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/.
Windham Weaponry announced new uppers that allow the shooter to quickly change calibers from 5.56 NATO to either 300 BLK or 7.62×39. The uppers are called MCS, or Multi-Caliber System. Currently, two are being produced: MCS1 and MCS2. The MCS1 has a complete 5.56 [Read More…]
LaserLyte is expanding the company’s line of laser training targets and kits with the recently introduced Color Guard Kit. The Color Guard Kit includes the training pistol with built-in laser and a single electronic target. Unlike other electronic targets in the [Read More…]
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…]
LaserLyte is now making a laser aiming unit that is adaptable to both large and small framed handguns with a Picatinny-type accessory rail. Called the Lyte Ryder, the kit includes a single laser module with a pair of housings – one large and one small. To fit the [Read More…]
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…]
Newtown Firearms announced the company is now selling a drop in replacement for the direct impingement AR-15 bolt carrier group. The NFM Elite Bolt Carrier Group is fluted and comes in one of two different finishes. Exterior fluting is said to reduce the weight of the [Read More…]
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 introduced a new holster called the Cavalry. The rig is an inside the waistband holster that uses a hybrid design. Unlike some of the other hybrid rigs on the market, this holster is specifically designed for subcompact pistols. According to Comp-Tac, the [Read More…]
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…]
Anyone running a short barrel AR can tell you that the muzzle blast can be overwhelming – especially if shooting indoors. Yankee Hill Machine is offering a QD blast deflector that is designed to redirect the blast forward, away from the shooter. The Quick Detach [Read More…]
Olympic Arms is now selling barrels to convert your Glock 22 to shoot 9mm. The barrels are made of 416 stainless steel and use broach rifling with traditional lands and grooves. Olympic Arms specifically states on the company website that the barrels are [Read More…]
Yankee Hill Machine is now selling a pair of vertical foregrips that are designed for KeyMod accessory rails. The new grips are machined 6061-T6 aluminum with significant knurling and a black anodized finish. The YHM-9540 vertical grip is 3.125″ long and can store [Read More…]
Winchester Repeating Arms continues to expand the Model 70 line of rifles. The most recent introduction is the Ultimate Shadow Hunter SS rifle. The rifles use a synthetic stock with the Mossy Oak Break-Up Country pattern with over molded rubber gripping surfaces. All of [Read More…]
Lipsey’s, a US-based distributor of firearms and gun accessories, is now selling a pair of revolvers made exclusively for them by Ruger. The two new Super Blackhawk Bisley revolvers are 5-shooters chambered in 454 Casull and 480 Ruger respectively. Unique to these [Read More…]
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 announced the company is now manufacturing a new line of AR-15 rifles called the Integrated Rifle Sights (IRS) series. These new guns have flip up sights that fold down to the same height as the Picatinny rail, creating a very low profile look. The [Read More…]
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 Trace and Ruger teamed up to release a pair of LC9s Pro pistols equipped with the Crimson XChange lights and lasers. The new pistols, distributed through Talo, come with either a light or a laser, and the system is designed to let a shooter easily swap one for [Read More…]
Through a partnership with United Sporting Companies, Smith & Wesson is now selling machine engraved M&P Bodyguard 380 pistols. These new subcompact handguns are laser-less versions of the existing Bodyguard 380 pistols, but have a matte silver finish and [Read More…]
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…]
Pachmayr is now selling Diamond Pro Series grips for the Ruger LCR, SP101 and GP100 revolvers. This is an extension of the line introduced for the Taurus revolvers in 2013 and then expanded for the Smith & Wesson revolvers in 2014. This line of grips takes its name [Read More…]
Sightmark recently introduced of a series of pistol mounted lasers. Called the ReadyFire Pistol Laser Series, the initial offering has four models: R5 – full size, red laser (2x AG13 batteries) CR5 – compact size, red laser (CR2 battery) G5 – full [Read More…]
Browning announced the expansion of the AB3 line of rifles to include short action calibers. When these bolt action rifles were introduced two years ago, only long action calibers were available. Now Browning will sell these rifles chambered for the following calibers: [Read More…]
Head Down Products announced they were now selling the MORPH holster. This carry rig is convertible from inside the waistband carry to outside the waistband. It does ship with belt clips for both modes of carry. The company uses both leather and Kydex in the [Read More…]
LaserLyte announced they are now selling a new in-barrel training laser that is an evolutionary step forward from the company’s existing LT line. The new laser, the LT-Premium, has three features/changes when compared to the existing laser. First, the LT-Premium [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
When Steyr announced the SSG Carbon at the 2014 SHOT Show, they were hit with an overwhelming demand for the guns from the law enforcement sector. According to the company, it took them 16 months to meet that demand, and now they have released the gun for sale to the US [Read More…]
ProSounds launched a KickStarter campaign to manufacture the X-Pro hearing protection. The X-Pro is a set of in-the-ear plugs that use a valve to allow sound in. When the wearer pushes a button on the outside of the X-Pro, the valve closes providing up to 30 dB of sound [Read More…]
Custom firearms manufacturers are nothing new, but Firegild starts at a level above where other companies stop. Firegild starts with guns from many of the most popular manufacturers such as Beretta, Colt and Ruger. Then they design a unique, personalized handgun that [Read More…]