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Became legendary following its appearance in the Clint Eastwood movie "Dirty Harry" in the 1970s. Still pretty much as powerful as handguns get and certainly one of the heaviest recoils. Often carried by Park Rangers and others at risk of bear attack. Anything less just wouldn’t work! One of the most popular on the Top Gun Tours with British visitors.

• Weight: 1.33 kg (empty)
• Calibre: .44 Magnum
• Capacity: 6 rounds

This sturdy double action revolver will fire both .38 Special and the more powerful .357 Magnum interchangeably so gives the shooter has the option to shoot either cartridge type according to need. The low shot capacity (6 or 7 rounds) and the higher recoil of these revolvers when compared to semi-automatic pistols are to some degree compensated by the fact that they are generally more reliable and less complex to learn to shoot.

• Weight: 1.30 kg (empty)
• Calibre: .38 Special / .357 Magnum
• Capacity: 6 rounds (Model 686P holds 7 rounds)

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With only 33 moving parts this pistol is a triumph of modern design simplicity. The first mainstream handgun to pioneer the use of a high impact plastic frame. Uses a unique self-cocking system that includes three safety mechanisms which are only released when the trigger is pulled. Popular with many law enforcement organisations including the British Police not least because of its simplicity and outstanding reliability.

• Weight: 0.66 kg (empty)
• Calibre: 9mm x 19
• Capacity: 17 rounds

The P226 has come to be known as one of the most distinguished combat pistols in existence because of its reliability and durability.

When the US armed forces where looking for a replacement for their Colt .45 pistol in 1984 the SIG P226 was one of only two pistols that satisfactorily completed the trials. Although cost issues prevented it from becoming the standard US service pistol, it did become very popular with elite police and military units worldwide including British SAS, US Navy Seals, and FBI Agents.

• Weight: 0.75 kg (empty)
• Calibre: 9mm X 19
• Capacity: 15 or 20 rounds

Looking much like the larger calibre Walther P99 (007's weapon of choice as featured in the latest James Bond movies), the P22 is a nice handling, light-kicking alternative to the full power 9mm version. This little pistol is a great way to get the next generation started without the off-putting kick of the larger calibre gun, and easy to handle for smaller hands at less than 1lb unloaded. Walther are famous for high accuracy and top quality finish on their guns and the P22 is no exception.

• Weight: 0.43 kg (empty)
• Calibre: .22LR
• Capacity: 10 rounds

The newest series of rimfire pistols made by Ruger are known as MK III. They were released in 2004 and are designed as a training pistol with a similar feel to the full power Colt .45 1911 pistol, but without the heavy recoil. Ideal for beginners or younger shooters wanting to learn the basics of safe pistol shooting. A solidly made pistol with a big pistol feel but a small gun recoil.

• Weight: 0.99 kg (empty)
• Calibre: .22LR
• Capacity: 10 rounds

The latest high tech offering from the legendary Italian gun maker Beretta. A nicely balanced little pistol with small but ergonomically shaped grips ideal for younger hands. This gun is not only very accurate but also very fast to acquire the target due to the electronic red dot sight which enables the shooter to shoot with both eyes open and shoot more “instinctively”. A very popular pistol with the juniors.

• Weight: 1.02 kg (empty)
  (1.15 kg with red dot sight)
• Calibre: .22LR
• Capacity: 10 rounds

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The USC is a utility carbine that uses the classic hard-hitting .45 ACP cartridge. Matched with the simple and ultra-reliable blowback operating system, the HK USC is a radical departure from traditional firearms designs. Extensive use of the same durable, reinforced polymers used on HK’s line of military and police arms ensures light weight and durability.

• Weight: 2.7 kg (empty)
• Calibre: .45ACP
• Capacity: 10 rounds

Ruger 10/22

The most popular .22LR semi-automatic rifle in the USA and probably the world. Most experienced shooters have at some time shot and/or owned a Ruger 10/22. These reliable little rifles are ideal for youngsters and adults alike to learn the basics of rifle shooting as they are easy to operate, accurate, and have very little recoil.

• Weight: 2.38 kg (empty)
• Calibre: .22LR
• Capacity: 10 rounds

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