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UP-CLOSE What���s New in Firearms I 2013 SHOT Show COLT www.coltsmfg.com Colt and Leupold, both revered as premier United States frearms and optics companies, have teamed up with a line of Colt Competition-branded Leupold VX-R scopes. The partnership brings together more than 280 years of American-made manufacturing expertise. Colt and Leupold will bring premium scopes to the market, such as the 1.25-4x20mm VX-R Patrol and 4-12x50mm VX-R with Fire Dot reticle for attributes that Colt shooters demand. These co-branded rifescopes are specifcally optimized for Colt frearms and the AR platform in general. FNH USA uColt and Leupold teamed up to offer several Colt Competition branded tactical scopes specifically designed for the AR-15. www.fnhusa.com The FNS is Fabrique Nationale Herstal���s (FNH) polymer frame/ striker fred pistol available in 9mm and 40 S&W.; On hand at their booth was the new 5-inch-barrel ���Long Slide��� version for law enforcement offcers desiring a longer sight radius and the added velocity achieved from an extended length barrel. GLOCK u The striker fired FNS pistol in 40 S&W; is now available in a long slide version with a 5-inch barrel. www.glock.com The 30S is the newest 45 ACP caliber handgun from Glock. The mating of the Model 36 slide with the 30SF frame gives a slimmer and more concealable package that still touts 10 rounds of 45 ACP in its magazine. KAHR ARMS www.kahr.com The new CW380 (380 ACP) from Kahr has an MSRP of $419 compared to their P380 at $649. The new CW45 (45 ACP) at $485 compares to their P45 at $805. The cost savings makes the double-action-only concealment pistols more desirable to police offcers, while still retaining Kahr���s reputation for reliability and accuracy. Cost is kept down by use of a polymer front sight, standard rifed barrel, less complicated machining on the exterior of the slide, and the CW line ships with just a single magazine. u The new 30S mates a G36 slide with a 30FS frame to make for a small package with 45 ACP power. u The CW380 is a less expensive version of Kahr���s P380 backup pistol in 380 ACP. 56 LAW and ORDER I February 2013