With SHOTShow only weeks away, Police1 is focusing on news and information about Handguns throughout January 2009. Check out some of the latest products available today and be sure to stay tuned for PoliceOne’s exclusive SHOTShow coverage.
Meet the M&P45 from Smith & Wesson
Contoured front slide for easy re-holstering. Picatinny-Style rail that fits all picatinny-style accessories. Reversible magazine catch for both left and right hand shooters. Scalloped slide serrations for secure grip when retracting slide. Rotating take down lever, for user friendly assembly or reassembly of the Firearm. Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Sear Deactivation Lever, Optional Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Optional Stainless Steel Lanyard Pin and 3 Interchangeable Grip Sizes. Download the Smith and Wesson Product Catalog here for more product specifications or visit www.smith-wesson.com to browse all handguns.
Introducing the New Ruger® LCP™
A .380 Auto from the industry leader in rugged, reliable firearms. From backup firearms for law enforcement to licensed carry for personal protection, the LCP™ is perfect for both male and female shooters. Ultra-light, compact carry pistols weigh only 9.4 ounces with a height of 3.6 inches and a width of just .82 inches. Comfortable and affordable, making it a natural choice for a dependable back-up or personal defense carry pistol. High performance, glass-filled nylon frame is topped by a through-hardened steel slide in a blued finish. Visit www.ruger.com for more details or visit here for a 360 degree view of the Ruger® LCP™.
The GLOCK Safe Action Pistol 
Safe and ingeniously simple: Contrary to conventional, the trigger is the only operating element. All three pistol safeties are deactivated when the trigger is pulled -and automatically activated when it is released. Unique GLOCK hi-tech surface refinement for barrel and slide. Apart from optimum corrosion protection and anti-reflective finish, a degree of hardness of 64 HRC - close to that of a diamond - is achieved. Corrosion resistant, tougher than steel and still 86% lighter. More than 20 years ago, GLOCK pistols were the first industrially manufactured handguns with high-tech polymer frames. To learn more, visit www.glock.com.
FNH USA’s new FNP-357 Series
The new FNP-357 puts the high velocity, demonstrated stopping power and versatility of the 357 SIG cartridge right in the palm of your hand. The bottlenecked case design offers enhanced feed reliability. Like every FNP, the barrel and slide of the FNP-357 are stainless steel. The durable frame is constructed of molded polymer offering years of rugged and reliable service. Caliber/Ga.: 357 SIG, Magazine Capacity: 14, Barrel Length: 4", Overall Length: 7 3/8", Weight: 26.7 oz., Stock/Grip: Interchangeable arched and flat backstrap insert. For additional product information visit www.fnhusa.com or request a catalog here.
The HP220® Compact from SIG SAUER
There’s a new option in concealed carry performance: the P220® Compact. The P220 Compact is a 6+1 capacity pistol featuring the enhanced ergonomics of a beavertail frame and extended magazine base for a stronger grip. The new beavertail frame design allows the shooter to access his or her grip from the holster with confidence even under the stressful conditions. The extended magazine floorplate lengthens the grip just enough to provide a firm grip for even large handed shooters. For more product details, visit www.sigsauer.com.
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