Handguns can serve both practical and sporting purposes. From providing 24/7 self-defense to winning local matches, pistols of all kinds fill various roles for many people. Many new pistols are constantly being introduced to suit every shooter’s needs, and here is a sample of what is coming onto the market.
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For more information on the handguns in the gallery above, please visit the following websites:
- American Tactical BB6: americantactical.us; 800-290-0065
- American Tactical Mil-Sport: americantactical.us; 800-290-0065
- Beretta Pico: beretta.com
- Bersa Thunder 9 Pro XT: eagleimportsinc.com; 732-493-0333
- Charter Arms Backpacker: charterfirearms.com; 203-922-1652
- Excel Arms X-9P: excelarms.com; 909-947-4867
- Excel Arms X-22P :excelarms.com; 909-947-4867
- Honor Defense Honor Guard: honordefense.com; 678-943-8035
- Kahr CW380 Tungsten: kahr.com; 508-795-3919
- Llama Max I: eagleimportsinc.com; 732-493-0333
- Llama Micromax: eagleimportsinc.com; 732-493-0333
- Schmeisser SLP-9: schmeisser-germany.de
- Sig Sauer Legion Series Pistols: legionseries.com; 866-619-1128
- Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Ported: smith-wesson.com; 800-331-0852
- TNW Firearms Aero Survival: tnwfirearms.com; 503-429-5001
- Tresna Defense JAG9G TP: tresnadefense.com; 678-540-3585
- Troy P7A1 Pistol: worldoftroy.com; 866-788-6412
This article was published in the 2016 edition of the Complete Book of Handguns. For information on how to subscribe, please call 1-800-284-5668.


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