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One of many line extensions being showcased at SHOT Show 2019, the SIG Sauer P320 XCompact is the smallest in the gun maker's XSeries of pistols. Even better designed for concealed carry than its popular XCarry predecessors, the new pistol features a redesigned modular polymer XSeries grip with a reduced fastback carry cut and a low-profile internal magwell. For more watch this SHOT Show video as American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach gets the rundown on the new features, and then sends some rounds downrange.
Springfield Armory has expanded its Echelon line of handguns with several new Echelon Pro Comp offerings, bringing a number of what the company calls "performance-oriented enhancements" to the platform.
These days, it’s safe to say that injection-molded polymer of some sort is the most prevalent material from which to construct a pistol frame, but lately, that trend seems to be reversing. Metal is back.
In a survey of more than 1,000 firearm owners across the nation, researchers found that firearm training increases responsible gun storage at a dramatic rate.