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Personal Defense World|#230 Gun Buyer's Guide

CHOICES

What is your firearm of choice? Do you need a full-sized handgun, rifle or shotgun for home defense? How about a subcompact or pocket-sized sentry that you can easily carry? Or do you instead need one that does the duty of both? Read on to find out about the best options out there. From in-depth gun reviews to our 96-page buyer’s guide section rounding up the best available firearms on the market, we have everything you need right here. Our experts also pick out the top 16 shotguns for 2020 that can pull duty from defense to hunting to competition. Want to know a good self-defense load for your newly acquire scattergun? Then check out our review of Federal’s Force X2 Buckshot; it is a hair-splitting article. And this decision…

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Personal Defense World|#230 Gun Buyer's Guide

OVERSIZED CARRY

Just as no particular firearm is created exactly equal to another, neither is the human body. Carrying a concealed firearm presents its challenges for anyone, but more so for folks with bigger body types. Some folks might think that carrying a firearm is the same for one person as it is for another, but it just simply is not. There are many different pistols to choose from. There are just as many different body types. You have skinny, fat, tall, short and any variation in between. What is meant by a “bigger person,” you ask? I am talking about those of us out there who are overweight or round-figured. With the bigger body types come some obstacles anyway, let alone when you’re carrying a firearm. This is especially true when…

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Finding That RIGHT RIG

■ I HAVE SAID THIS BEFORE, but I consider any handgun you can’t buy an appropriate field holster for nothing better than a useless range toy. Unfortunately, finding carry gear for many of the new generation of red dot-sighted pistols remains something of a problem. Tim Wegner, founder of Blade-Tech Kydex, just happens to be a longtime friend of mine. When he stopped by my table at the Oregon Knife Collector’s show, I immediately asked him what he had that would fit a Sig 320RXP? Apparently, that was the right question because he instantly pulled out his cell phone and showed me a photo of a 320RXP in one of his holsters. A couple of weeks later I had a Classic OWB model holster cut to fit the RX sight.…

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MAD CONCEALED SKILLS

There are many reasons for people to own guns these days, but a large percentage of today’s consumers buy pistols for self-defense. Purchasing a pistol for concealed carry is becoming an increasingly large market within the self-defense realm, and training for concealed carry needs to rise to meet this population. There’s a huge difference between going out plinking with your favorite .22 LR and trying to make your range time have a meaningful impact in your concealed-carry skills. Since I started training deliberately, I feel as if I’ve come away a much better shooter. I started shooting like many do—with static paper targets at normal defensive ranges. Practicing at ranges from 3 to 15 yards with a paper target has its place, but it can become boring after a while.…

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TOP SHOTGUNS

BENELLI BE.S.T. FINISH FOR SBE 3 AND ETHOS The Benelli Surface Treatment (BE.S.T.) is a proprietary finish that bonds molecularly to the barrel, barrel extension and select internal components to create an impenetrable armor that stops rust and corrosion while providing superior abrasion resistance. The treatment is so effective that Benelli provides a 25-year warranty on BE.S.T.-treated parts. The insides of the barrels are chrome-lined for additional protection. BE.S.T-treated barrels have been exposed to salt water for more than three months with no signs of rust or corrosion. Benelli now offers select models of the Super Black Eagle 3 and Ethos shotguns with BE.S.T-treated barrels and components. Both the SBE 3 BE.S.T. and the Ethos BE.S.T. are 12-gauge shotguns available in 26- and 28-inch configurations. MSRP: SBE 3, $1,899 to…

