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2016 Combat Handgun Guide

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9 August, 2023
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ABOVE: Colt’s O1070CCU – COMBAT UNIT™ RAIL GUN®

Colt

The COMBAT UNIT™ RAIL GUN is an upgraded Duty Ready pistol based on the Colt Rail Gun®. It has an M1913 Spec Picatinny Rail for mounting lights, lasers, and other accessories. The Dual Recoil spring system reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. The Novak Tritium Front Night Sight and Plain Black Wide Notch Rear ensure fast sight acquisition day or night. It was designed with the help of world renowned trainers and Special Forces veterans Ken Hackathorn and Daryl Holland.

Model: O1070CCU – COMBAT
UNIT™ RAIL GUN®
Species: Hammer Fired
Manufacturer: Colt’s Manufacturing
Company LLC
Website: www.colt.com
NRA Show Booth Number: 3413
Caliber: .45 Cal
Overall Length
Standard Model: 8.5”
Barrel Lengths Available: 5”
Weight, Standard
Model, empty magazine: 40 oz.
Weight, Standard
Model, full magazine: 3.0
MSRP: $ 1499.00

After a rigorous selection process, the United States Marine Corps selected this Colt Rail Gun® as their Close Quarters Battle Pistol (CQBP). New for 2016, it features Decobond™ Brown Coating for increased durability, an M1913 Spec Picatinny Rail for mounting lights, lasers, and other accessories, a Dual Recoil spring system reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life, and Novak Tritium Front and Rear 3 Dot Night Sights.

Colt's O1070M45 CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE M45A1

Model: O1070M45 CLOSE
QUARTER BATTLE M45A1
Species: Hammer Fired
Manufacturer: Colt’s Manufacturing
Company LLC
Website: www.colt.com
NRA Show Booth Number: 3413
Caliber: .45 Cal
Overall Length
Standard Model: 8.5”
Barrel Lengths Available: 5”
Weight, Standard
Model, empty magazine: 40 oz.
Weight, Standard
Model, full magazine: 3.0 lbs
MSRP: $ 1699.00

CZ

The Discretion’s match-grade stainless barrel is extended and threaded to make it a ready host for suppressors. Its aggressively-ported slide, serrated trigger and competition-inspired hammer give it a look all of its own, making it stand out in our line of 1911s. High tritium sights allow for sighting over the top of most pistol suppressors, with a rear designed so that the slide can be racked on a belt if using the pistol one-handed.

CZ Discretion

Model: Discretion
Species: Hammer fired, SA
Manufacturer: Dan Wesson
Website: cz-usa.com
NRA Show
Booth Number: 2759
Caliber: 9mm, 45 ACP
Overall Length
Standard Model: 9.5”
Barrel Lengths
Available: 5.57”
MSRP: $2,142

Part of the 2016 Urban Grey Suppressor-Ready Series, the SP-01 Tactical pistol is clad in urban grey (a mix of grey and FDE). The Urban Grey series has ½ x28 threaded barrels, high suppressor sights with tritium lamps and extended capacity magazines. The SP-01 features an integral 1913 accessory rail on the dust cover, rubber grip panels, and corrosion resistant polycoat finish along with an ambidextrous decocker.

CZ CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical Urban Grey Suppressor-Ready

Model: CZ 75 SP-01
Tactical Urban Grey Suppressor-Ready
Species: Hammer fired,
DA/SA
Manufacturer: CZ-USA
Website: CZ-USA
NRA Show
Booth Number: 2759
Caliber: 9mm
Overall Length
Standard Model: 8.8”
Barrel Lengths
Available: 5.2”
Weight, Standard
Model, empty
magazine: 2.63 lbs
MSRP: $723

The P-09 is a full-size polymer offering, with an impressive 19+1 capacity in its flush-fitting magazine. Featuring the versatile Omega trigger system, the P-09 is shipped with decockers installed but can easily be converted to a manual safety with the supplied parts. Also included are small, medium and large backstraps that allow the user to customize the pistol’s grip to their hand while retaining the natural point of aim that CZ handguns are known for. With an integrated 1913 Picatinny rail, the P-09 is adaptable to low-light situations.

CZ Hammer fired, DA/SA

Model: CZ P-09
Species: Hammer fired,
DA/SA
Manufacturer: CZ-USA
Website: Cz-usa.com
NRA Show
Booth Number: 2759
Caliber: 9mm, 40 S&W
Overall Length
Standard Model: 8.1”
Barrel Lengths Available: 4.53”
Weight, Standard
Model, empty magazine: 1.85lbs
MSRP: $530-$544

Doublestar

The PhD™ is the first in a series of pistols that provide a quality production gun and the features of a high end 1911 without the lengthy wait or high price tag. This model features aggressive rear cocking serrations, flat-topped and serrated slide to reduce glare, XS® Express sights, tritium front sight and comfort from the round butt and Wilson Combat high-ride beavertail grip safety.

Doublestar PhD Model

Model: PhD Model
Species: 1911
Manufacturer: DoubleStar
Website: www.star15.com
NRA Show Booth Number: Booth 4409
Caliber: .45 ACP
Overall Length Standard
Model, Stock extended: 7.37”
Barrel Lengths Available: 5”
Weight, Standard Model: 33 oz.
MSRP: $1364.06

FN USA

The FNS™ series of striker-fired, autoloading pistols, now available in a compact size for concealed carry, offer the simplicity of double-action striker-fired operation combined with the proven ergonomics of the FNX™ platform. Standard on all models are the ambidextrous manual safety levers, slide stop levers and magazine release buttons for ease of operation with either hand and from any firing position. Both the slide and barrel are stainless steel, and the checkered polymer frame has two interchangeable backstraps with lanyard eyelets. A MIL-STD 1913 mounting rail on the underside accepts tactical lights and lasers.

