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The graceful, light, and distinctive L.C. Smith Hammerless Double sidelock is a favorite of American shotgunners. Here’s how to fix its most common problems. If you own a Smith and want to make it suitable to shoot again, or if you are presented a Smith to repair, here’s what you need to know about the shotgun.

In June 2010, Kahr Arms purchased Minnesota-based firearms manufacturer, Magnum Research, Inc., maker of the Desert Eagle Pistol and BFR Revolvers in .44 Magnum, .45 LC/.410 or .45/70. Kahr Arms offers a selection of other niche-type firearms, such as the “Tommy Gun” and Auto-Ordnance line of M1 .30 caliber carbines. In this video, Gun Tests Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine shows off two of the company’s big-hole BFR wheelguns.

Beretta USA introduced the BU-9 Nano as its entry into the pocket 9mm pistol category last September. Initial shipments of the American-made pistol left the Accokeek, Maryland factory beginning in November 2011, with a suggested retail price of $475. In this video, Gun Tests’ Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine gets a detailed explanation of how easy the Nano is to break down for maintenance. The Nano's modularity provides for simple disassembly and easy cleaning. Safely disassemble the pistol by first engaging the striker deactivator, a patent pending safety mechanism that eliminates the need to pull the trigger prior to disassembly.

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Taurus Unveils the New Judge Public Defender Polymer

MIAMI – Taurus has unveiled the new Judge Public Defender Polymer. This scaled down model of the Taurus Judge still gives the ability to fire both .410 and .45 Colt ammunition in a lighter, polymer body frame.

The Public Defender Polymer is available in blued or stainless steel finishes and weighs only 27 ounces.

All Taurus Judge models include a fiber optic front sight as well as Taurus’ ergonomic Ribber Grips.

New features include an adjustable rear sight, body styling that conforms to the shooters grip for secure hold and a new target style hammer and trigger.

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