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LARGE FORMAT

BRAVO COMPANY RECCE 11 KMR-A Caliber: 5.56mm Barrel: 11” Weight: 5.1 pounds Grip: BCM Gunfighter Sights: None Features: Semi-auto Finish: Matte black Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $1,399 BRAVO COMPANY RECCE 9/12 KMR-A Caliber: 300 BLK Barrel: 9”, 12” Weight: 4.9-5.2 pounds Grip: BCM Gunfighter Sights: None Features: Semi-auto Finish: Matte black Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $1,399-$1,499 CENTURY ARMS C39V2 Caliber: 7.62x39mm Barrel: 10.6” Weight: 6.55 pounds Grip: Magpul MOE Sights: Adjustable Features: Semi-auto Finish: Nitride Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $880 CENTURY ARMS C39V2 BLADE Caliber: 7.62x39mm Barrel: 10.6” Weight: 7.6 pounds Grip: Magpul MOE Sights: Adjustable Features: Semi-auto Finish: Nitride Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $950 CENTURY ARMS DRACO Caliber: 7.62x39mm Barrel: 10.5” Weight: 6.3 pounds Grip: Polymer Sights: Adjustable Features: Semi-auto Finish: Nitride Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $725 CENTURY ARMS DRACO BLADE Caliber: 7.62x39mm Barrel:…

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BOLT ACTION

BARRETT 95/99 Caliber: .416 Barrett, .50 BMG Barrel: 29”, 32” Weight: 23-25 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: None Features: Bolt action Finish: Several options available Capacity: 1 (99), 5+1 (95) MSRP: $6,671 (95), $3,967-$4,222 (99) BARRETT MRAD Caliber: .300 PRC, .300 NM, .300 WM, .338 LM, .338 NM, .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel: 17”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 26” Weight: 12.83-14.43 pounds Stock: Adjustable, folding Sights: None Features: Bolt action Finish: Cerakote Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $4,995-$6,154 BENELLI LUPO Caliber: .270 Win, .30-06, .300 WM Barrel: 22”, 24” Weight: 7.1 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: None Features: Bolt action Finish: Black Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $1,699 CHRISTENSEN MODERN PRECISION RIFLE Caliber: .300 Norma, .300 WM, .308 Win, .338 Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC Barrel: 16”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 27” Weight: 6.9-8.5 pounds Stock: Folding,…

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SEMI-AUTOS

BENELLI M2/M4 TACTICAL Gauge: 12, 20 (2¾”, 3” chambers) Barrel: 18.5”, 21”, 24”, 26”, 28” Weight: 5.2-7.8 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: Red bar front, ghost-ring rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Black or Realtree APG Capacity: 3+1/5+1 MSRP: $1,249-$2,299 BENELLI SUPER BLACK EAGLE 3 Gauge: 12 (2¾”, 3”, 3½” chambers) Barrel: 26”, 28” Weight: 7.05-7.2 pounds Stock: Synthetic, walnut Sights: Red bar front, mid-bead Features: Semi-auto Finish: Many options available Capacity: 2+1 MSRP: $1,899-$1,999 BENELLI VINCI/SUPER VINCI Gauge: 12 (2¾”, 3”, 3½” chambers) Barrel: 24”, 26”, 28”, 30” Weight: 6.9-7.1 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: Red bar front, mid-bead Features: Semi-auto Finish: Many options available Capacity: 3+1 MSRP: $1,449-$1,699 BERETTA A400 UPLOAD Gauge: 12 Barrel: 26”, 28” Weight: 6.7 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Semi-auto Finish: Nickel Capacity: 2+1 MSRP: $1,800…

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SINGLE-SHOT & OTHER

CHARLES DALY HONCHO Gauge: 12, 20, .410 Barrel: 14” Weight: 4.1-4.7 pounds Grip: Synthetic Sights: Front blade Features: Pump action Finish: Matte black Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $309-$369 CHARLES DALY TRIPLE BARREL Gauge: 12, 20, 28, .410 Barrels: 18.5”, 26”, 28” Weight: 6.8-8.7 pounds Stock: Wood, synthetic Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Break action Finish: Black, blued, white, camo Capacity: 3 MSRP: $1,909-$2,665 CHIAPPA LITTLE BADGER Caliber: 9mm Flobert, .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 Mag Barrel: 16.5”, 24” Weight: 2.9-3.6 pounds Stock: Skeletionized, wood Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear Features: Break action Finish: Black Capacity: 1 MSRP: $217-$261 HENRY LEVER ACTION AXE Gauge: .410 Barrel: 15.14” Weight: 5.75 pounds Stock: American walnut Sights: Brass bead front Features: Lever action Finish: Blued Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $970 HENRY LEVER ACTION .410 SHOTGUN Gauge: .410…

