in New England’s “Gun Valley.” At the the breech face and on both sides of
time, this revolver was very different the frame using the ejector rod collar. It
from the wheelguns produced by Colt was also the only American revolver that
and Smith & Wesson. didn’t have a cylinder stop in the frame
For starters, the frame was a solid to hold the cylinder in place when it was
piece of steel, which provided added open for loading. Finally, the machined
strength. Unlike conventional revolvers, barrel had eight-groove rifling instead
there was no sideplate; access to the of six-groove, which improved the bullet
action was through the bottom of the seal and resulted in higher velocities and
frame. All internal parts were attached better accuracy potential.
by screws or pins, plus all the springs Initially, the Undercover was sold
were coil springs. The grip frame/trig- with a polished blue finish and smooth
gerguard was a one-piece unit made of walnut grips that held a silver Charter
aluminum alloy, which kept the weight Arms medallion. The Undercover was
of the gun down to 16 ounces and which also made available with a nickel finish
permitted Charter Arms to advertise it as and a 3-inch barrel as time went on. In
the lightest steel-framed revolver on the the 1965 edition of Gun Digest, S&W’s
market. By comparison, the S&W Chief’s Chief Special was listed at $65, a Colt
Special weighed 19 ounces and was Detective Special was $69.50 and the
roughly the same size. Charter Arms Undercover was quoted as
$55. Fifty years ago, a $10 savings could
Better Backup make a big difference. Quality-wise, the
Colt and S&W centerfire revolvers at the Charter was right up there with other
time had their firing pins riveted in the American handgun makers.
hammer nose. Charter Arms, however, I had an Undercover that I bought
fitted the firing pin of the Undercover in the mid-1970s, and as I recall the fit
in the frame. It was spring-loaded and and finish was on par with a square-butt
made of tough beryllium copper, making Chief that I also owned at the time. I
Sean U tl ey Ph oto

it almost unbreakable. The action itself used this Undercover as a backup gun.
had fewer major moving parts than its Stoked with 110-grain JHP .38 Special
competitors, plus it had a shorter ham- loads, it rode in an ankle holster on my
mer throw, making the lock time faster. left leg. Back in the day, some police

Charter Arms’
ultra-reliable
revolvers blend
Charter Arms Charter Arms
.38 Special Undercover .44 Special Boomer

classic style
with modern
enhancements.
BY WILLIAM BELL Charter Arms
.38 Special Goldfinger
Charter Arms
.44 Special Bulldog

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departments issued female officers

revolvers chambered for the milder-
shooting .32 S&W Long cartridge. To
capture some of that market, Charter
Arms introduced the Undercoverette.
This was basically the same gun as the
Undercover, but it had a six-shot cylinder
bored to take the .32 S&W Long and .32
S&W cartridges.
One of Charter Arms’ most well
known revolvers is the Bulldog in .44
Special. This wheelgun, introduced in
1973, was designed to be a big-bore con-
cealment piece, and it quickly became
very popular. It looked much like the
Undercover on steroids and had a 3-inch,
tapered barrel, a five-shot cylinder and
oversized, checkered walnut grips. Finish
options on the Bulldog were polished
blue or nickel. The .44 Bulldog came
along about the same time as the Dirty
Harry movie craze, and as a result lots
of cops that could were carrying .44 Mag
revolvers like the Charter .44 Bulldog as
backup and off-duty guns.

Ic h i ro N a g a t a P h o t o
The decade of the 1970s also saw
Charter Arms introduce the Pathfinder Several Charter Arms revolvers
revolver. Like the Undercover, it was are available with Crimson Trace
based on a small frame and had a Lasergrips as well as adjustable
six-shot cylinder chambered for the .22 sights for enhanced precision.
LR cartridge. Initially, it had a 3-inch,
tapered barrel, but unlike the aforemen-
tioned Charter revolvers, it had a fully “...the Pitbull...is chambered for either
adjustable rear sight. It could be had
with standard walnut service grips or 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP—the same
oversized grips, and eventually a 6-inch-
barreled version was offered. Later, it
was chambered for .22 WMR, and for a
rounds used in...autoloading pistols.”
time a .22 LR conversion cylinder was the Charter revolvers have a universal Duty, have a partially shrouded hammer.
also available. grip frame and all factory-made grips The Off Duty revolver, meanwhile, offers
are interchangeable. Another option is a fully concealed hammer for a truly
Snubbie Upgrades to have a factory-fitted Crimson Trace snag-free design.
Today there are 13 models of Charter Lasergrip installed, though they can also
Arms revolvers, including the Under- be ordered separately. 24/7 Reliability
cover, Undercover Lite, Undercoverette, One big revolution in the Charter The standard configuration for Char-
Bulldog, Pathfinder, Chic Lady, South- Arms lineup came about in 2007 with the ter Arms’ revolvers is a 2-inch barrel
paw, Pitbull, Mag Pug, Police Under- introduction of the Pink Lady revolver. and fixed sights. Larger Bulldog-frame
cover, Police Bulldog, On Duty and Off Charter perfected a method to color- models will often have a 2.2-inch bar-
Duty. Within these lines there are some anodize its aluminum alloy frames, and rel or even a 2.5-inch barrel. There’s a
75 versions or variations. since then the company’s Lite-framed fixed-sight Police Bulldog variant with
All but a few of Charter Arms’ designs revolvers have come out in a number of a 4.2-inch barrel and a Target variant
now have barrels with a shrouded ejector colors, including red, shamrock green, of the Pathfinder and Bulldog .44 that
rod housing. This protects the ejector Santa Fe turquoise, lavender, gold, Tif- has a 4.2-inch barrel and a fully adjust-
rod and adds just a little weight out front fany blue, black and green tiger stripe, able rear sight. One of the most unique
to improve balance. The barrels also leopard spots and even an Old Glory Charter models is the Pitbull, which was
have a rib on top with an integral front American flag finish. Another option is designed primarily as a law enforcement
ramp sight. With a couple of exceptions, stainless steel. backup or off-duty gun. It is chambered
the Charter revolvers also now have Some models have stainless frames, for either 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP—the
oversized rubber combat grips. They barrels and cylinders, while the Lite ver- same rounds used in the autoloading
are black neoprene with finger grooves sions may have stainless barrels, cranes pistols carried by most of today’s LEOs.
and checkered panels on the sides. and cylinders only. While some Charter Revolvers using rimless or semi-
The concealed-hammer Off Duty has snubbies have bobbed hammer spurs rimmed cartridges are not really new,
slightly smaller black rubber grips. All and DAO actions, others, like the On but most have had to use clips that at-

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Charter Arms offers many H&R Mag, .357 Mag, 9mm, .40 S&W and
revolvers with various sights, .45 ACP chamberings.
grips and frame styles.
EDC Gear
Charter Arms also offers speedload-
ers for its revolvers. The website shows
5-Star brand speedloaders in .357 Mag,
.44 Special and .38 Special. These alumi-
num speedloaders are generally made
in “natural” and black anodized colors,
however the .38 Special speedloaders
can be had in many of the same colors
as the Undercover Lite, such as pink,
red or green. HKS-brand speedloaders
can also be ordered and come in various

Ic h i ro N a g a t a P h o t o
common calibers, including .22 LR, .38
Special/.357 Magnum and .44 Special.
Charter Arms’ online store offers a
selection of revolver grips like oversized
rubber combat grips, compact rubber
grips as well as smooth walnut service-

“Charter...produces quality firearms size and oversized walnut grips. If you

want to dress up your revolver, there are

that are accurate...and affordable.” white and pink “pearlite” grips or rubber
combat grips in pink or purple. The store
also has black and white synthetic “hip
tach to the cartridge base to allow proper Although the Pathfinder originally had a grips” that hold your revolver in your
extraction/ejection; the Pitbull does not. 3-inch barrel and adjustable sights, most waistband without a holster.
Its patented design has a dual coil spring of the versions today have a 2-inch bar- Speaking of holsters, Charter also
in the extractor, which allows easy inser- rel and fixed sights. The guns are either offers a respectable selection of leather,
tion and ejection of individual cartridges. chambered for .22 LR or .22 Mag, and Kydex and nylon concealment-type rigs.
As it can be loaded with loose rounds, only the Target models have adjustable There are belt holsters, paddle-back
cartridges can be removed from a maga- sights and 4.2-inch barrels. styles, inside-the-waistband and even
zine and chambered in the cylinder of the There are also interesting variations pocket holsters available. The company
Pitbull in the event the primary handgun of the .44 Bulldog, including a Bulldog also offers durable locking handgun
is lost or no longer functions. Classic that looks like the original model cases in three different styles.
An exclusive offering by Charter Arms first made in 1973. There’s a specially Charter Arms produces quality
is a variation called the Southpaw. This engraved and finished 50th Anniversary firearms that are accurate, reliable and
is the world’s first reverse-engineered edition of the Bulldog Classic and even affordable. One of my favorite conceal-
revolver made especially for left-handed a “Heller Commemorative” version with ment handguns is the .44 Bulldog Clas-
shooters. It is based on the standard DA/ a satin stainless finish and special laser sic. It has a tapered, 3-inch barrel and an
SA Lite (12 ounces) in .38 Special and etching that celebrates the landmark exposed ejector rod that can be pulled
is identical to the Undercover Lite with Supreme Court decision in Heller vs. Dis- forward to unlatch the cylinder if for
the exception that the cylinder-release trict of Columbia, a clear victory for our some reason you can’t use the cylinder
latch is on the right side of the frame Second Amendment rights. latch. Its 20-ounce weight, oversized,
and, when pressed forward, the cylin- There’s also a shrouded-hammer On checkered walnut grips and blued finish
der rotates out to the right on its crane. Duty variation and a Target model with represent to me what a classic revolver
This makes loading cartridges and the adjustable sights and a 4.2-inch bar- should really be.
extraction/ejection of empty cases more rel. The five-shot Mag Pug is built on In a recent phone call with Charter
natural for that 10 percent of the popula- the Bulldog frame and is chambered for Arms Customer Service Manager Dee
tion who use their left hand. the .357 Mag cartridge. With police and Ecker, I was told that in 2016, Charter
The Southpaw model has been security use in mind, Charter makes two Arms will be introducing a nitride finish
adapted to the shooter rather than the six-shot .38 Special models based on the on a number of its revolvers. This finish
other way around, streamlining the stainless steel Bulldog frame. The Police looks like a high-polished blue, yet it is
shooter’s response in a high-stress self- Bulldog has a 4.2-inch barrel, while the scratch resistant and acts to preserve
defense situation. There are only two Police Undercover has a 2.2-inch barrel. the rifling in the bore. Another new addi-
versions available at this time, one with Both have fixed sights. tion will be the Boomer, a short-barrel,
a blue finish and a Pink Lady with a pink- Of course, there are more revolvers vented .44 Bulldog meant as a belly-gun
anodized frame and satin-nickel-finished chambered for the .38 Special cartridge for close-quarters work. I can’t wait to
steel parts. than any other caliber in the Charter get my hands on these new guns for
There are a number of interesting Arms lineup. While early chamberings in testing in the near future. For more in-
variations that haven’t been mentioned the line included the .22 LR, .22 Mag and formation, visit charterarms.com or call
as yet, but deserve a sentence or two. .44 Special, today’s lineup includes .32 877-769-4867.

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DeSantic Quick-Chek Scabbard
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its ambidextrous configuration. Clinger against your body, and the leather
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2016 CARRY OPTIONS

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The Ulticlip is 10 times stronger
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THE
Remington’s
rugged, ultra-
slim RM380
pushes
the limits
for pocket
firepower.
BY JORGE AMSELLE
PHOTOS BY
ALEX LANDEEN

Remington is many things. It is the

oldest firearms company to still be
operating in America, and it is the
biggest producer of rifles and shotguns
in America. It is not traditionally known
as a handgun company. This is a bit ironic
as handgun manufacturing is not an
alien concept to Remington, which made
derringers and revolvers used during
and after the Civil War, including the
New Model Army cap-and-ball revolver.
Remington also made the semi-automat-
ic Model 51 in the years between World
War I and World War II.
In recent years, Remington made
a conscious decision to re-enter the
handgun market in full force, staring with
the 1911 R1. Its latest handgun, however,
goes in the opposite direction. Instead
of a full-sized .45 ACP, Remington has
introduced the RM380, a semi-automatic
pocket pistol chambered in .380 ACP with
a 6+1 capacity. Although it’s designed to
compete with other pocket pistols in this
same chambering, the Remington RM380
offers so much more.

specifications

REMINGTON RM380
Caliber .380 ACP
Barrel 2.9 inches
OA Length 5.27 inches
Weight 12.2 ounces (empty)
Grip Glass-filled nylon
Sights Fixed
Action DAO
Finish Matte black
Capacity 6+1
MSRP $436
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“The Remington RM380
is not the smallest
or the lightest... .380 ACP
pocket pistol you can buy,
but it is the most durable
and exceptionally well made.”

With its 6+1 capacity and

snag-free design the
RM380 is ideal for deep-
cover carry. Shown with a
Crimson Trace Laserguard.
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MICRO TO THE MAX

The all-metal RM380

Deep-Cover .380
offers exceptional This double-action-only, hammer-fired
durability. pistol features tilt-barrel, locked-breech
operation and all-metal construction.
There’s no polymer here except for the
grip panels, which can be removed and
replaced. Remington was also very care-
ful not to roll this pistol out until it had
been thoroughly vetted. Indeed, the com-
pany’s own extensive testing found that
the RM380 has a useful, no-repair-need-
ed lifespan that is thousands of rounds
The grips can be past any of its competitors. Every pistol is
replaced for a fired with a full magazine before it leaves
customized feel.
the factory and random production guns
are put through extensive torture testing.
Note the RM380’s The 2.9-inch barrel I shot an early prototype of this pistol,
ambidextrous features an enlarged
magazine release. cone design.
MICRO TO THE MAX
CCW UPGRADE
The RM380 offers solid accuracy
on par with larger pistols.
LOCKED
ON TARGET
The problem with extremely small pocket
pistols has typically been small sights, or
even the absence of them completely. The
new Remington RM380 does have sights,
and on a clear day with blue skies they work
great. Sadly, bad things have a tendency to
happen in the gloom of night and often by
surprise. This is where lasers really shine.
Remington worked closely with manu-
facturers like Crimson Trace and holster
makers like Recluse to ensure that valuable
accessories would be available when the
RM380 began shipping to stores and
consumers. The Crimson Trace LG-479
Laserguard is a red laser designed to fit un-
derneath the dust cover of the Remington
RM380. The Instinctive Activation switch
is located right at the front of the grip, so

“This small pistol does an

when the pistol is grasped to draw it the
laser comes on.
The laser is fully adjustable for wind-

excellent job of absorbing recoil…”

age and elevation but comes factory
set for point of aim. The one on my test
pistol needed no adjustment. The laser is
extremely small and adds virtually no bulk
firing over 100 rounds on a gun that many control of the pistol. The higher grip also to the pistol at all. You will need a holster
designed to accommodate the pistol with
others were also shooting. It was reliable brings the bore more in line with the the laser however.
and accurate with one problem: The right hand, helping to reduce perceived recoil LASER FOCUS: In my experience,
side grip panel had loosened with use, and muzzle flip. shooting with red lasers in daylight condi-
and this was causing a trigger linkage Remington has also optimized the tions, they are most effective within 20
feet. In low-light conditions, the red laser
blockage, preventing the gun from firing. grip angle for improved comfort and a shines like a beacon on your target at much
Remington has addressed this issue in more natural point of aim. The small further distances. In fact, at 50 feet, the
its final production guns by adding a third but distinct beavertail at the back helps laser produces a half-inch-wide dot. This
grip screw, and I tested the production prevent “slide bite” and allows for a more helps immensely in low-light conditions,
especially under stress. The fact that the
gun again, with hundreds of rounds fired instinctive grip. The polymer grip panels activation is instinctive also helps in high-
by myself and others, without any further are also checkered for an improved grip, anxiety situations, when you might forget to
issues whatsoever. and customizable aftermarket grips will engage a manually activated unit.
The steel slide features actual sights also be available. The unit’s battery life is four hours of
constant use, so unless you live in a very
machined into it. These will not come Another pleasing feature is the slide
sketchy neighborhood, this should last for
loose and are very low profile and snag- stop on the left side of the frame. This a long time. Crimson Trace also provides
free. The downside is that replacing the securely locks the slide to the rear on a full three-year warranty for the LG-479.
sights will require machining the slide. an empty magazine or manually. It is (crimsontrace.com; 800-442–2406)
I would add a dab of white paint to the rather small and difficult to use as a slide —Jorge Amselle

front sight for improved visibility, but that release, but not impossible if so desired.
is just my preference. The slide features Sure to please southpaws, however, will
an external extractor and wide serrations be the fully ambidextrous, push-button,
for easy manipulations even in inclement frame-mounted magazine release. The
conditions. The 2.9-inch, 410 stainless small, triangle-shaped release sits below
steel barrel is blackened like the slide the thickness of the grip panels so there
and features an enlarged cone design for is no danger of the magazine being in-
a tight lockup between barrel and slide, advertently released, say, during pocket
improving accuracy. carry. The magazine release is also
The frame is made from 7075 alumi- aggressively checkered, easy to use and
num, which keeps the pistol very light- allows the steel magazines to drop free.
weight but also helps extend the gun’s The steel hammer is bobbed flat with
durability and longevity. The frontstrap of the rear of the slide for a very smooth
the frame features aggressive checker- and snag-free draw. It should be noted
ing for a very firm hold, although I would that there are no external safeties on
have added checkering to the backstrap the RM380 and there is no internal drop
as well. The triggerguard is undercut to safety either, except for a passive block
allow for a higher grip, providing better within the slide. However, according to

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Remington, the RM380 has been tested
using SAAMI Jar-Off, Drop and Rotation
test criteria and passed, so it is safe to
carry with a live round in the chamber.
There is also a loaded-chamber indi-
cator at the top rear of the barrel that can
be seen from the ejection port. That said,
this is a double-action-only pistol and the
steel trigger has a long pull that mea-
sured nearly 10 pounds on my trigger
gauge. It also requires a full release to
reset, so fire it like you would a revolver.
The hammer-fired system also allows
for a second-strike capability in case of a
recalcitrant primer.

Modern Upgrades
Internally, the RM380 features a dual
recoil spring system around a steel recoil
guide rod. This system works very well
and helps to tame recoil while also mak-
ing the slide easy to operate, something
those with weaker hands will appreciate.
The clever dual spring design also ex-
tends the need for replacement to 2,500
rounds. Another welcome feature not
always seen with pocket pistols is that
Remington includes a spare magazine
with the gun, and this spare features a
good-sized finger extension that allows
almost a full grip on the gun.
People who know their guns will
notice more than a passing similarity
between the RM380 and the Rohrbaugh
R9. That is not a coincidence. Remington
bought the rights to this pistol and based
the RM380 on its design. However, the
similarities end there.
Remington made significant changes,
most notably the chambering in .380 ACP
instead of 9mm. If you look at the top
of the RM380 magazines you can see a
spacer as these are, or were, 9mm mag-
azines in the original design. Remington
moved the magazine release from the
heel of the grip to the back of the trigger-
guard, added the slide lock and changed
the recoil system to make it much more
durable. Best of all, Remington can pro-
duce this pistol for less than half the cost
of a Rohrbaugh.

On The Range
On the range, the RM380 I received for
testing performed just as well as the
production samples I had previously shot.
I did have a slight hiccup at the start with
the flush-fit magazine. When fully loaded
with six rounds, the slide would lock open
after the fifth round fired with another
round still in the magazine. This odd
malfunction occurred with the first three
full magazines I fired but never again

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performance

REMINGTON
RM380 .380 ACP
load velocity accuracy
Barnes 80 TAC-XPD 947 2.86
Hornady 90 FTX 917 1.98
Sig Sauer 90 JHP 927 3.44
bullet weight measured in grains, velocity in fps
by chronograph and accuracy in inches for best
five-shot groups at 7 yards.

after that, and it did not occur at all with

the spare finger-extension magazine. I
chalk it up to a slight break-in period, but
if there is any doubt in your magazine’s
reliability, make sure to replace it.
This small pistol does an excellent job
of absorbing recoil and only just starts
to get slightly uncomfortable after 100
rounds or so.
It should also be noted that
Remington specifically warns against
using any +P or +P+ ammunition. The
long trigger pull takes a bit of getting
used to for those of us now accustomed
to striker-fired guns, but it is smooth and
consistent with a clean break.
For accuracy testing, I fired off hand
at 7 yards. Better accuracy results could
certainly have been achieved firing from a
stable benchrest, but that is not how this
pistol is meant to be used. It is a defen-
sive pistol, and I tested it as such.
Group sizes across three different
types of hollow-point defensive ammuni-
tion averaged about 3.5 inches at that
distance, which is certainly good enough
for any defensive use.
The Remington RM380 is not the
smallest or the lightest or the cheapest
.380 ACP pocket pistol you can buy, but
it is the most durable and exceptionally
well made. Remington planned the roll
out of this gun well indeed, and already a
Crimson Trace red laser unit is avail-
able as well as several holster offer-
ings, including those from CrossBreed
and Recluse, among others. For more
information, visit remington.com or call
800-243-9700.

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Sig Sauer’s
Custom Shop
created the

CUSTOM
P229C SAS for
deep-cover
carry.

.357 KNOCKOUT
Sig Sauer’s Custom Shop unleashes
the refined, smooth-shooting P229C.

T
BY WILLIAM BELL

specifications

SIG SAUER P229C SAS

The Sig Sauer P229 has been one of
Sig’s most popular models for a number Caliber .357 SIG
of years, and not only does it have a big Barrel 3.5 inches
following in law enforcement, but also
OA Length 6.7 inches
with legally armed citizens who are
looking for “top drawer” ordnance for Weight 31 ounces (empty)
self-defense use. Now the Sig Sauer Grips G10
Custom Shop has taken the P229 and
shortened the barrel length from 3.9 Sights SIGLITE night
to 3.5 inches, resulting in a pistol with Action DA/SA
an overall length of 6.7 inches, which
Finish Nitron
translates into a pistol that’s more com-
pact and easier to draw from a holster. Capacity 12+1
The basic P229 frame has been MSRP $1,142
retained in the variant, which allows The P229C SAS proved
the use of standard P229 magazines, so easy to carry and draw. holster or cloth- DA and the cycling of the slide causes
there is no reduction in cartridge capac- ing. The pistol’s subsequent shots to be fired in SA mode.
ity. This new P229C SAS is available in G10 grips, with their “alligator skin” This hammer-fired pistol has an exposed
.357 SIG and .40 S&W calibers. Soon an checkered panels, are combined with a spur for cocking and a lever situated
X-Change system will allow it to be con- checkered frontstrap to provide a good between the slide release catch and
verted to 9mm. With a standard maga- gripping surface, dry or wet. the disassembly latch, which is used to
zine, you get 12+1 rounds of firepower in The width of the gun has also been safely lower the cocked hammer. The DA
two very effective chamberings. reduced from 1.5 to 1.3 inches due to the pull I’ll have to guesstimate at about 15
thinner grip panels. The whole package pounds and stacks towards the end of
Custom Upgrades has a non-reflective matte-black finish; the trigger’s travel. SA pull is 6.5 pounds
A very noticeable feature of the P229C the slide has been treated with durable on average with around 0.25 inches of
SAS is the lack of an accessory rail on the Nitron. It comes standard with fixed, low- take-up for safety, plus there’s a touch of
dust cover, a concession to concealability. profile SIGLITE night sights. creep and overtravel. Another standard
Note also that the pistol has been given A look at the left side of the P229C Custom Shop feature is the Short Reset
Sig’s Anti-Snag treatment, meaning all SAS indicates that it is a traditional Trigger (SRT), which reduces the trigger
the sharp edges have been rounded to double-action/single-action design (DA/ reset travel by 60 percent.
help prevent the pistol catching on one’s SA), which means the first shot is fired There are no manual or magazine

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CUSTOM .357 KNOCKOUT
The P229C SAS handled
very well at the range. and finish on my test gun was up to the
usual top-drawer level one expects on
Sig Sauer pistols. Each pistol comes in a
black plastic case, with a compartmented
foam liner, an extra magazine, a safety
padlock, a manual and a sample of Lucas
Oil Extreme Duty gun lubricant.

On Target
The SIG P229C SAS I requested to test
is chambered for the .357 SIG cartridge.
This powerful round almost duplicates
“I found the P229C SAS was easy to .357 Mag performance in loadings with
similar bullet weights, and in this model it
control in rapid fire…due to the excellent gives you 13 rounds instead of the typical
six or eight in a revolver. For my evalua-
ergonomics of the grip frame, the G10 tion, I selected .357 SIG ammunition from
CorBon with a 115-grain JHP bullet, a
grips and the frontstrap checkering.” Federal Premium load with a 125-grain
JHP and a Hornady Custom load with
a 147-grain XTP HP bullet. All of these
safeties on the P229C SAS; it has the magazine is matte finished with witness bullets are traditional hollow points with
usual Sig internal safeties that prevent holes for five, 10 and 12 cartridges. The serrated jackets extending to the tip of
the gun from being fired unless the trig- follower is black polymer, with an easily the hollow nose.
ger is intentionally pulled. The magazine removal floorplate that fits flush with the I set up bullseye targets at a distance
catch is checkered, located to the rear bottom of the grip frame. of 15 yards and fired three 5-shot groups
of the triggerguard and easily operated Slight extensions on the G10 grips with each brand of the test ammunition.
by the user’s thumb. Another difference are beveled in the area of the magazine At 31 ounces loaded, the compact pistol
between the standard P229 and this ver- well to assist in faster insertion. Basic had noticeable recoil and muzzle flip,
sion is the lack of a “hook” on the front- disassembly for cleaning is simple and but the sights were easy to see and I was
portion of the triggerguard. The steel enumerated in the owner’s manual. Fit pleased with the accuracy level. My best

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CUSTOM .357 KNOCKOUT

group measured 1.08 inches with the “pancake” design and triple belt-slots, but realized that not everyone could
Federal cartridges. Second place went to it will adapt to fit almost any medium- attend a “personal instruction” defen-
the CorBon load with a 1.89-inch cluster. sized autoloader I’ve tried in it. I paired sive shooting course. As a certified NRA
The overall average for all three of the the holster with an open-top Fobus single firearms instructor with a military back-
.357 SIG loads out of the P229C SAS was magazine carrier that is fashioned from ground, Jay Wurts wanted to find a way
just 2.39 inches and point of aim/point of sturdy Kydex and has a paddle back for to teach CNS (central nervous system)
impact were well regulated. easy on/off applications. defensive targeting to enable the fabled
This being a new version of the P229, “one-shot stop” (OSS).
there was no specific holster I could Tactical Test Wurt’s CNS-OSS instruction kit comes
locate for it (yet), so I chose my Uncle With holster and magazine carrier affixed with three realistic threat targets and
Mike’s Super Belt Slide. This comfort- onto my belt, I loaded my Sig P229C SAS three CNS targets. The threat target is
able and versatile rig has an adjustable magazines with a mix of the .357 SIG test mated with the CNS target; one atop the
thumb-break safety strap that can be cartridges, six rounds in each. Why six other so that after the shooting drill the
lengthened or shortened in the protec- rounds you ask? I decided that for the SIG user can see if his/her shots directed at
tive Strap Traps using a factory-furnished P229C SAS practical shooting evaluation the threat target actually hit inside the
three CNS zones for incapacitation.

“…the Sig Sauer Custom Shop has shortened For my SIG P229C SAS practical evalu-
ation, I chose the “Knife Threat Target”

the barrel length from 3.9 to 3.5 inches, and performed a modified version of
Drill 1. This simulates a knife-armed at-

which translates into a pistol that’s more tacker approaching head-on in a stealthy
manner. I had the Threat target and CNS

compact and easier to draw…” target stapled one atop the other and I
placed it 3 yards downrange. I made some
verbal commands to my “bad guy,” then
tool. The holster is made of black Kodra I was going to use a new target system drew my SIG pistol and fired six rounds—
nylon or Mirage nylon (like mine) that I’d been introduced to recently called the two were fired at the face/neck (Zone 1)
looks like fine leather but is more du- CNS-OSS Target Kit. It was developed by and the rest to the thoracic area (Zones 2
rable. The extra-thin laminate conforms Circle the Wagons Training in Scottsdale, and 3). I then moved to 6 yards and fired
with body contours, providing a flattened Arizona. Owner and Director Jay Wurts six more rounds in the same manner.
profile for superb concealment. With its runs this self-protection training school, Returning to the 3 yard line, I drew
The author tested the
pistol with a CNS target.

performance

SIG SAUER P229C

SAS .357 SIG
load velocity accuracy
CorBon 115 JHP 1,445 1.89
Federal Premium 1,367 1.08
125 JHP
Hornady Custom 1,157 2.64
147 XTP HP
bullet weight measured in grains, velocity in fps
by chronograph and accuracy in inches for best
five-shot groups at 7 yards.

and fired a series of three double-taps,

starting each string from the holster. The
instructions have the shooter firing at
the CNS target uncovered at times, but I
shot the entire 18 rounds with the Threat
target covering the CNS target. I ended
up with four of six shots in Zone 1 and just
five of 12 in Zone 3. So half my shots were
inside incapacitating zones.

