Savage puts out it's first handgun in over century

[slingshot77]

I don't know if it is just the angle that the pictures were taken but it sure looks to me like it has a very high bore axis!

Small pistol with a high bore axis is usually difficult to control & can be difficult to quickly get back on target.

I will take a wait-and-see on this one as at the moment there are a number of similar small pistols with known positive shootability traits in that market.

If it feels good in the hand at the gun counter they might sell a bunch even if if doesn't shoot comfortably.

[Garymac]

Someone on another forum said Savage bought the design and machinery to Honor Defense's Honor Guard pistol. HD came out a couple years ago but folded. They are identical in shape and size but the lines and surfaces are slightly reworked.

If true then it makes a cheap way for Savage to enter the pistol market. They are a iconic brand name and have a following with their bolt action rifles and cheap shotguns/rimfires. Perhaps they are counting on brand loyalty/recognition to sell to those first time buyers of their shotguns/rimfires.

HD & Savage Stance
Weight 22 ozs
Overall Length: 6.2"
Barrel Length: 3.2"
Width: .96"
Height: 4.6"

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[TheWabbit]

Well that makes it less interesting! At least to me.

[dirtmcgirt76239]

Needs more accutrigger!!

[doslitros]

Ain’t gonna hold my breath on that one. Still waiting to see a Savage Impulse (straight pull) rifle in any store.

[gman]

Savage did have the Striker pistol some years ago. It was back during the bolt action pistol fad. I agree with Shyster's yawn.

Yes they did, late 90's to early 2000's, I own this one.