5 Colorful Personal Defense Pistols

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Kahr Arms PM9

Shown here with a robin eggshell blue frame, the PM9 is a semi-automatic, locked-breech pistol chambered in 9mm.This version comes in a package through Cabela’s with three magazines (6+1 and 7+1 with extension), a black pistol rug and a pocket holster. The MSRP is $899. (http://www.kahr.com; 508-795-3919)

Kimber Solo Carry Sapphire

This is a DA, striker-fired 9mm pistol with a 7-pound trigger pull. The micro-compact pistol’s slide is treated with a sapphire-colored finish that also appears on the gun’s controls and grip. The MSRP is $1,291. (http://www.kimberamerica.com; 888-243-4522)

Ruger LC9s

The Ruger LC9s is a 9mm, striker-fired, compact handgun with a 7+1 capacity. It is available with Muddy Girl camouflage covering the gun’s glass-filled nylon frame. The MSRP is $449. (http://www.ruger.com)

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Beretta Nano

The Beretta Nano is a striker-fired, 9mm, compact handgun with a 6+1 capacity. It is available in a variety of colors, including the black and pink model shown here. MSRPs range from $445 to $452. (http://www.beretta.com)

Walther PK380

This is a .380 ACP, DAO handgun with an 8+1 capacity. Available with a pink frame, this 3.66-inch-barreled pistol weighs only 19.2 ounces. Davidson’s has also announced two PK380 exclusives with either a red tiger stripe or cheetah pattern. The MSRP is $449. (http://www.waltherarms.com; 479-242-8500)

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