Final Shots
I found the P229C SAS was easy to control
in rapid fire. This was primarily due to the
excellent ergonomics of the grip frame,
the G10 grips and the frontstrap checker-
ing. I had zero malfunctions all day and
did not experience the DA-to-SA transi-
tion problem some shooters gripe about.
The gun’s magazines dropped free when
ejected and the white “dot” surrounding
the tritium capsule in the SIGLITE sights
made sight acquisition a snap.
The only thing I had to consciously
watch was holstering before I lowered
the hammer. This does take some prac-
tice to build habit and muscle memory.
That’s one good reason for a bit of a stiff
trigger pull, to help prevent the user
shooting his/her leg while inadvertently
holstering a cocked pistol. I encountered
no difficulty in drawing the pistol from or
replacing it in the Uncle Mike’s holster. On
the whole, I found the performance level
of the Sig Sauer P229C SAS outstanding.
For more information, visit sigsauer.com
or call 866-345-6744.

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SALUTE

P h o t o s C o u rt e sy Ma n u f a c t u re rs
Ultra-concealable,
high-powered
snub-nose revolvers

A
built for close-
quarters defense.
BY ROBERT A. SADOWSKI

A much as semi-automatics are

popular, old-school revolvers, espe-
cially snub-nose revolvers, are proven
defense tools that have lasted the test of
time. Shortening the barrel of full-sized
revolvers to make them more compact
and carry friendly has been happening in
gunsmith shops since revolvers were first
produced. By the 1950s, Colt and Smith
& Wesson were specifically designing
revolvers for law enforcement and civilian
self-defense. These revolvers, which fea-
tured barrels as short 1.5 and 2 inches,
smaller grips and fixed sights, soon The snub-nose
became known as “snub-nose” revolvers. revolver has evolved
While many misinformed shooters to include better
out there would have us believe that the ergonomics, weight-
revolver is an antiquated weapon, today saving materials,
revolver manufacturers are pushing the and smooth, snag-
free designs meant
limits on snub-nose revolver designs,
specifically for
components and mechanisms to make concealed carry.
them lighter, more accurate, safer and The new Kimber K6s
more user friendly. Here are 21 snub- (shown) holds six
nose revolvers currently on the market .357 Mag rounds.
to consider for everyday carry.

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CHARTER ARMS BOOMER CHARTER ARMS CHIC LADY CHARTER ARMS
Chambered in powerful .44 Special, the aptly The Chic Lady is built on the Charter Arms OFF DUTY
named Boomer has been stripped down to the Undercover Lite platform, and it sport a distinc- At 12 ounces unloaded, the Off Duty is one of the
basics for deep concealed carry. The 2-inch tive pink anodized finish on the frame and a lightest five-shot revolvers available. It features
barrel has been ported to reduce felt recoil. When high-polish on its barrel and cylinder. It weighs a compact rubber boot grip that provides better
fired, the ports are designed to limit muzzle flip. only 12 ounces and has a five-round capacity in control when unleashing .38 Special +P loads.
The gun also comes without sights, just a simple .38 Special. This revolver may look glammed The frame is constructed of aluminum while the
grooved topstrap. With no sights or hammer spur up, but it is a serious self-defense tool with real barrel and cylinder are stainless steel. The matte
to snag on clothing, the Boomer can be drawn stopping power. (charterfirearms.com; 877- black frame and high-polish stainless steel barrel
from under clothing without fear of snagging. 769-4867) and cylinder make this Off Duty model a hand-
(charterfirearms.com; 877-769-4867) some EDC snubbie. (charterfirearms.com;
Specifications 877-769-4867)
Specifications Caliber4.38 Special
Caliber4.44 Special Barrel42 inches Specifications
Barrel42 inches OA Length46.75 inches Caliber4.38 Special +P
OA Length46.75 inches Weight412 ounces (empty) Barrel42 inches
Weight418 ounces (empty) Grip4Rubber OA Length46.4 inches
Grip4Rubber Sights4Fixed Weight412 ounces (empty)
Sights4Grooved topstrap Action4DA/SA Grip4Rubber
Action4DAO Finish4Anodized pink/high polish Sights4Fixed
Finish4Matte stainless Capacity45 Action4DAO
Capacity45 MSRP4$473 Finish4Matte black, stainless
MSRP4$422 Capacity45
MSRP4$404

CHARTER ARMS BULLDOG CHARTER ARMS PITBULL CHIAPPA RHINO 200DS

The Charter Arms Bulldog is known for its com- Charter Arms chambers the Pitbull in .45 ACP. The Rhino 200DS offers great concealability
pact size and powerful .44 Special chambering. The design uses a dual coil spring assembly lo- because of its unusual profile. The flat cylinder
The five-shot Bulldog weighs 21 ounces and uses cated in the extractor, which allows for the inser- allows for maximum concealed comfort since the
a one-piece frame for strength. Even though the tion and retention of a .45 ACP rimless cartridge revolver is so thin. The Rhino is also unique due
.44 Special is a potent cartridge, the felt recoil it in each chamber without the use of moon clips. to the position of its barrel, which is lower than
generates is tolerable, especially with the gun’s This patented retention system allows the shooter on a traditional revolver design. The repositioned
rubber grips, and it is accurate for defense work. to eject spent cartridges and immediately reload. barrel allows the Rhino to produce less felt recoil
The front ramp sight and notched groove in the (charterfirearms.com; 203-922-1652) because its bore axis is closer to the shooter’s
topstrap offer a good sight picture. (203-922- grip. (chiappafirearms.com)
1652; charterfirearms.com) Specifications
Caliber4.45 ACP Specifications
Specifications Barrel42.5 inches Caliber4.38 Special/.357 Magnum
Caliber4.44 Special OA Length47.4 inches Barrel42 inches
Barrel42.5 inches Weight422 ounces (empty) OA Length46.5 inches
OA Length47.4 inches Grip4Rubber Weight424 ounces (empty)
Weight421 ounces (empty) Sights4Fixed Grip4Rubber
Grip4Rubber Action4DA/SA Sights4Fixed
Sights4Fixed Finish4Matte stainless Action4DA/SA
Action4DA/SA Capacity45 Finish4Matte black
Finish4Matte stainless MSRP4$489 Capacity46
Capacity45 MSRP4$1,069
MSRP4$422

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KIMBER K6s
EAA WINDICATOR New for 2016, the K6s is a six-shot, double- ROSSI MODEL R46202
Made in Germany, the Windicator is a rug- action-only snubbie chambered in .357 Magnum. Rossi builds its medium-frame .357 Magnum
ged and dependable revolver chambered in According to Kimber, the K6s has the smallest- revolvers with a forged steel frame for enhanced
.357 Magnum. Offering a six-round capacity, diameter cylinder of any six-shot revolver. This strength and durability. With a 2-inch barrel, this
it is built on an alloy steel frame and features a means the revolver is thin and more easily carried snub nose is very concealable and offers a six-
2-inch, vent-rib barrel. The full rubber grip helps in an IWB holster. It is also the lightest six-shot round capacity of .357 Magnum. The full rubber
take the bite out of shooting hot .357 Magnum .357 Magnum revolver according to Kimber. grips have finger grooves and a pebbled finish
loads, enhancing user comfort during long range Constructed of stainless steel with a smooth satin for a positive grip in any environment. (rossiusa.
sessions. (eaacorp.com; 321-639-4842) finish, the K6s revolver features a replaceable com; 800-948-8029)
front sight, an ergonomic rubber grip and 9.5- to
Specifications 10.5-pound trigger pull. (kimberamerica.com; Specifications
Caliber4.38 Special/.357 Magnum 888-243-4522) Caliber4.38 Special/.357 Magnum
Barrel42 inches Barrel42 inches
OA Length47 inches Specifications OA Length46.5 inches
Weight430.4 ounces (empty) Caliber4.38 Special/.357 Magnum Weight426 ounces (empty)
Grip4Rubber Barrel42 inches Grip4Rubber
Sights4Fixed OA Length46.62 inches Sights4Fixed
Action4DA/SA Weight423 ounces (empty) Action4DA/SA
Finish4Matte black Grip4Rubber Finish4Stainless
Capacity46 Sights4Fixed Capacity46
MSRP4$343 Action4DAO MSRP4$349
Finish4Stainless
Capacity46
MSRP4$899

RUGER SUPER
RUGER SP101 REDHAWK ALASKAN RUGER LCR
The SP101 is Ruger’s traditional snub nose Personal protection takes on a different meaning The LCR completely changed what shooters
built on a one-piece stainless frame. It is a no- when you live deep in the backcountry. Rural thought they knew about snub-nose revolvers.
nonsense revolver with a bobbed hammer and a living can mean bears, and a small-caliber Constructed from polymers, alloys and steel, the
DAO trigger. The bobbed hammer better ensures revolver might be nothing more than an irritant to LCR is lightweight yet chambered in cartridges
a snag-free draw. Cushioned rubber grips cover 800 pounds of claws, teeth and fur. The Super ranging from the .22 LR to .357 Magnum.
the entire grip frame so felt recoil—even with hot Redhawk Alaskan is a massive snub nose made The latest LCR is chambered in .327 Federal
.357 Magnum loads—is less, making the revolver to be easily carried and used when a big gun is Magnum, a round that bested the old-school
comfortable to shoot over long periods of time on called for. The powerful .454 Casull model has H&R Magnum and approaches energy that rivals
the range for training. (ruger.com) enough juice to tackle a bear, and during target the .357 Magnum. And the .327 Federal Magnum
practice it can be loaded with milder .45 Long LCR holds six shots, while a .357 Magnum vari-
Specifications Colt cartridges. (ruger.com) ant of the same size only holds five. (ruger.com)
Caliber4.357 Magnum
Barrel42.25 inches Specifications Specifications
OA Length47.2 inches Caliber4.454 Casull Caliber4.327 Federal Magnum
Weight426 ounces (empty) Barrel42.5 inches Barrel41.87 inches
Grip4Rubber OA Length47.62 inches OA Length46.5 inches
Sights4Fixed Weight444 ounces (empty) Weight417 ounces (empty)
Action4DAO Grip4Hogue Tamer Monogrip Grip4Hogue Tamer Monogrip
Finish4Satin stainless Sights4Adjustable Sights4Front ramp, rear notch
Capacity45 Action4DA/SA Action4DAO
MSRP4$719 Finish4Satin stainless Finish4Matte black
Capacity46 Capacity46
MSRP4$1,189 MSRP4$669

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“A much as
semi-automatics
are popular,
old-school
revolvers,
especially
snub-nose
revolvers, are
proven defense
tools that have
lasted the test
of time.”

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 36

CHIEF’S SPECIAL
The Model 36 Chief’s Special is Smith &
Wesson’s classic snub-nose revolver design. The
original was introduced in 1950, and S&W has
brought it back as part of its Classics series. The
Model 36 features a deep blued finish on the car-
bon steel frame and cylinder as well as checkered
wooden grips. These revolvers are still in use with
many law enforcement officers due to their reli-
ability and concealability. (smith-wesson.com;
800-331-0852)

Specifications
Caliber4.38 Special +P
Barrel41.875 inches
OA Length46.94 inches
Weight419.5 ounces (empty)
Grip4Wood
Sights4Fixed
Action4DA/SA
Finish4Blued
Capacity45
MSRP4$749

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SMITH & WESSON M&P SMITH & WESSON SMITH & WESSON
BODYGUARD 38 M&P340 CT MODEL 638
S&W seamlessly combined a grip-activated laser At 13.3 ounces, the M&P340 CT is lightweight Built on S&W’s classic J-Frame, the 638
and a J-Frame revolver in the M&P Bodyguard due to its scandium alloy frame, but it packs a Airweight offers the snag-free concealability of a
38. Built with a one-piece aluminum alloy frame, fierce .357 Magnum punch. The M&P340 CT hammerless design while still allowing the user to
the Bodyguard features a Crimson Trace laser as also features a Crimson Trace Lasergrip, which cock the gun for single-action use. A small burr al-
well as iron sights. This revolver is well suited for allows users to aim the weapon using the laser lows a shooter to cock the revolver. This element
left- or right-handed shooters since the cylinder or via the revolver’s fixed sights. Either way, this adds versatility to a compact revolver that weighs
release is ambidextrous. The barrel and cylinder tiny beast packs concealable stopping power. less than a pound and offers a five-round capacity
are made of stainless steel. The revolver’s (smith-wesson.com; 800-331-0852) of .38 Special +P ammo. (smith-wesson.com;
ergonomic grip and smooth trigger pull make for 800-331-0852)
more positive control. (smith-wesson.com; Specifications
800-331-0852) Caliber4.357 Magnum/.38 Special +P Specifications
Barrel41.875 inches Caliber4.38 Special +P
Specifications OA Length46.31 inches Barrel41.875 inches
Caliber4.38 Special +P Weight413.3 ounces (empty) OA Length46.31 inches
Barrel41.9 inches Grip4Synthetic Weight415.1 ounces (empty)
OA Length46.6 inches Sights4Crimson Trace, XS tritium front Grip4Synthetic
Weight414.36 ounces (empty) Action4DAO Sights4Fixed
Grip4Synthetic Finish4Matte black Action4DAO
Sights4Fixed Capacity45 Finish4Stainless
Action4DAO MSRP4$1,129 Capacity45
Finish4Matte black MSRP4$469
Capacity45
MSRP4$539

SMITH & WESSON TAURUS MODEL 905 TAURUS MODEL 850 CIA
MODEL 686 PLUS Taurus’ Model 905 revolver chambers 9mm am- In Taurus’ vernacular, “CIA” stands for “Carry
This S&W snub nose offers a seven-round capac- munition in a small, lightweight frame that offers It Anywhere,” as this was designed for simplic-
ity in a medium-frame revolver. The 686 Plus is a five-round capacity. Offering DA/SA operation, ity, ease of use and reliable concealed carry or
built on S&W’s L-frame, which is renowned for its the Model 905 gives the user the ability to pair backup. The 850 CIA is a hammerless revolver,
strength and durability when used in conjunction the revolver up with a pistol and only have to pur- meaning the hammer is fully enclosed in the
with magnum ammunition. The fully adjustable chase one type of ammo. While you’ll need moon frame. This means there’s no hammer spur to
sights offer an excellent sight picture, especially clips to load the revolver’s 9mm ammo, the ability snag on clothing. This revolver is DAO with an
the red ramp front sight blade. (smith-wesson. to cross carry using the same ammunition for your average trigger pull weight of about 9 pounds.
com; 800-331-0852) semi-auto offers great convenience. (taurususa. (taurususa.com; 800-327-3776)
com; 800-327-3776)
Specifications Specifications
Caliber4.357 Magnum/.38 Special +P Specifications Caliber4.38 Special +P, .357 Magnum
Barrel43 inches Caliber49mm Barrel42 inches
OA Length48.18 inches Barrel42 inches OA Length46.5 inches
Weight436.8 ounces (empty) OA Length46.5 inches Weight424 ounces (empty)
Grip4Synthetic Weight421 ounces (empty) Grip4Rubber
Sights4Front ramp, adjustable rear Grip4Rubber Sights4Fixed
Action4DA/SA Sights4Fixed Action4DAO
Finish4Stainless Action4DA/SA Finish4Stainless, matte black
Capacity47 Finish4Stainless, matte black Capacity45
MSRP4$849 Capacity45 MSRP4$513
MSRP4$481-528

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TAURUS MODEL 85C
For this design, Taurus took its legendary Model
85 revolver and added a convertible hammer,
allowing users to switch from an exposed hammer
to a hammerless revolver with a simple twist and
no tools. This five-shot snub nose comes cham-
bered in .38 Special +P and features a 2-inch bar-
rel, a matte stainless finish and a textured rubber
grip. (taurususa.com; 800-327-3776)

Specifications
Caliber4.38 Special +P
Barrel42 inches
OA Length46.5 inches
Weight422.2 ounces (empty)
Grip4Rubber
Sights4Fixed
Action4DA/SA
Finish4Stainless
Capacity45
MSRP4$371

TAURUS MODEL 605 PLY

The Model 605 PLY features a polymer frame,
a steel barrel and a steel cylinder. It pushes the
envelope of revolver design by using material nor-
mally used in semi-automatic pistols. Chambered
in .357 Magnum, the 605 PLY has plenty of fire-
power but is comfortable to carry. At 20 ounces
unloaded, it is lightweight. This snub nose also
features a fiber-optic front sight for fast target
acquisition. The hammer is partially exposed,
offering a good tradeoff on concealability and the
ability to fire the weapon in DA and SA modes.
(taurususa.com; 800-327-3776)

Specifications
Caliber4.38 Special, .357 Magnum
Barrel42 inches
OA Length46.7 inches
Weight420 ounces (empty)
Grip4Rubber
Sights4Fixed, fiber-optic front
Action4DA/SA
Finish4Matte black
Capacity45
MSRP4$371

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FULL-SIZE
CARRY
Practical and effective ways
to carry a large handgun.
Al fred o Ric e Ph oto

BY DAVID BAHDE

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Before you give up firepower
and effectiveness by packing
a subcompact pistol, consider
carrying a full-sized fighter.
It might seem impossible, but
the right gear will help you.

E nter into a conversation with

anyone about concealed carry and
the first issue will be what size pistol
nines” were not all that wonderful back
then and 9mm ammunition was not what
it is today. The huge number of compact
was often true. My first real duty revolver
was a 4-inch Colt Python. That revolver
served me through the academy and my
you should carry. My first recollection of and subcompact pistols that exist today entire time as a reserve with the sheriff’s
that discussion was in 1983 with a police were not even a consideration at the office. That did not change until my
officer and Master Class IPSC shooter. time. So for semi-autos, 1911s were still employment our department switched to
At the time, semi-automatics were not the choice of many professionals, and the Smith & Wesson Model 686 by policy.
Ph oto Co ur te sy Ali en Ge a r H olste rs

approved firearms yet they were often more often than not, full-sized versions Off-duty weapons were authorized, but
carried “off-duty.” For many, policy viola- were carried. Almost universally, the rea- only one: the five-shot Chief’s Special.
tions were secondary to being properly sons were similar. They were 100-percent The same argument arose and the big
armed. In this case, the other officer car- reliable, provided better ballistics and revolver won the day. Sure, the five-shot
ried a lightly customized, full-sized 1911 were no more difficult to conceal than was smaller and easier to conceal, but
in 45 ACP. Given that the issued weapon smaller pistols. This truly set the tone for that is not the only issue. The move down
was a six-shot revolver, two extra rounds me as a concealed carry professional, a to .38 Special, the loss of one round, and
and a spare magazine were a huge tone that still exists to this day. the ballistics of a 2-inch barrel made it a
advantage. To be honest, the “wonder When it came to revolvers, the same problem. If that pistol was necessary off-

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FULL-SIZE CARRY

P h o t o C o u rt e sy Ga l c o
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A normal dress belt may not be Your tucked-in shirt should Galco’s V-Hawk comes with
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strong enough to hold a pistol. cover every part of the gun. both belt loops and C-hooks.

duty, it was probably for a really bad situ- firm grip. That is not the gun’s fault—it’s pistol. It always makes me cringe when I
ation and every advantage was required. just a matter of physics. see someone spend well over a grand on
Lastly, there is the cost. As a rule, if an Almost without fail, that small pistol a pistol only to get the cheapest possible
agency does not issue a second pistol for was sold to someone else and the move holster they can find on the market. Any
off-duty carry, an officer will carry their was made back to the full-sized pistol. pistol carried in a poorly designed holster
issue pistol. In 1989, my $15,000 a year That was true of all of them. A recent will be uncomfortable and may be down-
salary all but precluded such a purchase, “off-duty” shoot made this even clearer. A right dangerous.
and the situation is the same today. Most solid 60 percent of the little guns simply The holster industry makes many fan-
officers simply do not have the money did not run through the whole qualifica- tastic holsters that carry your full-sized
to buy a second pistol. It is no different tion, and many simply could not hit the pistol firmly against the body, support its
for most concealed carry holders—most side of a barn. It was almost funny to see weight and allow for comfortable carry
have the money for one pistol. The bot- those with five-shot revolvers trying to all day long. Done correctly, Kydex is an
tom line was simple: You had to find a make it through a 20-round course of fire excellent holster material, but they are
way to comfortably carry and conceal with speedloaders that never leave the not all created equally. Having recently
your primary weapon, which was typically range bag except to qualify. Not to men- run some belt slide holsters from JM
either a full-sized pistol or revolver. tion the officer or two who had his pistol Custom Kydex, they feel as good as my
fall out of the $5 inside-the-pants holster inside-the-pants holsters and are of the
Balancing Act he “regularly used.” highest possible quality. The use of this
From a purely practical point of view, What you are willing to give up for material and some custom work allow
as pistols get smaller you are making a comfort’s sake? It is no different for any the holster to wrap around the waist a
compromise. To this day, the most effec- concealed carry holder. Do you carry bit, making for fantastic comfort and con-

“Any pistol carried in a poorly

cealment. BlackHawk, Blade-Tech and
Comp-Tac are all excellent holster mak-
ers, and there are several others. You

designed holster...may be
just need to make sure the holster holds
the gun firmly, close to the body, and
rides at a height that allows the muzzle

downright dangerous.”
to be covered with the proper clothing.
When it comes to leather, you really
need to step up and get good quality.
Galco makes some of the best holsters
tive self-defense pistols utilize 4-inch or what is comfortable or what will win the available on the market. My Smith &
longer barrels. The laws of physics are fight? What are you willing to compro- Wesson .44 Mag with a 2-inch barrel
not altered by a need for comfort. For mise in order to strike a balance? In rides in one all the time. It places it
well over 10 years, this was evident on truth, with a little bit of effort, you may high on the belt, holds it firmly and has
the range as a rangemaster for the police not need to compromise. been carried for days on end on trips,
department. As convenient as our issued especially to those places where semi-
subcompact 9mm was, many officers Holsters & Belts automatics are considered evil. My Mitch
suffered malfunctions, and what ability So how do you carry a large pistol? It Rosen IWB holster has held dozens of
they had to hit the target was flushed is all in the accessories. The first and 1911 pistols over the last 10 years and
right down the toilet. Sure, some were foremost is the holster. Having carried still works perfectly.
fine, but many had issues. It has a short a 4-inch or longer 1911 or revolver for A full-sized pistol can be carried in
sight radius, and like all small automat- well over 25 years now, that may be the a quality holster comfortably, especially
ics, they are more prone to a less-than- most important purchase other than the with the correct belt. Put a full-sized

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P h o t o C o u rt e sy JM C u st o m
covering it up and still being able to get
at it. Summer is the hardest season in
which to achieve proper concealment.
Today, the choices are endless. Black-
Hawk yielded the best to date for me. Its
1700 shirt is perfect. Walking in the door
with the shirt on, my wife commented on
how nice my new dress shirt was—now
that is concealment. She had no idea it
was made for concealed carry. It gives
you a collared shirt to wear no matter
the climate, and it looks nothing like a
concealed carry shirt. Yet, the 1700 is
comfortable, breathes and conceals my
full-sized pistols every day. One of these
has been covering up a S&W 9mm Pro
Pho to s C ou rte sy G al co

for several weeks now. Other compa-

nies offer similar products these days,
and many of them work fantastically for
concealing a full-sized pistol.

Dressed For Success

Make sure your attire won’t Holsters like the Galco SkyOps Just about everything in life requires
interfere with your safety. are great for IWB carry. some compromise. Carrying a concealed
weapon is no different. For many, the
pistol in a great holster and slide it on pistol on a plane was such an ordeal, I need to stay fashionable is more impor-
the belt you got at the big box store and carried full-sized 1911 pistol for three tant than the pistol they carry. For others,
you are in for disaster. Get a real pistol weeks for training in Hawaii. When not it is about the ease of concealment, as
belt made to hold a pistol. That should be training, the entire trip consisted of opposed to the effort made to conceal.
the case regardless of the pistol’s size. shorts, sandals and Hawaiian shirts. All There are also those who are about
Manufacturers have really stepped up that was needed was an undershirt to bringing the best gun to the fight, and a
to the plate. Both BlackHawk and Galco protect against the IWB holster and a bit of compromise to fashion or ease is
make pistol belts that rival the biggest large outer shirt. Luckily, that was the not an issue.
fashion names for craftsmanship, and fashion out there, so no one had any idea. It’s just important to realize that
they look just like any other belt. There I was just another tourist—not an off- among all the attention on smaller and
are many others, and all are designed to duty cop at training. smaller pistols for concealed carry, the
carry a pistol comfortably and not look Later, as big T-shirts became the full-sized pistol is still viable and
like a pistol belt. craze, I used the same techniques. The may be the best choice. All it takes is
hardware was concealed with a breath- some thought, some effort and an under-
Concealment able undershirt and an oversized T-shirt. standing that you may have to spend a
So how do you cover up the iron? Well, This allowed comfortable carry in even bit up front to save a ton later. Given that
it takes some thought, and maybe a bit the 100-degree summers in Utah. Winter your carry weapon is a lifesaving tool,
of compromise to the fashion idols, but is easy (if you have one), as coats make carrying a full-sized pistol just may be
it can be done. Long before carrying a the process simple. Then it is more about the best decision you ever make.

