(Boise, ID) Tactical Solutions, the rimfire firearm, rimfire conversion, and rimfire accessory market leader in quality, dependability, and innovation proudly unveiled the newest version of their highly popular, X-Ring Takedown Rifle at the NRA Annual Meetings in Dallas, Texas this past weekend. The newest version of the X-Ring is decorated in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland, and TacSol is already experiencing staggering demand for the product. Read more

(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – Walther Arms, Inc. is now shipping PPS M2 packages with a brand-new Shield RMSc optic. The RMSc is a perfect fit for the slim profile of the PPS M2. The addition of the reflex mini sight enhances target acquisition while maintaining peripheral vision, yet allows the user to co-witness with factory iron sights. The RMSc is parallax free, and features a clear polymer optic lens that can withstand greater impact than products using glass optics. The PPS M2 slide is milled to accept the RMSc and will include a cover plate should the user ever desire to remove the optic.

“Incorporating a high-quality micro red-dot into the PPS M2 platform, without adding bulk to the gun, addresses the growing consumer interest in red-dot mounted carry pistols,” said Bret Vorhees, Director of Product Development at Walther Arms. “With quick target acquisition, co-witnessed iron sights, and maintaining a thin profile, the PPS M2 RMSc truly is the ultimate single stack carry option on the market.”

The MSRP is $699 Read more

“Most exciting news for NRA members since Charlton Heston Became President of Our Association,” Wayne LaPierre said.

(DALLAS, TX) – Lt. Colonel Oliver North, USMC (Ret.) will become President of the National Rifle Association of America within a few weeks, a process the NRA Board of Directors initiated Monday morning.

“This is the most exciting news for our members since Charlton Heston became President of our Association,” said NRA Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre. “Oliver North is a legendary warrior for American freedom, a gifted communicator and skilled leader. In these times, I can think of no one better suited to serve as our President.”

North said he was eager to take on this new role as soon as his business affairs were put in order. North is retiring from Fox News, effective immediately. “I am honored to have been selected by the NRA Board to soon serve as this great organization’s President,” North said. “I appreciate the board initiating a process that affords me a few weeks to set my affairs in order, and I am eager to hit the ground running as the new NRA President.” Read more

UTG Pro has just unveiled their +0 Pistol Base Pads. These simple, but effective tools are available for some of the most popular handguns currently in the market. These pads feature an extended height and 1 oz. weight which helps facilitate faster reloads with or without a magwell. They are designed to be legal in both IDPA and USPSA competitive disciplines and make for an excellent addition on to your training, daily carry, or home defense pistol. Aiding in a smoother drop free of your magazine with the added weight, the base pads are precision machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and come in four color choices; Matte Black, Red, Blue, and Bronze which add in an aesthetic appeal and can also be used to color coordinate different magazines for different purposes.
These base pads are currently available for the following pistol magazines:
Glock – Small frame 9/40 – PUBGL01 – $19.97

Glock –  Large frame 10/45 – PUBGL02 – $19.97

Sig – P320 9/40 – PUBSG01 – $19.97

CZ – P07/P09/P10C 9/40 – PUBCZ01 – $19.97

S&W – M&P 9/40 – PUBSW01 – $19.97

HK –  VP9/P30 9/40 – PUBHK01 – $19.97

Springfield Armory – XD(M) 9/40 – PUBSI01 – $19.97

Walther – PPQ/P99 9/40 – PUBWR01 – $19.97 Read more

Performance Center enters long range category with new bolt-action, precision rifle

SPRINGFIELD, MA– Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms™ today announced the launch of a new bolt-action, chassis-style rifle – the Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle (LRR).  Co-developed by Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms for extreme long range shooting, the Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle is built on an aluminum chassis stock and is available in popular long range shooting calibers: .243 Winchester, .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor.  The new Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle will be on display at Thompson/Center and Performance Center Booths (Booth #8555) during the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits on May4-6 in Dallas, Texas.
Tony Miele, General Manager of Performance Center, said, “With the growing popularity of long range, precision shooting, we wanted to ensure our customers had an option available from the Performance Center.  We’ve teamed up with Thompson/Center to design the new Long Range Rifle, and are excited to combine Thompson/Center’s bolt-action expertise with innovation that has become the hallmark of the Performance Center brand. ”
Chambered in .243 Win., .308 Win., and 6.5 Creedmoor, the new Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle also includes a 20 MOA picatinny-style rail and 5R rifled, fluted barrel for enhanced accuracy. The new Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle is built for the precision shooter, featuring an adjustable cheek piece and butt plate for a custom fit and built-in Magpul® M-LOK® slots for quick, easy mounting of accessories.  The rifle features a threaded barrel with muzzle brake, and a Performance Center trigger that’s adjustable from 2.5 to 3.5 pounds for precise tuning. Read more

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has reintroduced two configurations of it’s Model 19 revolver, chambered in .38 S&W Special +P and .357 Magnum.  For the first time in 20 years, the Model 19 will be available as a catalog item, in both a Classics and Performance Center version.
Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, “The Model 19 revolver was a popular choice for both law enforcement and civilian customers for nearly 40 years, and after many requests, we’ve decided to reintroduce it to the product line in both Classic and Performance Center models.  The Model 19 Classic is designed to replicate the original, while the new Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp features modern revolver innovation and design for today’s shooters.”
The Smith & Wesson Classics series of revolvers have been enhanced with modern internal components, but mimic the look and feel of classic models.  The Model 19 Classic revolver features a handsome set of walnut grips, a 4.25? barrel, a black adjustable rear sight, and red ramp front sight.  The revolver dons a highly polished, blued finish and traditional thumbpiecefor a classic look.
The Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp is designed for concealed carry and includes a tritium front night sight,custom wood and synthetic boot grips, and a 3? PowerPort™ vented barrel for recoil management.  The revolver features a trigger overtravel stop and Performance Center tuned action for a smooth double-action and light single action trigger pull. Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has introduced four new Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols to the Performance Center’s rimfire line of handguns.  The Performance Center SW22 VictoryTarget pistols are chambered in .22LR and are designed specifically for target shooting competitions.  These pistols feature 6-inch target barrels, muzzle brakes, and Tandemkross hiveGrips, amongst many other high-performance features.
Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, “The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols are competition-ready and have been designed for the serious target shooter.  These pistols have all of the upgrades needed to make them competition-ready, including adjustable target triggers, specialty target barrels, and grips.  The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols have custom features, available right out of the box from the Performance Center.”
The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols ship with two 10-round magazines, and are available with either a 6-inch Fluted or 6-inch Carbon Fiber barrel.  Each Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistol ships with a picatinny-style rail for the quick mounting of an optic and is available both with and without a Vortex® Viper® Red Dot Sight.  Performance Center SW22 Victory pistols are available with an  MSRP starting at $672. Read more