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UP-CLOSE What���s New in Firearms I 2013 SHOT Show u The SR45 is a 45 ACP big brother of the SR9 and SR40 pistols. STURM, RUGER AND COMPANY www.ruger.com The succession of the SR9 (9mm) and SR40 (40 S&W;) polymer frame/striker fre pistols from Ruger is the SR45 in 45 ACP. All the features of the previous pistols are included in this larger caliber pistol, including completely ambidextrous controls and a frame slimmer than one would expect with a 10-round magazine capacity. The $529 MSRP makes the SR45 attractive in addition to the SR pistol���s reputation for toughness, reliability and accuracy. The stainless-steel SR1911 45 ACP is supplemented this year by a Commander size version with a 4 ��-inch barrel. The SR1911CMR sports Novak 3-dot sights and all the extended safeties and switches one would expect on a custom 1911. Ruger had requests on their ���Ask the CEO��� website for the LC9 9mm pistol to be chambered for the 380 ACP cartridge. Apparently, many found the LC9 to have a bit too much recoil and the LCP 380 ACP to be a bit too tiny to shoot well. Ruger answered with the LC380. It���s an LC9 chambered for the less-powerful 380 ACP cartridge. u The new Millennium G2 is a compact 9mm from Taurus with a retail price of just $350. TAURUS www.taurususa.com The Millennium G2 9mm pistol from Taurus is an updated version of their earlier polymer frame Millennium pistol. The 2013 G2 has a striker fre system with a trigger safety, new textured areas, pull-down disassembly tabs, picatinny rail, and a fully adjustable rear sight. With an MSRP of $350, this new Taurus is laden with features at an affordable price. WALTHER www.waltherarms.com The PPQ M2 from Walther positions the magazine release to the standard American location behind the trigger guard on their polymer frame/striker-fred duty pistol. The PPQ has a reputation for an excellent trigger pull with a very short reset. At the range, the PPQ supported its reputation well. 60 LAW and ORDER I February 2013 u The PPQ M2 is Walther���s 9mm and 40 S&W; polymer pistol now sporting an Americanstyle button magazine release. Steve Tracy is a 25-year police veteran with 23 years of experience as a firearms instructor. He is also an instructor for tactical rifles, use of force, less-than-lethal force and scenario-based training. He can be reached at steventracy@hendonpub.com. LaO Post your comments on this story by visiting www.lawandordermag.com