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CUSTOM
CONFIDENCE
Ruger’s LCP Custom delivers an upgraded pocket pistol!
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BY DENNIS ADLER

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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LCP CUSTOM:

1. Taller, drift-adjustable rear sight
2. New photoluminescent front sight
7 8 3. Locked-breech, hammer-fired design
4. Polished, through-hardened slide
5. Red anodized aluminum, skeletonized trigger
6. Lightweight composite frame
7. Checkered grip panels
8. Checkered frontstrap

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The Ruger LCP has been my go-to gun
Despite its small size,
for concealed-carry use ever since it the LCP Custom fits well
was introduced in 2008. In fact, it was in the average hand
the very first pocket pistol that I ever for a secure hold.
actually carried in my front pocket. I have
always liked the LCP, but there were a
couple of features that never quite set
well with me, mostly the poor sights,
heavy trigger pull and a dull, matte-
finished slide. This is really nitpicking,
however, when you consider all the
advantages the LCP offers in size, weight
and overall capacity.
I thought maybe I was being overly
critical until Galloway Precision intro-
duced a series of upgrades for the LCP,
which included a new skeletonized
trigger, a stainless steel guide rod and
several internal improvements. I bought
in and had my LCP upgraded. It became “…the LCP
an even better gun, though it still had
poor sights, and there was nothing that
even Galloway could do about that.
Custom can’t
Last year Ruger solved its own
problem and unveiled the LCP Custom, a
new .380 version that offers an improved,
be touched for
red, anodized aluminum trigger with an
angle that reduces perceived trigger-pull
weight (but not the actual trigger pull,
its durability,
since the LCP’s internal trigger pivot
cannot be changed), a stainless steel
guide rod and a brightly polished slide.
ease of carry
What’s more, that slide features a drift-
adjustable rear sight and photolumines-
cent front sight. Everything else about
or its price.”
the LCP remains the same, and aside
from the slide still not locking back after night sights and heavier construction fire a chambered round if the magazine
the last round, this is a significant factory (alloy and steel)? Absolutely, but the is removed or if one gets caught up
upgrade. LCP Custom can’t be touched for its in the middle of a tactical reload. The
durability, ease of carry or its price. improved sights are also taller, and that
Enhanced CCW Interestingly, even if the LCP were more means some holsters for the standard
With its lightweight composite frame, expensive, it wouldn’t be any better than LCP might not fit as well, but I ran the
aluminum grip frame, through-hardened it is at $269. gun through all of my existing LCP rigs
steel slide and blued steel barrel, the In most circumstances where the LCP (about half a dozen different brands and
LCP Custom is ideal for unobtrusive Custom would be brought into use by styles) and found no appreciable differ-
carry in a trouser pocket while providing someone with a CCW permit, stress and ence drawing the gun, particularly with
a standard 6+1 capacity. Over the years adrenaline levels will be high, and the leather rigs from DeSantis and Galco
since the little double-action-only pistol simplicity of the LCP Custom’s design that have sight channels.
was introduced, the .380 cartridge has provides an advantage. There are no In terms of familiarization, the LCP is
become the most popular self-defense manual safeties to remember and the a hammer-fired, locked-breech, recoil-
round in America, helping make the LCP DAO trigger has a short 0.5-inch length operated semi-auto with an internal
one of the true success stories in con- of travel balanced by a solid 6.5-pound hammer. It is recessed in the back of the
temporary small-caliber self-defense average trigger pull. But, as previ- slide and can only be seen in the ready-
firearms. Its popularity actually led to a ously noted, the angle and design of the to-fire, semi-cocked position. If the slide
proliferation of new .380s and to ammu- Custom’s new alloy trigger makes it feel has not been cycled, the hammer is not
nition makers producing better, higher- considerably lighter than it actually is. visible; that is one quick check of the
velocity .380 ACP rounds with greater And a certain degree of resistance when gun’s condition. And there is a loaded-
penetration and stopping power. using a DAO trigger as the only safety chamber view port at the breech that ex-
Are there pocket-sized .380s with measure is good. poses the rim of a chambered cartridge
slides that lock back after the last Another plus is that the LCP does as a second check.
round, even better white-dot or tritium not use a magazine disconnect, so it will While it is unusual for a pistol as

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CUSTOM CONFIDENCE

specifications

RUGER LCP CUSTOM

Caliber .380 ACP
Barrel 2.75 inches
OA Length 5.16 inches
Weight 9.7 ounces (empty)
While unusual
Grip Glass-filled nylon
for a small .380,
Sights Photoluminescent front, the LCP uses a
adjustable rear locked-breech
design rather
Action DAO
than traditional
Finish Blued blowback
operation.
Capacity 6+1
MSRP $269

small as the LCP to use a locked-breech

“It is a rugged gun that can

design, as opposed to the blowback op-
eration common with many .380s, Ruger
opted for the sturdier build generally
used for larger-caliber semi-autos. It is
a rugged gun that can handle whatever
ammo you put through it.
handle whatever ammo
Sight Upgrade
What made the LCP popular was the
you put through it.”
simplicity of its design, ease of use and
natural balance in the hand, but that excellent, lightweight paddle holster for Range Time
came at a cost. With the very low, round- the LCP and Viridian combination, as The latest LCP deserves the latest .380
ed sights integrated into the matte- well as for the LCP and Crimson Trace ammunition, and for the range test
finished steel slide, the LCP lacked any pairing. The Viridian green laser adds I selected two Sig Sauer loads (Elite
capability for upgrading to white-dot a mere 0.78 ounces to the weight and Performance V-Crown 90-grain JHP
sights outside of costly custom modi- provides superior daylight targeting and Elite Performance 100-grain FMJ)
fications. With its new slide, dovetailed capability. The Viridian green laser also along with Federal’s latest 99-grain HST
rear sight and improved front sight, the has a master on/off switch located on the JHP. The LCP shot just above point of
LCP Custom is faster to get on target left side for use with conventional LCP aim with the new sights, making this
and, like previous LCP models, can Laserguard holsters. gun significantly faster to get on target.
also be equipped with a Crimson Trace
Laserguard (available from Ruger) or
with the latest Viridian Reactor 5 green
laser, which is compatible with several With the LCP Custom, Ruger has added a
currently available instant-on holsters polished, through-hardened slide and new,
for pocket or belt carry. larger sights that are easier to see.
The Viridian does not use a pressure
pad on the frontstrap to activate the
laser; it turns on automatically when
drawn from any compatible instant-on
holster. The Reactor 5 comes with a
pocket holster, and Galco makes an

The Ruger
LCP Custom’s
pocket-friendly
2.75-inch barrel
and 0.8-inch
width make
it ideal for
concealment.
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CUSTOM CONFIDENCE
performance

RUGER LCP
CUSTOM .380 ACP
load velocity accuracy
Federal 99 HST JHP 886 2.00
Sig Sauer Elite 825 1.92
Performance 100 FMJ
Sig Sauer Elite 882 1.37
Performance
V-Crown 90 JHP
bullet weight measured in grains, velocity in fps
by chronograph and accuracy in inches for best
five-shot groups at 7 yards.

The heavy trigger keeps your grip firm.

The recoil with all three loads was fairly
snappy, which is not unexpected with a
9.75-ounce handgun.
All three brands of ammunition
clocked in at well over 800 fps with
Federal’s new HSTs clearing the traps at
an average of 886 fps, Sig Sauer’s JHPs
just a hair behind at 882 fps and the Elite
Performance FMJs traveling at an aver-
age of 825 fps.
Shooting from a distance of 7 yards,
the tightest five-round group was shot
with Sig Sauer’s JHP, which delivered
a spread of 1.37 inches. Sig’s FMJ
distributed five rounds at 1.92 inches,
with a pair overlapping, and Federal HST
landed five at 2 inches with a pair over-
lapping, and the best three covering only
0.68 inches. Overall accuracy with the
LCP Custom was consistently good with
average groups from all three brands of
ammo under 2.5 inches.

Takeaway
With the new polished steel slide, drift-
adjustable rear notch and photolumines-
cent dot front sight, the LCP Custom is a
big step up. The grip contour still places
the mass of the frame within the web of
an average-sized hand, with the thumb
falling into a groove in either the left or
right side of the frame, making the gen-
eral grasp ambidextrous, although the
magazine release is on the left side only.
Despite its diminutive size and
weight, the Ruger LCP Custom feels
solid in the hand; the backstrap has a
checkered panel for a more secure grasp
and the second and third fingers firmly
wrap around the checkered grips, the
serrated frontstrap and the magazine’s
floorplate extension. The groundbreak-
ing LCP remains one of the best options
today in a concealed-carry semi-auto,
and as a price-driven competitor in the
marketplace at $269, this platform has
never been better. For more information,
visit ruger.com.

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MINI MICRO CDP (LG)
The Kimber Custom Shop equips the
Micro CDP (LG) with a host of refined features
like three-dot tritium night sights, an ambidextrous
thumb safety, a Carry Melt treatment and Crimson
Trace Lasergrips so the Micro CDP (LG) is easier

1911s
to aim in low-light situations after the draw. The
CDP (LG) also features fine checkering on the
front- and rear gripstrap for a more positive grip. A
high-cut triggerguard also reduces muzzle flip. Of
course, a model without the laser is also available.

Kimber’s Micros deliver big results

S
in .380 ACP and 9mm.
BY ROBERT A. SADOWSKI

Size does matter, and Kimber’s Micro fact that some small pistols require a lot
series of handguns offers a compact of hand strength to manipulate the slide.
design chambered in potent calibers. The Micro series, however, offers plenty
These mighty Micros, chambered in .380 of grasping area and doesn’t require a lot
ACP and now 9mm, are easy to conceal of muscle to operate. The Micro series
for everyday carry, no matter what body also offered mild recoil even with the
type you currently have. hottest .380 ACP factory loads and good
The Micro is set up like a 1911, and accuracy for a compact pistol. At typical
as the name implies, the series is micro confrontation distances, the Micros can
sized. If you are familiar with the 1911 be real tack drivers.
platform, then the transition to a Kimber In 2015, Kimber upped the caliber
Micro will be a smooth one since the con- ante with its 9mm Micro 9 Series. The
trols and ergonomics are very similar to a new Micro 9 is about 10 percent larger
1911. The thumb safety, slide release and than the .380 ACP models while main-
magazine release are just like those in the taining the same 1911-style controls and
1911 design. What’s more, the single- functionality. The Micro 9 barrel and slide
action trigger on each Micro pistol is crisp are constructed from stainless steel while
and easy to master. the frame is made from aluminum, both
What made the Micro series stand of which offer integrity and strength with
out from other .380 ACP pistols upon less weight. Just like the full-sized 1911s
its original release in 2012 was that Kimber manufactures, the Micro and
its pistols were constructed entirely of Micro 9 guns feature a lowered and flared
metal and featured a single-action trig- ejection port for better case ejection and a
ger system. They also were equipped beveled magazine well for faster loading.
with full-sized steel sights so aiming the Here are 10 examples of Kimber’s
Micros was more user friendly. Another ultra-compact Micro and Micro 9 pistols,
important feature was their ease of which are made for concealed carry. For
operation. The recoil spring is typically more information, visit kimberamerica.
very stiff on a .380 ACP pistol, so stiff in com or call 888-243-4522.

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MICRO 9 STAINLESS
The Micro 9 Stainless wears a non-reflective anodized finish on
the aluminum frame and a matte stainless finish on the stainless
steel slide to resist the elements and the user’s body sweat.
Sporting checkered rosewood grips and a checkered
mainspring housing, the Micro 9 Stainless offers
users a well-textured grip to better enable
fast follow-up shots. The solid aluminum,
match-grade trigger is set by the factor to
break at approximately 7 pounds.

specifications

MICRO CDP (LG)

Caliber .380 ACP
Barrel 2.75 inches
OA Length 5.6 inches
Weight 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips CTC Lasergrips
Sights Tritium three-dot night
specifications
Action SA
MICRO 9 STAINLESS
Finish KimPro II
Caliber 9mm
Capacity 6+1
Barrel 3.15 inches
MSRP $1,210
OA Length 6.1 inches
Weight 15.6 ounces (empty)
Grips Checkered rosewood
Sights Fixed
Action SA
Finish KimPro II
Capacity 6+1
MSRP $654
Phot os C our tes y Kimbe r

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MINI 1911s

“What made the Micro series stand out upon its original release
in 2012 was that its pistols were constructed entirely
of metal and featured a single-action trigger system.”

MICRO RCP MICRO 9 TWO-TONE MICRO CARRY ADVOCATE

The Micro RCP model from Kimber is designed Taking a cue in terms of its finish from Kimber’s An extended magazine is standard on the
with a smooth, snag-free exterior so it will full-sized 1911s, the Micro 9 Two-Tone features Micro Carry Advocate. This offers the user a
not hang up on your clothing during the draw. a matte black slide and a matte stainless frame, slightly longer grip when shooting and adds
The Micro RCP features a trench-cut sighting giving the gun one of Kimber’s trademark 1911 an extra round to the gun’s overall capacity.
system, which is basically a groove milled into treatments. The Micro 9 is also chambered in The checkered G10 grips, available in either
the top of the slide that replaces traditional front the more powerful 9mm and comes equipped brown or purple, also aid in overall accuracy
and rear iron sights. It also comes equipped with attractive checkered rosewood grip panels by allowing the shooter a positive grip in any
with an ambidextrous thumb safety, vertical like other variants in the series. The pistol weighs environment. The Carry Advocate comes
serrations on the mainspring housing and at- less than a pound unloaded but offers properly equipped with tritium three-dot night sights
tractive checkered rosewood grips that offer proportioned sights for quick target acquisitions and features Kimber’s highly durable
plenty of control. at close range. KimPro II finish.

specifications specifications specifications

MICRO RCP MICRO 9 TWO-TONE MICRO CARRY ADVOCATE

Caliber .380 ACP Caliber 9mm Caliber .380 ACP
Barrel 2.75 inches Barrel 3.15 inches Barrel 2.75 inches
OA Length 5.6 inches OA Length 6.1 inches OA Length 5.6 inches
Weight 13.4 ounces (empty) Weight 15.6 ounces (empty) Weight 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips Checkered rosewood Grips Checkered rosewood Grips Purple or brown G10
Sights Trench Sights Fixed Sights Tritium three-dot night
Action SA Action SA Action SA
Finish KimPro II Finish KimPro II Finish KimPro II
Capacity 6+1 Capacity 6+1 Capacity 7+1
MSRP $775 MSRP $654 MSRP $796

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MICRO 9
CRIMSON CARRY
The 9mm Micro 9 Crimson Carry starts with
a Micro 9 Two-Tone design and adds a
Crimson Trace Lasergrip. The laser and
compact pistol are a good match since the
laser allows a user to aim the Micro 9 in
unconventional positions, like from under
a vehicle when you have been attacked in
a parking garage. The Micro 9 Crimson
Carry also comes with iron sights for a reliable
backup sighting option.

specifications

MICRO CRIMSON CARRY

Caliber 9mm
Barrel 3.15 inches
OA Length 6.1 inches
Weight 15.6 ounces (empty)
Grips CTC Lasergrips
Sights Fixed
Action SA
Finish KimPro II
Capacity 6+1
MSRP $894

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MICRO specifications
SAPPHIRE
Elegant, refined and MICRO SAPPHIRE
lethal if needed, the
Micro Sapphire has a Caliber .380 ACP
mirror-polished slide
Barrel 2.75 inches
and blue PVD accents
on its grip and controls. OA Length 5.6 inches
The slide is also
engraved with elegant Weight 13.4 ounces (empty)
scroll work. The G10
grips feature a blue hue Grips Tritium three-dot night
and ball-milled serra-
Sights Fixed
tions. The Sapphire is
made to impress and Action SA
catch the eye, yet like
all the other models in Finish KimPro II
the Micro series, it is
highly concealable and Capacity 6+1
offers seven rounds of
MSRP $1,014
.380 ACP firepower.

MICRO specifications
BEL AIR
The Bel Air provides MICRO BEL AIR
a unique, eye-
catching take on the Caliber .380 ACP
Micro platform. The
Micro Bel Air has a Barrel 2.75 inches
mirror-polished slide,
OA Length 5.6 inches
mainspring housing,
hammer, trigger and Weight 13.4 ounces (empty)
thumb safety. The
frame wears a Bel Air Grips Ivory Micarta
blue KimPro II finish
that is both durable Sights Fixed
and elegant. The Action SA
smooth Micarta grips
have the classic look Finish KimPro II
of smooth ivory yet
are more durable and Capacity 6+1
won’t crack.
MSRP $810

MICRO CARRY DC
The Micro DC is all business with its all-black fin-
ish. It also has an extended magazine so the grip
fits all average-sized hands. Your small finger
will not be left dangling when you grip this Micro.
Tritium night sights, an ambidextrous safety, a
checkered mainspring housing and black cherry
G10 grip panels enhance the Micro DC package
for everyday carry.

specifications

MICRO CARRY DC
Caliber .380 ACP
Barrel 2.75 inches
OA Length 5.6 inches
“At typical Weight 13.4 ounces (empty)

confrontation Grips G10

Sights Tritium three-dot night

distances, the Action SA

Micros can be real Finish KimPro II

Capacity 7+1

tack drivers.” MSRP $877

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“Another important
feature was their
ease of operation.”

MICRO RAPTOR
I’ve always liked the Raptor’s aesthetics with its
scaled zebrawood grips as well as its scalloped
slide top, rear gripstrap and slide serrations. The
Micro Raptor has all of the distinctive features
of the full-sized 1911, plus tritium three-dot night
sights and an ambidextrous thumb safety. The
Raptor may be good looking, but it’s built to
deliver real-world results.

specifications

MICRO RAPTOR
Caliber .380 ACP
Barrel 2.75 inches
OA Length 5.6 inches
Weight 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips Zebrawood
Sights Tritium three-dot night
Action SA
Finish KimPro II
Capacity 6+1
MSRP $939

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MASTER
THE DRAW
Get your gun out of concealment and
into the fight when seconds count! BY DAVE NORMAN

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We are only as good as our training, and the way effectively, to expose your pistol right foot if you’re right-handed). Hang
only as prepared as our state of mental for grasping. So let’s break down the your hands at your side. Shake out your
readiness. All the fancy gear in the draw in an easy step-by-step process. shoulders. Let your mind go blank. Now
world won’t help when the buzzer goes very slowly go through a proper draw by
off or an attacker raises a crowbar if That Right Holster the numbers.
you can’t act swiftly, automatically and Finding the perfect holster for your body
precisely every single time. and needs is an art, and a topic in and of Taking Aim
Shooting is a perishable skill. Like rid- itself. So far as the holster pertains to Step 1: Stare at center mass on your
ing a bicycle, we never quite lose it. But mastering the draw, your holster should target, and keep your eyes there through-
unlike the gross motor skill of riding a position the grip of your handgun some- out the draw. Now grasp your shirt, near
bicycle, we quickly lose the edge that our where on your body that you can easily your gun, with both hands. Pull straight
instincts need to react swiftly and auto- and ergonomically reach it from the up, as high as your armpit. The exagger-
matically. This drill and these best prac- widest range of body positions that you’re ated raising clears all the fabric away
tices will help you master the draw, make in throughout the day. This might mean from your grip and your draw path, and
your first shot hit and develop and retain from a sitting position in a vehicle or at it instills good instincts—not drawing it
that edge so you can win a gunfight. a desk. Make sure the gun is positioned high enough in practice can lead to not
The goal of developing your draw right and that the gun/holster combina- drawing it high enough in a panic, then
from concealment is to fire one accurate tion is comfortable enough that you will getting your gun tangled up. Always prac-
shot that strikes the center mass of your actually wear it. tice over-drawing your concealment.
intended target at a combat distance. Choose holsters that carry your pistol Step 2: Let go of your concealment
Plenty more shots can follow, but they in such a manner that the muzzle doesn’t with your shooting hand while your other
will likely be increasingly less accurate, point at any part of your body, especially hand keeps holding it up. This is done
so make sure that starting point is a on the draw. Just in case. Next, choose to keep the draw path clear, and to keep
dead-center hit. For these drills, use a retention type fitting your needs—a that hand safe from being accidentally
standard IDPA or USPSA silhouette tar- Level I or Level II retention holster for swept by your muzzle during the draw.
gets set 7 to 10 yards away. open carry is a great idea. Most tuckable Step 3: Grasp your pistol firmly, with
Now let’s work backward. That accu- holsters offer only a friction fit to retain your finger extended along the side of
rate shot needs to be fired from a modern the gun during strenuous motion, and your holster (or pants), right along the
and serviceable handgun that is properly this seems, by and large, fine. Whatever slide of the gun. Repeat these three steps
aligned with your target at the moment holster you choose, drill with it every until you get a firm, comfortable, repeat-
of ignition. That alignment requires a single time you go to the range. able grip every single time. Come back
firm and proper grip. That grip requires At the range, properly holster and several times a session to just these first
properly grasping the gun while it is still conceal your unloaded gun while facing three steps. They’re that important.
holstered. That holster needs to properly a proper target that’s against a proper Step 4: Quickly disengage any of your
position and conceal your handgun. That backstop. Square up to your target and holster’s retention devices.
concealment needs to be moved out of take a half step backward (with your Step 5: Draw your pistol straight out

“All the fancy Practice makes perfect, and perfect

practice makes for lifesaving skills.

gear in the world

won’t help when
…an attacker
raises a crowbar
if you can’t
act swiftly,
automatically
Ph oto C ou rte sy B la de -Tec h

and precisely
every single
time.”
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MASTER THE DRAW

It’s important Clear the Finish in the

to practice holster and strongest firing
drawing obtain a secure position your
from realistic firing grip. posture allows.
positions.

“Always drill with

proper front sight
awareness until
it becomes such
Practice drawing your
pistol from concealment.
Clear your cover garment
as you draw your pistol.
Keep both eyes open for
situational awareness.
second nature
of the holster, raising your shooting before disturbing your balance. that point-shoot-
hand to that arm’s armpit while rotating
the muzzle up to horizontal, so it points
downrange. Your finger remains off of
Step 8: Your ending position is with a
firm two-handed grip, with your sights
properly aligned on center mass, the
ing instincts
the trigger, firmly along the slide (or cyl-
inder) this whole time. The end position
pistol up to bear, with your feet planted
firmly and your weight forward of center.
take over.”
is with your firing arm’s elbow down, the Your finger is still not on the trigger—not
gun almost touching your shooting arm’s until the very moment you intend to dry starts with your natural point of aim and
shoulder pocket, with the muzzle down- fire or shoot your target. From this posi- the body position you’re in when you pull
range and your finger off the trigger. tion, you can fire multiple shots from a that trigger. Drill to bring your pistol
This keeps your muzzle pointed in secure body position, as well as lunge to bear by the numbers so that its end
a safe direction and keeps your gun forward or to either side. point finds the sights properly aligned on
close to your body, to inhibit attackers Step 9: Bring your eyes from the tar- center mass every single time you bring it
(or confused bystanders) from so easily get to your front sight. Once it is aligned up to bear. This will happen automatically
grabbing it during your draw. You will be on center mass, pull the trigger. with proper practice over time.
able to fire from this position if you must Step 10: With your finger off the trig- At first, however, run through the
(if your attacker has closed to contact ger and the muzzle downrange, bring numbers, never taking your eyes from
range). And with the gun close to your your gun straight back until your wrists center mass of your target—where your
body, but pointing safely away from your- touch your chest. This is a high-retention eyes go, so too will the muzzle point.
self, you make it harder for them to grab ready position from which you can drive When your pistol is at full extension,
it and take control of it. the gun forward again to engage another refocus your eyes on the front sight. See
Step 6: Your support hand should now threat or reholster. where it is in relation to the rear sight
finally let go of your concealment gar- Step 11: With your finger still off the and adjust accordingly. If it’s way off, try
ment. Drive your pistol forward, straight trigger, let go with your support hand and to figure out why. Is it a problem with your
towards center mass of your target, and raise your concealment garment. Drive grip being either too high or low? Is there
bring your support hand out to meet that gun purposefully, but slowly, directly a problem with transitioning from one
it. The muzzle should be trained on into your holster. Let go. Do not wander specific grip angle to another, like mov-
center mass during its entire transition around with your gun in your hand or let ing from a Glock to a revolver?
from high retention to the final aiming it deviate from that flight path—it should Most often a hasty grip is the culprit,
position, so that if you must fire before only travel directly from the holster to and it can be fixed by slowing down the
completing the draw, the muzzle is right high retention, then to bear, and back draw for a few repetitions until your hand
on target the entire time. again. Pick an arbitrary number above naturally finds a comfortable, repeatable,
Step 7: Lean slightly forward as you 100 and tell yourself to repeat this drill proper grip on our handgun. Once you
finish driving your gun towards the tar- that number of times. adjust the sight alignment for a center-
get. Load your weight slightly forward of mass hit, squeeze the trigger. Assess
center, onto your leading foot, so that the Center Mass your hit. Return your handgun to the
recoil energy of your shots has to move Assuming a reasonably accurate pistol holster. Retuck. Repeat.
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Low-light training
allows you to hone all
of your shooting skills.

then speed up (safely) until the point

when your first shot wanders out of the
center zone on your silhouette target.
Figure out why, slow down and smooth
out the draw until your shots once again
cluster within that zone.
Once you can run through this drill
accurately about as fast as feels safe
and reasonable, put a sticker in the
center of your silhouette target. Focus on
that sticker specifically and watch your
groups instantly shrink. Focusing your
attention on a specific point on a much
larger target is another mind trick for
shrinking groups. Now drill until you can
hit that sticker reliably.

Sights Vs. Instinct

Somewhere along your training, you
might start accurately shooting without
diverting your eyes to the front sight. This
is a habit that some instructors tell you
to break immediately and to return your
focus to that sight and that sight alone.
Others say to embrace it and develop the
point-shooting skill that takes over.
Point (instinct) shooting is a very ad-
vanced skill, and as such it is extremely
perishable. Always drill with proper front
sight awareness until it becomes such
second nature that point-shooting in-
stincts take over. You can return to forced
front sight awareness for longer ranges,
critical shots and to engage smaller
portions of your target, but let instinct
handle the rest at close range.

Skill Upgrade
Start your range session with at least 10
cycles of dry-fire practice with your carry
gun from your carry holster from full and
proper concealment. End each range
session with at least 10 dry-fire repeti-
tions of drawing and dry firing at a proper
target against a safe backstop. The first
draw of the day shows you what shape
your skills were in when you arrived. The
last repetitions before you leave give your
mind and muscles a primary touchstone
to the motor skills they’ll need to call
on should you need to draw your gun in
self-defense. It’s best to have your most
recent shooting motions be your defen-
sive draw with your defensive gear.

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BIRD OF
PREY
Magnum Research’s Baby Desert
Eagle III takes flight in
threat-stopping .40 S&W.

T
BY DENNIS ADLER

THE MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT Icon Reborn

polymer is that you can shape it anyway Among the many variations of the
you want. Imagine trying to contour pistol Ceská Zbrojovka design, the Baby
grips and frames from steel. Actually, you Desert Eagle is best remembered for its
don’t have to imagine it, as it has been second version, a specially built, Israeli-
done for decades. It just takes more time manufactured CZ 75 BD. The Baby Desert
and costs more money to do. Polymer Eagle II and the new Baby Desert Eagle
frames were originally developed by III’s internal design and operation are es-
Heckler & Koch in 1970 for the VP70, sentially the same and based entirely on
which was more than a decade before the CZ—a short recoil-operated, locked-
Gaston Glock took the polymer frame breech design.
from near obscurity and turned it into one Although the exterior is reconfigured
of the most successful handgun designs to resemble the big .44 and .50 AE Desert
of the 20th century. Eagles, the Baby Desert Eagle III remains
Today, it’s more likely that a new a CZ at heart. It’s a single-action/double-
handgun will have a polymer frame than action, single-stack variant chambered
Magnum Research’s
one made of alloy or steel. For the Baby in either 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP. In all
new polymer-framed, Desert Eagle, now in its third iteration, other respects it is the Ceská Zbrojovka
CZ 75-inspired Baby polymer has allowed this classic Israeli design introduced in 1976 and improved
Desert Eagle III is version of the CZ 75 to soar to new with the addition of a firing pin block in
available in 9mm and heights with a lighter carry weight and a the late 1980s (CZ 75 B) and the addition
.40 S&W (shown). new grip frame design. of a decocking lever (CZ 75 BD), which

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specifications
The ambidextrous safety/
decocker has been changed to MAGNUM RESEARCH BABY
provide not only easier operation, DESERT EAGLE III
but also a very solid grasping Caliber .40 S&W
surface for racking the slide.
Barrel 4.43 inches
OA Length 8.38 inches
Weight 28 ounces (empty)
Grips Polymer
Sights Three-dot
Action DA/SA
Finish Matte black
Capacity 12+1
MSRP $646

thus second-strike capability) and the

decocker (pushing either ambidextrous
safety lever downward automatically
decocks the Baby Desert Eagle III and
engages its internal safeties).
Finally, at the end of the day, the CZ 75
design remains one of the easiest designs
to field-strip for cleaning. As important
as ease of operation is the ease in which
a gun can be taken down in the field for
cleaning or to address a mechanical mal-
function. With the magazine removed and
the chamber cleared, all the user needs
to do is cock the hammer and move the
slide back 0.1875 inches, thereby aligning
two registration marks (one on the rear of
The slide rides inside the frame rails for the slide, one on the frame) and pull out
a very tight slide-to-frame fit. the slide release lever. The slide slips off
the frame and the recoil spring, guide rod
and barrel are easily removed. Another
small but noteworthy feature is that the
back of the guide rod has a registration
The polymer pin that locks into the barrel lug, keeping
grip frame it firmly in place for reassembly.
features finger
grooves and Polymer Powerhouse
high-traction As Magnum Research celebrates its 30th
checkering. anniversary in 2016, the company has
introduced three new 9mm versions of
the polymer Baby Desert Eagle III, the
was also used on the Baby Desert Eagle Sig P210, a pistol still regarded as one of Full Size model with a 4.43-inch barrel,
II. What is most significant about that the most accurate handguns in the world. a Semi-Compact with a 3.93-inch barrel
feature on the Baby Desert Eagle III is The Baby Desert Eagle III, its predeces- and a Compact variant with a 3.64-inch
that the shape of the ambidextrous safety/ sor, and all other CZ 75-based models, barrel. In .40 S&W, there are two polymer-
decocker has been changed to provide not such as the Jericho, the Canik TP-9V2, the framed versions, the Full Size model I
only easier operation, but also a very solid TriStar T-120 and the Swiss-built Sphinx tested and the Semi-Compact. The new
(albeit roughly textured) grasping surface SDP Compact, are all distinguished by .45 ACP model is currently only offered on
for racking the slide. this characteristic. Not all, however, have the steel-frame platform.
This is noteworthy because, like all CZ the ambidextrous safety/decocker, nor do The advantage of a polymer frame,
75 designs, the slide is shallow and rides they have the Desert Eagle’s barrel and other than weight savings, is the distinc-
inside the frame rails. This allows for a dust cover configuration. tive grip design. The polymer models have
very tight slide-to-frame fit, solid barrel The CZ design endows the Baby Desert a fully contoured grip with deeply molded
lockup and more consistent accuracy, a Eagle III with excellent balance, a proven checkering on the backstrap, a slightly
CZ 75 design trait inspired by the c.1947 double-action/single-action trigger (and deeper beavertail and a finger-grooved,

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“What the
polymer-framed
models bring
to the table is
a lighter carry
weight without
sacrificing recoil
management...”
checkered, combat-style frontstrap. This
gives the polymer Baby Desert Eagle III
superb stability in the hand, especially
with the higher-velocity .40 S&W cham-
bering. In all other respects, the undercut
triggerguard and the relationship of the
slide and magazine releases are identical
to the steel-framed models.
With an overall length of 8.38 inches,
a width of 1.53 inches, a height of 5.75
inches and a weight of just 28 ounces un-
loaded, this is one of the easiest full-sized
handguns to carry concealed. The Semi-
Compact model is 0.55 inches shorter

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BIRD OF PREY

performance

MAGNUM RESEARCH BABY

DESERT EAGLE III .40 S&W
load velocity accuracy
Hornady American 1,005 1.99
Gunner 180 XTP
Federal 180 1,010 1.00
Hydra-Shok JHP
Sig Sauer 165 1,054 1.20
V-Crown JHP

Bullet weight measured in grains, velocity in fps

By chronograph and accuracy in inches for Best
five-shot groups at 15 yards.

