In order to qualify for the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System competition, the FN 509 pistol by FN America had to meet a specific set of parameters. For example, the gun has to withstand being dropped on concrete. Other tests determined how it is affected by dust, salt spray and temperature extremes. Specific features include a loaded chamber indicator, fixed three-dot luminescent sights and fully ambidextrous slide stop lever and magazine release. MSRP $649.
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When American Tactical set out to create the MAXX 5.56 7.5″ SBR rifle, the goal was to produce a weapon that would deliver the most power without adding unnecessary weight or making it more cumbersome. The weapon has hybrid upper and lower receivers and a low-profile gas block. It also offers a six-position Rogers Super-Stoc as well as a 7-inch KeyMod rail. MSRP $699.95.
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Super Clean full-metal-jacket bullets by Winchester Ammunition are intended for high-volume training sessions at indoor or outdoor ranges. The zinc cores are covered by a standard brass bullet jacket, and they’re completely lead-free, both airborne and downrange. Super Clean is available in three calibers: 9 mm Luger, .40 Smith & Wesson and .45 ACP. MSRP unavailable.
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What makes the newly developed Tactical Tip MatchKing bullet stand out from previous ammo options? For starters, its load is .308 Win, 168 grain for semi-automatic duty rifles. The Federal Premium Law Enforcement Ammunition product is also dressed with a tapered jacket. This design element allows rapid expansion upon impact to maximize the terminal effect. A polymer tip helps deliver accuracy. What’s more, the ammunition employs low-flash propellants. MSRP $27.95.
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The new KSG-25 shotgun from Kel-Tec streamlines the shooting experience. Its patented dual-tube magazines call for less reloading because they hold an entire box of 3-inch shells, which is more than triple the capacity of most ordinary shotguns. Also, the gun’s downward shell-ejection system deploys spent shells away from the shooter’s line of sight. Law enforcement professionals will appreciate its reliable pump with front Picatinny rail and a longer sight radius. And, finally, it is truly ambidextrous, so the design caters to both left- and right-handed users without adjustment. MSRP $1,400.
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Hornady’s patented Critical Duty ammunition was engineered to be effective in a variety of circumstances. It’s been tested to break barriers officers might encounter on the street, including auto glass, sheet metal, plywood, drywall and heavy clothing. The ammo also can be used in numerous handgun models, but for best performance as defined by FBI protocol test parameters, the manufacturer recommends it be used with full-sized handguns. Available in a variety of calibers. MSRP $29.93-$32.77; quantities per box vary.
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The GLOCK G19 Gen5 pistol isn’t called a next-generation model because creators added a little tweak here or a simple modification there. Rather, they integrated 20 updates to improve accuracy, durability, performance and control. The newest version has a baseplate extension at the forward edge for easier manipulation. This constant double-action system also has a polymer sight radius of 6.02 inches/153 mm. The length of twist is 9.84 inches/250 mm and has a 15-round magazine capacity. MSRP $699.
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Everything about the Model 10 GRS by Savage has to do with accuracy. The stock features textured surfaces for steady grips in inclement weather. The adjustable length-of-pull between 33.5 and 36.5 cm enables shooters to secure a proper fit. Additionally, the rifle boasts a user-adjustable Accutrigger. Models offer barrel lengths of 20, 24 and 26 inches, and weigh between 8.9 and 9.5 pounds. MSRP $1,449.
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Beretta’s APX semiautomatic is the manufacturer’s latest full-size pistol, which has been created for professional users. It measures 7.55 inches long with a 4.25-inch barrel length, is 5.6 inches in height and weighs less than 29 ounces. The pistol can be modified with replaceable grip frame housings as well as interchangeable back straps. Its trigger breaks at 6 pounds and produces an audible reset in addition to a tactical signal. MSRP $575.
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One-button takedown allows for efficient field-stripping. One recessed button enables the upper receiver to tilt up and off without additional tools. A one-piece CNC-machined grip frame provides comfort. These are just a few of the key elements to Ruger’s new Mark IV Tactical 22 LR caliber pistol. Other features include an internal cylindrical bolt construction and a contoured ejection point combined with easy-to-grasp ears. MSRP $569.
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Some of the LAR-8 Predator HP Mid-Length rifle highlights include an upper receiver forged with a forward assist and port door. The weapon by Rock River Arms Inc. holds a 16-inch barrel crafted out of fluted stainless steel featuring a 1:10 twist bead blast and has been cryogenically treated. Design engineers installed a two-stage match trigger. Finally, the weapon is capable of firing a 10-round magazine. Choose between two models that differ slightly in weight and length. MSRP $1,900 and $1,950.
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For short-range impact, consider the .308 Win. Swiss P Final SR from Ruag Swiss. It’s been produced to be most effective in urban environments and, more specifically, the disintegrating hollow-point bullet offers efficient stopping power upon impact with soft targets. It presents with a tombac jacket and lead core as well as a CuZn alloy. The ammunition uses a SINOXID/double-base powder as a primer/propellant. MSRP unavailable.
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Read this story in the Winter 2017 issue of FOP Journal.
