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LAAD 2017: Pistol to grip South America

4th April 2017 - 18:54 GMT | by Helen Haxell in Rio de Janeiro

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Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has showcased its polymer-frame Jericho pistol at LAAD 2017.

The company sees this weapon as the next-generation of pistol for military and civil operators.

The polymer-frame Jericho, which is available in three colour options, was a result of customer feedback that stressed the need for back strips on the pre-existing polymer version – it is also available in three different sizes. A metal version of the Jericho is also available.

Its predecessor is utilised by the Israeli police among other militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world. Meanwhile, the current polymer version has also proven

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