“The pistol’s
white-dot sights
are quick to pick
up…and the gun
is quick to get
back on target.”
Federal Premium load traveled down-
range at 1,010 fps. The lighter Sig Sauer
V-Crown load had the highest average
velocity of 1,054 fps.
The best five-round group, which mea-
sured 1 inch with two shots overlapping,
was scored with the Federal load. The Sig
Sauer ammo opened up by a mere 0.20
inches, while Hornady delivered its best
five rounds at 1.99 inches. All hits were
inside the 9, 10 and X rings at point of aim.
The pistol’s white-dot sights are quick to
pick up, recoil is more than manageable
for a .40 S&W and the gun is quick to get
back on target. When fired in single ac-
tion, the trigger’s take-up is 0.375 inches
The Baby Desert Eagle III produced 2-inch or smaller groups with all of the test loads, with minimal stacking and zero overtravel.
with Federal’s 180-grain Hydra-Shok JHPs producing a 1-inch, five-shot group.
The Takeaway
I have always liked the CZ 75 design
in overall length and 3 ounces lighter, Range Time and the entire line of Baby Desert Eagle
though both models offer a very respect- I tested the Baby Desert Eagle III using pistols. What the polymer-framed models
able 12+1 capacity in .40 S&W. three different brands of tactical ammu- bring to the table is a lighter carry weight
The imperative with any CZ-platform nition. This included Hornady’s American without sacrificing recoil management;
pistol, the Baby Desert Eagle III included, Gunner 180-grain XTP, Federal’s Hydra- a superior grip design; ease of operation
is how the gun is put together and the Shok 180-grain JHP and Sig Sauer’s Elite and the advantages of single- and double-
materials that are used. That is what can, Performance V-Crown 165-grain JHP. All action firing; a decocking, hammer-fired
and often does, separate the various CZ three were consistently accurate with the action; and excellent, low-profile white-
75 designs from one another. A CZ 75 pis- test gun, delivering average groups of 2 dot sights. It is simply the best Baby
tol can cost as little as $459 or as much inches or less from 15 yards. The Hornady Desert Eagle yet, or perhaps the best CZ
as $1,295, but the Full Size Baby Desert load clocked a 1,005 fps average through 75 yet. Take your pick. For more informa-
Eagle III in .40 S&W carries a very afford- a ProChrono chronograph for the slowest tion, visit magnumresearch.com or call
able MSRP of just $646. velocity, but this is incremental, while the 508-635-4273.

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E
EVERY NOW AND THEN ON INTERNET GUN FORUMS,
you’ll see a thread titled “Concealed Carry At Home.” These
discussions tend to quickly break down into two camps:
those who do indeed keep their gun on their person when at
home, and those who feel it’s paranoid. There seems to be an
unwritten law of the internet that says, “Anyone who carries
more (or more often) than the guy commenting is paranoid,
and anyone who carries less is a ‘sheeple.’”
Well, for what it’s worth, count this writer among those
who carry at home. I put my gun on when I get dressed in the
morning, and take it off and set it within reach when I un-
dress at night. It’s a simple practice that leaves that piece of
emergency safety-rescue equipment always available. Let’s
look at three examples of why that practice makes sense.

Lifesavers would likely have been much better for

Case One took place in Illinois. An elderly him when the muggers turned on him.
widow had grown very frail after a life of Another incident in New York City
hard work, and had a great deal of dif- provides our Case Three. Another officer
ficulty moving around. She realized that of the same department was involved
if she ever needed the revolver she had in a strikingly similar incident that had
promised her late husband she’d keep a much different ending because of one
for protection, she probably couldn’t get small factor. This cop was also off-duty
to it in time if it was in a fixed location and also taking a garbage can to the
such as a nightstand. She got into the sidewalk when he observed a violent
habit of tucking the Colt .38 into the front crime in progress. The one small dif-
pocket of the apron she always wore ference was that this officer wore a gun
around the house. The time came when 24/7. Suddenly facing an armed oppo-
a vicious young criminal broke into her nent, he instantly had his own gun in his
apartment and made it clear that he in- hand, a Smith & Wesson Model 36 with
tended to rape and probably murder her. 2-inch barrel and semi-square butt. This
She never could have made it to a allowed him to “take out the garbage” in
drawer or safe to retrieve the gun in more ways than one. Keeping the little
time, but she was able to whip the Colt five-shot .38 Special on his person—even
out of her apron and take him at gun- when he was at home—had proven to be
point. She begged him to leave so she a literally lifesaving practice.
wouldn’t have to shoot him. Instead, he
lunged at her, clawing for the gun. Why Concealed?
She shot the attacker dead and sur- Properly loaded, a snub-nose .38 Special
vived the incident unscathed. can be an effective manstopper, and if
Case Two takes us to New York City. a tired cop or a very senior citizen can

Most people think When you step outside to perform a rou-

tine chore like bringing the trash to the
curb for pickup, or retrieving the mail,
wear one around the house all day, as in
two of the cases presented above, so can
any of us. I know a professional woman

of concealed carry you’re unlikely to put a gun on unless

you have one on your person already.
who works out of a home office on her
remote farm, far from police assistance.

as a safety
That was the case with a famous NYPD Her workplace uniform is jeans and a
officer several years ago, a man who polo shirt, and she’s never without a
had won the National Police Revolver little .380 ACP in the right front pocket of

precaution for Championship. Off-duty, carrying the

garbage out, he saw some punks at-
tacking an elderly woman. He dropped
her pants. Cargo shorts and Docker’s-
type casual trousers make it easy and
discreet to carry a subcompact-sized

the street, but the garbage can and ran to the scene to
intervene. The thugs turned on him, and
handgun in a pocket holster. Today’s
super-flat, super-small 9mm autos that

it has saved the the next thing he knew he was being hit
with an iron pipe. He fought back with
courage he had exhibited on-duty before,
take the full-power 9mm cartridge—think
Glock 43, Kahr PM9, Kimber Solo, Ruger
LC9 or Springfield XD-S—deliver a par-

lives of people in and beat the hell out of them and sub-
dued them. But he suffered hand injuries
ticularly attractive package of adequate
power in a small, light envelope.

the home, too!

from bludgeon blows that crippled him But why concealed carry in the home?
to the point where he had to retire from After all, can’t a person just keep a load-
both an exemplary police career and ed gun in a drawer, or on a shelf, or in a
a stellar shooting career. Had he been quick-access gun safe? Sure we can, but
BY MASSAD AYOOB carrying his off-duty gun, the outcome if we’re in Room A and the gun is in Room

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B when we need it, we may not be able to

reach it in time if a particularly stealthy or
clever intruder surprises us face-to-face,
as happened in Case One. In Case Two,
there was no time to run back into the
house for a gun, and there wouldn’t have
been in Case Three, either.
Why concealed? Even in places where
you can’t get a permit to carry in pub-
lic, isn’t it legal in every jurisdiction to

P h o t o by A l e x L a n de e n
carry openly within the four walls of your
home? Yep, that’s correct, too—even in
Washington D.C., where the long-standing
Keeping a gun on all
prohibition against that practice was
the time makes it
crushed in 2008 by the United States instantly available.
Supreme Court’s landmark decision in

But why concealed carry in the home? man. Your mother-in-law who hates guns.
Or one of your kids’ friends.
After all, can’t a person just keep I remember the time I’d just got-
ten home from speaking for a cop in an
a loaded gun in a drawer, or on a shelf, officer-involved shooting case (he was
cleared), and I was still wearing a suit
or in a quick-access gun safe? and tie. I had just taken off my suit coat
when there came a knocking on the door.
Heller v. District of Columbia. However, it’s paranoid to do so anywhere) aren’t I opened it to find a young teenager who
there is such a thing as discretion, and confined to the internet. They exist in all was asking after my 13-year-old daugh-
there are good reasons for it. our lives. The neighbor who comes to the ter. He froze and began stammering, his
Those people who think it’s paranoid to door unexpectedly to borrow the proverbi- eyes fixed on my right hip, where I kept
carry a gun at home (and some who think al cup of sugar. The postman or delivery- a Smith & Wesson .45 ACP and a badge

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clipped to my belt. Somehow, I don’t think
it was the badge that drew his attention.
He babbled an excuse and left. Now, a
dad has a right to be smug about one less
teenager lusting after his little princess,
but the fact is, I don’t think as a parent
I have a right to unnecessarily interfere
with my children’s socializing. Think about
this scenario: A kid goes running home
and shouts, “Mommy! Mommy! I went to
David’s house to play, and his daddy had
a real gun on!” Suddenly, one of our kid’s
best friends is forbidden by his frightened
parents to come over and play. That isn’t
fair to the kid.
There’s also the possibility of false
accusations. One man in New Hampshire
wound up in a legal nightmare when a
woman came onto his rural property
asking for directions. He habitually open-
carried a Sig Sauer P220 .45 ACP. The
woman went to the police and claimed
he had pulled it on her. He denied it. “He
said, she said” cases get ugly and expen-
sive, and this one was both. Assuming
he’s telling the truth, if his gun had simply
been concealed, that costly and painful
course of events would probably never
have taken place.
On his excellent radio show Gun Talk,
my old friend, Tom Gresham, hosted a
guest who went through a similar night-
mare. If you live long enough, you meet the
guy who feels his mission in life is to make
all of his neighbors as miserable as pos-
sible. One such guy spotted Tom’s guest
leaving the house one day with a pistol
openly holstered on his hip. He started a
verbal argument with him. Tom’s guest
simply drove away and was horrified to be
arrested after the whacko neighbor falsely
reported that he’d pulled the gun on him.
The presence of the gun on his belt when
the cops confronted him, of course, made
the false complaint seem plausible. As
some say on the internet, “Concealed
carry could have prevented this.”

Easy Choice
Personally, I open-carry full-sized hand-
guns on my own rural property all the
time, but I still keep an open-front shirt or
a photographer’s vest near each door that
I can quickly slip on to receive any visitor
who might not know me and be comfort-
able with me being visibly armed.
Each of us makes our own choices.
Good luck with yours. For some of us,
simply keeping the gun on all the time
makes it both instantly available and
secure from unauthorized hands. For
us, concealed carry at home is what
works best.

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4NEW FOR W With concealed carry at its
most popular, gun manu-

2016
facturers are stepping up to
create dozens of pocket-sized
pistols and wheelguns for
personal protection. These
guns are extremely compact
with aluminum alloy and poly-
mer frames while other com-
ponents help reduce weight
while still offering plenty of
The latest subcompact pistols and firepower. Here are a number
revolvers hitting the market for your of interesting new models hit-
personal protection. BY WILLIAM BELL ting the market soon.

Llama Micro Maxi

Ph otos C ou r te sy Ma n u f a c t u re rs
Many firearms aficionados will be familiar with the name
Llama, once associated with fine Spanish-made firearms. Well,
the name and quality is back, but the guns are now crafted in
the Philippines. One of the more well-known models is the
Micro Max in .380 ACP. Features include contoured polymer
grips (optional wood grip seen here), a rounded butt with a
flat mainspring housing, an extended beavertail grip safety,
a skeletonized combat hammer and trigger, a lowered
and flared ejection port, and a throated barrel.
Novak-style sights and a matte blue finish
complete the package.
(eagleimportsinc.com;
732-493-0333)

Several new concealed-

carry handguns are hitting
the market this year,
including the Llama Micro
Max from Eagle Imports.

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Springfield XD-S 3.3” .40 Remington RM380
The popular Springfield XD-S 3.3” has been enhanced in 2016 with the This diminutive pistol is a mating of steel and aluminum alloy. It weighs a
addition of a version in .40 S&W. Single-column magazines with a flush- scant 12.2 ounces unloaded while offering a 6+1 capacity of .380 ACP
fit base carry six rounds, and a seven-round magazine comes with the ammo. It has a smooth, 10-pound DAO trigger; a fully functional slide
Mid-Mag X-Tension base. This steel and polymer pistol weighs only 22 stop; an ambidextrous magazine release; and glass-filled nylon grips that
ounces with an empty magazine, and the integral grip is knurled for good are checkered like the frontstrap. It can also be had with a Crimson Trace
hand purchase. A red fiber-optic front sight is mated with a fixed dovetail laser sight mounted on the triggerguard, which adds little weight or bulk.
rear sight. (springfield-armory.com; 800-680-6866) (remington.com; 800-243-9700)

Taurus Millennium G2
The Taurus Millennium G2 is not re-
ally new, but the recently redesigned
Gen 2 enhancements have made
it even more useful as a conceal-
Beretta Px4 Storm Subcompact ment handgun. Its polymer and steel
Here’s a gun with features and firepower you would not expect on construction and thin profile keep the weight down to 22 ounces, plus
a handgun this size. Like its bigger brothers, you get interchange- the 3.2-inch barrel gives it an overall length of just 6.24 inches. This
able backstraps, an accessory rail, a reversible magazine release, an 12+1 capacity 9mm now features an accessory rail, high-profile sights,
ambidextrous safety, a black Bruniton finish and a DA/SA trigger. Its aggressively textured integral grips and “melted” edges that add comfort
polymer frame keeps its weight down to 26.1 ounces, yet in 9mm it and won’t catch on a holster or clothing. The pistol’s standard features
has a 13+1 capacity. (beretta.com) include the Taurus Security System and a loaded-chamber indicator.
(taurususa.com; 800-327-3776)

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Smith & Wesson

Bond Arms Patriot M&P Shield Ported
The Patriot from Bond Arms features a stainless steel double-barrel One of the more popular 9mm concealment pistols has just become
assembly and frame. The derringer is chambered for .45 LC/.410 even better. The M&P Shield in 9mm has been given the Performance
rounds, and the 3-inch barrels are interchangeable with Bond Arms’ Center treatment, which includes a ported barrel and slide to help tame
other barrels. The Patriot features Bond’s patented rebounding ham- recoil; an enhanced trigger with a 6.5-pound pull and shorter reset; a
mer, retracting firing pins and a crossbolt safety. It weighs 21.5 ounces HiViz green fiber-optic front sight; and a HiViz red fiber-optic rear sight.
unloaded and has rosewood grip panels. A driving holster is included. You also get a flush-fit, seven-round mag and an extended, eight-round
(bondarms.com; 817-573-4445) mag with the pistol. (smith-wesson.com; 800-331-0852)

Ruger LC9s Bersa Thunder 380 Combat Plus

While the Ruger LC9 captivated shooters years ago when it was intro- Most compact .380 ACP pistols have a reduced magazine capacity,
duced, the new striker-fired LC9s features a short, light, crisp trigger but not the Bersa Thunder 380 Combat Plus. It has the same features
pull for faster, more accurate shooting. It uses all existing LC9 acces- and many of the same dimensions as the Thunder 380 Combat, but
sories, including lasers, holsters and extended nine-round magazines, instead of an 8+1 capacity, it carries a full 15+1 capacity. The Combat
and like previous models, the Ruger LC9s features a through-hard- versions have distinctive green, rubber, wraparound grips; larger slide
ened alloy steel slide and a one-piece, high-performance, glass-filled serrations; a redesigned slide with a lower profile; a more rounded
nylon grip frame. The Ruger LC9s’ checkered grip frame provides a triggerguard; and a smaller beavertail for better concealment.
secure and comfortable grip. (ruger.com) (eagleimportsinc.com; 732-493-0333)

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Kimber K6s
One of the most talked about handguns to hit the
scene, the Kimber K6s is a stainless steel, six-shot,
.357 Magnum revolver that is about the same size
as the old Detective Special. It has a concealed
hammer with a smooth double-action-only mecha-
nism, and it weighs just 23 ounces. Unique for a
wheelgun, the rear sight is set in a dovetail and the
front sight is pinned. The cylinder has flats instead of
flutes, the cylinder release is the push-button type,
and the grips are ergonomically shaped polymer.
(kimberamerica.com; 888-243-4522)

Sphinx SDP Ruger LCP SCCY CPX-3

Subcompact Alpha Custom SCCY makes some of the smallest subcompacts
With a steel slide and an aluminum alloy frame, in 9mm, and now the company has entered the
Compact at just 5.16 inches long and 3.8
the Sphinx SDP Subcompact Alpha is precision .380 ACP market with its new CPX-3, which has
inches tall, the LCP Custom is designed
machined and hand fitted to provide maximum a unique feature the company calls the “Roebuck
to fit a variety of holsters and provide
accuracy while remaining highly concealable. Quad Lock” system. The barrel locks to the slide
concealed-carry options. It features
Weighing just 25 ounces unloaded, this pistol in four distinct areas, making the barrel and slide
a steel slide and a black, one-piece,
has a 3.13-inch barrel, full-length guide rails, a almost a solid piece for enhanced accuracy. With a
high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip
match-grade trigger and a 13+1 capacity in 9mm. polymer frame and stainless steel slide, the CPX-3
frame. More of the LCP Custom’s notable
More features include front and rear slide serra- weighs just 15 ounces unloaded. The top of the
features include the wide, red-anodized,
tions, fixed sights, an ambidextrous decocker, slide is laser etched to reduce glare and is finished
skeletonized aluminum trigger; the
a reversible magazine catch and an enlarged, in black nitride or a natural matte finish. The DAO
polished stainless steel guide rod; and a
undercut triggerguard. (kriss-usa.com; trigger is set at the factory for a pull weight of 8
front photoluminescent and rear windage
855-574-7787) pounds. (sccy.com; 866-729-7599)
adjustable sights. (ruger.com)

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Iver Johnson Pocket Ace
Harkening back to days of green-felt-topped card tables and
riverboat gamblers, the Pocket Ace is based on the Sharps
four-shot Pepperbox pistol first introduced in 1859. Like the
original, this Iver Johnson “derringer” is chambered in .22
rimfire and has a rotating hammer nose that changes position
each time it’s cocked to fire the cartridges in all four cham-
bers. The Pocket Ace has a satin stainless steel finish and
walnut grips. (iverjohnsonarms.com; 321-636-3377)

Honor Defense
Honor Guard
One of the “new kids on the block,”
Honor Defense makes its pistols in
the U.S.A., with all-American compo-
nents. The company’s Honor Guard
in 9mm is one on the slimmest made
at 0.96 inches, with a weight of 22
ounces and an overall length of 6.2
inches. This small pistol has several
unique features like front and rear
serrations that go over the slide, a rear
sight that is flat in the front should it be
needed to help retract the slide one-
handed, an ambidextrous slide catch
and magazine release, backstraps in
two sizes, and seven- and eight-round
magazines. There’s also a version
with a manual safety, along slide and
a FIST frame (Firearm with Integrated
STandoff). (honordefense.com;
678-943-8035)

Walther PPS M2
For 2016, Walther has made some changes to
the PPS, which is already a highly popular, compact handgun
for concealed carry. With its 21-ounce weight, the PPS M2’s
grip texture has been redesigned and made more “aggressive”
to help tame recoil and muzzle flip. By request, the original
paddle-style magazine release has been replaced with a
conventional magazine button release. Striker-fired,
the PPS M2 has a 6.1-pound trigger and is only 1-inch wide.
(waltherarms.com; 479-242-8500)

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CARRY LAWS

A P H OT OC RE D IT
Concealed-carry
laws for all 50
states in 2016. complicating things, available informa-
BY JEREMY D. CLOUGH the additional research you should do to
make sure you obey the law. tion, even when it comes from state
What follows is not legal advice. agencies, may be conflicting. While the
ALL 50 STATES ALLOW SOME FORM OF For that, you must contact an attorney information in this article came from
concealed carry, but the applicable laws licensed in that state who specializes state government sources (including
remain as different as the states them- in this area of law. This article is not directly from the most recently published
selves, and they are constantly chang- intended to answer all the questions you statutes), do not rely on this or any other
ing. What follows is a general overview need to ask, but to tell you where to look unofficial source. Verify all information
of each state’s laws on issuing permits, for the answers you need. prior to traveling, and if you have any
as well as whether they issue permits Be aware that laws change constantly doubt at all about carrying, don’t do it.
to non-residents and if they recognize and new ones often become effective There is a school of thought that
permits from other states. While “reci-
procity” is a term of art, I’ve used it here “Be aware that laws change constantly
in the more general sense of whether or
not they will recognize another state’s and new ones often become effective
permit. The exact terms of the reciproc-
ity they offer are, of course, different for
each state. Just because they recognize
at unpredictable times.”
some out-of-state permits doesn’t mean at unpredictable times. Almost half of pushing the legal limits on concealed
they recognize yours, so you’ll need to all states made some changes in their carry will further expand our rights to do
check that. Other relevant laws you’ll CCW laws during 2015 and 2016, and so. More often, it provides others with
need to know are limits on ammunition some states have multiple versions of fodder for further restricting gun rights,
or magazine capacity as well as the law their CCW laws staged to take effect at and it means a fast trip to jail, confisca-
of self-defense for that state. Included different times, some as far in advance tion of your firearms, heavy legal bills
are links to official sources in each state, as 2021. There’s no guarantee that they and possible lifelong restrictions on your
as well as the citation for their CCW won’t change again by the time this gets right to own firearms. Know the law and
statute to serve as starting points for to press and into your hands. Further stay within it.

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ALABAMA Terms Of Issuance: May issue Weapons
Website: www.ago.alabama.gov/Page- Reciprocity: Not provided for Statute: Fla. Stat. § 790.06
Gun-Reprocity-Law%20 Out Of State Permits: Code appears to allow Issuing Authority: Department of Agriculture and
Statute: Code of Ala. § 13A-11-75 county sheriff to grant a permit to one not residing in Consumer Services
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff their county if their primary place of business is there Cost: $112 initial, $60 renewal (including fingerprint
Cost: Varies by jurisdiction and length of time for and they spend a “substantial period of time” there. processing fee; renewal is $102 renewal if
which permit is issued Note: Effective January 1, 2016, a sheriff may allow non-resident)
Length: 1-5 years a municipal police department to process applica- Length: 7 years
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue tions. The statute already provided for police to agree Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes for a sheriff to process their applications. Reciprocity: Yes
Out Of State Permits: No Out Of State Permits: Yes
Note: The law was rewritten extensively, effective COLORADO Note: Reciprocity appears to apply only to those
August 1, 2013. While Alabama used to only Website: www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/chpstatutes with permits issued by their state of residence, but
recognize those states that reciprocally recognize Statute: C.R.S. 18-12-203 is extended to license holders under 21 if they are
their permit, it now recognizes any carry permit. Issuing Authority: County Sheriff serving or have been honorably discharged from the
Cost: No more than $100 initial, $50 renewal, military. Effective July 1, 2014, law was changed to
ALASKA plus other fees allow for appointment of tax collectors to receive
Website: dps.alaska.gov/statewide/ Length: 5 years CCW applications.
PermitsLicensing/concealedhandguns.aspx Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
Statute: Alaska Stat. 18.65.700 Reciprocity: Yes, but appears to apply to only GEORGIA
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, resident permits Website: dps.georgia.gov/georgias-firearm-permit-
apply at State Trooper office Out Of State Permits: No reciprocity (reciprocity information only)
Cost: Up to $99 initial/$30 renewal Note: A temporary emergency permit is also Statute: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-129
Length: Up to 5 years (expires on the person’s available, and has an age limit lowered from 21 to Issuing Authority: Judge of County Probate
birthday in the fifth year following issuance) 18. Effective July 1, 2013, Colorado banned the Court
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue acquisition of magazines that contain over 15 rounds. Cost: $30 initial/renewal, plus additional fees that
Reciprocity: Yes Unlike the nationwide ban in 1994, when magazines vary by county; $1 for temporary renewal permit
Out Of State Permits: No manufactured prior to the ban were still regularly sold Length: 5 years
Note: While a permit is available, none is required after it went into effect, in Colorado magazines Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
to carry concealed in Alaska. manufactured before the ban appear to be “grandfa- Reciprocity: Yes
thered in” only if you actually possessed them prior to Out Of State Permits: No
ARIZONA the ban and maintained continuous possession of Note: Georgia passed a sweeping concealed-carry
Website: www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_ them since that time. reform bill that became effective July 1, 2014. It clari-
Weapons/ fied and dramatically increased the areas where per-
Statute: A.R.S. § 13-3102, 13-3112 CONNECTICUT mit holders could carry, long a grey area in Georgia
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Website: www.ct.gov/despp/cwp/view. law, and allowed churches to opt-in to permit con-
Concealed Weapons Permits Unit asp?a=4213&q=494614&desppNav_GID=2080 cealed carry if they choose. Additionally, for those
Cost: $60 initial/$43 renewal Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-28 serving in or honorably discharged from the military,
Length: 5 years Issuing Authority: Chief of Police, Warden or First the age limit is reduced from 21 to 18.
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Selectman for temporary permit, Commissioner of
Reciprocity: Yes Emergency Services and Public Protection (State HAWAII
Out Of State Permits: Yes Police) for state permit and for non-residents Website: www.honolulupd.org/information/index.
Note: While a permit is available, none is required Cost: $140 initial (appears to be $70 for local, $70 php?page=gunmain
to carry a weapon in Arizona. Consult state laws for state) plus other fees, $70 renewal Statute: HRS § 134-9
regarding limitations on where and how weapons Length: 5 years for state; temporary permit unclear, Issuing Authority: Chief of Police
may be carried. but must receive state permit within 60 days of Cost: $10
receiving local permit Length: 1 year
ARKANSAS Terms Of Issuance: May issue Terms Of Issuance: May issue “in an
Website: asp.arkansas.gov/services-and-pro- Reciprocity: No exceptional case”
grams/detail/concealed-handgun-licensing Out Of State Permits: Yes, statute appears Reciprocity: No
Statute: A.C.A. § 5-73-309 to require that non-residents already be permitted Out Of State Permits: Appear to be provided for
Issuing Authority: Director of Department of by another jurisdiction, but not necessarily their Note: Permits appeared to be limited to carrying in
State Police home state. the counties in which they are issued. No residence
Cost: $100 plus other costs if under 65 years of age Note: Residents must apply locally for a temporary requirement appears in the statute, which also
(currently $144.94), $50 plus other costs if over 65 permit prior to eligibility for State permit. For out-of- authorizes permits for certain foreign nationals.
(currently $93.44). Renewals are $35 plus other state permits, apply directly to Commissioner of
costs, with no difference based on age (currently Emergency Services and Public Protection (State IDAHO
$62.80). Police). On April 5, 2013, new restrictions took effect Website: www.ag.idaho.gov/concealedWeapons/
Length: 5 years on certain firearms designated “assault weapons,” as concealedWeapons_index.html
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue well as magazines containing more than 10 rounds. Statute: Idaho Code § 18-3302, § 18-3302K
Reciprocity: Yes Other minor changes took effect October 1, 2015. (enhanced permit)
Out Of State Permits: No Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Note: Some minor changes to eligibility, generally DELAWARE Cost: $20 initial, $15 renewal, plus additional fees
regarding retired law enforcement and military Website: courts.delaware.gov/Superior/weapons. Length: 5 years
personnel, were approved by the governor in stm Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
February and March of 2015. Most significantly, the Statute: 11 Del. C. § 1441 Reciprocity: Yes
age requirement of 21 years has been reduced to 18 Issuing Authority: Prothonotary of Superior Court Out Of State Permits: Yes
for those who have served in the military. Cost: $65 initial/renewal Note: Effective July 1, 2013, an “enhanced”
Length: 2 years initial/3 renewal; expires permit became available, which is issued to
CALIFORNIA on June 1 residents or non-residents who already have a
Website: oag.ca.gov/firearms Terms Of Issuance: May issue permit in their state of residence. It requires training,
Statute: Cal Pen Code § 26150, 26155 Reciprocity: Yes a requirement that is otherwise discretionary with
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff or Chief/Head Out Of State Permits: Attorney General has the issuing sheriff. Certain minor changes become
of Police authority to issue a short-term permit to non-resident effective July 1, 2015.
Cost: Licensing authorities application fee is under very limited circumstances
limited to $100 and $25 for renewals, but statute Note: Statute allows 3-year initial permit/5 renewal, ILLINOIS
provides for other fees (including up to $150 for any but procedural rules only allow 2-/3-year licenses. Website: www.ispfsb.com/Public/CCL.aspx
required psychological exam) and for regular increase Statute: 430 ILCS 66/10
in cost. FLORIDA Issuing Authority: Department of State Police
Length: 2 years max for civilian permit Website: www.freshfromflorida.com/#Concealed- Cost: $150 initial/renewal for resident, $300 initial/

