Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “Competition Pistol”
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FN 509 Complete Guide: Military-Grade Pistol & Training Guide
FN 509 Introduction
The FN 509 is a polymer-frame striker-fired pistol manufactured by FN America, the U.S. subsidiary of legendary Belgian firearms manufacturer FN Herstal. Released in 2017, this pistol originated from FN’s submission to the U.S. Army’s XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition. Although it lost to the SIG P320, the FN 509 underwent rigorous testing with over one million rounds of ammunition, proving itself as a reliable, accurate, and feature-rich tactical pistol.
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Smith & Wesson M&P Complete Guide: Americas Police Pistol Champion & Training Guide
Smith & Wesson M&P Introduction
The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military & Police) is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol series introduced by the legendary American firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson in 2005. This was S&W’s response to modern law enforcement needs and the company’s first large-scale polymer-framed pistol design. Since its introduction, the M&P series has been adopted by over 276 U.S. law enforcement agencies, making it one of the most successful police pistols in America.
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Springfield XD Complete Guide: From Croatian Battlefield to Competition Stage
Springfield XD Overview
The Springfield XD (eXtreme Duty) series is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol line produced through a partnership between American Springfield Armory and Croatian manufacturer HS Produkt. Born from the battle-tested HS2000 during the Croatian War of Independence, this series has evolved over decades to cover self-defense, concealed carry, and competitive shooting applications.
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HK VP9 Complete Guide: German Premium Striker-Fired Pistol & Training Guide
HK VP9 Introduction
The HK VP9 (known as SFP9 in Europe and Canada) is a polymer-framed striker-fired handgun released by legendary German manufacturer Heckler & Koch (HK) in 2014. VP stands for “Volkspistole” (People’s Pistol), and 9 represents the 9mm caliber. This pistol is widely recognized as “one of the best out-of-the-box striker-fired pistols,” renowned for its exceptional trigger quality, outstanding ergonomics, and German craftsmanship.
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Walther PDP Complete Guide: The Ultimate Striker-Fired Pistol & Training Tips
Walther PDP Overview
The Walther PDP (Performance Duty Pistol) is a revolutionary striker-fired handgun released by the legendary German firearms manufacturer Walther in 2021. As the evolution of the iconic PPQ series, the PDP combines a world-class trigger system, exceptional ergonomics, and high modularity, earning its reputation as “the best striker-fired pistol out of the box.”
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CZ Shadow 2 Complete Guide: The Champion Choice for IPSC Competition & Training
CZ Shadow 2 Overview
The CZ Shadow 2 is a premium competition pistol designed by Czech manufacturer CZ (Ceska zbrojovka), widely regarded as “The King of IPSC Production Division.” This pistol combines the excellent DNA of the classic CZ 75 with modern competition requirements, achieving numerous victories in world-class shooting competitions and becoming the weapon of choice for countless champion shooters.