BUYER’S GUIDE
THE BEST NEW HUNT-READY HANDGUNS AND HOLSTERS FOR 2018
If you’ve ever been hunting, you know how hard it can be to bag game. Using a handgun only makes the task more challenging, but that’s what we’re all about. You have to earn your food. At the same time, you might need protection in the backwoods from other predators of the two- and four-legged variety. Thankfully, the firearms industry has plenty of options to cover every need, and we’ve rounded up some of the best revolvers and semi-autos hitting the market with the power to stop animals, big and small, in their tracks.
BY JAY LANGSTON
BROWNING BUCK MARK PLUS CAMPER UFX SUPPRESSOR READY This new rimfire pistol from Browning is a great option for small-game hunting with a sound suppressor, as the 6-inch bull barrel comes with 1/2x28-tpi threading as well as a thread protector. This blowbackoperated pistol also has a Picatinny top rail, a TruGlo/Marble Arms fiber-optic front sight and a white-outlined Pro-Target adjustable rear sight. The Ultragrip FX ambidextrous grip frame and gold singleaction trigger really add to the shooting experience, too. (browning.com)
BROWNING BUCK MARK PLUS LITE FLUTE UFX SUPPRESSOR READY Another new option from Browning, this upgraded Buck Mark has a steel 5.5-inch barrel with 1/2x28-tpi threading for a suppressor. The alloy barrel sleeve is available with or without distinctive fluting. More features include a Picatinny top rail, a fiber-optic front sight and an adjustable white-outlined rear sight as well as an ambidextrous grip frame and single-action trigger. In short, this rimfire has everything you need to bag squirrels and other small critters. (browning.com)
COONAN MOT-10 While Coonan Inc. is known for its .357 Magnum 1911s, the company recently adapted its well-respected design to create a stainless steel pistol built around the popular 10mm Auto. It comes with a 5-inch barrel, a unique full-length dust cover, black walnut grips, Novak sights, a skeletonized Commander-style hammer, an extended thumb safety and slide stop, and an 8+1 capacity. The MOT 10 is 8.6 inches long and weighs 39.2 ounces unloaded. (coonaninc.com)
CIMARRON BAD BOY The new Bad Boy from Cimarron is essentially a modernized Colt New Frontier that has been beefed up to harness the power of the .44 Magnum and earn its moniker. It comes with an 8-inch octagonal barrel, a Pre-War-style frame, a Colt 1860 Army grip frame, a ramp front sight and a fully adjustable rear sight. In short, this Bad Boy is ideal for hunting, target shooting and protection from grizzlies while you’re hiking. (cimarron-firearms.com)
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90 COMBAT HANDGUNS NOV. • DEC. 2018
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