WATCHTOWER SPEC-OPS Type 15: Factory Rifle with Custom Features

SPRING, TX  WATCHTOWER Firearms, a leading manufacturer of high-quality firearms, suppressors, and accessories, offers a factory rifle complete with custom features – its SPEC-OPS Type 15 rifle. This exceptional firearm offers clients a custom-quality product directly from the factory, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming customization. With its best-in-class components and innovative features, the Type 15 continues to revolutionize the MSR market.

One of the key advantages of the WATCHTOWER SPEC-OPS Type 15 is its superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. Crafted from 7075-T6 billet aluminum, this rifle ensures tight tolerances and enhanced durability, making it resistant to dust and debris. The ambidextrous controls, including the charging handle and safety selector, provide users with increased dexterity and ease of use.

The upgraded Hiperfire EDT2 Heavy Gunner trigger sets the Type 15 apart from its competitors. With its crisp reset and controlled shooting capabilities, this trigger guarantees a consistent and responsive trigger pull, enhancing accuracy and precision. Additionally, the PVD coating on the bolt carrier group and muzzle device adds corrosion resistance, making the rifle functional even in harsh environments. This technology creates a super-slick surface that means carbon build-up can be removed with one wipe.

The Type 15 also boasts the highly regarded B5 Systems Type 23 P-grip and B5 Systems Bravo Stock, favored by professionals for their ergonomic design and superior performance. The 13.7-inch S7M handguard, featuring M-LOK attachment slots, 4 QD points, and a full-length 1913 Picatinny rail, offers unparalleled customization options and accessory attachments for a wide range of tactical needs.

Measuring 33.5 inches collapsed and 36.75 inches extended and weighing a mere 7 lbs, the WATCHTOWER SPEC-OPS Type 15 is designed for portability and maneuverability without compromising on performance. Available in Black, FDE, OD Green, and Wolf Gray, this rifle allows users to choose a finish that suits their personal style.

The Type 15 is available in either 5.56 NATO or .223 WYLDE, providing versatility for different shooting preferences. Each rifle comes complete with a WATCHTOWER slim profile hard case, one 30-round magazine, one rifle lock, and a Lifetime Warranty card, ensuring peace of mind for customers.

With an MSRP of $1479.00, the WATCHTOWER SPEC-OPS Type 15 offers exceptional value for a rifle of this caliber. For more information on this firearm, as well as WATCHTOWER Firearms’ extensive range of best-in-class products, please visit www.watchtowerfirearms.com.

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Independence Day Shoot

Independence Day Shoot
July 4th, 2024

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

A few close friends and I participated in my annual 4th of July shoot in Shiawassee County, Michigan.  All calibers were welcomed and ran the gamut from .22 rimfire to .300 Winchester and .45-70 calibers.  Distance ranged to a maximum of 280 yards with lots of inter-active targets of water filled-vessels.  A few out-of-the-box rifles in .22-250 and .223 Remington were bore sighted and dialed in for their maximum point-blank range.  A couple of cannon blasts began the festivities and shook neighboring windows.  What the heck…it’s only once a year!

The shoot gives us an opportunity to shoot big-game rifles, which are not legal to hunt deer in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan but are legal for varmints of all size – and, of course, all the target shooing one’s shoulder can bear.

My .45-70 J.D. Jones’ custom Contender is always a big hit – especially on a ballistic-steel, resetting popper at 200 yards.  As J.D. Jones once said, “You’ve got a tiger by the tail”, when it comes to this heavy-hitting hand cannon, and some were initiated to the experience.

No rapid-fire shenanigans.  Just controlled trigger work – all day long!

Smith & Wesson Adds 45 Colt to the Model 1854 Series

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the new Model 1854, chambered in 45 Colt.

At the time Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 1854 series, .44 Rem Mag was the caliber offering of choice. Now, starting today, you can own one of these smooth lever guns in the iconic 45 Colt cartridge. The Model 1854 series is designed to strategically blend the classic aesthetic of the American lever gun while incorporating modern enhancements. This past year, the series received the 2024 Editor’s Choice Best All-Around Rifle, from Outdoor Life. Models are offered in a paired synthetic black polymer and stainless-steel finish, as well as a walnut furniture combination with Armornite finish.

These rifles are designed with a 9+1 capacity, include a threaded 19 ¼-inch barrel, and boast a crisp and smooth action that is also tough enough to stand up to use in the field. The Model 1854 comes with additional features out of the box like a 4 ¾-inch Picatinny base for mounting optics, an adjustable XS Sights® ghost ring rear sight, a gold bead front sight, flat-face trigger design, and removable magazine tube that allows you to safely unload the rifle. Read more

Bidding Begins on July Collection of Collector’s Elite Auctions

Bidding begins Thursday, July 4, on the July collection of Collector’s Elite Auctions. The auction runs for two weeks, closing on the evening of Thursday, July 18.

