Ian Hogg

Erma EG73 Carbine: Another successful German rifle

Erma EG73 Carbine is another successful rifle produced in West Germany. It is chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum RF. Although the experts are fond of telling us that lever-action carbines are inherently

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by Ian Hogg

Taurus PT92 and Taurus PT99: A Brazilian derivatives of Beretta 92

Taurus PT92 and Taurus PT99 bear a considerable resemblance to two Beretta models with slight modifications and made under license in Brazil. Taurus company is located in the former Beretta factory. Those

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Pistols

Tanfoglio TA 90: A military-style heavy-caliber pistol

The Tanfoglio TA 90 was the shift change for the Italian company. The Tanfoglio company has manufactured pocket pistols for some years, but in the 1980s decided to market a military-style heavy-caliber

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Pistols

Tanfoglio TA 382: Titan’s successor

TA 382 pistol was introduced in the 1980’s as the successor of Tanfoglio & Sabboti Titan. Under the name Tanfoglio & Sabotti this company exported large numbers of inexpensive auto pistols to

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Pistols

Sterling Mark II: .380 Automatic Pistol

The Sterling Mark II Auto was introduced in 1980 as a successor of the Sterling Arms Model 400. It was chambered in .380 Auto. The .380 Auto, or 9 mm Short as it

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Pistols

STAR PD: A lighter and smaller copy of Colt M1911A1 pistol

The STAR PD was manufactered as a smaller and lighter version of the legendary Colt M1911A1. The venerable U.S. Government Colt M1911A1 pistol is a splendid weapon for stopping malefactors, but it

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Pistols

STAR FR Target pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle RF

STAR FR: A Reliable and Accurate Target Pistol for Beginners and Enthusiasts

For decades, countless target shooters honed their skills with the STAR Model F pistol. Affordable, reliable, and impressively accurate for its class, it quickly became a favorite for beginners and seasoned marksmen

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Pistols

STAR BKM: A concealment carry pistol

The Star line of 9 mm automatic pistols has generally developed along military lines, but in the late 1970s, with the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge beginning to become popular in the United

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Pistols

JSL Spitfire Mark II pistol is manufactured by JSL Ltd.

JSL Spitfire Mark II: Another derivative of Czech CZ 75 pistol

The JSL Spitfire Mark II is another derivate of Czechoslovakian CZ 75, but, like the Sphinx AT-2000, has undergone a number of modifications in the course of its development, so that it

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Pistols

Sphinx AT-2000: An improved version of the Czechoslovakian CZ 75 pistol

The Sphinx AT-2000 was originally the ITM 200 pistol, announced in 1984, but ITM was bought by Sphinx Engineering and the pistol re-named accordingly. In fact, it originated as a licensed copy

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Pistols

Smith & Wesson Model 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum

Smith & Wesson Distinguished Combat Magnum

Like all Smith & Wesson products, the Distinguished Combat Magnum is beautifully finished and reliable. It is a conventional enough double-action revolver of the type they have been producing since before the

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Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Third Generation Auto Pistols

Smith & Wesson Third Generation Pistols

The Smith & Wesson’s third-generation series of pistols has completely replaced earlier models and has been designed with the assistance of many U.S. law enforcement agencies, who were encouraged to make suggestions

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Pistols

Semmerling LM-4: A Defensive Weapon

Semmerling LM-4 is one of the most unusual pistols in existence, a pistol designed solely as a defensive weapon and using a unique mechanical action. It is also one of the strongest

5 years ago

Pistols

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