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  2. Ruger P series - Wikipedia

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    Ruger P series. The Ruger P series is a line of centerfire semi-automatic pistols made by Sturm, Ruger & Company produced from 1985 to 2013. The P-series pistols were designed for military, police, civilian and recreational use. The designs are largely based on the Browning action found in the M1911 pistol, but with minor variations, generally ...

  3. Sturm, Ruger & Co. - Wikipedia

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    Website. www.ruger.com. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., better known by the shortened name Ruger, is an American firearm manufacturing company based in Southport, Connecticut, with production facilities also in Newport, New Hampshire; Mayodan, North Carolina; and Prescott, Arizona. The company was founded in 1949 by Alexander McCormick Sturm and ...

  4. List of semi-automatic pistols - Wikipedia

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    A semi-automatic pistol is a type of handgun which utilizes the energy of the fired cartridge to cycle the action of the weapon and advance the next available cartridge into position for firing.

  5. Ruger SR-Series - Wikipedia

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    The Ruger SR-Series is a line of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company. At 1.18 in (30.0 mm) thick through the grip, it is touted by Ruger as one of the thinnest double-stack pistols available. The SR-series has been marketed as a backup/concealment weapon for law enforcement as well as for civilian concealed carry.

  6. List of pistols - Wikipedia

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    9×19mm Parabellum. Spain. 1944-1960s. Astra Model 900. Astra-Unceta y Cia SA. 7.63×25mm Mauser 9×23mm Largo. Spain. 1927-1951. Astra Model 903.

  7. Ruger Model 96 - Wikipedia

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    The Ruger Model 96 is a series of lever-action rifles produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. They featured a short-throw lever action, cross button safety and a visible cocking lever. [ 2 ] The 4 different variants of the Model 96 represented the four calibers the rifle came in: 96/17 for .17 HMR , 96/22 for .22 LR , 96/22M for .22 Magnum and 96/44 for ...

  8. Ruger LCR - Wikipedia

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    The Ruger LCR is a compact revolver built by Sturm, Ruger & Co. and announced in January 2009. LCR stands for "Lightweight Compact Revolver". It incorporates several novel features such as a polymer grip and trigger housing, [4] monolithic receiver, and constant force trigger. At 13.5 oz (380 g), [5] the LCR is nearly 50% lighter than the ...

  9. Limp wristing - Wikipedia

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    Limp wristing is a phenomenon commonly encountered by semi-automatic pistol shooters, where the shooter's grip is not firm enough and the wrist is not held firm/straight enough to keep the frame of the firearm from traveling rearward while the bolt or slide of the firearm cycles. This condition often results in a failure to complete the ...