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STATE-BY-STATE LAWS
renewal for non-resident allowing those moving into the state with permits MICHIGAN
Length: 5 years from their prior states of residence to carry for Website: www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue 120 days after becoming a Kentucky resident and 1591_3503_4654-10953--,00.html
Reciprocity: No meeting certain filing requirements. Some changes Statute: MCLS § 28.422
Out Of State Permits: Yes, if state of residence to the training requirements became law on March Issuing Authority: County Clerk of Court
has substantially similar weapons laws 23, 2015. Cost: $100 initial, plus possible other fees/$115
Note: Non-residents who may lawfully carry in their renewal
home state are not prohibited from transporting a LOUISIANA Length: 4-5 years, expires on applicant’s birthday
concealed firearm within their vehicle in Illinois, but Website: www.lsp.org/handguns.html Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
may not remove the gun from their vehicle and may Statute: La. R.S. 40:1379.3 Reciprocity: Yes
not leave it unsecured if they get out. Minor changes Issuing Authority: Deputy Secretary of Out Of State Permits: No
(including notifying officers of licensee status) Department of Public Safety and Corrections Note: Reciprocity does not appear to be extended
became effective July of 2015. Cost: $25 per year initial/renewal, with possible to non-resident permits. Effective December 1, 2015,
additional fees for initial, including a one-time $50 the old County Concealed Weapons Licensing
INDIANA for those who have not resided in the state for the Board system was abolished. Other changes took
Website: www.in.gov/isp/3179.htm 15 years prior to application; annual cost reduced effect in May, June and July of 2015, with more tak-
Statute: Indiana Code § 35-47-2-3 by half for those 65 and older. License requires ing effect February 22, 2016.
Issuing Authority: Superintendent of State Police 20-year prepayment for those under 65, and
through local chief law enforcement officer (Chief 10-year prepayment for those over 65. MINNESOTA
of Police/Sheriff) Length: 5 years or lifetime, with statutory provision Website: dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/
Cost: $40-125, plus fingerprints, for unlimited for less than 5 years, and proof of training required administrative/Pages/Permit-to-Carry-FAQ.aspx
license (qualified license is only for hunting and every 5 years for lifetime. Statute: Minn. Stat. § 624.714
target shooting) Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Length: 4 years or lifetime Reciprocity: Yes Cost: $100 or less initial/$75 or less renewal
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Out Of State Permits: No Length: 5 years
Reciprocity: Yes Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
Out Of State Permits: Yes MAINE Reciprocity: Yes
Note: Out-of-state permits appear to only be issued Website: www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/weap- Out Of State Permits: Yes
to those with a regular place of business in Indiana. ons_permits.html
Some minor elements of the law changed effective Statute: 25 M.R.S. § 2003 MISSISSIPPI
July 1, 2014. Issuing Authority: Varies by area of residence and Website: www.dps.state.ms.us/firearms/firearms-
could include Mayor/Municipal Authority, Chief of permit-unit/
IOWA Police or Chief of State Police Statute: Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101
Website: www.dps.state.ia.us/asd/weapon_permits. Cost: $35 initial/$20 renewal ($60 initial/renewal Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
shtml for non-residents) Cost: $80 initial/$40 renewal ($20 renewal for
Statute: Iowa Code § 724.11 Length: 4 years residents over 65), with possible other fees
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff, Commissioner Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue ($132/$82 currently listed by DPS)
of Public Safety for out of state applicants. Reciprocity: Yes Length: 5 years
Cost: $50 initial/$25 renewal Out Of State Permits: Yes Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
Length: 5-year nonprofessional, 1-year Note: Effective October 15, 2015, no permit is Reciprocity: Yes
professional or duration of employment for some required to carry concealed in Maine, provided the Out Of State Permits: Yes (statute allows resi-
LE professional permits person is 21 (or 18 with current military service or dency requirement to be waived: DPS website, how-
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue honorable discharge) and not prohibited from ever, says they do not issue non-resident permits)
Reciprocity: Yes possessing a firearm. Reciprocity rules were also Note: Disabled veterans and active-duty military are
Out Of State Permits: Yes, but professional liberalized pursuant to a bill approved by the governor exempt from the application and renewal fees.
permit only on June 15, 2015. Other minor changes to the law Effective July 1, 2015, handguns may be carried in a
Note: Contact Commissioner of Public Safety for became effective May 29, 2015. purse, briefcase or similar container without a permit.
out-of-state and some professional permits. The enhanced permit has a training requirement and
MARYLAND allows carry into otherwise prohibited areas.
KANSAS Website: mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/
Website: ag.ks.gov/public-safety/concealedcarry CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/ MISSOURI
Statute: K.S.A. § 75-7c05 Firearms/WearandCarryPermit.aspx Website: www.mosheriffs.com/?page_id=2334
Issuing Authority: Attorney General through Statute: Md. Public Safety Code Ann. § 5-306 Website: ago.mo.gov/divisions/public-safety/con-
County Sheriff Issuing Authority: Secretary of State Police cealed-carry-reciprocity (reciprocity information only)
Cost: $132.50 initial/$25 renewal Cost: $75 initial/$50 renewal, plus other fees Statute: § 571.101 R.S.Mo.
Length: 4 years Length: 2 years initial/3 years renewal Issuing Authority: County or City Sheriff or
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Terms Of Issuance: Statute reads “shall issue,” designee
Reciprocity: Yes but requires a “good and substantial” reason Cost: $100 or less initial/$50 or less renewal
Out Of State Permits: No Reciprocity: No Length: 3 years if issued prior to August 28, 2013,
Note: While a permit is available, pursuant to Out Of State Permits: Limited 5 years if later
legislation passed in 2015, no permit is required to Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
carry concealed in Kansas. Certain other minor MASSACHUSETTS Reciprocity: Yes
changes were approved April 2, 2015. Website: www.mass.gov/eopss/firearms-reg-and- Out Of State Permits: No
laws/
KENTUCKY Statute: ALM GL ch. 140, § 131 MONTANA
Website: www.kentuckystatepolice.org/conceal. Issuing Authority: Local Licensing Authority or Website: doj.mt.gov/enforcement/concealed-
htm Colonel of State Police weapons/
Statute: KRS § 237.110 Cost: $100 Statute: Mont. Code Anno., § 45-8-321
Issuing Authority: State Police through County Length: 5-6 years, expires on applicant’s birthday Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Sheriff Terms Of Issuance: May issue Cost: $50 initial, with possible additional
Cost: $60 initial/$60 renewal Reciprocity: No $5 fingerprint fee/$25 renewal
Length: 5 years Out Of State Permits: Yes Length: 4 years
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Note: There are currently two different versions of Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes Massachusetts’ CCW statute. One is in effect until Reciprocity: Yes
Out Of State Permits: No January 1, 2021 (which is the one covered above). Out Of State Permits: No
Note: Some changes to the statute became The second goes into effect January 1, 2021. Note: A minor wording change took effect on
effective on July 15, 2014, including a provision Temporary permits for alien nonresidents appear to April 1, 2015. As of March 27, 2015, renewals do
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NEBRASKA Length: Varies by geographic location, but all Issuing Authority: State Bureau of Investigation,
Website: statepatrol.nebraska.gov/ConcealedCarry. permits must be recertified to the division of State apply at County Sheriff
aspx Police every five years Cost: $100 initial for 5 years/$85 renewal, plus no
Statute: R.R.S. Neb. § 69-2433 Terms Of Issuance: May issue more than $25 for fingerprints and $10 for photo;
Issuing Authority: State Patrol Reciprocity: Statute does not appear to provide $200 initial for 10 years/$170 renewal
Cost: $100 initial/$50 renewal for it Length: 5 years or 10 years
Length: 5 years Out Of State Permits: Unclear, but appears so Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Note: In January 2013, as a reaction to the Reciprocity: Yes
Reciprocity: Yes murders at Sandy Hook elementary school, New Out Of State Permits: No
Out Of State Permits: No York quickly passed an extensive gun control law Note: Temporary permits are available for those who
that includes a ban on magazines holding more than have been given a domestic abuse protective order.
NEVADA seven rounds, a poorly-thought-out measure that The law was updated effective November 1, 2015.
Website: www.lvmpd.com/Permits/ effectively criminalized even law enforcement
ConcealedFirearms/tabid/124/Default.aspx officers who possessed such magazines. Since OREGON
Website: gsd.nv.gov/Resources/Carry_Concealed_ that time, portions of the statute have been Website: apps.oregon.gov/SOS/LicenseDirectory/
Weapon_(CCW)_Permit/ suspended. The state of the law, however, is fluid, Results?USStr=concealed (application information by
Statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.3657 and if you plan on passing through any part of county)
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff New York, it would be wise to contact an attorney Statute: ORS § 166.291
Cost: $60 initial/$25 renewal, plus additional fees for legal advice. Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Length: 5 years Cost: $65 for initial/$50 renewal
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue NORTH CAROLINA Length: 4 years
Reciprocity: Yes Website: www.ncdoj.gov/about-doj/law-enforce- Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
Out Of State Permits: Yes ment-training-and-standards/law-enforcement-lia- Reciprocity: No
son/concealed-weapon-reciprocity.aspx (reciprocity Out Of State Permits: Yes
NEW HAMPSHIRE information only) Note: Some minor elements of the law changed
Website: www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/per- Statute: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-415.12 January 2, 2016. Others were changed in
mitslicensing/plupr.html Issuing Authority: County Sheriff July of 2015 and in March of 2014, when
Statute: RSA 159:6 Cost: $80, plus up to $10 for fingerprints ini- changes were approved affecting eligibility for
Issuing Authority: Local policing agency for tial/$75 renewal those with prior marijuana arrests.
residents, director of State Police or designee Length: 5 years
for non-residents Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue PENNSYLVANIA
Cost: $10 resident/$100 non-resident Reciprocity: Yes Website: www.psp.pa.gov/firearms-information/
Length: Not less than 4 years Out Of State Permits: No Pages/Carrying-Firearms-in-Pennsylvania.aspx#.
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Note: Some changes took effect July 1 and Vm4kE3j5pUQ
Reciprocity: Yes October 1 of 2015 re-codifying eligibility Statute: 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109
Out Of State Permits: Yes requirements and limiting items a sheriff could Issuing Authority: County Sheriff/Chief of Police
Note: Reciprocity not extended to permits issued request upon application. Cost: $20
by a state in which the permit holder does not reside. Length: 5 years
Similarly, the nonresident permit appears to require the NORTH DAKOTA Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
applicant first be licensed in their home state. Website: www.ag.nd.gov/BCI/CW/CW.htm Reciprocity: Yes
Statute: N.D. Cent. Code, § 62.1-04-03 Out Of State Permits: Yes (must have permit in
NEW JERSEY Issuing Authority: Bureau of Criminal state of residence, if available)
Website: www.state.nj.us/njsp/about/fire_ag2.html Investigation
Statute: N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-4, N.J.A.C. 13:54-2.1 Cost: $60 initial, plus fingerprints and $50 testing RHODE ISLAND
Issuing Authority: Apply to Chief Police Officer/ fee/renewal amount unclear but appears to be $60 Website: www.riag.ri.gov/Forms/BCIPermit%20
Superintendent of State Police, but issued by (plus additional testing fees for Class 1 license) Application.pdf (Attorney General permit)
Superior Court Length: 5 years Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-11, 18
Cost: $20, plus additional fees Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Issuing Authority: Attorney General or local authori-
Length: 2 years Reciprocity: Yes ties, including Board of Police Commissioners/Chief or
Terms Of Issuance: May issue Out Of State Permits: Yes Superintendent of Police, Town Clerk, etc.
Reciprocity: No Note: Several changes went into effect in 2013, Cost: $40
Out Of State Permits: Yes including, per the Attorney General’s office, that Length: 4 years
Note: The statute says that Superior Court “shall” all North Dakota licenses previously issued to Terms Of Issuance: May issue
issue a permit, but “only if…satisfied that the applicant… residents of non-reciprocal states are now invalid. Reciprocity: No (limited reciprocity extended to
has a justifiable need to carry.” Other minor changes were approved April 15, 2015. those passing through the state without delay, and
Class 1 permits also now have greater reciprocity appears to only apply in their vehicle)
NEW MEXICO recognition than Class 2 permits. Out Of State Permits: Yes
Website: www.dps.state.nm.us/index.php/nm-con- Note: While the Attorney General may issue
cealed-carry/ OHIO a permit based on a “proper showing of need”
Statute: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-4 Website: www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ under 11-47-18, statute 11-47-11 provides that
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety ConcealedCarry.aspx/?from=nav local licensing authorities shall issue a permit to
Cost: Not more than $100, plus fingerprint fee Statute: ORC Ann. 2923.125 a “suitable person” with a “good” or “proper
initial/$75 renewal Issuing Authority: County Sheriff reason” for seeking a license.
Length: 4 years, with refresher course required Cost: $67 initial, plus other possible fees/$50
at 2 years renewal, plus other possible fees if not a state resi- SOUTH CAROLINA
Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue dent for 5 years Website: www.sled.sc.gov/cwp.aspx?MenuID=CWP
Reciprocity: Yes Length: 5 years Statute: S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215
Out Of State Permits: No Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue Issuing Authority: S.C. Law Enforcement Division
Note: Recent changes provide fee waivers for active Reciprocity: Yes Cost: $50 initial, plus up to $5 for fingerprints/$50
military personnel or those honorably discharged. Out Of State Permits: Yes, but appear to be renewal
limited to those employed in Ohio Length: 5 years upon renewal
NEW YORK Note: Certain changes to the law became effective Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue
Website: www.troopers.ny.gov/Firearms/ March 23, 2015, including expanded reciprocity. Reciprocity: Yes
Statute: NY CLS Penal § 400.00 Out Of State Permits: Only if applicant owns
Issuing Authority: County or City Licensing OKLAHOMA real property (land) in South Carolina
Officer with some procedural oversight by Website: www.ok.gov/osbi/Concealed_Weapons_ Note: Reciprocity appears only to extend to
Superintendent of State Police. Licensing/ resident permits.
Cost: Varies by geographic location Statute: 21 Okl. St. § 1290.12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 1124

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DOUBLE BARREL

E N Bond Arms’ tiny but powerful

Patriot derringer offers a one-
touch punch of either 9mm or
.45 ACP ammunition. In fact, it’s
incredibly easy to switch out a .45
ACP barrel assembly for a 9mm
set, or vice versa, when needed.
specifications

BOND ARMS PATRIOT

Caliber .45 ACP/9mm
Barrel 3 inches
OA Length 5 inches
Weight 21.5 ounces (empty)
Grips Rosewood
Sights Fixed
Action SA
Finish Satin
Capacity 2
MSRP $598

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PATRIOT
Slim dimensions and swap-out barrels make
Bond Arms’ over/under the ultimate backup.

N
BY D.K. PRIDGEN

Now in its 21st year, Bond Arms, ger system that allows the trigger pull to
based in the small town of Granbury, be much lighter and crisper.
Texas, epitomizes the American family- Many of the Bond double-barreled pis-
based company. Bond Arms started with tols are shipped with .45 Long Colt/.410
two brothers. Greg Bond, an engineer shotshell barrels in place. Aside from
and tool and die maker, designed and the interchangeability of the cartridges in
produced the first and many of the suc- Bond barrels, the .45 Long Colt and .410
ceeding Bond Arms doubled-barreled shotshells share a commonality in that
handguns. Gordon Bond, whose penchant both were created in the U.S.
was more for business than CNC, would
provide business and marketing assis- Patriotic Tribute
tance to his brother’s company. In 2007, Bond Arms’ new Patriot is a double-
Gordon purchased Bond Arms, where he barreled patriotic tribute. The gun’s grips
remains today. are made from an attractive rosewood.
Bond Arms’ double-barreled pistols A bald eagle and an American flag are
are a modern rendition of Remington’s laser-carved into the panels, leaving the
Model 95, which was manufactured for frontstrap open. There is also a patch of
69 years beginning in 1866. Though the checkering on the grips for enhanced
Remington design is much maligned control and an extension large enough for
today for its poor qualities, Greg Bond’s a pinky perch. These grips offer a palm-
engineering eye saw (and his designs cor- filling feel, allowing more recoil control
rected) the weaknesses of the 95. Bond
Arms added a number of upgrades to the
original design, including modern frames The Patriot is incredibly slim and
and barrels cast from CNC-machined comes with a very tall front sight for
stainless steel, interchangeable barrels, quick targeting at the close ranges
reliable safety mechanisms, rebounding where derringers typically excel.
hammers and retracting firing pins, as
well as removable triggerguards on some
of the company’s models.
In the end, just handling a Bond Arms
derringer proves that the Bond design “All of the pistol’s metal work
is better made, heavier, stronger, more
durable, more versatile and more attrac- is very nicely done, and the action
tive than the original Model 95. It is also a
safer pistol. Under Gordon’s leadership,
a number of significant improvements
was smoother than any other double-
have been made to an already admirable
product. This includes a redesigned trig-
barreled pistol I have handled.”
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DOUBLE BARREL PATRIOT

Author tested a few

Bond Arms holsters
for the outing: a BAD
Driving holster (above
left and middle right), a
Sticky Holster (bottom
right) and a BAJ IWB
holster (top right).

and shooting comfort. we find the key-lockable crossbolt safety At the rear of the frame is a rebound-
The Patriot’s 3-inch, stainless steel, whose condition can be determined visu- ing hammer and retracting firing pins.
over/under barrels are chambered for the ally and by touch. Also on the left side The design of the wide hammer allows
.45 Long Colt and/or .410 shotshells. An is Bond’s spring-loaded locking lever for easy thumb cocking. Excluding the
integral front sight rides the top barrel handle, with a knurled portion for when a hammer’s protuberance, as on all Bond
while spring-loaded shell extractors aid reload is really essential. Moving forward pistols, the Patriot is virtually snag-free,
in the use of rimmed cartridges. On rim- on the design reveals the enclosed (but making it a perfect pocket gun. And this
less cartridges, a notch in the chamber’s removable) triggerguard and the smooth- protuberance can be further eliminated
side provides room for a fingernail to faced trigger. with draw technique; just place the
pry out empty cases. Swapping barrels thumb over the hammer while drawing. It
proved quick and easy with just the sup- shields the hammer and places the hand
plied hex wrench. in position to draw back the hammer
Moving to the stainless steel frame, when the gun is completely drawn.
I searched my ammo larder for
.45 Colt and .410 buckshot to no avail.
Scouring local sources was also fruitless.

COVERT With no .45 LC or .410 buckshot ammo

on hand, and no immediate prospect, I

CONVERTS
chose to swap out the Patriot’s barrels
for .45 ACP and 9mm. For the range trip,
I gathered three brands of ammunition
One factor in the popularity of Bond Arms’ double-barreled firearms is their ability to easily for each of the two lucky calibers to be
swap out barrels for longer, shorter or different-caliber barrels. Not only does this save the
tested.
user the cost of another frame, but it also allows them to maintain a familiar frame and action.
Bond Arms’ barrels are machined from stainless steel and finished in either stainless I also used a few Bond Arms holsters
steel or a glare-resistant bead-blasted finish. Barrels for rimmed cartridges include automatic for the outing: a BAD Driving holster, a
casing extractors. Rimless cartridges have an opening cut in the chamber side, which allows Sticky Holster and a BAJ IWB holster. I
shooters to dig the empty case out easily. worked with each at the range and found
MORE POWER: Bond Arms derringers can be quickly and easily converted with only a
hex wrench. Swap that 2.5-inch .45 ACP barrel on your concealment pistol for a 4.25-inch them well made and designed.
barrel to grab a little plinking time at the range with target .38 Special loads. Are you headed
to the back 40? Slip Bond’s 4.25-inch barrel chambered for .45 Colt/.410 shotshell on the Barrels Of Fun
frame to fend off snakes and other vermin during the walk. Swapping barrels introduces My testing began by firing a few rounds
shooters to the quality of Bond Arms’ handguns and barrels. Each barrel slips on easily and fits
snugly time after time. —D.K.Pridgen
through each barrel to determine point
of impact for each barrel and the spread
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“The Patriot is an excellent choice
on which to bet your life.”
picture, the top barrel was almost dead- Next, I ran a couple of pressure exer-
on but a couple of inches to the left, while cises at 5 yards. One was 10 shots fired
the bottom was 2 to 3 inches low but as fast as possible with the Bond by my
well in line with the aiming point. That’s side, its safety off and its hammer down.
typical for over/under double-barreled When the smoke cleared, there were 10
handguns. At the distances the gun was holes in the IDPA target, each inside the
designed to operate, the Patriot’s accu- central circle of the target.
racy was just fine.
To determine the mechanical ac- Final Shots performance
curacy of the Patriot from the bench, As I have found each time I worked with BOND ARMS PATRIOT
I needed to eliminate any variances. I any Bond Arms product, this company
always chose one barrel of the pair for produces some truly reliable firearms. load velocity accuracy
accuracy testing. My accuracy results All of the pistol’s metal work is very .45 ACP
may look a little large, but remember nicely done, and the action was smoother CorBon 160 DPX 917 3.31
that any small handgun like the Patriot than any other double-barreled pistol
Federal 185 JHP 839 3.52
is intended to help extradite you from a I have handled. There seems to be a lot
deadly up-close-and-personal situation, of pride in the workmanship. Hornady 185 FTX 823 3.77
not make headshots from 30 feet away. If your lifestyle or need is for a well- 9mm
Finally, I worked with the Patriot off made two-shooter, look no further CorBon 95 DPX 1,103 3.53
of a shooting bench. Shooting an IDPA than Bond Arms. The Patriot is an
Federal 115 JHP 1,039 4.11
target set 7 yards away, I fired two rounds excellent choice on which to bet your
and repeated the exercise. As I closed on life. And it never hurts to be patriotic Hornady 100 FTX 1,003 3.45
the target, the barrel-impact deviation and show the flag, too. For more infor- bullet weight measured in grains, velocity in fps
became less noticeable. All hits were in mation, visit bondarms.com or call by chronograph and accuracy in inches for best
the center circle. 817-573-4445. five-shot groups at 7 yards.
SELF-DEFENSE GEAR
FOR WOMEN
Everyday-carry
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BY MEGAN AMSELLE

5.11 Tactical Raven

Range Tights & Capris
5.11 Tactical has introduced its
new clothing option for female
shooters: Raven Range Tights.
As comfortable as yoga pants,
these tights have a tactical look
and feature abrasion-resistant
knee panels for extended durability
during training. Best of all, the
wide waistband has belt loops
that make it simple to wear a
holster. The Raven Range Tights
are available in black or Tundra,
and in full-length or capri-style
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Know Where To Hold ‘Em Women’s
Camisole Holster shirt
Know Where To Hold ‘Em Women’s Camisole holster
shirt has a layer of outer mesh fabric on the pocket
that disrupts the outline of your firearm to help keep
a covert profile. It also has a padded inner layer on
the pocket for added comfort. The pocket is posi-
tioned for a quick and natural draw. It has a unique
design on the inside of the shirt to support the
weight of the gun. From the outside this holster shirt
looks like any other camisole. (305-510-0719;
Cameleon Bags knowwheretoholdem.com)
Belladonna
Concealed Carry
Handbag
Cameleon Bags produces
a wide assortment of con-
cealed-carry purse styles.
Ranging from casual denim
to leather to crocodile
and even snakeskin, this
company is sure to offer
a bag to suit any taste. Pictured is the Belladonna,
a classic vegan-leather handbag with a separate
zippered holster compartment. The holster can
accommodate a range of handgun sizes and can be
positioned on Velcro for right- or left-handed
shooters. (cameleonbags.com; 703-961-9350)

Crimson Trace
LG-350 Lasergrips
Crimson Trace has unveiled
its new LG-350 Lasergrips
for Smith & Wesson J-Frame
revolvers. The grip is available
with either a red or green laser
that is activated whenever the L.L. Bean Women’s
front of the grip is squeezed. Big Game Hunting Pack
Powertac E9 Flashlight The LG-350 also features the L.L. Bean has developed exciting new hunting
PowerTac’s new E9 flashlight produces a blinding company’s new Shock-Stop gear designed specifically for women. The Women’s
1,020 lumens using its LED lamp. At 5 inches, it’s the System, a special construction Big Game hunting pack is much more than just a
perfect size for a handheld flashlight and comes with a of anti-vibration material that downsized version of the men’s pack. Its padded
belt clip and a lanyard for carrying. Once you blind an reduces felt recoil, the bane shoulder straps are specially designed to avoid the
attacker, you can hit him with the crenelated end be- of shooters everywhere. This bust and to taper under the arms for easy movement.
fore making your getaway. The E9 is waterproof and unit allows you to increase The water-resistant fabric is camouflage with
has five brightness settings (ranging from blinding to your shooting accuracy and a removable orange flag. This pack is designed to
nightlight) for every situation. This light is a must-have. comfort. (crimsontrace.com; ride comfortably regardless of how far you hike.
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UnderTech Undercover ADCO Arms Super

Concealment Legging Thumb Magazine Loader
Love leggings and yoga pants Many shooters find magazine
but have a hard time pairing a loading to be a difficult task. For
holster with them? UnderTech those with arthritis or other hand
Undercover has the solution— problems, it can be painful or even
comfortable black leggings with impossibsle. Luckily, ADCO Arms
two holster pockets built into the has introduced its line of Super
waistband. Each pair of leggings Thumb loading assistants, available
has a kidney holster pocket and an in six different sizes that will fit a wide
appendix holster pocket (in right- range of magazine and cartridge
or left-handed styles) to carry two sizes. Instead of struggling to com-
guns or a gun and a cell phone. press the magazine spring yourself,
The pockets even have retention simply drop each cartridge into the
straps so your gun won’t shift. Super Thumb, push it down easily
(undertechundercover.com; over the magazine. (adcosales.
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SELF-DEFENSE GEAR

Bond Arms
Mama Bear
For fans of tiny concealed-
carry guns, Bond Arms
has introduced the Mama
Bear derringer. At only 4.5
inches long and 18.5 ounces
in weight, you will not find
a more compact handgun
anywhere. The double-barrel
design holds two rounds of
either .357 Magnum or .38
Special, although the barrel can be exchanged for one of a
different caliber. Unique to this model is a removable trig-
gerguard, adding an extra safety feature for holster or purse
carry. (bondarms.com; 817-573-4445)

American Mountain Supply Redcliff Offhand Gear AR

Concealed Carry Purse Handguards
For those seeking a more casual or colorful alternative Some of the most exciting
to the standard leather concealed-carry bag, American new products for ladies who
Mountain Supply now offers the Redcliff Concealed- love AR rifles are the custom
Carry Purse. The holster is housed in its own compart- AR handguards from Offhand
ment, separate from the sizable main section of the Gear. Available in several fun
purse. Attached with Velcro, the holster’s position can cutout patterns, including
be adjusted to taste and can be accessed by a zipper skulls, roses, butterflies and
on either side, allowing for ambidextrous use. The fleurs-de-lis, the handguards
purse is available in a wide range of colorful patterns. are made of aluminum with
(americanmountainsupply.com; 800-368-4267) a Cerakote finish that’s avail-
able in just about any color.
Pick your pattern and color for
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other. (offhandgear.com;
480-204-2642)

Racking Assist
Racking the slide on a
pistol can be difficult
for those with small or
arthritic hands. Luckily,
Racking Assist is com-
ing to the rescue with
a handy little tool that
makes racking a slide
simple. The plug-like
device sits on a tabletop
and catches the slide
Can Can Concealment Garter Holster when a gun is pushed
Can Can Concealment, the company that makes down on it. Once the
serious concealed carry fun, has introduced a line of slide is all the way back,
garter holsters for thigh carry. Available in three styles the gun is lifted off, now
for full-sized, compact and subcompact guns, these locked open. It fits any
holsters come with pretty ribbon detailing and quality pistol (.380 thru .45)
design. Each garter features silicone strips on the and does not harm the
inside to prevent slipping, magnets to prevent the gun gun at all. This simple
from shifting in the holster and six rows of hook-and- gadget should be in
eye closures for an adjustable fit. A separate garter every gun enthusiast’s
belt adds support. Each garter can hold two guns and tool kit. (rackingassist.
a magazine. (cancanconcealment.com; 888- com; 314-705-2747)
753-9298)

Superfeet Hunt
Female hunters can rejoice in a new hunting boot insole made just for them. Superfeet has devel-
oped a new insole for female hunters made of insulating Merino wool to help keep feet warm and
cushioned on even the longest outdoor treks. These special insoles also feature a Scentlok layer
to keep them smelling fresh for a longer period of time and a narrow heel cup that fits nicely in a
variety of women’s boot sizes. (superfeet.com)

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Jotto Gear Home
Defense Cabinet
Jotto Gear’s Home Defense
Cabinet allows secure firearms
storage that is subtler and more
attractive than a gun safe. The
storage compartment is placed
directly into a wall, with a full-
length mirror concealing the
door. The guns are secured with
either keyed locks or biometric
fingerprint locks, keeping your
Sabre Red guns out of the hands of children
Pepper Gel Kit and burglars alike. There is plenty
of additional storage room inside
Many of us buy pepper the cabinet for more gear.
spray and assume that (nrajottogear.gojotto.com)
we’ll know how to use it
if an attack happens. We
never practice unlocking
the safety or activating the
spray, and never determine
the range and capacity of
our spray ahead of time.
As you may imagine, this
can lead to some disasters
in emergency situations.
Sabre is trying to end this
bad habit with its new
Pepper Gel Kit, which in-
cludes both a canister of its
powerful pepper gel spray Miss Concealed Hidden Heat Lace
and a practice canister of Miss Concealed produces one of the prettiest belly band holsters
water to train with. Buyers on the market, the Hidden Heat Lace. At 5 inches wide, it can
can familiarize themselves accommodate a wide range of handgun sizes. The holster pocket
with the activation and itself is padded and boned for comfort and stability. Available
range of the practice spray in black or nude lace, the Lace improves on the original model
and then carry the pepper with the addition of extra pockets for a cell phone and two spare
gel with them. (sabrered. magazines. Its elastic construction and adjustable Velcro closure
com; 800-325-9568) ensure comfort wherever you go. (missconcealed.com)

Packin’ Neat Tactical Purse Insert

Packin’ Neat solves the problem of concealed car-
rying with multiple bags and purses with its Tactical
Purse Insert. Pick a holster that fits your handgun
of choice and then move it from purse to purse. The
insert also includes several other pockets for your
gear, so the whole purse organization system moves
together, preventing entanglements and confusion
over where your holster is located in each purse.
The nylon insert is durable and large enough to hold
all your electronics and toiletries in addition to your
gun. (packinneat.com; 239-887-8004)

L.L. Bean Northwoods

Hunting Jacket & Pants
L.L. Bean’s Northwoods hunting jacket
and pants are designed specifically to fit a
woman’s body comfortably while they’re
out in the field. The wind- and water-resis-
tant fleece jacket is available in orange or
Mossy Oak camouflage, while the pants
are Mossy Oak with a comfortable elastic
waistband. The fleece fabric produces no
sound at all while moving, a definite plus
when your on the hunting trail or in a tree
stand. (llbean.com; 800-441-5713)

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NECK
Kahr Arms has long been one of the
industry leaders in the compact pistol
market. In addition to manufacturing a
broad range of best-of-breed guns in
a variety of calibers, the company truly
understands the needs of its customers

HOLSTER
and goes the extra mile to meet them.
This is clearly evident when you look at
the accessory section of its web site.
Beyond the usual trinkets and apparel
bearing the company logo, you’ll find a
broad range of holsters for Kahr guns
manufactured by some of the premier
holster makers in the industry. Rather

DEFENSE
than letting its customers fend for them-
selves when it comes to carry options,
Kahr has cherry picked some of the best
aftermarket accessories for its guns and
literally “done the homework” for Kahr
pistol owners. In the process, the compa-
ny has also created a one-stop-shopping
solution for holsters guaranteed to fit
it’s pistols.
When I added a CW380 to my collec-

Travel-friendly concealed carry tion, I immediately visited the Kahr web-

site to find suitable holster options. One

design from Stellar Rigs! carry solution it offered that immediately

piqued my interest was a “neck holster”
from a company called Stellar Rigs.
BY MICHAEL JANICH Custom molded from Kydex thermoplas-
tic, the Neck Chain Holster is designed
to hang from a ball chain (a heavy duty
dog-tag chain) so the pistol rides on the
upper chest in a horizontal orientation.