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PISTOLS

GLOCK 19X Caliber: .177 Barrel: 4.25” Weight: 24 ounces Grips: Synthetic Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, 360 fps Finish: Coyote Capacity: 18 MSRP: $100 (From Uramex USA) LEGENDS ACE IN THE HOLE Caliber: .177 Barrel: 3.5” Weight: 31.2 ounces Grips: Synthetic Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, 340 fps Finish: Weathered Capacity: 6 MSRP: $130 (From Uramex USA) HECKLER & KOCH USP Caliber: .177 Barrel: 4” Weight: 34.6 ounces Grips: Synthetic Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, 325 fps Finish: Black Capacity: 16 MSRP: $100 (From Uramex USA) SIG SAUER 1911 Caliber: .177 Barrel: 5” Weight: 41.6 ounces Grips: Alloy Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, up to 410 fps Finish: Two-tone, PVD Capacity: 16 MSRP: $111 SIG SAUER P226 Caliber: .177 Barrel: 5” Weight: 37.9 ounces Grips: Polymer Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, up to 480 fps…

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FEDERAL FORCE X2 BUCKSHOT

While we focus on the new and shiny items in the firearms world, sometimes we forget about the things that have remained unchanged. One such item is our venerable buckshot. There have been vast improvements in rifle and pistol bullets over the last century, but buckshot has remained largely unchanged for more than 100 years. During that time, generations of Americans have protected themselves, their loved ones and their homes with buckshot-loaded shotguns, relying on buckshot’s ample knockdown power and oversized pattern to neutralize any threat quickly and effectively. That changed recently when Federal released something that is truly innovative: Force X2 splitting buckshot. FULL FORCE Federal set out to develop a buckshot load that hits like a train, forcing the target to absorb the full force of the pellets’…

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BEYOND THE CLOTHING

The world is full of unknowns, so we must “Always be ready.” This is not just a motto for 5.11 Tactical; this is a mindset that its founders built a company around. No one can possibly predict what’s going to happen every minute of the day, but if we choose to, we can prepare for it. The gear we carry, the clothes we wear, the mindset we hold—whether we are on or off duty, in a big city or out of cell range—no matter what happens, we push forward, not out of the absence of fear but in spite of it. 5.11 ORIGINS It all started with a pair of pants. The FBI training academy adopted the original 5.11 pant as its preferred training pant in 1992, forging a decades-long…

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COMBAT STOCKPILE

N8 TACTICAL COMBAT CUT HOLSTERS N8 Tactical’s new OT2 Combat Cut Holster for mid- to full-size pistols is a very comfortable IWB holster that merges the company’s Original Holster and Tuckable Holster into an all new platform. Clothing compatible for all-day wear, the design allows for a full grasp on the pistol’s grip while drawing. Built on a durable leather form, the OT2 Combat Cut Holster comes with a soft suede backing and a moisture-proof neoprene core situated between the two. (n8tactical.com) S&W OPTICS-READY M&P9 2.0 COMPACT The new Optics-Ready M&P9 M2.0 Compact pistol from Smith & Wesson is a 4-inch-barreled model that is an extension of the M&P line. Building on the award-winning M&P9 M2.0 Compact pistol series, the new models are chambered in 9mm and feature a slide…

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AMERICAN 5.56 RIFLE

When you have a well-made product that is respected and popular, you tend not to tinker with it too much. The adage, “Don’t mess with success,” exists for a reason. So, I found myself scratching my head when word went out that Smith & Wesson (S&W) was going to make modifications to a new version of the M&P15 rifle. Since S&W introduced the M&P15 in 2006, I’ve seen countless examples of them in firearms training classes and they all ran great. Honestly, what else can you do? Smith & Wesson was kind enough to send me one for testing. After the guys in the brown truck rang my bell, I quickly opened the box to see for myself what they could do to improve it. My response was simple: “Well,…

