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The Beretta 21A Bobcat is available chambered for either .22 LR or .25 ACP (6.35 mm) ammunition. It has a simple blowback operation, with a single- and double-action trigger mechanism, and exposed hammer. It has a magazine release button in the left side grip, located between the grip retaining screws.
The Beretta 950 Jetfire chambered in .25 ACP is a backup, self-defense pistol that is intended for undercover agents, police officers or individuals licensed to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense. The Minx version in .22 Short is not advised for such a role due to the caliber. [2]
The pocket pistol originated in the mid-17th century as a small, concealable flintlock known as the Queen Anne pistol, the coat pistol, or the pocket pistol.This was used throughout the 18th century, evolving from a weapon reserved for the wealthy to a common sidearm in broader use as more and more manufacturers made them by the start of the 19th century.
In 1985, Beretta was chosen after a controversial competition to produce the M9, winning a contract for 500,000 pistols. [23] [24] A condition of the original agreement was domestic manufacture of the M9. [25] [26] In 2019, the 9mm version of the SIG Sauer P320 was selected to replace the M9 throughout the U.S. Armed Forces. [27]
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Hill County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 35,874. [1] Its county seat is Hillsboro. [2] The county is named for George Washington Hill, secretary of war and secretary of the navy under the Republic of Texas. Hill County is part of Central Texas, though not included in the Texas Hill Country.
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