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Featured Revolver
Smith & Wesson 638 Bodyguard .38 Special +P
From the 07-01-2001 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Revolvers
Model Name:638 Bodyguard
Manufacturer:Smith & Wesson
Model Number:103070
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The name Bodyguard has to be one of the all-time classic names for a self-defense gun. Certainly this Smith & Wesson design has been with us a long time, and in many ways it should be considered an unsung hero among the latest super-light firearms, mainly because it did so much so well.
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Featured Revolver
Taurus CIA .38 Special +P
From the 11-14-2001 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Revolvers
Model Name:CIA .38 Special +P
Manufacturer:Taurus International
Model Number:No. 2-850129CIA
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For carry purposes, a short-barreled (snub-nosed) revolver has many welcome attributes, including ease of concealment, maneuverability, ease of presentation, and comfort. The short barrel makes the gun easy to hide and handle, and having smooth surfaces can help minimize incidental contact during carry that can irritate or scrape ones skin. One such gun is the .38 Special +P Taurus CIA, which has an enclosed hammer like the Centennials.
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Featured Revolver
Smith & Wesson 625-8 (160935)
From the 08-01-2002 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Revolvers
Model Name:625-8 45 ACP
Manufacturer:Smith & Wesson
Model Number:160935
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The basic 625 revolver was introduced in 1989, and has largely retained its basic design its a stainless-steel N-frame revolver with full-lug 5-inch barrel, adjustable sights and a tall plain Patridge blade up front. However, the input of competitive shooters and the rules under which they compete has reportedly fostered the arrival of the dash-eight model 625.
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