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Beretta to open Gallatin facility Friday

Beretta USA will enter a new chapter this week in its nearly 500-year history by officially opening its facility in Gallatin, Tennessee.

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Beretta done making M9s at Maryland plant

Beretta finished production of the last batch of M9 pistols for the military at its manufacturing facility in Maryland as the company has been shifting operations down south.

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GenDyn to make barrels for Smith & Wesson’s military handgun bid

As the Army processes submissions for the handgun competition, General Dynamics has taken to producing gun barrels for Smith & Wesson’s M&P pistols that enter the competition — and will eventually release to consumers.

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Field testing the Beretta M9A3 with all the goodies (VIDEO)

Hickok45 clocked in with Beretta's latest Italian stallion, the updated M9A3 complete with a Gemtech suppressor and extended mag.

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MAC does 24 minutes of Beretta M9A3 9mm pistol (VIDEO)

Beretta has introduced the new M9A3 pistol in a bid to retain their U.S. military contract. The M9A3 is a modernized M9 / M9A1 that has several improvements.

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Army officially solicits new handgun—finally

The U.S. Army solicitation for a handgun to replace the M9 has been put off for almost a year, but that officially ended last week.

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Smith & Wesson in final running for Army handgun contract, CEO says

During the call investors wanted updates on Smith & Wesson's progress from when it entered the competition with defense giant General Dynamics in November.

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