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STEEL CHALLENGERS

n an age where the market places a premium on lightweight, conveniently sized pistols, we still appreciate a well-built piece of Big Iron riding on our hip. A few years ago, Walther launched their “SF” series of steel-framed striker-fired pistols: the Q4 SF and Q5 SF. The larger Q5 was clearly aimed squarely toward the competition circuit, offering a fantastic package pistol — magwell and three magazines included as standard — at a reasonable price for shooters looking to level up their gun gaming. The Q4 SF came to the table with a 4-inch barrel and shorter 15-round grip frame, which, at least by dimensional measures, put it right in the sweet spot for

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