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AUTOLOADERS

AMERICAN CLASSIC Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Barrel: 3.5”, 5” Weight: 32.45-37.28 ounces Grips: Wood Sights: Dovetailed front, Novak-style rear Features: SA Finish: Blued, hard chrome, two-tone Capacity: 7+1/8+1/9+1 MSRP: $609-$804 AUTO-ORDNANCE 1911 Caliber: .45 ACP Barrel: 5” Weight: 39 ounces Grips: Polymer, wood Sights: Blade front, drift-adjustable rear Features: SA Finish: Black oxide Capacity: 7+1 MSRP: $637-$662 BERETTA 92X PERFORMANCE Caliber: 9mm Barrel: 4.9” Weight: 47.7 ounces Grips: Polymer Sights: Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear Features: DA/SA Finish: Nistan Capacity: 10+1/15+1 MSRP: $1,399 BERETTA 92X CENTURION Caliber: 9mm Barrel: 4.3” Weight: 33.3 ounces Grips: Flat and wraparound polymer Sights: Orange front, black rear Features: DA/SA Finish: Bruniton Capacity: 10+1/17+1 MSRP: $899 BERETTA 92X COMPACT Caliber: 9mm Barrel: 4.3” Weight: 27.2 ounces Grips: Polymer Sights: Orange front, black rear Features: DA/SA Finish:…

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SINGLE-SHOT & OTHER

BOND ARMS BACKUP Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP, optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 2.5” Weight: 18-19 ounces Grips: Rubber Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Matte stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $435 BOND ARMS COWBOY DEFENDER Caliber: Over 20 calibers from .22 LR to .410 via optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 3” Weight: 19 ounces Grips: Rosewood Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Satin stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $440 BOND ARMS GRIZZLY Caliber: .45 Colt/.410, Barrels: 3” Weight: 20 ounces Grips: Rosewood Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Bead-blasted with polished sides Capacity: 2 MSRP: $377 (includes holster) BOND ARMS MAMA BEAR Caliber: .357 Mag/.38 Special, optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 2.5” Weight: 18.5 ounces Grips: Rosewood, pink Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Satin stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $435 BOND ARMS ROUGHNECK Caliber: .357 Mag/.38 Special, .45 ACP,…

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LEVER ACTION

CIMARRON 1866 YELLOWBOY “PAWNEE” Caliber: .45 Colt Barrel: 19” Weight: N/A Stock: Wood Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Brass, blued Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $1,440 CIMARRON 1876 TEXAS RANGER “PRESIDIO” Caliber: .50-95 Barrel: 20” Weight: 9.95 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Blued Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $1,930 CIMARRON 1894 CARBINE Caliber: .30-30, .38-55 Barrel: 20” Weight: 6.85 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Blued, casehardened Capacity: 7+1 MSRP: $1,248-$1,272 DIXIE GUN WORKS 1886 WINCHESTER Caliber: .45-70 Barrel: 26” Weight: 9 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Blued, casehardened Capacity: 8+1 MSRP: $1,700 DIXIE GUN WORKS HENRY Caliber: .44-40 Barrel: 24.25” Weight: 7.75 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, adjustable…

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PUMP ACTION

BENELLI NOVA/SUPERNOVA Gauge: 12, 20 (2¾”, 3”, 3½” chambers) Barrel: 18”, 24”, 26”, 28” Weight: 6.4-8.1 pounds Stock: ComforTech, SteadyGrip Sights: Red bar front Features: Pump action Finish: Many options available Capacity: 3+1/4+1/5+1 MSRP: $449-$929 CHARLES DALY Gauge: 12, 20 Barrel: 18.5”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 28” Weight: 5-7.38 pounds Stock: Wood, synthetic Sights: Various Features: Pump action Finish: Camo, black, nickel Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $249-$499 CZ 612/620/628 Gauge: 12, 20 (2¾”, 3”, 3½” chambers) Barrel: 26”, 28”, 32” Weight: 5.21-6.8 pounds Stock: Walnut, synthetic Sights: Fixed, fiber-optic, bead front Features: Pump action Finish: Matte black, camo Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $389-$549 FABARM STF 12 Gauge: 12 (3” chamber) Barrel: 18” Weight: N/A Stock: Synthetic Sights: Detachable front and ghost-ring rear Features: Pump action Finish: Black, FDE Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $1,250-$1,345 FN…

