Posts by Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

An advocate of gun proliferation zones, Richard is a long time shooter, former cop and internet entrepreneur. Among the many places he calls home is http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/.

Savage BMAG Bolt

Savage B.MAG Bolt Recall

Savage Arms announced a recall of B.MAG rifle bolts. According to Savage: Savage Arms has discovered that the bolt on some B.MAG rifles may inadvertently catch the safety button and slide it forward into the “fire” position. This condition is primarily [Read More…]

FNS-9

FNH FNS in FDE

FNH USA announced the company would make a limited number of FNS-9 pistols with a flat dark earth (FDE) slide. According to the announcement, the company will only make 500 of these handguns, and only the 9mm version of the FNS will be available. The slide will be [Read More…]

LE6920MPS-FDE

New Colt LE6920MPS Rifles

Colt is now offering a pair of new variants in the LE6920 line. Called the LE6920MPS, the new rifles feature slim furniture from Mapgul. One rifle is fitted with black parts, while the second has flat dark earth (FDE) bits. Both rifles carry a manufacturer’s [Read More…]

Comp-Tac Cavalry Mossberg Patriot

Mossberg Patriot in Kryptek

O.F. Mossberg & Sons announced the company is now offering the Patriot rifle with a Kryptek Highlander finish. The finish will be available on rifles chambered for the following calibers: 243 Win 308 Win 270 Win 30-06 Sprg 300 Win Mag All five of these rifles have a [Read More…]

YHM blast deflector Glock barrels Yankee Hill Machine Model 70 Ultimate Shadow Hunter SS Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley Walther PPQ M2 45

Walther PPQ in .45 ACP

Walther announced the company is now making the PPQ pistol in .45 ACP. These striker-fired guns have the M2 treatment with the reversible magazine release button. The new caliber guns feature: 4.25″ barrel with polygonal rifling overall length of 7.4″ 12 [Read More…]

Rock River Arms IRS enhanced model F

Caracal Pistols Update

UAE gun manufacturer Caracal’s status in the US has largely been in limbo after the company had to recall every Model C pistol they ever made. Many speculated that reports of slides breaking was the reason behind the recall. Caracal has been at the past few SHOT [Read More…]

Crimson XChange Bodyguard 642

TALO Exclusive S&W 642

The Smith & Wesson J-frame revolver has been one of the more popular concealed carry and backup guns for many decades. Of them, the model 642 specifically has been chosen by many, including myself, as the go-to pocket and ankle gun. A Performance Center special [Read More…]

Sightmark Laser Browning rifle Headdown Products LaserLyte

Federal HST in .380 ACP

Federal Premium is now shipping the new .380 ACP load in the HST line. This load uses the HST design bullet that has gained significant popularity in the law enforcement and personal protection markets. The cases are nickel plated and bullets weigh 99 grains. According [Read More…]

Jericho 941 FS

Jericho Now Shipping in US

IWI US announced that the steel frame Jericho 941 pistols announced in December are now shipping to US distributors. The new handguns are available in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. The 9mm and .40 S&W pistols will be available in both a full size and compact [Read More…]

Steyr SSG Carbon Firegild handgun