Accokeek, MD – Single-action revolver fans understand the fun of running their favorite Old West six-shooter on the range. Now Uberti is giving classic revolver fans a new excuse to strap on vintage-style iron with the release of its new 1873 Hunter Revolvers.

Chambered in .45 LC and .44 Magnum, the 1873 Hunter models are based on Uberti’s popular 1873 Cattleman single-action revolver series. The difference is that the 1873 Hunter Revolvers come with a frame-mounted Picatinny rail. This is ideal for SSA enthusiasts who wish to hunt medium- and large-size game with the proven .45 LC or .44 Magnum cartridges but are not comfortable doing so with the traditional iron sight configuration.

With the inclusion of the Picatinny rail, shooters can now add modern optics to this American heritage revolver and enjoy point-of-aim, point-of-impact performance at typical hunting distances. The rail is suitable for mounting either a long eye relief low-power handgun scope or a compact red dot optic. The red dot option is also the perfect choice for recreational shooters whose eyes struggle with open sights, making the 1873 Hunter Revolvers as suitable for a day at the range as a day in the hunting fields.

Both 1873 Hunter Revolvers come with a 7.5-inch blued barrel, fluteless cylinder, classical color case frame, and an elegant walnut grip. These guns feature the longer Uberti 1860-style grip to better accommodate the shooter’s hand while wearing gloves. Each boasts a six-round capacity and a comfortable MSRP of $799. Read more

Colona, IL (January 2024) – Rock River Arms, the industry’s most respected name in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, has developed a new precision rifle configuration that delivers unprecedented factory long-range accuracy and the ability to work with two of the leading long-range cartridges — the .308 Win. and the .338 Lapua.

The new RRA XM24 Tactical is built to satisfy the performance requirements of defense professionals and special tactics members. Designed around MDT’s ESS non-folding chassis to provide maximum rigidity, the XM24 Tactical incorporates 26-inch heavy-contour stainless steel barrels that have been air-gauged to guarantee maximum bore precision, cryo-treated for molecular stability and predictable harmonics, and treated with a black matte nitride finish to enhance concealment. Bullet stabilization comes from 1:10 (.308 Win.) and 1:9.5 (.338 Lapua) twist rates.

The barrels secure to the proprietary 700-style receiver via a barrel nut system that delivers solid and precise fitment and alignment. Included is a crow-foot wrench for barrel nut removal and installation. An oversized bolt handle and precision single-stage TriggerTech Primary trigger system provide the control management. Optic mounting comes courtesy of an included 20 MOA base scope rail while the rifle is fed through a single-stack 5-round detachable box magazine.

All of this combines to deliver a precision, mission-deployable rifle with a guaranteed accuracy potential of less than ½ MOA when using premium ammunition. Overall weight is 13.2 lbs. and the rifle measures 46.25 inches long. MSRP for the RRA XM24 Tactical is $5,265. Read more

Accokeek, MD – Stoeger Airguns continues its mission of delivering the latest in airgun technology, innovation, and performance to serious enthusiasts. For 2024, Stoeger Airguns takes yet another leap forward with the introduction of two new PCP air rifles developed for small- game hunting and long-range precision shooting.

The all-new XM1 Ranger and XM1 Scout represent the latest models in Stoeger Airguns’ leading XM1 series. The theme for these two new models can be summarized as simply “high-mobility, user-adaptable performance”—ideal traits for dependable field air rifle.

Offered in .22, and .25 calibers, the XM1 Ranger and XM1 Scout are founded on the advanced XM1 platform. Building on the Human Tech Design concepts of functional ergonomics, user interaction study, and user experience, these XM1 air rifles host several elements that elevate ergonomics to assist shooter comfort and to maximize the shooter’s accuracy. The interchangeable pistol grip, for example, works with the adjustable comb and three length-of-pull adjustments to deliver an optimal, customized fit and precise eye alignment behind the scope. Combine this with the generous no-slip Comfort Rear Pad and intelligently contoured thumbhole stock featuring a flat forend and you have a rifle platform that promotes the kind of stability and fit needed to confidently engage targets in any field shooting position. Read more

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, is proud to announce the release of its first ever series of lever-action rifles, the S&W Model 1854 Series.

In 1854, Smith & Wesson founders Horace Smith & Daniel Wesson patented their first lever gun. Honoring that historic milestone, the classic American lever gun is reborn as the Model 1854 Series, the first to incorporate the feel of Smith & Wesson’s revered large-frame revolvers, their smooth action, and iconic craftsmanship.

The all-new Model 1854 Series rifles are built with 19¼-inch barrels, are chambered in .44 Rem Mag, and have a capacity of 9+1. Their design strategically blends the classic aesthetic of the American lever gun while incorporating modern enhancements for those who want more. The Model 1854 has a paired synthetic black and stainless-steel finish across the stock, receiver, forend, and barrel. Key features include M-LOK® slots in the forend, a 4¾-inch Picatinny base for mounting optics, a large loop lever, and a flat-face trigger. Additionally, these rifles contain a side loading gate, utilize side ejection, and include a removable mag tube for improved ease of unloading. Read more

Accokeek, MD – Franchi’s Momentum and Momentum Elite — the first firearms built from the ground up to deliver the kind of ergonomic performance that is so essential for accuracy and to enhance shooter potential — receives a line expansion in 2024, with several models that provide new chamber, barrel, and stock color configurations.

