 In my humble opinion, the stunning new 10" all-stainless Ruger MKIV is lacking only one thing: a threaded barrel straight from the factory. So if you want it made right - with the full 10" of gorgeous stainless barrel retained, the front sight moved rearward, and with a seamlessly fitted custom thread protector...then call THIS GUY!
 Classic looks, blued steel, 6-shot 9MM revolver from the reputable Armscor. AND it's getting good reviews! Uses full moon clips (comes with 2). Can be found online for around $470. This from the ARMSCOR website:
The RIA series revolvers are perfect for both sportsmen and for shooters who lean more towards traditional precision, with low recoil of most 9mm cartridges, not to mention the moon clips on the 9mm which are a major feature. The design of the cartridge cylinder mounted in the tilting console plus the shock transition control from the console all the way to the frame will maintain the firearm's minimum limits as much as possible. The cylinder rotation design also enables the cylinder to turn by the exact spacing distance, ensuring a safely adjusted barrel. Shooters are the guaranteed safety even if the cartridge is off the barrel, or if the cylinder are braked with impurities from shooting lead, coatless ammunition. The high strength steel guarantees a long life cycle for frequent shooting. This revolver is an ideal choice for sport shooters, and for personal defense. CALIBER: 9MM CAPACITY: 6 Rounds SIGHTS: Front Fixed Ramp | Rear Fixed Sight WEIGHT: Unloaded 1.50lbs | Loaded: 1.72lbs DIMENSIONS: Overall Length 6.75" | Overall Width 1.50" | Overall Height 4.09" BARREL: Length 4" TRIGGER WEIGHT: Trigger Pull(SA) 4lbs - 6.5lbs | Trigger Pull(DA) 11.5lbs - 13lbs ACTION: Single & Double Action NUMBER GROOVES: 6 LENGTH OF TWIST: Right Hand twist, 1 Turn in 455mm FINISH: Blued  This from the LWRC WEBSITE:
The 6.8X43MM SPC II cartridge was developed as a part of the Enhanced Rifle Cartridge Program to address the deficiencies in terminal performance seen with 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge while allowing the soldier to carry the same number of rounds with a minimal weight penalty. By using a heavier projectile, the 6.8 round offers more impact energy than the 5.56 NATO round across all effective ranges, effectively bridging the gap in lethality between 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO. A major drawback of using the 6.8 Cartridge in an M4 style weapon has been the lack of reliable magazines. To solve this issue, we designed our SIX8 family of weapons around the magazine. Through a partnership with Magpul, the leader in polymer magazine engineering, we designed the first polymer 6.8 magazine. The SIX8 PMAG features many of the same design characteristics of the standard PMAG, including the curved shape and familiar texture. The body is slightly wider, and the walls were strengthened in critical areas. Our red follower makes the SIX8 magazine easy to pick out of a pile. The upper and lower receivers are designed to accommodate the slightly larger polymer magazine and to perfect the feed geometry for the 6.8 cartridge. As with the IC family, the weapons in the SIX8 family are fully ambidextrous. Our SIX8 rifles are, put simply, the familiar Stoner M4/AR-15/M16 architecture fully optimized for the 6.8 cartridge. SPECS
 It claims to be the worlds lightest 6-shot 357MAG revolver clocking-in right at 23oz. But if you're on a budget and 5 shots will do ya, then check out the Charter Arms 357MAG Pug (also 23oz, also an excellent all-American revolver, from a company with great customer service, at less than half the price). This from the Kimber WEBSITE:
Based on the world’s lightest production 6-shot .357 Magnum revolver platform, the DC (Deep Cover) features superior ergonomics, smooth match-grade trigger, black DLC finish, G10 grips and tritium night sights. Specifications
 Lipsey's, Vickers Tactical, Wilson Combat and Springfield Armory have sired a 1911 offspring, and it's a looker! This from the Lipsey's WEBSITE:
Lipsey’s is excited to announce the newest Vickers Tactical Exclusive collaborative Springfield Armory 1911. The Vickers Tactical Master Class was developed to be the go to, affordable out of the box 5” 1911 45 ACP. Built in the Springfield Custom Shop, the VT Master Class pistols feature many upgraded parts that are similar to the legendary guns Larry built during his time in Delta. Features include:
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