Top 10 Handguns You Can Keep
Weapons have been around for ages; people keep them for the purpose of protection and hunting. In most cases nowadays, weapons can be extremely lethal and that is the reason why most countries of the world only allow domestic weapons that are of a certain caliber.
Mostly handguns are allowed for personal use although some countries also allow rifles.
Some handguns have gained a lot fame due to their reliability and durability. These perform well whenever they are needed and can be extremely dangerous. Their size also makes them a favourite amongst gun owners since they are easy to carry and handle.
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Beretta 92
It is a semi-automatic pistol which is made in Italy. The production started in 1975 and the weapon is still very hot. US army also makes use of this weapon.
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FNP-9
Another semi-automatic pistol, it was first produced in 2006. A US made weapon, it is only 700 grams in weight and has a 7.4 inch length.
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SIG P226
The P226 is a semi-automatic handgun which weighs around 900 grams. It is in demand with law enforcement agencies and there are some variations of this weapon available as well.
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Springfield XDM
It is known as HS2000. Designed by Marko Vukovic of Croatia, the gun was introduced in 1999 and has been in favour with many armies all over the world.
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H&K USP
This German handgun is made by Heckler and Koch. It was first released in 1997 and took years to be designed. The gun only weighs 748 grams and is 194mm in length.
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Taurus PT1911
Made in Brazil, it is one of the most favourite weapons of the US army. Some call it the perfect weapon as well. Originally released in 2005, it weighs merely 38 ounces and has a 5.5 inch length.
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S&W M&P9
Manufactured by the US firm Smith and Wesson, it is a weapon used by many police departments. The gun has short recoil and is highly effective.
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FN Five-Seven
Manufactured by a Belgian company FH Herstal, the gun took years to be designed and was released in 1998. Used in over 40 countries, the weapon when loaded, weighs just a shade under 750 grams. When empty, its only 610 grams.
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Weather P99
Designed by Horst Wesp, the gun was originally released in 1997. The German made gun has sold over 2 million guns all over the world to date which is quite impressive.
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Glock 17
Designed by Gaston Glock, it was first released in 1982. The gun is made in Austria and over 2.5 million of them have been sold till date. It is one of the favourite weapons of law enforcers all over the world.
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