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/.
Bravo Company is now making a third generation Gun Fighter’s Grip for M-16/M-4/AR-15 style rifles. The Mod 3 changes include: 1/4″ wider than the Mod 0 and Mod 1 grips forward tang is baked into the Mod 3 (it is modular on the Mod 0 and Mod 1) has a [Read More…]
LaserLyte introduced a new training pistol that is a compact version of the existing Trigger Tyme trainers. The new compact guns are roughly the size of the Smith & Wesson Shield and Springfield Armory XS-S pistols. Unlike an actual striker fired pistol, the [Read More…]
IWI US, the United States-based subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries, is now selling the UZI PRO pistol. The UZI PRO is based on the original UZI submachinegun and is chambered in 9mm. The guns are shipping with a 20-round and a 25-round magazine. MSRP is listed [Read More…]
With a sufficient order, a firearm manufacturer will make a limited run of guns for a distributor. Ruger is well-known to work with distributors to make interesting variations of guns, and the latest collaboration between TALO and Ruger is no different. Ruger is [Read More…]
Rock River Arms announced an upgrade to the company’s varmint rifles. The new rifles now use a proprietary free float handguard called the Top Rail Octogonal or TRO. The TRO design allows for better airflow around the barrel for cooling and more options on the [Read More…]
In some ways, the US law enforcement market is a bellwether for handgun trends. In the 1980’s, for example, law enforcement began to move en masse to the semi-automatic pistol and much of the buying public did as well. Some would say the early adoption of the [Read More…]
If you have ever trained with dummy ammunition, it is very possible that you have been disappointed with some aspect of it. Often, the training cartridges are much lighter than normal ammo, they can be of an improper length and far too often they don’t stand up [Read More…]
Semi-automatic versions of the Degtyaryov DP28 machine gun are being sold in the United States through AIM Surplus. The DP28 MG was used by the Soviet Union during World War II and beyond. It used record-like, 47-round magazines. Due to the shap of the magazines, [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Co. announced the release of the new SR-762 rifle. The new rifle is chambered in 7.62 NATO (aka 7.62×51) and uses a two-stage piston system like the one used in the SR-556 rifles. The 16.12″ barrel is chrome lined and threaded for the [Read More…]
Precision Remotes is offering a solar-powered, remote-controlled sniping kit for both ambush and counter-sniper applications. The man-portable unit weighs 46 pounds (with weapon) and is contained in a backpack. A soldier can set up the T192 and control it from up to [Read More…]
Hodgdon announced a new powder designed to reduce copper fouling in handguns. The CFE Pistol is a spherical powder that was originally developed for US military applications. CFE stands for Copper Fouling Eraser. Hodgdon has been selling CFE 223, a rifle powder that [Read More…]
The Sight Bloc from Range Systems is a recycled rubber product that acts as a rifle rest. The Sight Bloc adjusts to three different heights. The Sight Bloc is said to be very durable and according to the company, it “will not freeze, absorb water, or decompose, [Read More…]
Shockwave Technologies makes a birdshead-type grip for the Remington 870 shotgun called the Raptor Grip. The grip is polymer and replaces a standard 870 stock in just a few minutes. If you’ve never swapped the stock on an 870, don’t worry – it is [Read More…]
San Tan Tactical is making an AR-15 lower that was designed to be completely ambidextrous, including the magazine release and the bolt release. Additionally, the lower has integrated QD sling attachment points on both sides. The magazine well is flared for faster [Read More…]
Modern Spartan Systems (MSS) announced a new gun oil called Spartan Accuracy Oil. MSS states: The proprietary formula uses Nano Shield™ molecular particles with heat activation to penetrate and fill in pores and gaps in the metal substrate. Effectively, microscopic [Read More…]
Mission First Tactical (MFT) is now shipping the Battlelink Minimalist Stock. The company claims the stock weighs less than six ounces and is the lightest AR-15 stock on the market. The 5.8 ounce stock is a “slide on replacement” for any “original [Read More…]
Bushnell has a new rimfire scope in the company’s AR Optics line. The scope is a 2-7x 32 variable that retails for $149.99. The scope has a Drop Zone 22LR RimFire BDC reticle that Bushnell says is designed to be sighted at 50 yards and has aiming points to 200 [Read More…]
Cleveland Holsters announced the company is now producing scabbards for specific Ruger and Kahr pistols that are equipped with LaserMax Centerfire laser units. The Centerfire units add substantially to the size of the pistol, preventing them from being carried in many [Read More…]
Negrini, an Italian case manufacturer, introduced a new line of “ladies’ luxury gun case luggage.” The fashionable gun cases will be available in sets and as individual pieces. According to Negrini, the cases use “classic techniques and [Read More…]
Kahr Arms announced on the company website that shipping will be delayed on the CW380 and CM45 pistols. This matches the information that we got at the SHOT Show, where we were told that the CM45 had been put on hold. The CM45 was shown at the show, but company reps [Read More…]
Federal announced the introduction of two new 3″ shotgun loads in the Vital Shok line using the TruBall slugs. One load is in 12 gauge, while the second is for the 20 gauge. A one ounce TruBall slug is used in the 12 gauge version, while a 3/4 ounce slug is [Read More…]
The Masterpiece Arms MPAR 556 is now shipping and can be purchased from your local dealer. For those not familiar with the rifle, it is a piston-driven rifle that looks similar to the AR-15. Some parts are interchangeable with AR-15 rifles, such as the magazines, [Read More…]
If you cast your own bullets, Lyman introduced a new lead melting furnace earlier this year that may be of interest to you. The Mag 25 offers two improvements over prior models: digital temperature controls and a greater capacity. The furnace temperature is [Read More…]
If you are teaching a youngster how to hunt, take a look at the IC2 Co-Witness. The IC2 is an optics mounting rail designed to let a second person see what is being targeted by the shooter. The base of the mount attaches to an existing optic with a scope ring. A [Read More…]
Diamondback is now making AR-15 pistols. The DB15 pistols are chambered in 5.56 NATO and come with 7.5″ barrels with a 1:9″ twist. The pistols use a gas-impingement system. Currently, Diamondback lists only one DB15 pistol on the company website. It is [Read More…]
I.O. Inc. is now making CNC machined AR-15 lowers. According to I.O. Inc., the stripped lowers are made from a “solid block of billet aluminum” and accept “all Mil-Spec AR15 components and feature original Mil-Specs.” MSRP on the new lowers is [Read More…]
Battenfield Technologies introduced a magnet system to keep a self defense firearm handy. The gun concealment magnet mounts to the underside of a desk, wall or other surface with screws. A pistol or other firearm can then be “attached” to the magnet and [Read More…]
SIG Sauer displayed a suppressed P938 pistol at the 2013 SHOT Show, and there was some speculation as to whether this gun would be a shipping model. Sigsauerguns.com recently posted that a model number has popped up for a threaded P938 barrel (just the barrel, not a [Read More…]
I.O. Inc. announced the company relocated to Palm Bay, Florida. I.O. stated in a press release that the moved was prompted by “a need for an increased manufacturing facility” and “room for an increased customer service department and additional space [Read More…]
SureFire is now selling new shotgun forend weaponlights. Like the older SureFire shotgun lights, the DSF unit replaces the entire forend of a shotgun and has built in controls in addition to a white light. The new units feature flashlights that have a maximum output [Read More…]
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