FN FNS

Model: FNS
Species: Striker-fired
Manufacturer: FN
Website: www.fnamerica.com
NRA Show Booth Number: 5113
Caliber: 9mm or .40 S&W
Overall Length
Standard Model: 7.25”
Barrel Lengths Available: 3.7”, 4”, 5”
Weight, Standard Model,
empty magazine: 25.2 – 27.5 oz.
Weight, Standard
Model, full magazine: Not available
MSRP: $599 – 649

Glock

The GLOCK 19 Gen4 MOS, in 9×19, introduces revolutionary design changes to the pistol that has found worldwide acclaim with security services both private and public. GLOCK engineers have developed the GLOCK Modular Optics System to simplify mounting of popular optic sights without costly custom machining of the pistol’s slide. Optical sights are popular in competitive shooting and are becoming increasingly popular for concealed carry, home defense and target shooters.

GLOCK G19 Gen4 MOS

Model: GLOCK G19 Gen4 MOS
Species: Striker Fired
Manufacturer: GLOCK
Website: www.glock.us
NRA Show Booth Number: 4239
Caliber: 9mm
Overall Length Standard Model: 7.28″
Barrel Lengths Available: 4.01″
Weight, Standard Model,
empty magazine: 23.65 oz
Weight, Standard Model,
full magazine: 30.18 oz
MSRP: $726

Heckler & Koch

The subcompact model of the renowned P30 handgun, P30SK (SubKompact) series has all of the sought-after characteristics of the larger frame P30 and P30L pistols but in a more concealable design.

HK P30SK

Model: P30SK
Species: Hammer Fired
Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
Website: www.hk-usa.com
NRA Show Booth Number: 3215
Caliber: 9mm
Overall Length Standard Model: 6.42”
Barrel Lengths Available: 3.27”
Weight, Standard Model,
empty magazine: 23.99 oz.
MSRP: $719

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd.

Based on the highly regarded CZ-75 short recoil system, Jericho pistols combine proven design and function with IWI’s exceptionally high standards for reliable performance, accuracy and quality construction.

The Jericho features a frame mounted safety enabling “condition one” cocked and locked carry and single action function or hammer down double action function. Additional features include an integral Picatinny rail for mounting accessories, adjustable dovetailed sights, a firing pin block and a loaded chamber indicator.

IWI Jericho 941

Model: Jericho 941
Species: Double Action/Single Action,
hammer fired
Manufacturer: Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd.
Website: www.iwi.us
NRA Show Booth Number: 4703
Caliber: 9mm, .40S&W, .45ACP
MSRP: $655.00

Ruger

The ambidextrous Ruger American Pistol is designed for reliability in the harshest conditions. It features a customizable platform that combines a scientifically designed barrel cam, a low mass slide, a low center of gravity, and low bore axis to reduce felt recoil and muzzle flip. The Ruger American Pistol boasts genuine Novak sights, stainless steel construction with Black Nitride finish, a precision machined chassis, high performance rigid nylon grip frame, and a mil-std-1913 accessory rail. Available in 9mm Luger and .45 Auto, with optional manual safety.

9mm: http://www.ruger.com/products/rugerAmericanPistol/specSheets/8605.html
45 Auto: http://www.ruger.com/products/rugerAmericanPistol/specSheets/8615.html

Ruger American Pistol

Model: Ruger American Pistol
Species: striker fired
Manufacturer: Ruger
Website: http://www.ruger.com
NRA Show Booth Number: 4323
Caliber: 9mm, 45 Auto
MSRP: $579.00

Sig Sauer

The SIG SAUER® P226® is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. Designed as SIG’s entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the P226 is in use by the U.S. Navy SEALs, Federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies. The exceptional ergonomics and balance make this full-size pistol easy to handle.

Sig Sauer P226® NITRON

Model: P226® NITRON
Species: Hammer Fired DA/SA
Manufacturer: SIG SAUER, Inc.
Website: www.sigsauer.com
NRA Show Booth Number: 5333
Caliber: 9mm / .357SIG /.40S&W
Overall Length
Standard Model: 7.70”
Barrel Lengths Available: 4.4”
Weight, Standard Model, empty magazine: 34 oz
Weight, Standard
Model, full magazine: NA
MSRP: $1,087

The P320® revolutionizes the polymer frame pistol. The unique modular design of the P320 striker-fired pistol offers the user the flexibility to change between calibers, sizes, and fit. Unlike its competitors the user does not have to pull the trigger nor use a special tool to take down the firearm for cleaning or routine maintenance. It was designed with a partially pre-tensioned striker, for a short, crisp, trigger pull with a quick, pronounced reset.

Sig Sauer P320®

Model:  P320®
Species: Striker fired
Manufacturer: SIG SAUER, Inc.
Website:     www.sigsauer.com
NRA Show Booth
Number: 5333
Caliber:  9mm / .357SIG / 40S&W /.45ACP
Overall Length
Standard Model:  8”
Barrel Lengths Available:  4.7”
Weight, Standard
Model, empty magazine:  29.5 oz
Weight, Standard
Model, full magazine: NA
MSRP:  $679

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