Pistols

Springfield Echelon: Redefining Innovation in Service Pistols

Springfield Armory introduces a groundbreaking innovation in service pistols known as the Echelon in the ever-evolving world of firearms. With its name drawing inspiration

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Sig Sauer M11 with TLR-1 flashlight attached — Sig Sauer M11 with TLR-1 flashlight (Photo: XY)

M11: A U.S. military designation for the Sig Sauer P228

The M11, a US military designation for the SIG Sauer P228 pistol, has garnered significant attention since its adoption by the US military in the early 1990s. Primarily issued to Military Police,

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HK VP9 Tactical OR pistol — HK VP9 Tactical OR (Photo: XY)

Heckler & Koch VP9: A Revolutionary Striker-Fired Handgun

The Heckler & Koch VP9, known as the SFP9 in Europe and Canada, is a semi-automatic striker-fired handgun that has significantly impacted the firearm industry since its launch in 2014. This pistol’s

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Makarov PMM: An improved version of Makarov PM

The Makarov PMM pistol is a Russian-made pistol chambered for the 9x18mm Makarov cartridge. It was developed in the 1980s to improve the Makarov PM, which had been in service with Soviet

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CARACAL pistol at the SHOT Show 2016 — CARACAL pistol displayed at the SHOT Show 2016 (Photo: XY)

CARACAL: The first pistol ever made in UAE

The Caracal pistol is a semi-automatic handgun that has gained widespread popularity since its introduction in 2007. Designed and produced by Caracal International LLC, a renowned UAE-based firearms company, this pistol is

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A black handgun with a silver slide and a magazine inserted into the grip, commonly referred to as the Gsh-18 or Russian Glock — The Gsh-18, known as the Russian Glock, is a popular pistol in Russia (Photo: XY)

GSh-18: A pistol designed by Gryazev and Shipunov

The GSh-18, developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau in Tula during the 1990s, is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm. It derives its name from the surnames of its designers, Gryazev

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MP-443 Grach: An Overview of Russia’s Military Standard Sidearm

The MP-443 Grach, also known as the “PYa” or “Yarygin Pistol,” is the standard military-issue sidearm in Russia. This semi-automatic pistol boasts a high capacity and utilizes a double-action, short-recoil design. The

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Smith & Wesson SD9 dual tone — Smith & Wesson SD9 (Photo: XY)

Smith & Wesson SD: The Gun Series That Sparked a Legal Controversy

The Smith & Wesson Sigma is a popular firearm designed in the early 1990s to compete with the Glock series pistols. The Sigma was first introduced to the market in 1994 and

3 years ago

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SIG Sauer P228 with flashlight attached on Picatinny rail (Photo: XY)

SIG Sauer P228: A Smaller, Yet Equally Lethal Version of the P226

The SIG Sauer P228 is a condensed variation of the well-regarded Sig Sauer P226 handgun. The P226 has garnered acclaim as one of the most widely utilized service pistols among military, law

3 years ago

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Fort-12 pistol on table — The Fort-12, a compact and powerful handgun designed for law enforcement and security use (Photo: XY)

Fort-12: A Reliable and Powerful Handgun for Ukrainian Law Enforcement and Security

The Fort-12 is a Ukrainian-made semi-automatic pistol RPC Fort created in the late 1990s to replace the aging Makarov pistol. The development process was completed in the mid-1990s, and the first pistols

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A black Kratos 1911 pistol on a white background with the M-Arms and Phoenix logos on the slide — The image is of a black Kratos 1911 pistol on a white background. The pistol has a sleek and modern design with a tritop slide shape and serrations on the front and rear of the slide. The slide also has the M-Arms and Phoenix logos on it (Photo: M-Arms)

Kratos 1911: Pushing the Boundaries of traditional 1911 Pistol Design

The KRATOS 1911 represents a revolutionary shift in the field of 1911 pistols, which have not seen significant innovations, technical changes, or upgrades since its inception in 1890. The KRATOS stands out

3 years ago

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SR-1 Vektor semi-automatic pistol with suppressor attached — An image of an SR-1 Vektor semi-automatic pistol with a suppressor attached. The pistol features a Picatinny-type rail for attachments such as a suppressor. (Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin)

SR-1 Vektor: An Unsuccessful Attempt to Replace the Makarov PM

The SR-1 Vektor, also known as the Gyurza or SPS, is a 9x21mm semi-automatic pistol designed for the Russian military. Developed in the mid-1990s by Petr Serdyukov, this weapon was intended to

3 years ago

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A black PB silenced pistol on a white background — The image depicts a black PB silenced pistol on a white background. The pistol is a compact and lightweight design, with a silencer attached to the barrel (Photo: XY)

PB Silenced Pistol: A predecessor of the PSS

The PB silenced pistol is a highly specialized, compact semi-automatic sidearm designed for use by special operations units. Originally known as the Pistolet Besshumnyj (Noiseless pistol) and designated as the 6P9 by

3 years ago

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