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/.
After being announced in 2008, there has been little news about the Palm Pistol from Constitution Arms (CA). However, an e-mail from CA states the handgun is on track for production. In the e-mail, CA details several modifications from the original design that are [Read More…]
Blaser’s new break action combination gun is a triple barrel design that gives shooters a lot of variation with each trigger pull. The BD14 is a drilling gun, which derives its name from the German word for three and not the mechanical act of boring. The top [Read More…]
Maximus Arms announced the production of a custom 1911 for left-handed shooters. The pistol is part of the company’s Gladiator line of handguns. The left handed model has an ambidextrous thumb safety and a magazine release mounted on the right side of the [Read More…]
War is Boring is reporting that Iraqi government troops are being outfitted with rifles from neighboring Iran. The rifles specifically mentioned were the Sayyad, a clone of the Steyr Hs. 50 and a Siavash, a 7.62×51 clone of the US military M40 rifle. Little [Read More…]
Advanced Technology International announced four additions to the company’s Raven line of adjustable shotgun buttstocks. The new models cover the following shotguns: Mossberg 930 Benelli Supernova Remington 1100 Remington 1187 The stocks should ship by the end [Read More…]
DeSantis announced the introduction of a curious pair of new jogging holsters: the Road Runner and the Stowaway. The Road Runner looks like a fanny pack attached to a chest harness. While it does appear to provide a platform to carry a pistol that is more secure [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced a new 10mm load designed for handgun hunting. The load uses a 180 grain JSP that is rated at 1,275 fps from the muzzle. Federal states the load should be good for deer, bear and hog. MSRP is $39.95/box of 20. From Federal: While most [Read More…]
Advanced Technology International (ATI) is now shipping the Scorpion X2 grips for the large frame Taurus revolvers. The new grips will fit a variety of models including the Model 45-410 Judge. Grips for the small frame Taurus revolvers should be available in June [Read More…]
Wilson Combat is now selling the new Vickers Elite Battlesight and Vickers Elite Snag Free Front Sights for the Glock line of pistols. The rear sight, the Battlesight, has a large U-shaped notch that is designed to let the shooter find the front sight fast. The Snag [Read More…]
DeSantis announced a new line of inside the waistband (IWB) holsters called Inside Heat. The Inside Heat scabbard is called a “bare bones minimum IWB holster” by DeSantis. The company builds the holsters from black leather. The holsters have an open [Read More…]
Stag Arms is now offering custom laser engraved rifles to the public. The engraving is at no extra charge, but does require a 10 rifle minimum. This is similar to the program offered by SIG SAUER and other companies. From Stag Arms: STAG ARMS NOW OFFERS CUSTOM LASER [Read More…]
Kahr is now combining guns and jewelry with the introduction of a bracelet and three charms. The jewelry is made of 14k yellow gold, and each of the charms weighs between five and six grams. Charms will be available as a Kahr K9 pistol, Desert Eagle pistol, and a [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced the introduction of a new .50 caliber muzzleloading bullet that they claim: is easy loading; provides outstanding accuracy from a non-sabot design; and scrubs fouling from the breech. The 270 grain copper bullets will be sold in 15 count packs [Read More…]
Taurus has introduced a pair of survival kits that feature the company’s handguns. According to Taurus, the kits are “designed to assist you for the first 24 hours of a horrific catastrophe.” One kit is built around the Taurus Judge, while the [Read More…]
For the first time in 60 years, the police officers in Shanghai will be armed with handguns according to a report at china.org.cn. The report states the officers will carry a 9mm revolver that is equipped with three safety devices and can fire rubber bullets in [Read More…]
Prior to the state’s current standards requiring microstamping, Smith & Wesson was able to get the M&P Shield on the California Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale. The company is now shipping those pistols to California. California-approved models [Read More…]
Cabela’s is now selling a pair of colorful pistols made exclusively for them by Kahr. One is a PM9 and the second is an Auto-Ordnance 1911. The limited edition PM9 is a 9mm pistol that features a Cerakote Robin Eggshell Blue frame. The pistol will come with a [Read More…]
The Texas Department of Public Safety stopped issuing and training with the recently acquired M&P9 pistols from Smith & Wesson. Texas DPS picked up 120 of the M&P9 pistols with the intent of issuing them to the current recruit class that began training in [Read More…]
SureFire is now selling a new .22 LR suppressor called the SF Ryder 22-A. This can is an updated suppressor in the Ryder series. The unit weighs 3.1 ounces, has a diameter of 1″ and is 5.4″ long. SureFire gives the suppressor a rating of 117 dB. The SF [Read More…]
The Olympics are long over, but the Desert Eagle has still taken bronze. Well, a bronze Cerakote finish anyway. Magnum Research is now selling .50 AE and .44 Magnum versions of the Mark XIX Desert Eagle pistol in a Burnt Bronze color. The pistols will be available [Read More…]
MGI is now making the MARCK 15 chambered for the .300 BLK cartridge. Complete guns and caliber conversion kits are both available. The rifle carries an MSRP of $1,299 and the kit is $555. This gun is part of the MARCK 15 line of modular rifles made by MGI. The [Read More…]
A magazine extension for the Glock 42 is now available from Corps Technology Group. The $10.95 part replaces the standard floor plate of a 42 magazine allowing the shooter to get more hand on the pistol. The extension does not alter the capacity of the magazine.
The folks at Franklin Armory are now selling a firearm called the CSW. The gun uses many of the same bits and pieces of a standard AR-15, but does not have a pistol grip or shoulder stock. Instead, the firearm uses a spade grip, similar to what can be found on the [Read More…]
SIG SAUER released additional information on the company’s new Elite Performance ammunition. A Few Points SIG states the ammunition is designed for “personal defense.” Law enforcement agencies typically look to the standard FBI tests and a 12″ [Read More…]
Arsenal announced the introduction of the SAM7UF rifle: an AK-style, under-folding rifle chambered in 7.62×39. According to Arsenal, the rifle made an brief appearance as the SAS M-7 rifle in a limited run. At that time, the rifle sold for more than $2,000. [Read More…]
Polymer80 is now pre-selling the new G150 80% lower. According to Polymer80, the new G150 features “a solid core design, stiffened magwell and beefier buffer tube housing.” For $90, a shooter gets a single G150 unfinished AR-15 lower, a jig and the needed [Read More…]
Franklin Armory is now selling what may be the first gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered for the .17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) cartridge. The F17-L rifle uses a Stoner-like system with direct gas impingement and a rotating locking bolt. Although it is a [Read More…]
Franklin Armory is selling a single-shot, 12 gauge conversion for the Beretta 92/96 series and Taurus 92 series pistols called the Convert. According to Franklin Armory, the Convert is available in two models: an AOW (any other weapon) and as a flare launcher. The [Read More…]
US PALM was recently purchased from SBC Global Industries by Robert Anderson. Anderson originally founded US PALM in 2009. April 2nd, 2014 Scottsdale, AZ – US PALM, the industry leader in AK47 accessories and soft armor solutions, is pleased to announce that founder [Read More…]
Recently, The Firearm Blog ran an article on the B&T VP-9. There have been a variety of comments and questions regarding the potential sale of the gun in the United States of America. The importation of sound suppressors into the USA are currently limited to [Read More…]
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