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Eric Sof

Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.

Belgian Fabrique Nationale (FN) FNP-45
FN Herstal FNP-45 Pistol chambered in .45 caliber (Photo: FNH)

FN FNP-45: Improved version of the FNP-40

The FN FNP-45 pistol is the next step in the evolution of the FNP pistol line. First announced in 2007, the FN FNP-45 is just one of the many new, modern .45
10 years ago
CZ 100 Pistol caliber

CZ 100: A double-action-only classic

The CZ 100 pistol was introduced in 1995. It has a double-action-only trigger mechanism. This means it can only be fired in double-action. The firing pin returns to the starting position after
10 years ago
Walther PPS: A successor of the PPK
Walther PPS: A successor of the PPK (Photo: XY)

Walther PPS: A powerful replacement for a venerable PPK

Walther PPS (Polizei Pistole Schmal – Police Pistole Slim) is the most recent offering from the famous German gun-making company Carl Walther GmbH. It was first shown publicly during IWA 2007 exhibition
10 years ago

IWI Jericho 941: Born in Battle

IWI Jericho 941 is a pistol made in Israel. Israel is a nation that lives the dramatic feeling of being in constant pre-alarm and, despite having a relatively short life, only 63
10 years ago
Standard issues of Walther PP and Walther PPK models used in police service around the world
Standard issues of Walther PPK models were used in police service around the world (Photo: Walther)

Walther PPK: A James Bond’s weapon of choice

Walther introduced its Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kurz, or Short Police Pistol) in 1931. Almost 50 years after, it found its way to the United States market. The Walther started marketing PPK
10 years ago
Military version of the SIG Sauer P220
Military version of the SIG Sauer P220 (Photo: SiG)

SIG Sauer P220: An excellent military pistol

The SIG Sauer P220 is an excellent military pistol designed by Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft. It was a revolutionary model introduced in 1975. Soon after, it was adopted as the service pistol in a
10 years ago
Lieutenant General Lewis ‘Chesty’ Puller as the most decorated marine in the US Marines Corps history
Lieutenant General Lewis ‘Chesty’ Puller

Chesty Puller: The most decorated Marine in history

Far and away, the most decorated Marine in history is Chesty Puller. The only highly decorated Marine comes to mind with FIVE Navy Crosses (second only to the Medal of Honor). Lieutenant
10 years ago
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