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With its unusual aesthetics, the Hudson H9 pistol turned a lot of heads at the 2017 SHOT Show, as it incorporates features from both 1911 and striker-fired platforms. For another up-close look at this 9 mm pistol,American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach stopped by the Hudson Mfg. booth at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta. Check out the video for the rundown from CEO Cy Hudson.
Despite the incredible array of polymer-frame, striker-fired, semi-automatic handguns on the market, the classic revolver not only refuses to die, it has seen something of a resurgence in recent years.
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For the past 100 years, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has established the standards that ensure our safety when using modern shotshells, cartridges, firearms and more.