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PISTOLS

1847 WALKER DRAGOON Caliber: .44 Barrel: 9” Weight: 70-87 ounces Grips: Walnut Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Blued, brass, casehardened, Original Capacity: 6 MSRP: $359-$575 (From Cimarron, Taylor’s & Co., Uberti) 1849 POCKET Caliber: .31 Barrel: 4” Weight: 24 ounces Grips: Walnut Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Blued, brass, casehardened, white, Original Capacity: 5/6 MSRP: $340-$2,150 (From Cimarron, Taylor’s & Co.) 1851 NAVY Caliber: .36, .44 Barrel: 7.5” Weight: 36-40 ounces Grips: Walnut Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Blued, brass, casehardened, Original Capacity: 6 MSRP: $200-$1,750 (From Cimarron, EMF, Taylor’s & Co., Uberti) 1860 ARMY Caliber: .44 Barrel: 5.5”, 8” Weight: 43-48 ounces Grips: Walnut, simulated white ivory Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Blued, brass, casehardened, Original Capacity: 6 MSRP: $295-$2,350 (From Cimarron, EMF, Taylor’s & Co., Uberti) 1861 NAVY…

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DIRECTORY OF MANUFACTURERS/ IMPORTERS

Auto-Ordnance: auto-ordnance.com Barrett: barrett.net Benelli: benelliusa.com Beretta: beretta.com Bersa: bersa.com Bond Arms: bondarms.com Bravo Company: bravocompanyusa.com Canik: centuryarms.com Century Arms: centuryarms.com Charles Daly: charlesdaly.com Charter Arms: charterarms.com Chiappa Firearms: chiappafirearms.com Christensen Arms: christensenarms.com Cimarron Firearms: cimarron-firearms.com Colt: colt.com Comanche: eagleimportsinc.com CZ-USA: cz-usa.com Dan Wesson: cz-usa.com Daniel Defense: danieldefense.com Dark Storm Industries: dark-storm.com Desert Tech: deserttech.com Dixie Gun Works: dixiegunworks.com DRD Tactical: drdtactical.com Eagle Imports: eagleimportsinc.com EMF: emf-company.com European American Armory: eaacorp.com Fabarm USA: fabarmusa.com FN: fnamerica.com Franchi USA: franchiusa.com Glock: glock.us Heckler & Koch: hk-usa.com Henry Repeating Arms: henryrepeating.com Heritage: heritagemfg.com IWI US: iwi.us Kahr Arms: kahr.com Kimber: kimberamerica.com KRISS USA: kriss-usa.com Les Baer: lesbaer.com Llama: eagleimportsinc.com LWRC International: lwrci.com Magnum Research: magnumresearch.com Marlin Firearms: marlinfirearms.com Merkel USA: merkel-usa.com Metro Arms: eagleimportsinc.com Mossberg: mossberg.com Navy Arms: navyarms.com Nighthawk Custom: nighthawkcustom.com…

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CARRYING SCCY

SCCY’s CPX compact 9mm and .380 ACP autoloaders deliver quality manufacture and design that you wouldn’t expect in pistols that often retail for less than $300, even with three magazines included. Now SCCY is offering them with factory-installed Crimson Trace CTS-1500 red-dot sights. I tested the .380 ACP CPX-3RD and CPX-4RD. These pistols are identical, except for the addition of an ambidextrous external thumb-operated safety on the CPX-4RD. Either gun can be bought for about $300 if you shop around. The factory-installed sight nests in a deeply milled cut on top of the slide, which secures the unit and protects it from getting knocked out of alignment and makes for a very low profile. The glass is about level with the top of the slide, and the rear of the…

