Pistol

Types of guns by size and how do they differ?

Handgun sizes: How do they differ?

Generally, handguns can be divided into four categories based on size: full-size, compact, subcompact, and micro. However, many models may fit into multiple categories based on their dimensions, leading to some overlap.

3 years ago

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Para-Ordnance P14-45: An improved derivative of legendary M1911

The Para-Ordnance P14-45 is an improved derivative of a United State Army Forces M1911 pistol. Produced in Canada, this semi-automatic pistol has become the first M1911 derivative to feature a high-capacity double-stack

3 years ago

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SIG Sauer P226 - one of the most famous firearms in the world

SIG Sauer P226: The most famous product of the SIG factory

The SIG Sauer P226 is an old-german-made vintage model that evolved from the previous SIG Sauer P220 pistol. It earned a reputation as one of the best models brought to the table

3 years ago

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Steyr M: Developed for police services and the civilian shooting market

The Steyr M is an Austrian semi-automatic pistol developed by the Steyr-Mannlicher company in the 1990s to compete with the highly successful Glock 17, which another Austrian manufacturer developed. The first Steyr

3 years ago

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Heckler & Koch USP: A pistol with probably the best ergonomics of its time

Heckler & Koch USP is an accurate, well-made, rugged, reliable, functional pistol often used as a service sidearm. It’s an impressive pistol known to absorb the recoil of .45 ACP well through

4 years ago

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Operators from SAJ aiming with RS9 Vampir while taking cover behind the tactical shield

RS9 Vampir: A first pistol developed by TRB

RS9 Vampir is a semi-automatic pistol developed by TRB in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was primarily designed to meet and surpass the needs of police tactical units, whilst satisfying the desires of

4 years ago

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UZI Pistol: An unsuccessful attempt to capitalize on the success of the UZI

The Uzi pistol is an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Uzi submachine gun. It was designed and manufactured with only one goal: uncompromising performance and reliability on a robust

4 years ago

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Helwan Brigadier, an Egyptian copy of Beretta M1951

Helwan Brigadier: A Egyptian copy of Beretta M1951

The Helwan Brigadier is a 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol that was an exemplary contribution by Egypt to the world of handguns. The Helwan Brigadier, also known as Egyptian Contract Model 951, is actually

4 years ago

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PM Makarov pistol chambered in 9x18mm Makarov

Makarov PM: A successor of a legendary TT pistol

The Makarov PM pistol, designed by Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov in 1951, succeeded the TT pistol as the standard service sidearm for Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War. Its slightly larger caliber

4 years ago

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Soviet Army Officer with Tokarev TT-33 pistol

TT Pistol: One of the most popular pistols of the 20th century

The TT pistol has been recognized as one of the most popular pistols of the 20th century. It was a clone of the Browning M1903 pistol and the very first self-loading pistol

4 years ago

Pistols

Sig Sauer P320 United States Armed Forces service pistol

Sig Sauer P320: A new United States Armed Forces service pistol

The SIG Sauer P320 is chosen as successor to the Beretta M9, a former the United States Armed Forces service pistol. Unlike the M9, P320 is a modular semi-automatic pistol. The pistol

4 years ago

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Beretta APX: A next-generation striker pistol

Beretta APX is the new striker pistol first introduced to the XM17 Modular Handgun System Competition in 2017. It was designed to replace M9 (Beretta 92), a standard-issue weapon in the U.S.

4 years ago

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Walther PP Super: A direct blowback pistol

The Walther PP (Polizei Pistole) is well-known around the world and has been the source of inspiration for many copyists for many years; despite its age, it still sets the standard for

5 years ago

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