<strong>MKS Supply</strong> As the exclusive distributor for Charter Arms, MKS Supply announces a collector's limited edition model to commemorate the Heller Supreme Court decision. The 2 ½-inch Charter Arms "Heller Commemorative" .44 Special Bulldog revolver is extensively engraved and features Mr. Heller's signature. Only 250 units are being produced. The gun also features high-grade walnut grips, and comes in a glass-topped red velvet custom-made presentation box with appropriate engraving on the glass top. Each revolver also includes a special edition engraved Kershaw folding knife. SRP: $1,599. Customers looking for a "shooter" (especially if they're a fan of the venerable 1911-A semi-auto), will want to check out the 1911-22. Manufactured by Chiappa U.S.A. in Dayton, Ohio, this is a full-sized 1911 clone chambered for the .22LR. Although it is dimensionally identical to the standard 1911-A, the overall weight is less (32 ounces vs. 40 ounces), due to the use of aluminum alloy materials for the construction of the frame and slide. The lighter materials, especially the slide, are required for reliable functioning with the lighter-powered rimfire round. The internal components, and the barrel, are steel. Unlike the 1911-A, the steel barrel is fixed to the frame to provide positive feeding and increased accuracy. SRP: $299. (866-769-4867;
<a href="https://www.charterfirearms.com">charterfirearms.com</a>) <strong>Para USA</strong> Introduced in 2009, the Para GI Expert is a well-built, no-frills, modestly priced .45 ACP 1911 pistol that has proved extremely popular. This year, Para announces two additional GI Expert models--the Para GI Expert Stainless and the Para GI Expert ESP. Like the original, both are full-sized 1911 single-action semi-auto models featuring a 5-inch stainless steel barrel (1-in-16 left-hand twist), lowered and flared ejection port, beveled magazine well, flat mainspring housing, skeletonized spur hammer, fixed sights and checkered polymer grip panels. The empty weight is 39 ounces. The GI Expert Stainless (SRP: $699) is constructed from stainless steel with a Classic Stainless finish, and fixed three-white-dot sights. The GI Expert ESP (SRP: $699) is built from carbon steel with Para's Covert Black PARA Coat finish. The fixed sights feature a fiber-optic front with a two-dot rear. A wide beavertail grip safety and match trigger (adjustable for overtravel) complete the package. (704-930-7600; <a href="https://www.para-usa.com">para-usa.com</a>)
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The countdown to the 2010 SHOT Show is on! Here’s the first look at this year’s new lineup of handguns.