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New Guns-Late 2011

New guns of note:

Beretta "Nano"

$475.00

The Beretta Nano is the ultimate evolution of the micro compact carry pistol. Utilizing a removable, serialized sub-chassis the Nano pistol can be easily modified with replaceable grip frames and is simple to disassemble and maintain......website

 

Ruger SR40

$525.00

Ruger Website

Intro'd in 2010, but I just noticed it and now it's on my wish list-K.A.........................

Polymer Forties

Springfield XDM Compact 3.8

Specs-.40 caliber:

• Overall Length: 7.15"
• Barrel Length: 3.8"
• Sight Radius: 5.9"
• Overall height: 4.75"/5.75"
• Front Strap Height: 1.7"/2.7"
• Back Strap Height: 2.8"/3.8"
• Weight Unloaded: 24.8 oz.
• Weight Loaded: (180 gr bullets) 34.4 oz. (12) 38.3 oz. (17)
• Capacity: 11+1/16+1
• Max. Width: 1.3"
• Grip Thickness (Max.): 1.2"
• Grip Circumference: 5.5"/5.7"/5.95"
• Frame: Polymer
• Barrel: Stainless 
• Slide: Stainless
• Trigger Pull Weight-DAO: 4.75 lbs.
• Trigger Pull Length: 2.6"

The Good:

• Loaded Chamber Indicator
• Simple Breakdown Procedure
• Rear Sight Flush w/Rear of Slide
• Cocking Serrations Front and Rear
• 3 Different Sized Backstraps for Custom Grip Sizing
• Compact and Full-Length Magazines-One 11 round and two 16 rounders
• Safety Features: Grip Safety, Trigger Safety
• Ambidextrous Magazine Release Not Prone to Accidental Release
• Accurate and Reliable at the range
• "Sweet trigger"

 Not So Good:

• Loading the magazines takes some muscle
• Grip Safety must be pressed in when racking the slide