“…another great
application for
the Neck Chain
Holster is as a
platform for a

T
backup gun,
especially when
seated in a vehicle.”
A number of years ago, I had the
privilege of shooting and producing a
number of instructional videos with Kelly
he term “pocket pistol” has evolved to describe any compact or McCann. One of the most extraordinary
subcompact revolver or semi-auto small enough to be suitable for close-combat trainers in the industry,
pocket carry. However, as savvy shooters know, the carry options McCann served as the U.S. Marine
possible with these convenient little guns go far beyond the pocket. Corps counterterrorism officer and
In addition to traditional belt or inside-the-waistband (IWB) carry, the counternarcotics officer and has years of
diminutive size and light weight of these guns makes them adaptable hard-earned special operations experi-
to some very unique carry methods not possible with larger guns. ence around the world. While visiting his

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house, I noticed a shadowbox-style table your neck and, unlike paracord, does Vehicle Versatility
in his living room containing memorabil- not provide an attacker with a ready- In addition to providing a primary carry
ia from his operational career. One of the made garrote. Since it doesn’t rely on option, another great application for the
most unique pieces was a .32 Seecamp pockets, belts, waistbands or any of the Neck Chain Holster is as a platform for
pistol paired with a neck chain that was other traditional carry “platforms,” the a backup gun, especially when seated
attached to a .38 cleaning brush. When Neck Chain Holster works perfectly with in a vehicle. Conventional belt and IWB
I asked Kelly about it, he explained that any style of pants or shorts and, for the carries are typically rendered useless as
it was the preferred last-ditch weapon ladies, even skirts. soon as you sit in a car and buckle your
for one of his special operations units. Like any other holster, the mechanics seat belt. This makes drawing while in
By inserting the oversized bore brush in of drawing from the Neck Chain Holster the car incredibly difficult and, against a
the muzzle, the gun could be suspended should be integrated with proper tactics carjacker or other threat entering from
discreetly around the neck. The long, de- to keep you protected during the process. the passenger side of the front seat,
liberate Seecamp trigger pull prevented To draw with the right hand, I hook the leaves your gun hand extremely vulner-
an accidental discharge and the unique front of my cover garment with my left able as you draw. Even if you do manage

Use your support hand to lift your cover garment up and away from your body to ensure a solid pre-draw grip and draw the pistol out.

carry method allowed the gun to be hand and lift it up to about solar-plexus to get your gun out, shooting with your
drawn and used swiftly with either hand. level while pulling it away from my body. right hand is very difficult because of the
Seeing the Neck Chain Holster Reaching my right hand under the gar- unorthodox angles required to hit worth-
reminded me of Kelly’s story. I’m also ment, I achieve a solid grip on the pistol. while targets.
a long-time fan of neck knives, so I At this point, I release the garment with Conversely, a small pistol riding in a
decided to give it a try. After using it for my left and continue the motion of that Neck Chain Holster can be oriented to
several months, I’m very impressed with arm up, anchoring my left palm just point to the right for easy access with the
it and the potential of neck holsters as a above the same-side eyebrow. This cre- left hand. The draw from this carry posi-
concealed-carry platform. ates a solid guard to protect my head and tion is much less restricted by the seat
The Stellar Rigs holster is molded neck, and raises my elbow and upper belt and, once drawn, the gun is posi-
out of .093-inch Kydex and features a arm to shoulder level so I don’t muzzle tioned well away from an assailant in the
clamshell-style design that grips the flash that arm as I draw. As I do this, I passenger seat.
slide and triggerguard of the pistol typically turn my shoulders to “blade” Neck carry is a uniquely different
very securely, yet leaves the grip well my body so the guard is forward and “out-of-pocket” approach to concealing a
exposed. To draw, you simply achieve a my weapon side is back. Pulling down compact pistol. It is not suitable for every
solid three-finger grip and, keeping your on the gun allows it to clear the holster small gun, nor is it appropriate for every
trigger finger straight, pull downward. with the muzzle already oriented toward physique, but it is certainly worthy of con-
The grip end of the pistol cams the clam- the threat. When my gun hand clears sideration. Like any other carry method,
shell construction of the holster open the bottom of the garment, I can either make sure you invest the time and effort
and the gun is quickly and safely in your anchor it in a solid weapon-retention to integrate it with your style of dress,
hand and ready to go. position or flow into an extended one- or daily habits and preferred tactics to see if
two-hand shooting platform. it works for you.
Quick To Action Because this draw is initiated with the
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ingly well below a loose-fitting, reason- sure you’ve created a safe opportunity
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A “crush grip”
will help minimize
movement and allow
you to make precise
hits on target.

HIGH
STAKES
PRECISION
Can you make a precise, lifesaving
I magine the
person that
you care about
most in the
world. You
hear the door
open as they fi-
nally get home.
Something
doesn’t seem
quite right.
Confused, you look up from
paying the bills to see the dirty,
deranged man. You see the blade.
You see the terror in your loved
one’s eyes. Do you have what it
takes to use your defensive hand-
gun to resolve this situation when
a person you love is downrange?
You can’t be prepared for every
self-defense scenario. Instead, it
makes sense to make sure that
you are ready for situations that

shot when it matters most?

are the most likely. Then there
are the situations that are less
likely but have such severe conse-
quences that you can’t afford to be
BY PAUL CARLSON unprepared for them.
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The large majority of self-defense
shootings take place at close range and
require only a moderate level of precision.
When precision is required, however, you
need to deliver it on command. Here are
three important tips that can help you to
develop the skills for making precision
shots when you need to most.

Crush Grip
Students often ask how hard they should
be gripping their gun. My answer is always
the same and I’ll tell you exactly what I tell
them: “Grip the gun as hard as you can,
then double the pressure.”
Of course, I’m asking you to do the
impossible, but I hope that I’m making my
point. Having a “crush grip” on the gun
has significant benefits. Nature gave you
that crush grip for a reason. A crush grip
makes sure that you don’t drop your life-
saving tools even when faced with a threat.
As a result, a crush grip is a natural reac-
tion in a defensive situation. When you face
a life-threatening attack, you will put that
grip into play without thought. As a result,
it makes sense to make that crush grip a
part of your regular training.

“You need to train

with an integration
of physical skills
and realistic
decision-making.”
A great side benefit of a crush grip is
that it helps you to isolate your trigger
finger. When you move one finger, the
rest of our fingers want to move as well.
If you move the rest of the fingers when
you press your trigger finger it can cause
problems with accuracy. When you need to
make a precision shot, this can be a seri-
ous issue. You see, all those other fingers
are gripping your handgun. If your fingers
are moving, it is likely that your handgun is
also going to move. Movement isn’t going
to help you make that tough shot.
If you grasp the gun with a crush grip,
you make it difficult for the movement of stress, having a crush grip can go a long
the trigger finger to influence your other way toward getting the results you need.
fingers. Six pounds of pressure from the A revolver’s long, heavy
trigger finger is hardly an influence on Crisis Checklist trigger pull takes more time
the rest of your hand when it is exerting Making a precision hit isn’t a matter to press. This increases the
24 pounds of pressure. As a result, your executing a simple skill. Instead, hitting a length of time you are forced
gun remains steady and you increase the precision target is a set of complex tasks to multitask and makes
likelihood of getting precision hits. When that you must complete in unison. Many precision hits harder to obtain.
it comes to making a precision hit under people fail at making precise hits.

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HIGH-STAKES PRECISION

Of course the right equipment like a reflex

sight can help, but getting precise hits is
more about software than hardware.

It isn’t because they don’t understand and realistic decision-making. Train so

the tasks that they need to put into play. that you are ready to multitask and you
Instead, shooters lose focus on some will be more prepared to make precision
parts of the task while they are complet- hits when necessary.
ing what they see as the next step.
To put rounds on a target that requires Carry Confidence
precision, you need to recognize the need If you want to get better with a specific
for precision, align your front sight in the tool, you should train with that specific
rear notch, place your aligned sights over tool. It almost seems like that should
the target while keeping them aligned, go without saying. Almost. I often have
and press the trigger smoothly to the rear students come to class with gear that
while keeping your sights aligned and is different than the gear they carry for
placed over the target. self-defense. As a result, they miss out
Achieving top accuracy is a matter The tasks that you must complete to on the opportunity to get better with their
of becoming one with your gun. That get that precision shot stack one on top specific carry gear. Your typical concealed
means mastering the trigger pull and
of the other. By the time you press the carry gun may be different from your
understanding its exact weight and
feel while firmly grasping the gun so
trigger, you must engage in some serious favorite range gun in several ways:
that it moves less while aiming. multitasking while facing a violent and Size: Concealed carry guns tend to be
stressful situation. Making a precise shot smaller with a different fit and felt recoil.
won’t be your only consideration. It’s likely Your carry gun is likely harder to shoot
you’ll need to be dedicating some valuable than your favorite range gun.
brainpower to the decision-making pro- Trigger: Range guns tend to have
cess that surrounds using lethal force. lighter and shorter triggers, which can
This is a skill set that your training mask problems. The trigger on your carry
needs to address. The physical skills you gun may be less forgiving.
need to make a precision hit should be Sights: Different types of sights can
habitual. Once you recognize the need to require different amounts of attention to
make a precision shot, you should be able use efficiently. Training with sights that
execute these complex skills with little need a different level of attention than
conscious thought. It is more than just your carry sights can oversimplify the
a mastery of physical skills. You need to aiming process.
train with an integration of physical skills Action: Different handgun actions
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“When it comes to making a precision hit
under stress, having a crush grip can go a
long way toward getting the results you need.”
need different skills to operate. If you
carry a five-shot revolver but show up
to a defensive training course with a
striker-fired semi-auto, you may have
missed the point of training with what
you carry.
Training with a gun that is easy to
shoot is fun. If your goal is to get better
at making the tough shots, stop worrying
about fun and train to make those tough
shots with your carry gun. If you want
to get better with your carry gun, make
sure you train with your carry gun.
Neither you or I have any desire to
use our concealed-carry handgun in
defense of innocent life. At the same
time, we understand that it could be a
Your carry gun necessity. It’s only logical to assume that
is likely harder we may be called upon to make a preci-
to shoot than your sion shot. Using a crush grip, preparing
favorite range gun. to multi-task and training with your carry
gun are three steps that will help you to
be ready. Take those steps. Be ready!

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COVERT CARRY
MASTER
Elite trainer Jeff Gonzales details
what you need to stay ready for instant
threat responses. BY JORGE AMSELLE

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Barrel: 3”
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 19.8 ounces
Barrel: 3.18”, 4.25”,
Grips: Technopolymer
4.75”, 5”
Sights: Three-dot, low-profile,
Weight: 38.4-49.6 ounces
Grips: Mahogany dovetailed
Sights: Fixed; fixed front, Features: Striker-fired
adjustable rear Finish: Matte black, pink,
Features: Single-action OD green
Finish: Matte black, Capacity: 6/8-shot mag
blued or stainless MSRP: $450-650
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
MSRP: $499-899

4AMERICAN TACTICAL
FX-45 HYBRID
4BERETTA
PICO
Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 3.24”, 4.25”, 5” Barrel: 2.7”
Weight: 24-32 ounces Weight: 11.5 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Technopolymer
Sights: Fixed Sights: Three-dot, low-profile,
Features: Single-action dovetailed
Finish: Matte black Features: Double-action-only
Capacity: 8-shot mag Finish: Black nitride, Inox
MSRP: N/A Capacity: 6-shot mag
MSRP: $399

4AUTO-ORDNANCE
1911
4 BERETTA
Px4 STORM
Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
Barrel: 5” Barrel: 3”, 3.2”, 4”, 4.6”
Weight: 39 ounces Weight: 26.1-28.6 ounces
Grips: Polymer, wood Grips: Polymer
Sights: Blade front, Sights: Three-dot
drift-adjustable rear Features: Double-action/
Features: Single-action single-action
Finish: Black oxide Finish: Black, dark earth
Capacity: 7-shot mag Capacity: 9/10/12/13/
MSRP: $637-662 14/15/17-shot mag
MSRP: $550-1,035

4BERETTA M9/
M9A1/92FS/
4 BERSA POLYMER
CONCEALED
96A1 CARRY
Caliber: 9mm, .40 Caliber: .380 ACP,
Barrel: 4.9” 9mm, .40
Weight: 32.5-34.4 ounces Barrel: 3.3”
Grips: Polymer, Weight: 21.5 ounces
Technopolymer Grips: Polymer
Sights: Three-dot Sights: Fixed
Features: Double-action/ Features: Double-action-only
single-action with short reset
Finish: Bruniton Finish: Matte black, olive drab,
Capacity: 10/15/ duotone, Urban Grey, FDE
17-shot mag Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
MSRP: $650-795 MSRP: $430-440

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4BERSA
THUNDER SERIES
4COLT
DEFENDER
Caliber: .22 LR, .380 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 3.2”-3.5” Barrel: 3”
Weight: 18.4-20.5 ounces Weight: 24-25 ounces
Grips: Polymer, Grips: Hogue wraparound
rubber wraparound Sights: Novak LoMount
Sights: Fixed Carry with dots
Features: Double-action/ Features: Single-action
single-action Finish: Cerakote, stainless
Finish: Matte, satin nickel Capacity: 7(.45)/8(9mm)-shot mag
or duo-tone MSRP: $899
Capacity: 7/8/15-shot mag
MSRP: $320-419

4BERSA
THUNDER PRO
4COLT LIGHTWEIGHT
COMMANDER
SERIES
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Caliber: 9mm, Barrel: 4.25”
.40 S&W, .45 ACP (UC) Weight: 37 ounces
Barrel: 3.25”, 3.6”, 4.25” Grips: G10 black cherry
Weight: 23-30.7 ounces Sights: Novak three-dot
Grips: Checkered black polymer Features: Single-action
Sights: Three-dot Finish: Anodized, blued
Features: Double-action/ Capacity: 8/9-shot mag
single-action MSRP: $949
Finish: Duotone or matte black
Capacity: 7/17-shot mag
MSRP: $492-511

4BRAVO BCM 1911

AMBI SAFETY
4COLT
MUSTANG
Caliber: 9mm, Caliber: .380 ACP
.45 ACP Barrel: 2.75”
Barrel: 5” Weight: 11.5-12.5 ounces
Weight: 40 ounces Grips: Composite
Grips: G10 X-TAC Sights: High-profile,
Sights: Battlesight with dovetailed
Tritium front Features: Single-action
Features: Single-action Finish: Brushed stainless,
Finish: Armor-Tuff stainless/matte black
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag Capacity: 6-shot mag
MSRP: $3,375 MSRP: $499-$599

4BRAVO BCM 1911

SINGLE SAFETY
4CZ 75/85/97
Caliber: 9mm, .40,
.45 ACP
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 3.7”-4.6”
Barrel: 5”
Weight: 27.4-40.6 ounces
Weight: 40 ounces
Grips: Plastic, rubber,
Grips: G10 X-TAC
aluminum
Sights: Battlesight
Sights: Fixed
with tritium front
Features: Double-action/
Features: Single-action
single-action
Finish: Armor-Tuff
Finish: Black polycoat, matte
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
stainless, polished stainless,
MSRP: $3,290
glossy blue
Capacity: 10(.40/.45)/
16(9mm)-shot mag
MSRP: $570-816

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4CZ P-01/ P-06/

P-07/P-09
4DOUBLESTAR C2S
Caliber: .45 ACP
Caliber: 9mm, .40 Barrel: 3.5”
Barrel: 3.8”-4.53”, Weight: 31.7 ounces
threaded Grips: VZ ETC Frag w/ Super Scoop
Weight: 27.2-29.1 ounces Sights: Novak three-dot LoMount
Grips: Rubber (P-01, P-06), Features: Single-action
polymer stippling, interchang- Finish: Black or Smokey Grey Ionbond
eable backstraps (P-07, P-09) Capacity: 8-shot mag
Sights: Fixed MSRP: $2,353
Features: Double-action/single-action
Finish: Black, Urban
Grey (P-01, P-07, P-09)
Capacity: 10(.40)/14(9mm)-shot mag,
12/15-shot mag (P-07),
15/19-shot mag (P-09)
MSRP: $510-653

4DAN WESSON 1911 4DOUBLESTAR PHD

Caliber: .38 Super, 9mm, Caliber: .45 ACP
.45 ACP, 10mm Barrel: 5”
Barrel: 3.5”, 4.25”, 5”, 6” Weight: 39 ounces
Weight: 25.9-42 ounces Grips: VZ Gunner
Grips: Stipple shadow, Sights: Novak three-dot
cocobolo, G10 LoMount
Sights: Snag-free night sight, Features: Single-action
tactical ledge sight, adjustable, fixed Finish: Black
Features: Single-action Capacity: 8-shot mag
Finish: Black Duty, black anodized, stainless steel MSRP: $1,228
Capacity: 7/8/9-shot mag
MSRP: $1,298-2,194

4DOUBLESTAR C2 4EUROPEAN AMERICAN

ARMORY POLYMER 1911
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 4.25”
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 33 ounces
Barrel: 5”
Grips: VZ ETC Frag
Weight: 32 ounces
w/Super Scoop
Grips: Textured polymer
Sights: Novak three-dot LoMount
Sights: Fixed
Features: Single-action
Features: Single-action
Finish: Black or Smokey Grey Ionbond
Finish: Black
Capacity: 8-shot mag
Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $2,275
MSRP: $580

4DOUBLESTAR C2G 4FN FIVE-SEVEN

Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: 5.7x28mm
Barrel: 5” Barrel: 4.8”
Weight: 39 ounces Weight: 23 ounces
Grips: VZ Gunner Grips: Textured polymer
Sights: Novak three-dot Sights: Adjustable
LoMount three-dot
Features: Single-action Features: Single-action
Finish: Black or Smokey Finish: Black
Grey Ionbond Capacity: 10/20-shot mag
Capacity: 8-shot mag MSRP: $1,349
MSRP: $2,250

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4FNS 4 FNX-40
Caliber: .40
Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 4”
Barrel: 4”
Weight: 21.9 ounces
Weight: 25.2-27.5 ounces
Grips: Polymer
Grips: Polymer
Sights: Fixed three-dot
Sights: Three-dot
Features: Double-action/
or three-dot night
single-action
Features: Double-action-only
Finish: Black, stainless steel
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 10/14-shot mag
Capacity: 10/14/17-shot mag
MSRP: $699
MSRP: $599-649

4FNS COMPACT 4 FNX-45

Caliber: 9mm, .40 Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 3.6” Barrel: 4.5”
Weight: 23.4-25.8 Weight: 33.2 ounces
ounces Grips: Polymer
Grips: Polymer Sights: Fixed three-dot
Sights: Three-dot Features: Double-action/
or three-dot night single-action
Features: Double- Finish: Black, stainless steel,
action-only Flat Dark Earth
Finish: Matte black Capacity: 10/15-shot mag
Capacity: 10/12/ MSRP: $824
14/17-shot mag
MSRP: $599-649

4FNS LONGSLIDE 4 FNX-45 TACTICAL

Caliber: 9mm, .40 Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5” Barrel: 5.3”
Weight: 26.5-29.7 ounces Weight: 33.3 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Polymer
Sights: Fixed three-dot Sights: High-profile
Features: Double- night sights w/optional
action-only electronic red-dot
Finish: Black Features: Double-action/
Capacity: 10/14/17-shot mag single-action
MSRP: $649 Finish: Black, FDE
Capacity: 10/14/15/17-shot
mag
MSRP: $1,399

4FNX-9 4 GLOCK 17/22

Caliber: 9mm Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 4” Barrel: 4.48”
Weight: 27.4 ounces Weight: 25.06-
Grips: Polymer 25.59 ounces
Sights: Fixed three-dot Grips: Polymer
Features: Double-action/ Sights: Fixed
single-action Features: Safe Action,
Finish: Black, stainless steel Gen4 option available, threaded
Capacity: 10/17-shot mag barrel available on G17 Gen3
MSRP: $699 Finish: Black
Capacity: 15/17-shot mag
MSRP: $599-696

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4GLOCK
19/23
4GLOCK 42
Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 3.25”
Caliber: 9mm, .40
Weight: 13.76 ounces
Barrel: 4.01”
Grips: Polymer
Weight: 23.65 ounces
Sights: Fixed
Grips: Polymer
Features: Safe Action
Sights: Fixed
Finish: Black
Features: Safe Action,
Capacity: 6-shot mag
Gen4 and threaded barrel
MSRP: $499
options available
Finish: Black
Capacity: 13/15-shot mag
MSRP: $599-696

4GLOCK
26/27
4GLOCK 43
Caliber: 9mm
Caliber: 9mm, .40 Barrel: 3.39”
Barrel: 3.42” Weight: 16.19 ounces
Weight: 21.71- Grips: Polymer
21.89 ounces Sights: Fixed
Grips: Polymer Features: Safe Action
Sights: Fixed Finish: Black
Features: Safe Action, Capacity: 6-shot mag
Gen4 option available MSRP: $580
Finish: Black
Capacity: 9/10-shot mag
MSRP: $599-696

4GLOCK
29 SF/30S/
4GRAND
K100
POWER
30 SF/36 Caliber: 9mm,.40
Barrel: 4.3”
Caliber: .45 ACP, 10mm
Weight: 26.1 ounces
Barrel: 3.77”
Grips: Polymer
Weight: 22.42-
Sights: Plastic front,
26.30 ounces
Grips: Polymer drift-adjustable steel rear
Sights: Fixed Features: Double-action/
Features: Safe Action, single-action
Gen4 option available only on Finish: Black
G29 SF and G30 SF Capacity: 15/12-shot mag
Finish: Black MSRP: $629
Capacity: 6/10-shot mag (from Eagle Imports)
MSRP: $637-734

4GLOCK
GEN4
41 4GRAND POWER
P45/P40
Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: .40, .45 ACP, 10mm
Barrel: 5.31” Barrel: 4.25”
Weight: 27 ounces Weight: 26.6 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Polymer
Sights: Fixed Sights: Dovetailed steel front,
Features: Safe Action drift-adjustable steel rear
Finish: Black Features: Double-action/
Capacity: 13-shot mag single-action
MSRP: $640 Finish: Black
Capacity: 10/14-shot mag
MSRP: $819
(from Eagle Imports)

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4GRAND POWER
X-CALIBUR
4HECKLER
& KOCH P30L
Caliber: 9mm Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 5” Barrel: 4.45”
Weight: 28.1 ounces Weight: 24.32 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Polymer
Sights: Fiber-optic front, Sights: Fixed
Micrometer adjustable steel rear Features: Double-action/
Features: Double-action/ single-action or double-action-only
single-action Finish: Black
Finish: Black Capacity: 10/13/15-shot mag
Capacity: 15-shot mag MSRP: $1,249
MSRP: $999
(from Eagle Imports)

4GUNCRAFTER 4HECKLER
& KOCH P30SK
INDUSTRIES
MODEL 3 Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.27”
Caliber: .50 GI Weight: 23.99 ounces
Barrel: 4.25” Grips: Polymer
Weight: 35 ounces Sights: Fixed
Grips: Shredders, Alumagrips Features: Double-action/
Sights: Tritium, various single-action or double-action-only
options available Finish: Black
Features: Single-action Capacity: 10-shot mag
Finish: Melonite, MSRP: $719
stainless steel
Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: Starts at $3,185

4HECKLER & KOCH

HK45/COMPACT
4HECKLER & KOCH
P2000/P2000SK
Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 3.94”, 4.46” Barrel: 3.26”, 3.66”
Weight: 24.48-25.28 ounces Weight: 24 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Polymer
Sights: Fixed Sights: Three-dot
Features: Double-action/ (optional tritium)
single-action or Features: Double-action/
double-action-only single-action or double-action-only
Finish: Black Finish: Black
Capacity: 8/10-shot mag Capacity: 9/10/12/13-shot mag
MSRP: $1,199-1,399 MSRP: $799-899

4HECKLER
& KOCH P30
4HECKLER
& KOCH USP/
Caliber: 9mm, .40
USP COMPACT
Barrel: 3.84”
Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
Weight: 22.88 ounces
Barrel: 3.58” to 5.09”
Grips: Polymer
Weight: 23.52-33.6 ounces
Sights: Fixed
Grips: Polymer
Features: Double-action/
Sights: Fixed or adjustable
single-action or double-action-only
Features: Double-action/single-action
Finish: Black
or double-action-only
Capacity: 10/13/15-shot mag
Finish: Black
MSRP: $1,099
Capacity: 8/10/12/
13/15-shot mag
MSRP: $999-1,249

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4HECKLER
& KOCH VP9
4KAHR
MK SERIES
Caliber: 9mm Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 4.09” Barrel: 3”, 3.1”, 3.46”, 3.5”
Weight: 28.93 ounces Weight: 20.2-22.2 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Hard nylon, polymer
Sights: Fixed or adjustable Sights: Drift-adjustable,
Features: Striker-fired white-bar-dot combat rear
Finish: Black (optional tritium)
Capacity: 10/15-shot mag Features: Double-action-only
MSRP: $719 Finish: Matte black or stainless
Capacity: 5/6/7-shot mag
MSRP: $855-1,054

4HECKLER
& KOCH VP40
4KAHR
P/PM SERIES
Caliber: .40 Caliber: .380 ACP, 9mm,
Barrel: 4.09” .40, .45 ACP
Weight: 26.56 ounces Barrel: 2.53”, 3.1”, 3.24”, 3.54”,
Grips: Polymer 3.56”, 3.6”, 3.64”
Sights: Fixed or adjustable Weight: 9.97-16.5 ounces
Features: Striker-fired Grips: Polymer
Finish: Black Sights: Drift-adjustable,
Capacity: 10/13-shot mag white-bar-dot combat rear
MSRP: $719 (optional tritium or CT laser)
Features: Double-action-only
Finish: Matte black, two-tone
Capacity: 5/6/7-shot mag
MSRP: $649-1,049

