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- Colt 1911 – USA : An iconic semi-automatic pistol that uses .45 ACP ammunition, originally designed by John Browning. It has been widely used by the U.S. military.
- Beretta 92FS – Italy : A 9mm semi-automatic pistol that’s recognized for its durability, accuracy, and reliability. It’s the primary sidearm for the US military until it was replaced by the Sig Sauer P320.
- SIG SAUER P226 – Switzerland/Germany : A full-sized, service-type pistol made by SIG Sauer considered to be one of the best handguns in the world, its proven reliability and accuracy is superior.
- Heckler & Koch USP – Germany : A semi-automatic pistol designed for tactical applications with a modular, adjustable trigger system.
- Desert Eagle – USA/Israel : A semi-automatic handgun notable for chambering the largest centerfire cartridge of any magazine-fed, self-loading pistol.
- Glock 17 – Austria : A semi-automatic handgun designed and produced by Glock for Austrian military and police service. Known for its polymer frame and revolutionary design.
- Smith & Wesson M&P Shield – USA : A compact semi-automatic pistol perfect for concealed carry. It shares features of the larger M&P semi-automatic models.
- CZ 75 – Czech Republic : This semi-automatic pistol is steel-framed with good balance and became popular for military, police and sporting use.
- Walther PPK – Germany : A compact semi-automatic pistol renowned for its innovative design and use by James Bond. It’s a smaller version of the Walther PP.
- Browning Hi-Power – Belgium/Canada : A single-action, semi-automatic handgun designed by John Browning, offering a high-capacity magazine and often used by military and law enforcement agencies.
- FN Five-Seven – Belgium : A semi-automatic pistol designed by FN Herstal that fires a small, high-velocity 5.7×28mm cartridge. It’s often used as a sidearm by military and police.
- Ruger SR1911 – USA : An American-made, semi-automatic, metallic frame pistol that uses the legendary 1911 design.
- Springfield XD(M) – Croatia (Designed in USA) : A semi-automatic pistol known for its durability, reliability, and superior ergonomics, available in various calibers.
- Smith & Wesson Model 29 – USA : A six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge, made famous by the “Dirty Harry” movies.
- Luger P08 – Germany : A semi-automatic pistol distinguished by its toggle lock action, which uses a jointed arm to lock, as opposed to the slide actions seen in many other semi-automatic pistols.
- Colt Python – USA : A .357 Magnum caliber revolver formerly manufactured by Colt’s Manufacturing Company. Famed for its accuracy, smooth trigger pull, and tight cylinder lock-up.
- Beretta PX4 Storm – Italy : A semi-automatic pistol available in several sizes which can be adapted to different uses and modes of concealment.
- Sig Sauer P320 – Germany/USA : A modular, striker-fired pistol that became the standard service handgun of the U.S. military in 2017.
- Walther P99 – Germany : A semi-automatic pistol known for its highly ergonomic design and used extensively among law enforcement worldwide.
- Taurus Judge – Brazil : A five shot revolver designed to fire both .45 Colt cartridges and .410 bore shotshells. Popular for personal defense and hunting.