Just a few of the unique items in the July collection are customized handguns from the personal collection of long-time American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington’s; a WWII-era Winchester M1 Carbine set up with a Vietnam-era Starlight Scope; and a new in box Merkel Express .500 Nitro sidelock double rifle.

Bidding for these items kick off on Independence Day and closes the evening of July 20th. Items are expected to be added from now until the auction opens for bidding. Read more

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for June 2024

The June 2024 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,059,037 is a decrease of 4.7 percent compared to the June 2023 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,110,696. For comparison, the unadjusted June 2024 FBI NICS figure of 1,958,447 reflects a 9.0 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,152,187 in June 2023.

June marks the 59th month in a row that has exceeded 1 million adjusted background checks in a single month. Read more

GForce Arms Introduces the Chronicle 1911

Introducing the “CHRONICLE 1911” by GForce Arms, a masterful blend of classic design and cutting-edge innovation. This iconic 1911 handgun has been reimagined to offer both the timeless reliability you expect and the modern features you deserve. Crafted with precision and built from high-quality materials, the CHRONICLE 1911 sets a new standard in the world of firearms.

The single-action trigger delivers a crisp, clean pull, enhancing your shooting accuracy and confidence with every shot. The adjustable Novak rear sight allows for precise aiming, making target practice both satisfying and effective. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to shooting, the CHRONICLE 1911’s blend of classic aesthetics and modern functionality ensures that your time at the range is not just practice, but a celebration of skill and precision.

At the heart of the CHRONICLE 1911 is its barrel, frame, and slide, all meticulously forged from 4140 steel and high-grade aluminum. The barrel features advanced button rifling for superior accuracy, while the robust frame and slide ensure durability and resilience under any conditions. Weighing in at 2.2 pounds, this handgun strikes the perfect balance between sturdiness and manageable weight, making it ideal for both personal defense and target shooting.

Measuring 7.9 inches in overall length, 1.3 inches in width, and 5.5 inches in height, the CHRONICLE 1911 is engineered for optimal ergonomics. It offers versatile chambering options with a capacity of 9+1 rounds of 9x19mm, providing you with the firepower you need in any situation. The single-action trigger with a pull weight of 4.5 lbs (+/- 0.5 lbs) ensures a crisp, clean pull for consistent performance shot after shot. Read more

Ed Brown Kobra Carry Dual Caliber

Ed Brown Products, a leader in the custom 1911 market for over 50 years is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the Kobra Carry Dual Caliber.

Coming up on the 25th Anniversary of the Kobra Carry, it’s now available as a dual caliber. The 45 ACP upper is equipped with fixed sights and the 9mm is a complete EVO upper with red dot sight. This setup offers perfect flexibility for carry and range time.

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National Shooting Sports Month Coming In August

GW: I’ll get a headstart by celebrating firearms freedom on the 4th of July, as always.

August is right around the corner, and now is the time to plan and promote National Shooting Sports Month through your business’ social media channels to bring awareness of and encourage participation in the shooting sports.

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Here are 3 ways to get involved this August:

Plan Events

Plan events for the month of August and help spread the word about the event(s) by utilizing the resources within the promotional toolkit.

Encourage Participation and join the +ONE® Movement

Share the +ONE movement and take the pledge and help grow participation in the shooting sports.

Add the National Shooting Sports Month Logo to Your Website

Display the National Shooting Sports Month logo on your website, in your promotions and on social media while promoting important safety messages throughout the month as well.

Bill Rapier Edition is the Latest Custom Gun Giveaway from Walther

What’s better than celebrating America and potentially winning the same custom firearm a tier one operator uses? This month’s custom gun giveaway from Walther Arms, Inc., along with participating industry partners, is featuring Walther Arms Defense Division member, Bill Rapier.

Throughout the entire month of July, consumers can enter to win an exclusive Bill Rapier edition handgun. With a mastery skillset in hand-in-hand combat, warfare leadership, and tactical marksmanship, Bill Rapier, U.S. Navy Seal veteran and Walther Defense member, serves as a pivotal asset to the firearm community. Rapier honorably served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, with the majority of his career spent at the Naval Special Forces Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU). Having held positions as an assaulter, breacher, sniper, team leader, troop chief and a senior enlisted advisor for a military working dog department, his experience is top notch. He now shares his knowledge with others through American Tactical Shooting Instruction (Amtac), and is the owner of Amtac Blades. Read more

JK Armament 155 VSX Custom Suppressor Configurator

Hammett, ID – One tax stamp, endless options! With the JK 155 VSX Custom Suppressor Configurator you dream it and we build it. This is your chance to build a big ol’ suppressor with assorted types of baffles so you can reconfigure it for use on as many of your firearms as possible!

Custom built just for you! Choose your materials, baffle designs, bore diameters, number of baffles, and more and we’ll whip up a JK VSX to your unique specs.

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