The Momentum Elite, Franchi’s headliner bolt-action rifle for discerning big-game hunters, is now available in .30-06 Springfield and .450 Bushmaster chamberings. Both models come with a 22-inch free-float barrel dressed in Midnight Bronze Cerakote and are joined to a True Timber® Strata camo Evolved Ergonom-X stock.

Hunters who favor the more traditional uni-color stock and blued barreled action style will want to check out the three new-for-2024 variants of the original Franchi Momentum. This year, the Momentum is offered with 22-inch barrels chambered for .30-06 Springfield, .350 Legend, and the hard-hitting .450 Bushmaster. All three rifles are matched to Ergonom-X stocks in Hunter Gray.

Since their introduction, Franchi Momentum series rifles have earned the praise and respect of big-game hunters for their exceptional ergonomic fit, precision manufacturing, and factory-guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy when used with premium ammunition. Franchi engineers developed the Ergonom-X stock to be the most comfortable and best-fitting of any factory stock system, making it the perfect bridge between the shooter and the barreled action. In doing so, the Ergonom-X stock helps reduce shooter-induced shot disturbance and maximizes the rifles engineered accuracy for confident shot placement from any field position.

Additional features contributing to the Momentum and Momentum Elite series rifles’ exceptional performance include the crisp and adjustable Relia trigger group, robust, one-piece Dependa bolt with its short 60-degree throw, a free-floating, cold-hammer-forged chrome-molybdenum barrel, and a removable muzzle brake. Add in the plush TSA recoil pad for an up to 50% reduction in felt recoil and you have a rifle that is not only accurate but also comfortable to shoot and quick on follow-up shots.

To learn more about Franchi’s bolt-action rifle lineup or to see the company’s premium shotgun offerings, visit FranchiUSA.com.

About Franchi

Known for its high-quality semi-automatic shotguns, over-under shotguns, and bolt-action rifles, Franchi brings over 150 years of craftsmanship and innovation to the gun-making art. Franchi firearms have earned a reputation among dedicated upland hunters, waterfowlers, and big game hunters for their exceptional fit, exquisite handling, fine balance, and proven reliability in the field throughout the world.

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. –– Franklin Armory®, Inc., one of America’s most innovative manufacturers of firearms and accessories, is pleased to announce the company’s new OPS-16R, a complete AR-15 rifle featuring the updated Osprey Defense low-profile gas piston system. Setting OPS-16R apart from other piston-driven firearms is the self-regulating Osprey Defense piston design that enables users to shoot suppressed and unsuppressed seamlessly without any need for adjustments to the gas block. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, Franklin Armory’s OPS-16R also uniquely operates without any piston springs, reducing the number of moving parts for a cleaner and more reliable firing experience.

Featuring the same slimline M-LOK handguard from Franklin Armory’s innovative F17 line of gas-piston driven rimfire rifles chambered in the high-velocity .17 Winchester Super Magnum caliber along with Franklin Armory’s proprietary Triumvir® muzzle device, OPS-16R is a sharp-looking rifle that shoots exceptionally smooth. OPS-16R’s impressive profile is further enhanced with a B5 grip and SOPMOD adjustable stock.

The base OPS-16R has an MSRP of $1,349.99. The Binary Firing System® (BFSIII®) equipped configuration has an MSRP of $1,539.99. Franklin Armory’s Osprey Defense piston system is also available as a complete upper receiver with 16-inch barrel with an MSRP of $849.99. Read more

GFORCE Arms – Reno, NV. GForce Arms, Inc. is very excited to announce an EVOLUTION in our popular Huckleberry Lever Action line of firearms. In addition to our GFLVR410 shotgun models, we now offer a CENTERFIRE model, the GFLVR357 model chambered in .357 magnum.

The GForce Arms LVR357 is a true showstopper that takes our lever action Huckleberry line into the centerfire ammunition world. It features light recoil, smooth cycling, and fast handling. It is the perfect addition for the firearms enthusiast who wants more out of a lever action rifle. Read more

Springfield Armory® Announces Launch of New
4.25” Garrison 1911 Models

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning family of 1911 pistols—the Garrison 4.25” in .45 ACP and 9mm. Featuring forged materials and heirloom-quality construction, the 4.25”-barreled Garrison 1911 combines modern construction with a heritage spanning back more than a century.

Available with classic hot salt blued carbon steel or rust-resistant stainless-steel construction, the 4.25” Garrison is a rock-solid 1911 that gives you a host of upgrades along with the strength to provide a lifetime of service. The pistols feature forged frames, slides and barrels for durability as well as modern enhancements such as low-profile yet high-visibility sights, extended thumb safety, thinline grips and much more. Read more