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PISTOL FOR OLD EYES

I have to admit I didn’t pay much attention when Sig Sauer first introduced their polymer framed, striker-fired Model 320 in 2014. Anyone over 50 will probably know what I mean when I say age had suddenly made my arms too short for most conventional iron sights. At the time, I had just started to explore the world of red-dot reflex sights on both handguns and rifles. First a Winchester 94 .44 Mag Trapper was converted to a red-dot, followed by a .44 Mag revolver, another rifle and then a couple of more handguns. These experiments convinced me that electronic sights were a workable solution for people of advancing age and/or farsighted tendencies. Then in mid-2016, I noticed that Sig had introduced a new variant of their M320 handgun that…

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BULLET BLOCKERS

THE WORLD HAS BECOME MORE DANGEROUS THAN EVER. From random shootings at churches, malls and schools to one-on-one confrontations with a firearm over trivial issues that could have been talked through and forgotten, the chance of being involved in gun violence is quite high today. This might include a random confrontation with one person or the crossfire of police exchanging fire with armed thugs. With dozens of other scenarios that could possibly occur, the need for personal protection is at an all-time high. Avoidance and common sense form your first line of defense. Not venturing into questionable parts of town, not walking alone and knowing your escape routes at concerts and other gatherings are all sound practices to help with securing your personal safety. However, it’s the random situations that…

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TRUGLO GLASS

THE TEAM AT TRUGLO has always come across to me as a professional and driven group. While they are well known for producing great handgun sights, they have also begun to develop optics. One of my favorites is the Tru-Brite 30 SCP Tac 1-6x24. It features a 30mm tube and 1-6x magnification, and represents a great combination of clarity, precision and speed. The 30mm tube allows for good light collection and an extremely wide field of view. With its true 1x magnification, I can utilize an extremely fast sight picture and break shots with both eyes open. Then in a heartbeat I can drive up the magnification and take shots at serious distances. The duplex mil-dot reticle features two illuminated options—red and green—along with a standard no-illumination black reticle. The…

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REVOLVERS

BIG FRAME REVOLVER Caliber: Over 12 calibers from .44 Mag to .500 Mag Barrel: 5”, 5.25”, 7.5”, 10” Weight: 57.6-84.8 ounces Grips: Rubber Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear Features: SA Finish: Brushed stainless steel (many custom options available) Capacity: 5 MSRP: $1,184 (from Magnum Research) CHIAPPA 1873 Caliber: .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 Mag, .38 Special, .45 Colt Barrel: 4.75”, 5.5”, 7.5”, 12” Weight: 35.2-48 ounces Grips: Wood, plastic Sights: Fixed front, fixed or adjustable rear Features: SA Finish: Black, antique Capacity: 6/10 MSRP: $185-$429 CHIAPPA RHINO Caliber: 9mm, .40, .357 Mag Barrel: 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6” Weight: 28.3-32.96 ounces Grips: Wood, laminate, G10 Sights: Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear (except 2”) Features: DA/SA or DAO Finish: Black, nickel, OD green, gold Capacity: 6 MSRP: $999-$1,362 CIMARRON 1862 POCKET NAVY…

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AUTOLOADERS

AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 CARBINE Caliber: .30 Carbine Barrel: 18” Weight: 5.4-5.8 pounds Stock: Walnut, folding wire (Paratrooper model) Sights: Blade front, aperture rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Pakerized Capacity: 10+1/15+1 MSRP: $860-$1,084 (from Kahr Arms) BARRETT MODEL 82A1 Caliber: .416 Barrett, .50 BMG Barrel: 20”, 29” Weight: 31.45-32.72 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: Front post, adjustable rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Various Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $7,777-$9,323 BARRETT M107A1 Caliber: .50 BMG Barrel: 20”, 29” Weight: 27.4-28.7 pounds Stock: Aluminum, synthetic Sights: Front post, adjustable rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Cerakote Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $12,281 BARRETT REC7 GEN II Caliber: 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC Barrel: 9.25”, 16”, 18” Weight: 7.2-7.9 pounds Stock: Magpul MOE SL Sights: Flip-up front and rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Cerakote Capacity: 10+1/20+1/30+1 MSRP: $2,835-$3,159 BARRETT REC10 Caliber: .308 Win Barrel: 16” Weight: 8…

