The Ruger 10/22 is probably the most customized and accessorized rimfire rifle on the market today. It seems that new gear for these rifles is popping up all the time. Advanced Technology International (ATI) announced they are now shipping the AR-22, a stock system [Read More…]
ATI has been competing with a number of other companies to create a true polymer lower for over a year now. ATI had created the first OMNI polymer lower, which was reviewed here at TheFirearmBlog in February of 2013. While the reviewer here had no problems with the [Read More…]
ATI are now importing two new tactical-style 12 gauge shotguns. The TAC-PX2 (pictured above) is a pump action (pictured above) and the TAC-SX2 (pictured below) is a semi-automatic. From the press release … American Tactical Imports is proud to introduce [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports (ATI) showed the .22 LR GSG MP-40 at the 2011 SHOT Show, but has yet to deliver any to the public. But, it looks like that will change in the coming months. As you might imagine, there has been pent-up demand for such a gun. Unfortunately, [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports have developed a low cost AR-15 lower receiver made of a fiberglass-composite polymer with a zinc metal insert which encompasses the buffer tube collar and rear take down pin. The metal insert prevents the receiver from cracking due to force [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports have announced their relocation from Rochester, New York to Summerville, South Carolina. They will be creating 117 new jobs in the region. Earlier this year, after New York passed the seven round magazine bill, I spoke to a company employee [Read More…]
ATI has developed a nice looking aluminum fluted magazine extension that will be available for a range of shotguns. Three different end caps are available. There is a regular flat cap, a flat cap with a swivel stud and a spiked stand-off cap. The stand-off cap would be [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports (ATI) announced they are now offering a California-compliant version of the GSG 922 pistol. The 922 is a 1911 pattern handgun chambered in 22 LR. According to ATI, the California version of the gun does not have a threaded barrel, which would [Read More…]
In October, Steve posted information about the new FX 45 Titan Lightweight from American Tactical Imports. Since that time, the specs have slightly changed, but the price remains substantially the same: $597.95 US. Specifications: caliber: .45 ACP magazine [Read More…]
Two years ago, ATI introduced the Scorpion recoil pads that were said to significantly reduce felt recoil by the use of a new energy absorbing polymer. The material had been developed to absorb sound waves, and ATI claimed it also was very good at absorbing the energy [Read More…]
Advanced Technology International (ATI) is now taking pre-orders on a new side saddle for the Mossberg 500/590 series of shotguns. This new side saddle system allows the shooter to carry up to nine more shells mounted to the receiver. Other side saddle products [Read More…]
American Tactical Import’s Cavalry Shotgun will go on sale later this year with a MSRP of $489.99. Unusually for a budget double barrel shotgun, which are generally polymer stocked and blued all over, these actually look good. They feature a nice oiled Turkish [Read More…]
There have been many advances in polymer technology in recent years. These advances have been primarily in the area of accessories as far as AR15’s are concerned. ATI is moving ahead with a new major component for the AR15 constructed of polymer.The lower is [Read More…]
While looking over ATI’s new offerings I came upon the new FX45 Thunderbolt Enhanced. This is one 1911 that doesn’t lack a good number of included options. This model is an upgrade to the stainless steel FX45. They gave this one a matte blue finish with adjustable [Read More…]
I was finally able to handle a 1911 I’ve been curious about for a long time the ATI FX 1911 “Fat Boy”. This compact 1911 is a double stack that holds ten or twelve rounds of 45 acp ammunition. The finish is a Matte blue and is a lightweight [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports are now selling a .300 BLK AAC chambered rifle … From the press release … ATI’s ARcane Blackout, chambered in .300 AAC, will be available as a 16” carbine and an NFA restricted 10.5” SBR. Both models will feature a nitrocarb [Read More…]
Also new from ATI Stocks next year will be a Tactical Zombie stock kit for the Rossi Circuit Judge. Below are photos of the prototype … The zombie nomenclature aside, this looks like a very nifty stock upgrade for hunting, defensive use or just plain fun with the [Read More…]
ATI Gunstocks posted photos of a new rail system for the Molot VEPR rifles on their Facebook page. The aluminium handguard has rails in six positions (top, bottom and at 45, 135, 225 and 315 degree angles). The hanguard has a slim profile with the top rail raised to [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports is importing two new 1911 pistols, the ATI FX45 Titan Lightweight and Fatboy Lightweight … From the press release … The American Tactical Imports .45 ACP Titan Lightweight, by Shooters Arms Manufacturing Inc., is a durable alloy [Read More…]
Reuters has published a fascinating look into Filipino gun industry that is transforming from illegal backyard workshops to legal factories. The factory highlighted in the article, Shooters Arms Manufacturing, manufactures guns for American Tactical Imports. The basic [Read More…]
ATI’s Strikeforce Stocks allow a AR-15 stock and pistol grip fitted to Saiga shotguns without permentant modifications. The Saiga guns come from the factory with a hunting-style butt-stock and the trigger moved right back to the rear of the receiver, preventing a [Read More…]
No longer do you need to be a dictator of a small country or a drug lord to afford a gold plated AK or MP5. ATI will soon be importing gold plated versions of the GSG-522, GSG Kalashnikov and GSG-5PK. It is real gold plating, not a faux-gold finish. They are far to [Read More…]
Last year American Tactical Imports announced they were importing the German Sport Guns Stg 44 patterned .22 rifle. ATI now has ATF approval and it will go on sale shortly. The rifle will be shipped in a wooden crate. The crate is handmade by a Amish community in New [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports is distributing the new Del-Ton TRX AR-15 Rifle. From the press release … This new rifle from Del-Ton, Inc. is a 16” semi-automatic rifle already fully dressed with the latest Troy Industries accessories. Chambered in 5.56×45 mm, [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Chris Baker of Bull City Defense. ] Devoted followers of the 1911 design will tell you that a pistol in any caliber other than .45 can’t be a “real” 1911. Well, maybe they’re right, but ammo prices being what they are, there is [Read More…]
ATI is selling a .223 AR-15 / 37mm flare launcher combo. At $999.95 it is not a bad deal for a whole lot of tacti-cool fun. The AR-15 is pretty basic M4-style rifle with quadrail handguard. I took photos of the below ATI / B&B launchers at SHOT Show … About [Read More…]
Next year (2012) American Tactical Imports will be selling a .22 rifle patterned after the Sturmgewehr 44. The gun on display was just a prototype but it felt and looked great. The gun will be manufactured by GSG (who make the MP5 .22 clones) and imported into the USA [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports is importing a series of 1911 pistols made by Shooters Arms Manufacturing in the Philippines. The ATI FX Military weighs 2.31 lbs. and is 8.5” long. The 1911 has a 5” barrel, all steel parts, a matte black military front and rear site, a [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports are bringing in a new .22 chambered AR-15. The Varmint Killer VK-22 is made by Chiappa Firearms and features an AR-15 lower receiver and a dedicated .22 LR A3-style upper. The lower can be used with any AR-15 upper. It ships with either a 10 [Read More…]
ATI’s Art Director posted a set of photos showing how the GSG 1911 pistol breaks down. It is well worth a look if you are interested in the gun. [ Many thanks to John for emailing me the link. ]
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