SHOT Show 2018: SAR 9 Pistol

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posted on January 29, 2018
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The Turkish-made SAR 9 (Sarsılmaz) pistol—the official military pistol of Turkey—is now a reality in the U.S. Borrowing features from Glock, SIG, FN, H&K and other European gunmakers, the SAR 9 pistol is fast becoming a major contender in the current class of 9 mm polymer-framed striker-fired handguns. For more, watch this video from Industry Day at the Range during SHOT Show 2018, and visit sarsilmaz.com.

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