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PUMP

HENRY PUMP ACTION OCTAGON Caliber: .22 S/L/LR, .22 Mag. Barrel: 20” Weight: 6 pounds Stock: American walnut Sights: Brass bead front, semi-buckhorn rear Features: Pump action Finish: Black Capacity: 12+1/16+1/21+1 MSRP: $578-$620 NAVY ARMS LIGHTNING Caliber: .357 Mag., .45 Colt Barrel: 20”, 24” Weight: 6.39-6.83 pounds Stock: American walnut Sights: Gold bead front, semi-buckhorn rear Features: Pump action Finish: Blued, casehardened Capacity: 10+1/13+1 MSRP: $2,450 REMINGTON 7600 Caliber: .270, .30-06, .308 Win. Barrel: 18.5”, 22” Weight: 7.25-7.5 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Front post, adjustable rear Features: Pump action Finish: Blued Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $918 ROSSI RP22 GALLERY GUN Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 18” Weight: 5.3 pounds Stock: Synthetic, wood Sights: Buckhorn Features: Pump action Finish: Black Capacity: 15+1 MSRP: $302-$347 TROY PUMP ACTION Caliber: .223 Rem., 300 BLK, .308 Win.,…

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DOUBLE-BARREL

BENELLI 828U Gauge: 12 Barrels: 26”, 28” Weight: 6.5-6.6 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Over/under Finish: Black, nickel Capacity: 2 MSRP: $2,499-$2,999 BERETTA 690 FIELD 1 VITTORIA Gauge: 20 Barrels: 28” Weight: 6 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Front bead Features: Over/under Finish: Black, nickel Capacity: 2 MSRP: $2,650 BERETTA 694 Gauge: 12 Barrels: 30”, 32” Weight: 8.5 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Front bead Features: Over/under Finish: Black, nickel Capacity: 2 MSRP: $4,850 BERETTA 695 FIELD Gauge: 12, 20 Barrels: 26”, 28” Weight: 7.4 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Steel front bead Features: Over/under Finish: Nickel-plated Capacity: 2 MSRP: $4,250 CENTURY ARMS JW-2000 Gauge: 12, 20 Barrels: 20” Weight: 7.84 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Front gold bead Features: Side-by-side Finish: Blued Capacity: 2 MSRP: $330 CHARLES DALY Gauge: 12, 20,…

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Personal Defense World|#230 Gun Buyer's Guide

RIFLES

CHIAPPA MUZZLELOADERS Caliber: .58 Barrel: 33”, 39”, 40”, 42” Weight: 2.2-10.6 pounds Stock: Wood Sights: Various options Features: Flintlock Finish: Various options Capacity: 1 MSRP: $904-$1,111 DIXIE GUN WORKS 1766/1777 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET Caliber: .69 Barrel: 40” Weight: 10.5 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Fixed blade, brass stud Features: Flintlock Finish: Polished Capacity: 1 MSRP: $1,450-$1,700 DIXIE GUN WORKS 1861 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET Caliber: .58 Barrel: 40” Weight: 10 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, steel rear Features: Percussion Finish: Polished Capacity: 1 MSRP: $1,100-$1,200 NAVY ARMS PARKER-HALE WHITWORTH Caliber: .451 Barrel: 36” Weight: 9.7 pounds Stock: American walnut Sights: Blade front, ladder rear Features: Percussion Finish: Blued, casehardened Capacity: 1 MSRP: $1,500 REMINGTON MODEL 700 ULTIMATE Caliber: .50 Barrel: 26” Weight: 11 pounds Stock: Synthetic, laminate Sights: None Features: Bolt action Finish:…

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