4 IWI JERICHO 941 4KAHR

T/TP SERIES
Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
Barrel: 3.8”, 4.4” Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
Weight: 25.6-36.8 ounces Barrel: 3.96”, 4”, 4.04”
Grips: Polymer Weight: 16.4-24.9 ounces
Sights: Adjustable Grips: Hogue Pau
Features: Short-recoil, polymer Ferro wood, polymer
or steel frame (.45 ACP in steel only) Sights: Drift-adjustable,
Finish: Black white-bar-dot combat rear
Capacity: 10/12/16-shot mag (optional night sights)
MSRP: $599-655 Features: Double-action-only
Finish: Matte stainless
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
MSRP: $697-968

4KAHR
CM/CW SERIES
4KIMBER
AEGIS II
Caliber: .380 ACP, 9mm, Caliber: 9mm
.40, .45 ACP Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5”
Barrel: 3”, 3.1”, 3.5”, 3.6” Weight: 25-31 ounces
Weight: 14-19.7 ounces Grips: Rosewood
Grips: Polymer Sights: Fixed
Sights: Drift-adjustable, Tactical Wedge tritium
white-bar-dot combat rear Features: Single-action
Features: Double-action-only Finish: KimPro II
Finish: Black frame, matte stainless slide Capacity: 8/9-shot mag
Capacity: 6/7-shot mag MSRP: $1,331
MSRP: $419-517

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4KIMBER CDP II 4KIMBER
GOLD MATCH II
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5”
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Weight: 25-31 ounces
Barrel: 5”
Grips: Rosewood,
Weight: 38 ounces
rosewood Lasergrip Grips: Rosewood,
Sights: Fixed three-dot laminated
tritium Sights: Kimber adjustable
Features: Single-action Features: Single-action
Finish: KimPro II Finish: Blued, stainless,
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag satin silver
MSRP: $1,331-1,631 Capacity: 8/9-shot mag
MSRP: $1,393-1,882

4KIMBER
CRIMSON
4KIMBER
MICRO
CARRY II Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.7”
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 13 ounces
Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5”
Grips: Synthetic, Rosewood,
Weight: 25-31 ounces
Crimson Trace Lasergrips
Grips: Rosewood,
Sights: Fixed low-profile,
Crimson Trace Lasergrips
three-dot tritium
(red or green laser)
Features: Single-action
Sights: Fixed low-profile
Finish: Various
Features: Single-action
Capacity: 6/7-shot mag
Finish: Satin silver,
MSRP: $651-1,210
matte black
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
MSRP: $1,206-1,293

4KIMBER
CUSTOM II
4KIMBER
PRO CARRY II
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Caliber: .9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 5” Barrel: 4”
Weight: 38 ounces Weight: 27-35 ounces
Grips: Rosewood Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Fixed Sights: Fixed low-profile
low-profile, Features: Single-action
Kimber adjustable Finish: Satin silver,
Features: Single-action matte black
Finish: Satin silver, Capacity: 7/9-shot mag
matte black MSRP: $857
Finish: 7/8/9-shot mag
MSRP: $857

4KIMBER
CUSTOM SHOP
4KIMBER
RAPTOR II
Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5” Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5”
Weight: 25-39 ounces Weight: 25-38 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, Grips: Zebra wood,
Micarta, bone, G10 Tactical rosewood
Sights: Sighting trough, Sights: Fixed Tactical
tritium, Kimber adjustable, Wedge tritium, adjustable
fixed Tactical Wedge tritium, Features: Single-action
fixed low-profile three-dot Finish: Various
night sights Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
Features: Single-action MSRP: $1,295-1,657
Finish: KimPro II,
charcoal blue
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
MSRP: $1,351-2,405

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4KIMBER
RIMFIRE
4LLAMA
MAX-1
Caliber: .22 LR Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5” Barrel: 5”
Weight: 23 ounces Weight: 37 ounces
Grips: Synthetic, Grips: Custom G10
rosewood Sights: Mil-spec
Sights: Adjustable Features: Single-action
Features: Single-action Finish: Matte blue
Finish: KimPro II Capacity: 8-shot mag
Capacity: 10-shot mag MSRP: $543
MSRP: $871-1,220

4KIMBER
SOLO
4LLAMA MICROMAX
Caliber: .380 ACP
Caliber: 9mm Barrel: 3.75”
Barrel: 2.7” Weight: 22.9 ounces
Weight: 17 ounces Grips: Contoured
Grips: Synthetic, Micarta, Sights: Dovetailed front,
rosewood, CTC Lasergrips Novak-style rear
Sights: Fixed low-profile, Features: Single-action
three-dot tritium Finish: Matte blue
Features: Striker-fired Capacity: 7-shot mag
Finish: Various MSRP: $468
Capacity: 6/8-shot mag
MSRP: $815-1,291

4KIMBER
SUPER CARRY
4MAGNUM RESEARCH
BABY DESERT EAGLE III
Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5” Barrel: 3.64”, 3.93”, 4.52”
Weight: 25-38 ounces Weight: 33.9-38.6 ounces
Grips: Micarta/ Grips: Polymer
laminated wood, G10 Sights: Fixed white
Sights: Tritium three-dot combat
Features: Single-action, Features: Double-action/
round-heel frame single-action (.45 ACP in steel only)
Finish: KimPro II Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag Capacity: 10/12/15-shot mag
MSRP: $1,596-1,699 MSRP: $646-691

4KIMBER
TACTICAL II
4MAGNUM RESEARCH
DESERT EAGLE 1911
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5” Barrel: 4.33”, 5.05”
Weight: 25-40 ounces Weight: 33.9-
Grips: Laminated 36.2 ounces
Sights: Fixed Grips: Wood
three-dot tritium Sights: High-profile sculptured
Features: Single-action rear, pinned-in front blade
Finish: KimPro II Features: Single-action
Capacity: 7/9-shot mag Finish: Matte black, stainless steel
MSRP: $1,317-1,490 Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $874

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4METRO ARMS
AMERICAN CLASSIC II
4NIGHTHAWK T4
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.8”
Caliber: 9mm,
Weight: 34.3 ounces
.45 ACP
Grips: Nighthawk Custom Alien
Barrel: 5”
Grips, thin, black,
Weight: 37.28 ounces
no Nighthawk logo
Grips: Custom hardwood
Sights: Heinie Slant Pro
Sights: Dovetailed front,
Straight Eight tritium
Novak-style rear
Features: Single-action
Features: Single-action
Finish: Black nitride
Finish: Deep blue,
Capacity: 8-shot mag
duotone, hard chrome
MSRP: Starting at $3,395
Capacity: 8/9-shot mag
MSRP: $609-699

4METRO ARMS
MAC 1911
4REMINGTON
1911 R1
BOBCUT
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Caliber: .45 ACP Barrel: 5”
Barrel: 4.25” Weight: 38.5-42 ounces
Weight: 34.58 ounces Grips: Walnut, wood laminate
Grips: Custom Sights: Fixed or adjustable
hardwood Features: Single-action
Sights: Dovetailed front, Finish: Satin black
adjustable Novak-style rear oxide, stainless
Features: Single-action Capacity: 7/8/9-shot mag
Finish: Deep blue, MSRP: $729-1,299
hard chrome, black chrome
Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $902-1,045

4NAA GUARDIAN 4REMINGTON RM380

Caliber: .25 NAA, .32 ACP, Caliber: .380 ACP
.32 NAA, .380 ACP Barrel: 2.9”
Barrel: 2.18”, 2.49” Weight: 12.2 ounces
Weight: 13.5-18.7 ounces Grips: Polymer
Grips: Hogue Pebble finish Sights: Fixed
Sights: Fixed low-profile Features: Double-action-only
Features: Double-action-only Finish: Satin black oxide
Finish: Stainless Capacity: 6-shot mag
Capacity: 6-shot mag MSRP: $436
MSRP: $409-486

4NIGHTHAWK
LADY HAWK
4ROCK ISLAND ARMORY
22 TCM
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Caliber: .22 TCM
Barrel: 4.25” Barrel: 4.25”, 5”
Weight: 34.9 ounces Weight: 40-48 ounces
Grips: Thin Nighthawk Grips: G10 Operator II,
Custom Aluminum, Ambi-cut polymer
w/logo Sights: Fiber-optic front,
Sights: Heinie Slant Pro snag-free front,
Straight Eight tritium adjustable rear
Features: Single-action Features: Single-action
Finish: Cerakote Titanium Finish: Parkerized
Blue/Sniper Gray with Capacity: 10/17-shot mag
stainless controls MSRP: $840-990
Capacity: 9-shot mag
MSRP: Starting at $3,395

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4 ROCK ISLAND ARMORY

.380 BBR
4ROCK ISLAND ARMORY
TAC ULTRA
Caliber: .380 ACP Caliber: .9mm, .45 ACP,
Barrel: 3.5” .40 S&W, 10mm
Weight: 23.5-25.9 ounces Barrel: 5”
Grips: Rubber Weight: 39.8-48 ounces
Sights: Fixed front Grips: G10 Operator II, polymer
Features: Single-action Sights: Fiber-optic front,
Finish: Parkerized adjustable rear
Capacity: 7-shot mag Features: Single-action
MSRP: $462 Finish: Parkerized
Capacity: 7/8/9/14/16/17-shot mag
MSRP: $706-951

4ROCK ISLAND ARMORY

GI/MATCH
4ROCK ISLAND ARMORY
XT 22/45
Caliber: .38 Super, Caliber: .22 LR/.45 ACP
9mm, .45 ACP Barrel: 5”
Barrel: 3.5”, 4.25”, 5” Weight: 35.2-35.5 ounces
Weight: 34.6-41 ounces Grips: Wood
Grips: Wood, polymer Sights: Low-profile, snag-free
Sights: Fixed, fiber-optic Features: Single-action
front, adjustable LPA Finish: Parkerized
rear (Match) Capacity: 8/10/14-shot mag
Features: Single-action MSRP: $611-913
Finish: Nickel, Parkerized,
two-tone
Capacity: 7/8/9/
14-shot mag
MSRP: $538-833

4ROCK ISLAND ARMORY

MAP/MAPP
4ROCK RIVER ARMS
1911 POLY
Caliber: 9mm Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 4.25”, 5” Barrel: 5”
Weight: 29.3- Weight: 32 ounces
40.5 ounces Grips: Polymer
Grips: Polymer Sights: Dovetailed
Sights: Fixed front, snag-free rear Features: Single-action
Features: Double-action/single-action Finish: Parkerized
Finish: Parkerized steel, polymer in black,
Capacity: 10-shot mag tan, OD green
MSRP: $508 Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: $925

4ROCK ISLAND ARMORY

ROCK ULTRA SERIES
4ROCK RIVER ARMS
BASIC LIMITED
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP, 10mm Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 3.5”, 5” Barrel: 5”
Weight: 34.6-41 ounces Weight: 37 ounces
Grips: G10 Operator II, Grips: Rosewood
black rubber, polymer Sights: Front blade,
Sights: Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear
adjustable rear, low profile Features: Single-action
Features: Single-action Finish: Blued
Finish: Parkerized, nickel, two-tone Capacity: 7-shot mag
Capacity: 7/8/9/14/17-shot mag MSRP: $1,950
MSRP: $611-903

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4ROCK RIVER ARMS
BULLSEYE
4ROCK RIVER ARMS
TACTICAL PISTOL
WADCUTTER Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5”
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 37 ounces
Barrel: 5”
Grips: Rosewood
Weight: 42 ounces
Sights: Tritium front,
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: None Heinie or Novak rear
Features: Single-action Features: Single-action
Finish: Blued Finish: Blued
Capacity: 7-shot mag Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: $2,500 MSRP: $2,200

4ROCK RIVER ARMS

CARRY PISTOL
4RUGER AMERICAN PISTOL
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 4.20”, 4.50”
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 30-31.5 ounces
Barrel: 5”
Grips: Polymer
Weight: 39 ounces
Sights: Novak LoMount
Grips: Rosewood
Carry three-dot
Sights: Heinie
Features: Striker-fired
Features: Single-action
Finish: Black nitride
Finish: Parkerized
Capacity: 10/17-shot mag
Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: $579
MSRP: $1,650

4ROCK RIVER ARMS

LIMITED MATCH
4RUGER LC9s
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.12”
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 17.2 ounces
Barrel: 5”
Grips: Glass-filled nylon
Weight: 36 ounces
Sights: Adjustable three-dot
Grips: G10
(optional Crimson Trace
Sights: Front blade,
Laserguard)
adjustable rear
Features: Double-action-only
Features: Single-action
Finish: Blued
Finish: Hard chrome
Capacity: 7-shot mag
Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: $479
MSRP: $3,600

4ROCK RIVER ARMS

NM HARDBALL
4RUGER LC380
Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 3.12”
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 17.2-17.8 ounces
Barrel: 5”
Grips: Glass-filled nylon
Weight: 35 ounces
Sights: Adjustable three-dot
Grips: Walnut
(optional Crimson Trace
Sights: Front blade,
Laserguard)
adjustable rear
Features: Double-action-only
Features: Single-action
Finish: Blued
Finish: Blued
Capacity: 7-shot mag
Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: $479-669
MSRP: $2,550

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4RUGER LCP 4SCCY CPX-2

Caliber: .380 ACP Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 2.75” Barrel: 3.1”
Weight: 9.4-10 ounces Weight: 15 ounces
Grips: Glass-filled nylon Grips: Polymer
Sights: Fixed, adjustable (black, crimson, FDE, orange, pink,
Photoluminescent (Crimson purple, SCCY blue, white)
Trace Laserguard) Sights: Adjustable rear
Features: Double-action-only Features: Double-action-only,
Finish: Blued, brushed without external safety
stainless Finish: Black nitride finish or
Capacity: 6-shot mag natural two-tone
MSRP: $259-489 Capacity: 9-shot mag
MSRP: $314-334

4RUGER SR1911 4SCCY CPX-3

Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 4.25”, 5” Barrel: 2.75”
Weight: 29.3-39 ounces Weight: 10 ounces
Grips: Hardwood Grips: Polymer
Sights: Fixed Novak Sights: Adjustable rear
three-dot Features: Double-action-only
Features: Single-action Finish: Black nitride or
Finish: Low-glare natural two-tone
stainless, black anodized Capacity: 10-shot mag
aluminum MSRP: $314-334
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
MSRP: $939-979

4RUGER SR9/40/45/9E 4SIG SAUER 1911

Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP Caliber: .38 Super, 9mm,
Barrel: 3.5”, 4.1”, 4.5”, .357 SIG, .40, .45 ACP
4.6”, 5.5 Barrel: 3.3”, 4.2”, 5”
Weight: 23.4-30.1 ounces Weight: 28-41.6 ounces
Grips: Glass-filled nylon Grips: Wood, Ergo XT,
Sights: Adjustable three-dot, Hogue, G10
three-dot (9E) Sights: Low-profile, night, adjustable
Features: Striker-fired Features: Single-action
Finish: Black nitride, Finish: Nitron, stainless or two-tone, FDE,
stainless or blued Oil-Rubbed Bronze
Capacity: 9/10/ Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
15/17-shot mag MSRP: $1,062-1,748
MSRP: $569

4SCCY CPX-1 4SIG SAUER

M11-A1
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1”
Caliber: 9mm
Weight: 15 ounces
Barrel: 3.9” (threaded
Grips: Polymer
barrel available)
(black, crimson, FDE, orange,
Weight: 32 ounces
pink, purple, SCCY blue, white)
Grips: Polymer
Sights: Adjustable rear
Sights: SIGLITE
Features: Double-action-only,
Features: Double-action/
with external safety single-action
Finish: Black nitride finish or Finish: Black Nitron, Flat Dark Earth
natural two-tone Capacity: 10/15-shot mag
Capacity: 10-shot mag MSRP: $1,119-1,174
MSRP: $314-334

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4SIG SAUER P220 4SIG SAUER P229
Caliber: .45 ACP, 10mm Caliber: 9mm, .357 SIG, .40
Barrel: 3.9”, 4.4”, 5” Barrel: 3.9”, 4.4”
Weight: 29.6- Weight: 32-40.2 ounces
39.1 ounces Grips: Polymer, wood,
Grips: Polymer, wood, Hogue, G10
Hogue, G10 Sights: SIGLITE, TruGlo
Sights: SIGLITE, TruGlo Features: Single-action, double-action/
Features: Single-action, single-action, double-action-Kellerman
double-action/single-action or Finish: Nitron, two-tone, FDE, stainless
double-action-Kellerman Capacity: 10/12/13/15-shot mag
Finish: Nitron, FDE, Kryptek MSRP: $1,087-1,359
Capacity: 6/8/10-shot mag
MSRP: $1,087-1,467

4SIG SAUER P225-A1 4SIG SAUER P238

Caliber: 9mm Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 3.6” Barrel: 2.7”
Weight: 30.5 ounces Weight: 15.2-20.1 ounces
Grips: G10 Grips: Hogue rubber, polymer,
Sights: Contrast or wood, aluminum, G10
night sights Sights: Contrast,
Features: Double-action/ SIGLITE night, TruGLo
single-action Features: Single-action
or double-action-Kellerman Finish: Nitron, rainbow,
Finish: Nitron, two-tone FDE, nickel
Capacity: 8-shot mag Capacity: 6/7-shot mag
MSRP: $1,175-1,251 MSRP: $706-834

4SIG SAUER P226 4SIG SAUER P239

Caliber: 9mm, Caliber: 9mm, .357 SIG, .40
.357 SIG, .40 Barrel: 3.6”
Barrel: 4.4” Weight: 29.5 ounces
Weight: 23.7-42 ounces Grips: Polymer
Grips: Polymer, wood, Sights: SIGLITE
Ergo, Hogue, G10 Features: Double-action/
Sights: SIGLITE, TruGlo single-action
Features: Single-action, Finish: Nitron
double-action/single-action Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
Finish: Nitron, FDE, stainless steel MSRP: $979
Capacity: 10/12/14/15/17/19/20-shot mag
MSRP: $1,087-1,631

4SIG SAUER P227 4SIG SAUER P250

Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: .22 LR, .380 ACP,
Barrel: 3.9”, 4.4” 9mm, .357 SIG, .40, .45 ACP
Weight: 30-32.5 ounces Barrel: 3.6”, 3.9”, 4.7”
Grips: Polymer, G10 Weight: 19.4-29.4 ounces
Sights: SIGLITE Grips: Polymer
Features: Double-action/ Sights: Contrast
single-action Features: Double-action-only
Finish: Nitron, FDE. stainless Finish: Nitron
Capacity: 10/14-shot mag Capacity: 6/9/10/12/13/14/15/17-shot mag
MSRP: $1,087-1,359 MSRP: $434-480

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4SIG SAUER P290/

P290RS
4SMITH & WESSON
BODYGUARD 380
Caliber: .380 ACP, 9mm Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.9” Barrel: 2.75”
Weight: 16.5-20.5 ounces Weight: 11.85 ounces
Grips: Polymer, G10 Grips: Polymer
Sights: SIGLITE night, Sights: Drift-adjustable
contrast front and rear
Features: Double-action-only Features: Double-action-only
Finish: Nitron, two-tone, Finish: Matte black
Rainbow, Oil-Rubbed Bronze Capacity: 6-shot mag
Capacity: 6/8-shot mag MSRP: $379-449
MSRP: $488-543

4 SIG SAUER P320 4SMITH & WESSON M&P

Caliber: 9mm, .40, Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
.357 SIG, .45 ACP Barrel: 3.5”, 4”,
Barrel: 3.6”, 3.9”, 4.7” 4.25”, 4.5”, 5”
Weight: 26.5-29.4 ounces Weight: 19-29.6 ounces
Grips: Interchangeable Grips: Polymer, Crimson
polymer grip module Trace Lasergrips
Sights: SIGLITE night sights, Sights: Fixed or adjustable
contrast Features: Striker-fired
Features: Double-action Finish: Corrosion resistant
striker-fired operating system Capacity: 6/7/8/10/12/15/17-shot mag
Finish: Nitron, FDE, OD green MSRP: $449-829
Capacity: 9mm: 10/12/15/17-shot mag;
.40: 10/13/14-shot mag;
.45 ACP: 6/9/10-shot mag
MSRP: $597-747

4SIG SAUER P938 4SMITH & WESSON

M&P SHIELD
Caliber: .22 LR, 9mm
Barrel: 3”, 3.3”, 4.1”
Caliber: 9mm, .40
Weight: 16 ounces
Barrel: 3.1”
Grips: Wood,
Weight: 19 ounces
Hogue G10, rosewood
Grips: Polymer
Sights: SIGLITE, TruGlo adjustable
Sights: White three-dot
Features: Single-action
Features: Striker-fired
Finish: Nitron, FDE, nickel
Finish: Black Armornite
Capacity: 6/7/10-shot mag
Capacity: 6/7/8-shot mag
MSRP: $651-815
MSRP: $449-469

4SIG SAUER
SP2022
4SMITH & WESSON
PERFORMANCE CENTER 1911s
Caliber: 9mm, Caliber: .45 ACP
.357 SIG, .40 Barrel: 4.25”, 5”
Barrel: 3.9” Weight: 29.6-
Weight: 29 ounces 40.5 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: G10 custom
Sights: Contrast, SIGLITE night Sights: Post front, adjustable rear
Features: Double-action/single-action Features: Single-action
Finish: Black Nitron, two-tone, FDE Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 10/12/15-shot mag Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $543-684 MSRP: $1,589

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4SMITH & WESSON PRO 4 SPRINGFIELD EMP
Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 3”, 4.25”, 5” Barrel: 3”, 4:”
Weight: 24-41 ounces Weight: 27-33 ounces
Grips: Polymer, Grips: Cocobolo, G10
synthetic, wood Sights: Tritium three-dot
Sights: Dovetailed front, Features: Single-action
adjustable rear, Novak, Finish: Black frame,
white three-dot, slide cut to accept stainless slide
red-dot optics on C.O.R.E Capacity: 8/9-shot mag
Features: Single-action MSRP: $1,249-1,320
or double-action-only
Finish: Corrosion resistant
Capacity: 7/8/10/15/17-shot mag
MSRP: $769-1,609

4SMITH
SD VE
& WESSON 4 SPRINGFIELD
LIGHTWEIGHT
LOADED

Caliber: 9mm, .40

CHAMPION
Barrel: 4” OPERATOR
Weight: 22.7 ounces
Grips: Polymer Caliber: .45 ACP
Sights: White three-dot Barrel: 4”
Features: Striker-fired Weight: 31 ounces
Finish: Two-tone Grips: Cocobolo
Capacity: 10/14/16-shot mag Sights: Fixed combat
MSRP: $389-409 three-dot tritium
Features: Single-action
Finish: Black
Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: $1,050

4 SPHINX
COMPACT
SDP 4SPRINGFIELD
MIL-SPEC
Caliber: 9mm Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel 3.75” Barrel: 5”
Weight: 28.18 ounces Weight: 39 ounces
Grips: Polymer with Grips: Cocobolo
rubberized overmold Sights: Fixed
Sights: Front and rear iron combat three-dot
Features: Double-action/ Features: Single-action
single-action Finish: Parkerized,
Finish: PVD coating stainless
Capacity: 10/15-shot mag Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: $949 MSRP: $719-819
(Imported by KRISS USA)

4 SPHINX SDP
SUBCOMPACT
4SPRINGFIELD
MODEL CUSTOM
PROFESSIONAL

Caliber: 9mm Caliber: .45 ACP

Barrel: 3.1” Barrel: 5”
Weight: 25 ounces Weight: 41 ounces
Grips: Polymer with Grips: Cocobolo
rubberized overmold Sights: Tritium three-dot
Sights: Fixed Features: Single-action
Features: Double-action/ Finish: Black T
single-action Capacity: 7-shot mag
Finish: PVD coating MSRP: $2,671-2,749
Capacity: 10/13-shot mag
MSRP: $949
(Imported by KRISS USA)

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4SPRINGFIELD
RANGE OFFICER
4SPRINGFIELD XD
Caliber: 9mm, .357 SIG,
.40, .45 ACP
Caliber: 9mm,
Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5”
.45 ACP
Weight: 26-33 ounces
Barrel: 5”
Grips: Polymer
Weight: 40-41 ounces
Sights: Three-dot, dovetailed
Grips: Cocobolo
(optional tritium)
Sights: Varies by model
Features: Ultra Safety
Features: Single-action
Assurance (USA) trigger
Finish: Parkerized
Finish: Black, bi-tone
Capacity: 7/9-shot mag
Capacity: 9/10/12/
MSRP: $977
13/16-shot mag
MSRP: $493-649

4SPRINGFIELD RANGE
OFFICER CHAMPION
4SPRINGFIELD
SUB-COMPACT
XD MOD.2

Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP

Barrel: 4” Barrel: 3”, 3.3”
Weight: 30.5-31.5 ounces Weight: 26-27 ounces
Grips: Cocobolo Grips: Polymer with
Sights: Fiber-optic front, GripZone texture
low-profile combat rear Sights: Fiber-optic front,
Features: Single-action low-profile combat rear
Finish: Parkerized Features: Ultra Safety
Capacity: 7/9-shot mag Assurance (USA) trigger
MSRP: $899 Finish: Black, bi-tone, FDE
Capacity: 9/12/13/16-shot mag
MSRP: $549-616

4SPRINGFIELD RANGE
OFFICER COMPACT
4SPRINGFIELD XD MOD.2
4” SERVICE MODEL
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 4” Barrel: 4”
Weight: 28.5- Weight: 27.5 ounces
29.5 ounces Grips: Polymer with
Grips: Cocobolo GripZone texture
Sights: Fiber-optic Sights: Fiber-optic front,
front, low-profile low-profile combat rear
combat rear Features: Ultra Safety
Features: Single-action Assurance (USA) trigger
Finish: Parkerized Finish: Black, bi-tone
Capacity: 6/8-shot mag Capacity: 12/16-shot mag
MSRP: $977 MSRP: $549-616

4SPRINGFIELD TRP 4SPRINGFIELD XD M

Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP

Barrel: 5” Barrel: 3.8”, 4.5”, 5.25”
Weight: 42-45 ounces Weight: 27-32 ounces
Grips: G10 Grips: Polymer
Sights: Varies by model Sights: Varies by model
Features: Single-action Features: Ultra Safety
Finish: Black Armory Kote, Assurance (USA) trigger
stainless Finish: Black, bi-tone
Capacity: 7-shot mag Capacity: 9/11/13/
MSRP: $1,646-1,730 16/19-shot mag
MSRP: $681-896

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4SPRINGFIELD XD-S 3.3/4.0 4STEYR ARMS S-A1
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 3.3”, 4” Barrel: 3.6”
Weight: 21.5-25 ounces Weight: 24.5 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Polymer
Sights: Fiber-optic front, Sights: Triangular/trapezoid
two-dot rear Features: Reset
Features: Ultra Safety Action System
Assurance (USA) trigger Finish: Mannox
Finish: Black, Capacity: 10-shot mag
bi-tone, FDE MSRP: $560
Capacity: 5/6/
7/8/9-shot mag
MSRP: $595-649

4STEYR ARMS C-A1 4STI TACTICAL DS

Caliber: 9mm, .40 Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
Barrel: 3.6” Barrel: 4”, 5”
Weight: 25.6 ounces Weight: 38-42 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Polymer
Sights: Triangular/ Sights: Fixed
trapezoid Features: Single-action
Features: Reset Finish: Cerakote
Action System Capacity:
Finish: Mannox Depends upon caliber
Capacity: 10/17-shot mag MSRP: $2,099-2,199
MSRP: $560

4STEYR ARMS L-A1 4STI TACTICAL SS

Caliber: 9mm, .40 Caliber: 9mm,
Barrel: 4.5” .45 ACP
Weight: 28.8 ounces Barrel: 3”, 4”, 5”
Grips: Polymer Weight: 37-
Sights: Triangular/ 44 ounces
trapezoid Grips: G10
Features: Reset Sights: Fixed
Action System Features: Single-action
Finish: Mannox Finish: Black Cerakote
Capacity: 10/17-shot mag Capacity:
MSRP: $560 Depends upon caliber
MSRP: $1,899-1,999

4STEYR ARMS M-A1 4STOEGER COUGAR

Caliber: 9mm, Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
.357 SIG, .40 Barrel: 3.6”
Barrel: 4” Weight: 32-32.6 ounces
Weight: 27.2 ounces Grips: Synthetic
Grips: Polymer Sights: White three-dot
Sights: Triangular/ Features: Double-action/
trapezoid single-action
Features: Reset Finish: Black nitride; black nitride
Action System slide/silver frame; silver nitride/
Finish: Mannox silver frame
Capacity: 10/17-shot mag Capacity: 8/11/15-shot mag
MSRP: $560 MSRP: $469-509

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4TAURUS 24/7 G2 4TAURUS CURVE

Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 4.2” Barrel: 2.7”
Weight: 28 ounces Weight: 13 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Polymer
Sights: Dovetailed front, Sights: Laser/light,
adjustable rear bore axis sight
Features: Double-action/ Features:
single-action Double-action-only
Finish: Blued or Finish: Matte blued
matte stainless Capacity: 6-shot mag
Capacity: 12/15/17-shot mag MSRP: $392
MSRP: $362-377

4TAURUS 700 SLIM 4TAURUS 92

Caliber: 9mm, .40 Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.2” Barrel: 5”
Weight: 19 ounces Weight: 34 ounces
Grips: Polymer Grips: Rubber
Sights: Fixed front, Sights: Integrated
adjustable rear Features: Double-action/
Features: Double-action/ single-action
single-action Finish: Blued or matte stainless
Finish: Blued, Capacity: 17-shot mag
matte stainless, black Tenifer MSRP: $483-498
Capacity: 6/7-shot mag
MSRP: $301-316

4TAURUS 800 SERIES 4TAURUS

MILLENNIUM G2
Caliber: 9mm, .40, .45 ACP
Barrel: 4”
Caliber: 9mm, .40
Weight: 28-30 ounces
Barrel: 3.2”
Grips: Polymer
Weight: 22 ounces
Sights: Adjustable
Grips: Polymer
Features: Double-action/
Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear
single-action
Features: Picatinny rail
Finish: Blued
Finish: Blued, matte stainless
Capacity: 12/15/17-shot mag
Capacity: 10/12-shot mag
MSRP: $346
MSRP: $301-316

4 TAURUS 1911 4TAURUS

SMALL FRAME
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 5” Caliber: .22 LR
Weight: 42 ounces Barrel: 2.8”
Grips: Polymer Weight: 11 ounces
Sights: Novak Grips: Polymer
Features: Single-action Sights: Integrated
Finish: Blued, matte Features: Double-action-only
stainless or two-tone Finish: Blued, matte stainless,
Capacity: 8/9-shot mag nickel or two-tone
MSRP: $574-697 Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $256-271

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4TAYLOR’S TACTICAL 1911-A1 4THOMPSON
CUSTOM 1911
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5“
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 39.5
Barrel: 5”
ounces
Weight: 31.5-39
Grips: Wood
ounces
Sights: Fixed front, dovetailed rear
Grips: Laminate
Features: Single-action
with medallion
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Low-profile fixed
Capacity: 8-shot mag
Features: Single-action
MSRP: $519
Finish: Stainless
Capacity: 7-shot mag
MSRP: $813

4TAYLOR’S TACTICAL 1911-FS

GUN METAL GREY
4WALTHER CCP
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.5”
Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight: 22.3 ounces
Barrel: 5“
Grips: Polymer
Weight: 39.8 ounces
Sights: Interchangeable
Grips: VZ G10
front with white dot,
Sights: Green fiber-
adjustable rear
optic front, snag-free tactical rear
Features: Single-action
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless, stainless/Cerakote
Finish: Gun Metal Grey Cerakote
Capacity: 8-shot mag
Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $469-489
MSRP: $799

4TAYLOR’S TACTICAL 1911

COMPACT CARRY
4WALTHER
P99 COMPACT
Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: 9mm, .40
Barrel: 3.62” Barrel: 3.5”, 4”, 4.1”
Weight: 34.6 ounces Weight: 21.5-26 ounces
Grips: Wood Grips: Polymer
Sights: Dovetailed front, Sights: Low-profile
snag-free tactical rear three-dot combat
Features: Single-action Features: Double-action/
Finish: Parkerized single-action
Capacity: 7-shot mag Finish: Tenifer
MSRP: $585 Capacity: 8/10/12/15-shot mag
MSRP: $599

4TAYLOR’S TACTICAL
BLACK ROCK 1911-FS
4WALTHER PK380
Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 3.66”
Caliber: .45 ACP Weight: 18 ounces
Barrel: 5” Grips: Polymer
Weight: 39.8 ounces Sights: Low-profile three-dot
Grips: Wood Features: Double-action/
Sights: Green fiber-optic front, single-action
snag-free tactical rear Finish: Cerakote black, nickel
Features: Single-action Capacity: 8-shot mag
Finish: Nitride MSRP: $399-449
Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $699

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4WALTHER
PPK/S
PPK/ 4WILSON
CLASSIC
COMBAT

Caliber: .22 LR, Caliber: .38 Super,

.380 ACP 9mm, .40,
Barrel: 3.3” .45 ACP, 10mm
Weight: 20-21.1 ounces Barrel: 5”
Grips: Checkered panels Weight: 38-46.6 ounces
Grips: Cocobolo
Sights: Fixed steel
Sights: Ramp front,
Features: Double-action/
LoMount adjustable rear
single-action
Features: Single-action
Finish: Blued, nickel
Finish: Armor-Tuff
Capacity: 6/7/10-shot mag Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $399-699 MSRP: N/A

4WALTHER PPS M2 4WILSON COMBAT CQB

Caliber: 9mm, .40 Caliber: .38 Super, 9mm,
Barrel: 3.2” .40, .45 ACP, 10mm
Weight: 21.5 ounces Barrel: 4”, 5”
Grips: Polymer Weight: 27.3-
Sights: Low-profile 40.4 ounces
three-dot combat Grips: G10 Starburst
Features: Double-action-only or diagonal
Finish: Tenifer Sights: Fiber-optic front,
Capacity: 5/6/7/8-shot mag Battlesight rear
MSRP: $469 Features: Single-action
Finish: Armor-Tuff
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag
MSRP: N/A

4WALTHER
PPQ M2
4WILSON COMBAT
HACKATHORN
Caliber: .22 LR, 9mm,
SPECIAL
.40, .45 ACP Caliber: .38 Super, 9mm
Barrel: 4”-5” .45 ACP
Weight: 20.8-28 ounces Barrel: 5”
Grips: Polymer Weight: 35.6 ounces
Sights: Low profile three-dot combat Grips: G10 Starburst
Features: Quick Defense Sights: Fiber-optic front,
Trigger (9mm, .40, .45) Battlesight rear
Finish: Tenifer, Black (.22 LR) Features: Single-action
Capacity: 11/15/17-shot mag (9mm, Finish: Armor-Tuff
.40), 12 rounds (.22 LR, .45 ACP) Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: $429-749 MSRP: N/A

4WILSON COMBAT
BILL WILSON CARRY
4WILSON COMBAT
PROFESSIONAL
Caliber: .45 ACP Caliber: .38 Super, 9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 4” Barrel: 4”
Weight: 35 ounces Weight: 36.4-44.8 ounces
Grips: G10 Starburst Grips: G10 Starburst
Sights: Fiber-optic front, Sights: Fiber-optic or
Battlesight rear tritium front, Battlesight rear
Features: Single-action Features: Single-action
Finish: Armor-Tuff Finish: Armor-Tuff
Capacity: 7-shot mag Capacity: 8-shot mag
MSRP: N/A MSRP: N/A

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4WILSON COMBAT
PROTECTOR
4WITNESS
STOCK III
ELITE/HUNTER

Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Caliber: .38 Super,

Barrel: 5” 9mm, .40, .45 ACP, 10mm
Weight: 40.4 ounces Barrel: 4.5”, 4.75”, 5.25”, 6”
Grips: G10 Starburst Weight: 33.6-44 ounces
Sights: Fiber-optic front, Grips: Aluminum, synthetic, wood
Battlesight rear Sights: Interchangeable front,
Features: Single-action fully adjustable rear
Finish: Armor-Tuff Features: Single-action or double-action/single-action
Capacity: 8/10-shot mag Finish: Chrome, blued (Hunter & Stock III)
MSRP: N/A Capacity: 10/13/14/17-shot mag
MSRP: $976-$2,336
(from European American Armory Corp.)

4WILSON COMBAT
TACTICAL CARRY
4WITNESS PAVONA
COMPACT POLYMER
Caliber: .38 Super, Caliber: .380 ACP, 9mm, .40
9mm, .45 ACP Barrel: 3.6”
Barrel: 5” Weight: 30 ounces
Weight: 37.8 ounces Grips: Polymer
Grips: G10 Starburst Sights: Windage adjustable
Sights: Fiber-optic Features: DA/SA, sparkle
Features: Single-action frame, Reduced Recoil System
Finish: Armor-Tuff Finish: Black, Imperial, Sapphire,
Capacity: 8-shot mag Charcoal, Fandango
MSRP: N/A Capacity: 13+1, 9+1
MSRP: $403-434
(from European American Armory Corp.)

4WILSON COMBAT
TACTICAL
4WITNESS
POLYMER
SUPERGRADE Caliber: 9mm, .40,
Caliber: .38 Super, 9mm, .45 ACP, 10mm
.40, .45 ACP, 10mm Barrel: 3.6”, 4.5”
Barrel: 5” Weight: 26-33 ounces
Weight: 36.6-45 ounces Grips: Integral polymer
Grips: G10 Starburst Sights: Low-profile, adjustable
Sights: Fiber-optic Features: Double-action/
or tritium front, single-action
Battlesight rear Finish: Blue, Wonder
Features: Single-action Capacity: 8/10/12/13/14/17-shot mag
Finish: Armor-Tuff MSRP: $571-891
Capacity: 8-shot mag (from European American Armory Corp.)
MSRP: N/A

4WILSON COMBAT
ULTRALIGHT CARRY
4WITNESS
FULL SIZE
STEEL

Caliber: .38 Super, 9mm, Caliber: .38 Super, 9mm, .40,

.45 ACP .45 ACP, 10mm, .45/.22 LR
Barrel: 3.6”, 4” Barrel: 4.5”
Weight: 25.2- Weight: 33 ounces
26.5 ounces Grips: Synthetic
Grips: G10 Starburst Sights: Fixed blade front,
Sights: Fiber-optic front, windage-adjustable rear
Battlesight rear Features: Double-action/single-action
Features: Single-action Finish: Blued steel, wonder finish
Finish: Black Capacity: 10/14/17-shot mag
Capacity: 7/8-shot mag MSRP: $646 (from European
MSRP: N/A American Armory Corp.)

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4CHARTER ARMS PITBULL/ 4KIMBER K6s

BULLDOG/MAG PUG Caliber: .357 Mag
Barrel: 2”
Caliber: 9mm, .40, Weight: 23 ounces
.357 Mag, .44 Special Grips: Gray rubber
Barrel: 2.2”, 2.3”, Sights: Black serrated
2.5”, 4.2” Features: Double-action-only
Weight: 19.5-25 ounces Finish: Smooth satin
Grips: Neoprene, Crimson Trace Capacity: 6-shot
Sights: Blade front, notch rear MSRP: $899
or adjustable rear
Features: Double-action/single-
action or double-action-only
Finish: Various
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $396-696

4CHARTER ARMS
UNDERCOVER/UNDERCOVER LITE/
4ROCK ISLAND
ARMORY
UNDERCOVERETTE M200/M206
Caliber: .38 Special
Caliber: .32 H&R, Barrel: 2”, 4”
.38 Special Weight: 25.4-28.2 ounces
Barrel: 2”, 4.2” Grips: Wood, polymer
Weight: 12-26 ounces Sights: Fixed
Grips: Neoprene, Crimson Trace Features: Double-action/single-action
Sights: Blade front, notch rear Finish: Matte nickel
Features: Double-action/single- Capacity: 6-shot
action or double-action-only MSRP: $284-379
Finish: Various
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $319-$669

4CHIAPPA
RHINO
4ROSSI
R46102
R35102/

Caliber: .38 Special, Caliber: .38 Special, .357 Mag

.357 Mag, .40 Barrel: 2”
Barrel: 2”, 4”, 5”, 6” Weight: 24-26 ounces
Weight: 18-32 ounces Grips: Rubber
Grips: Wood, rubber Sights: Fixed
Sights: Fixed front, Features: Double-action/single-action
adjustable rear Finish: Stainless
Features: Single-action, Capacity: 5/6-shot
double-action/single-action MSRP: $333-348
Finish: Black,
electroless nickel
Capacity: 6-shot
MSRP: $899-1,250

4EAA
WINDICATOR
4ROSSI R97104
Caliber: .38 Special +P
Caliber: .38 Special, Barrel: 4”
.357 Mag Weight: 32 ounces
Barrel: 2”, 4” Grips: Rubber
Weight: 24-32 ounces Sights: Ramp front,
Grips: Rubber adjustable rear
Sights: Fixed Features: Double-action/single-action
Features: Double-action/single-action Finish: Blue
Finish: Blued, nickel Capacity: 6-shot
Capacity: 6-shot MSRP: $378
MSRP: $361-444

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4RUGER GP100 4RUGER
SUPER REDHAWK
Caliber: .357 Mag
Barrel: 3”, 4.2”, 6” Caliber: .44 Mag, .454 Casull, .480 Ruger
Weight: 36-45 ounces Barrel: 2.5”, 7.5”, 9.5”
Grips: Hogue Monogrip, Weight: 44-58 ounces
Hogue hardwood Grips: Hogue
Sights: Fixed, adjustable, Sights: Front ramp, adjustable rear
fiber optic Features: Double-action/single-action
Features: Double-action/ Finish: Satin stainless
single-action Capacity: 6-shot
Finish: Blued, MSRP: $1,079-1,119
satin stainless
Capacity: 6-shot
MSRP: $725-929

4RUGER LCR/LCRx 4SMITH & WESSON

BODYGUARD 38
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag, 9mm,
.38 Special +P, .357 Mag Caliber: .38 Special +P
Barrel: 1.88”, 3” Barrel: 1.9”
Weight: 13.5-17.2 ounces Weight: 14.3 ounces
Grips: Hogue, Crimson Grips: Synthetic
Trace Lasergrips Sights: Front ramp,
Sights: Pinned white ramp, integral rear, integrated laser
U-notch rear, adjustable rear Features: Double-action-only
Features: Double-action-only, Finish: Matte black
double-action/single-action Capacity: 5-shot
Finish: Matte black, Ionbond MSRP: $539
Diamond black cylinder
Capacity: 5/6/8-shot
MSRP: $545-899

4RUGER
REDHAWK
4SMITH & WESSON
CLASSIC
Caliber: .44 Mag, .45 LC, Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag, .38 Spl,
.45 Auto/.45 Colt .357 Mag, .41 Mag, .44 Mag, .45 LC
Barrel: 4.2”, 5.5”, 7.5” Barrel: 1.88”, 4”, 6”, 6.5”
Weight: 46-54 ounces Weight: 19.5-48.5 ounces
Grips: Hogue Monogrip, Grips: Wood
hardwood Sights: Fixed or adjustable
Sights: Front ramp, Features: Double-action/
adjustable rear single-action
Features: Double- Finish: Blued
action/single-action Capacity: 5/6-shot
Finish: Satin MSRP: $739-1,169
stainless
Capacity: 6-shot
MSRP: $1,029-1,0879

4RUGER SP101 4SMITH & WESSON

GOVERNOR
Caliber: .22 LR, .327 Mag,
.38 Special +P, .357 Mag Caliber: .45 LC,
Barrel: 2.25”, 3.06”, 4.20” .45 ACP, .410
Weight: 25-30 ounces Barrel: 2.75”
Grips: Rubber with Weight: 29.6 ounces
synthetic or wood inserts Grips: Synthetic, Crimson
Sights: Black ramp or Trace Lasergrips
fiber-optic front, fixed Sights: Dovetailed tritium front,
or adjustable rear fixed rear
Features: Double- Features: Double-action/single-action
action/single-action, Finish: Matte black, matte silver
double-action-only Capacity: 6-shot
Finish: Satin stainless MSRP: $809-1,119
Capacity: 5/6(.327)/
8(.22)-shot
MSRP: $679-719

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4SMITH & WESSON

J-FRAME
4SMITH & WESSON
N-FRAME
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag, Caliber: .38 Special, .357 Mag,
.38 Special +P, .357 Mag .44 Special, .44 Mag, .45 ACP
Barrel: 1.88”, 2.13”, 3” Barrel: 2”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 6.5”
Weight: 10.8-26 ounces Weight: 25.1-48.3 ounces
Grips: Synthetic, wood, Grips: Wood, synthetic
Crimson Trace Lasergrips Sights: Hi-Viz, red ramp
Sights: Fixed or adjustable or Patridge front,
Features: Double-action/ adjustable rear
single-action, double-action-only Features: Double-
Finish: Satin stainless, matte silver, action/single-action
matte black Finish: Matte black, satin
Capacity: 5/7/8-shot stainless, matte stainless
MSRP: $469-1,129 Capacity: 6-shot
MSRP: $949-1,559

4SMITH & WESSON

K-FRAME
4SMITH & WESSON
PERFORMANCE CENTER
Caliber: .22 LR, Caliber: .38 Special, 9mm,
.357 Mag (Model 66), .357 Mag, .44 Special,
.38 Special +P .44 Mag, .45 ACP
Barrel: 4”, 6” Barrel: 1.87”-8.3”
Weight: 36-44.2 ounces Weight: 15-57.7 ounces
Grips: Synthetic Grips: Synthetic, wood
Sights: Fixed Sights: Adjustable front, integral,
or adjustable red ramp, interchangeable front,
Features: Double- fixed or adjustable rear
action/single-action Features: Double-action/single-action
Finish: Satin Finish: Matte black, satin stainless, matte silver
stainless Capacity: 5/6/8-shot
Capacity: 6/10-shot MSRP: $1,049-1,519
MSRP: $689-849

4SMITH & WESSON

L-FRAME
4SMITH & WESSON
PRO SERIES
Caliber: .38 Special Caliber: .38 Special, .357 Mag
+P, .357 Mag, .44 Mag (Model 69) Barrel: 1.88”, 2.13”, 4”
Barrel: 2.5”, 3”, 4”, 6” Weight: 15-41.2 ounces
Weight: 34.1-44.9 ounces Grips: Wood, synthetic
Grips: Synthetic Sights: Integral, tritium night,
Sights: Red front ramp, interchangeable front, fixed,
adjustable rear tritium night, adjustable rear
Features: Double-action/ Features: Double-action/
single-action single-action, double-action-only
Finish: Satin stainless Finish: Satin stainless,
Capacity: 6/7-shot matte stainless, matte black
MSRP: $749-849 Capacity: 5/6/8-shot
MSRP: $499-1,609

4SMITH & WESSON

M&P REVOLVERS
4SMITH & WESSON
X-FRAME
Caliber: .38 Special +P, .357 Mag Caliber: .460 Mag, .500 Mag
Barrel: 1.88”, 5” Barrel: 3.5”, 4”, 5”, 6.5”,
Weight: 11.4-26.7 ounces 7.5”, 8.38”, 10.5”, 12”
Grips: Synthetic, Crimson Weight: 56.5-79.2 ounces
Trace Lasergrips Grips: Synthetic
Sights: XS tritium, Patridge, Sights: Interchangeable
integral front, integral front, adjustable rear
or adjustable rear Features: Double-
Features: Double-action/ action/single-action
single-action Finish:
Finish: Matte black Satin stainless
Capacity: 5/8-shot Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $869-1,329 MSRP: $1,299-1,689

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4TAURUS JUDGE 4TAURUS RAGING
BULL SERIES
Caliber: .45 LC, .410
(2.5” or 3” chamber)
Caliber: .44 Mag
Barrel: 2.5”, 3”, 6.5”
Barrel: 2.25”, 5”, 6.5”, 8.4”
Weight: 27-48 ounces
Weight: 27-63 ounces
Grips: Ribber
Grips: Rubber
Sights: Fiber optic
Sights: Adjustable rear, fixed front
Features: Double-action/
Features: Double-action/single-action
single-action
Finish: Blued, matte stainless
Finish: Blued, matte stainless,
Capacity: 6-shot
black polymer
MSRP: $752-839
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $483-598

4TAURUS
LARGE FRAME
4TAURUS
SMALL FRAME
Caliber: .357 Mag, Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag,
.44 Mag .380 ACP, .38 Special,
Barrel: 4”, 6.5”, 8” .357 Mag, 9mm
Weight: 44-57 ounces Barrel: 1.75”, 2”, 2.5”, 4”, 6.5”
Grips: Rubber Weight: 16-46 ounces
Sights: Adjustable Grips: Rubber
Features: Double-action/single-action Sights: Fixed, adjustable
Finish: Blued, matte stainless Features: Double-action/single-action
Capacity: 6/8-shot Finish: Blued, matte stainless, duo-tone
MSRP: $640-780 Capacity: 5/8-shot
MSRP: $356-627

4TAURUS
MEDIUM FRAME
4TAURUS
TRACKER
Caliber: .38 Special, Caliber: .17 HMR,
.357 Mag .22 LR, .22 Mag,
Barrel: 4”, 6” .357 Mag, .40, .41 Mag,
Weight: 37-40 ounces .44 Mag
Grips: Rubber Barrel: 2.5”, 4”, 6.5”
Sights: Fixed, adjustable Weight: 28.8-45.6 ounces
Features: Double-action/single-action Grips: Ribber
Finish: Blued, matte stainless Sights: Fixed ramp front, adjustable rear
Capacity: 6/7-shot Features: Double-action/single-action
MSRP: $471-590 Finish: Blued, matte stainless
Capacity: 5/7/9-shot
MSRP: $477-600

4TAURUS M605
PROTECTOR
4TAURUS M85
ULTRA-LITE
Caliber: .38 Special, Caliber: .38 Special +P
.357 Mag Barrel: 2”
Barrel: 2” Weight: 17 ounces
Weight: 20 ounces Grips: Ribber
Grips: Rubber Sights: Fixed
Sights: Fixed, fiber-optic front Features: Double-action/single-action
Features: Double-action/ Finish: Blued, stainless
single-action Capacity: 5-shot
Finish: Black polymer MSRP: $371-386
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $356-371

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4BOND ARMS
BACKUP
4BOND ARMS
PATRIOT
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP, Caliber: .45 LC/.410,
interchangeable barrels. .357 Mag/.38 Spl, optional
Barrels: 2.5” interchangeable barrels
Weight: 18-19 ounces Barrels: 3”
Grips: Rubber Weight: 21.5 ounces
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear Grips: Rosewood
Features: Single-action Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
Finish: Satin stainless Features: Single-action
Capacity: 2-shot Finish: Satin stainless
MSRP: $435 Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $560 (includes holster)

4BOND ARMS
CENTURY 2000
4BOND ARMS
RANGER II
Caliber: .45 LC/.410, Caliber: .45 LC/.410,
.357 Mag/.38 Spl, optional .357 Mag/.38 Spl, optional
interchangeable barrels interchangeable barrels
Barrels: 3.5” Barrels: 4.25”
Weight: 21 ounces Weight: 23.5 ounces
Grips: Rosewood Grips: Black ash with
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear silver star inlaid
Features: Single-action Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
Finish: Satin stainless Features: Single-action
Capacity: 2-shot Finish: Satin stainless
MSRP: $461 Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $672 (includes holster)

4BOND ARMS
COWBOY DEFENDER
4BOND ARMS
SNAKE SLAYER
Caliber: Over 20 Calibers Caliber: .45 LC/.410,
from .22 LR to .45 LC and .357 Mag/.38 Spl, optional
.410, interchangeable barrels interchangeable barrels
Barrels: 3” Barrels: 3.5”, 4.25”
Weight: 19 ounces Weight: 22 ounces
Grips: Rosewood Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
Features: Single-action Features: Single-action
Finish: Satin stainless Finish: Satin stainless
Capacity: 2-shot Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $440 MSRP: $518

4BOND ARMS
MAMA BEAR
4BOND ARMS
TEXAS DEFENDER
Caliber: .357 Mag/.38 Spl, Caliber: Over 20 Calibers
optional interchangeable barrels from .22 LR to .45 LC and
Barrels: 2.5” .410, interchangeable barrels
Weight: 18.5 ounces Barrels: 3”
Grips: Rosewood, pink Weight: 20 ounces
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear Grips: Rosewood
Features: Single-action Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
Finish: Satin stainless Features: Single-action
Capacity: 2-shot Finish: Satin stainless
MSRP: $435 Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $440

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4NAA .22 LR 4NAA EARL
Caliber: .22 LR Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag
Barrel: 1.13”, 1.63” Barrel: 2.5”, 3”, 4”, 6”
Weight: 4 ounces Weight: 8.4-8.8 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, laminate, Grips: Rosewood
synthetic pearl, rubber, holster grip Sights: Bead front,
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
notched rear Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless
Features: Single-action
Capacity: 5-shot
Finish: Stainless
MSRP: $298-344
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $226

4NAA .22 MAGNUM 4NAA MINI-MASTER

Caliber: .22 Mag Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag
Barrel: 1.13”, 1.63” Barrel: 4”
Weight: 5.9-6.4 ounces Weight: 8.8-10.7 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, laminate, Grips: Rubber
synthetic pearl, rubber, holster grip Sights: Fixed or adjustable
Sights: Blade front, Features: Single-action
notched rear Finish: Stainless
Capacity: 5-shot
Features: Single-action
MSRP: $298-363
Finish: Stainless
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $301

4NAA .22 SHORT 4NAA PUG

Caliber: .22 Short Caliber: .22 Magnum
Barrel: 1.13” Barrel: 1”
Weight: 4 ounces Weight: 6.4 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, laminate, Grips: Rubber
synthetic pearl, rubber, holster grip Sights: Tritium
Sights: Blade front, Features: Single-action
notched rear Finish: Stainless
Features: Single-action Capacity: 5-shot
Finish: Stainless MSRP: $328-369
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $226

4NAA BLACK WIDOW 4NAA SIDEWINDER

Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag Caliber: 22 LR, 22 Mag.
Barrel: 2” Barrel: 1.5”
Weight: 8.8-10.7 ounces Weight: 6.7 ounces
Grips: Rubber Grips: Rosewood laminate,
Sights: Fixed or adjustable synthetic pearl, rubber,
Features: Single-action holster grip
Finish: Stainless Sights: Stainless steel post
Capacity: 5-shot Features: Attached
MSRP: $288-347 swing-out cylinder
Finish: Stainless
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $350-508

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2016
CONCEALED CARRY
HANDGUNS DIRECTORY TM

American Tactical Glock Rock Island Armory

800-290-0065 770-432-1202 775-537-1444
americantactical.us glock.com us.armscor.com

Rock River Arms

Auto-Ordnance Guncrafter Industries 866-980-7625
508-795-3919 479-665-2466 rockriverarms.com
auto-ordnance.com guncrafterindustries.com
Rossi USA
Beretta USA 800-948-8029
Heckler & Koch rossiusa.com
beretta.com
706-568-1906
hk-usa.com SCCY
Bersa 866-729-7599
732-493-0333 sccy.com
bersa.com IWI
717-695-2081 Sig Sauer
Bond Arms iwi.us 866-345-6744
817-573-4445 sigsauer.com
bondarms.com Kahr Arms
Smith & Wesson
508-795-3919 800-331-0852
Bravo Company USA kahr.com smith-wesson.com
877-272-8626
bravocompanyusa.com Kimber Springfield Armory
800-680-6866
888-243-4522 springfield-armory.com
Charter Arms kimberamerica.com
877-769-4867 Steyr Arms
charterarms.com 205-417-8644
KRISS USA
855-574-7787 steyrarms.com
Chiappa Firearms
937-835-5000 kriss-usa.com STI International
chiappafirearms.com 512-819-0656
Llama stiguns.com
Colt’s Mfg. 732-493-0333
Stoeger Industries
800-962-2658 eagleimportsinc.com 800-264-4962
colt.com stoegerindustries.com
Magnum Research
CZ-USA/Dan Wesson 508-635-4273 Sturm, Ruger & Company
800-955-4486 ruger.com
magnumresearch.com
cz-usa.com
Taurus USA
Metro Arms 800-327-3776
Doublestar 732-493-0333 taurususa.com
888-736-7725
metroarms.com
star15.com Taylor’s & Co. Firearms
540-722-2017
Nighthawk Custom taylorsfirearms.com
Eagle Imports
877-268-4867
732-493-0333 Thompson
eagleimportsinc.com nighthawkcustom.com
508-795-3919
tommygun.com
European American Armory North American Arms
321-639-4842 800-821-5783 Walther
eaacorp.com northamericanarms.com 479-242-8500
waltherarms.com
FN Remington Wilson Combat
703-288-3500 800-243-9700 800-955-4856
fnamerica.com remington.com wilsoncombat.comwilsoncomb

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Kimber Micro .380 & Micro 9mm.
light. compact. powerful.

The Micro and Micro 9 families put

power and Kimber dependability
in a classic, compact package.
Additional .380 models join the
Micro CDP with features to meet
any need or aesthetic.

Starting at 13.4 oz., Micro

pistols feature a thumb
safety, smooth single action
trigger and are Lasergrip
compatible.

The Micro CDP ofers Kimber

3-dot tritium night sights,
Carry Melt™ treatment on
frame and slide, and front
strap checkering.

New for 2016, the Micro

Stainless 9mm takes
compact and powerful
to the next level. With 6
round or extended 7 round
magazines, Micro 9 sets the
bar for classic, compact and
elegant protection.

TM
(888) 243-4522
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