>

NEWINGTON, NH – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the recent achievement of two significant milestones of the Modular Handgun System (MHS) program; the delivery of the 200,000th MHS pistol manufactured at the SIG SAUER facility in Newington, New Hampshire, and the first month to have MHS pistols simultaneously delivered to all branches of the U.S. Military.

THE 200,000TH MHS PISTOL: WATCH THE VIDEO Read more

Premium Prize Opportunity

Greeley, PA: Kahr Firearms Group brands Auto-Ordnance and Magnum Research have contributed three exciting guns to the Athlon Shoot $1 Million Giveaway. From Auto-Ordnance comes the M1 Carbine, model AOM130, MSRP $1142. This GI pattern rifle is chambered in .30 Carbine, and has a beautiful American Walnut stock. With its 18” barrel and weighing in at only 5.4lbs, the M1 is a handy semi-automatic carbine that any shooter will enjoy. Owning an Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine means owning a piece of American history. From Magnum Research, a Baby Eagle III pistol is included, model BE45003RS, MSRP $734. This semi-compact, steel framed model is chambered in .45 ACP. It carries on the tradition of reliable, accurate, comfortable shooting performance that Baby Eagle pistols are known for. Guns are available chambered in 9mm, 40 S&W, or .45 ACP. The final contribution from Magnum Research to the giveaway is an iconic Desert Eagle Mark XIX, model DE50, MSRP $1703. The king of magnum auto-loaders, this Desert Eagle in .50AE uses a reliable gas action operating system that both handles powerful cartridges and reduces recoil. Desert Eagles can be had in a wide range of finishes, and four calibers: .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .50 AE, and .429 DE. No matter what caliber or color you pick, owning a Desert Eagle means owning a legend!

For information on the Athlon Outdoors “Shoot for a $1Million” giveaway, visit https://www.ballisticmag.com/shoot-for-one-million/. You can sign up there to win a million dollars worth of prizes and cash, including an M1 Carbine, Baby Eagle, and Desert Eagle. Kahr Firearms Group Director of Marketing, Jodi DePorter, commented that “..this contest has a wide range of prizes from across the industry. It is a huge opportunity for shooters to win big!” Be sure to submit your entry by 11:59 PM ET, on January 31, 2021. Read more

Phoenix, AZ – McMillan® Fiberglass Stocks, the industry leader in precision-driven custom stocks, expands its lineup of ready-to-install fiberglass stocks with the introduction of the new Z-10 Bag Rider.

The Z-10 Bag Rider is based on the company’s popular A-10 tactical stock, which replaces the A-10’s familiar butt hook with a swept butt profile to more easily accommodate rear bags for bench or prone shooting.

As part of the McMillan Z-series line, the Z-10 Bag Rider features a universal inlet design that fits most Remington and Remington clone barreled actions and that accepts a wide range of barrel contours. These include actions from APA, Defiance, Bighorn, Stiller, Lone Peak, Surgeon, Ultimatum, and more. The universal inletting makes the Z-10 Bag Rider drop-in-ready direct from the factory. Read more

Nearly 20 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Circulation

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry’s trade association, released the 2020 edition of its Firearm Production Report to members. The report compiles the most up to date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reports (AFMER) as well as the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Key findings for public release showed:

• • In 2018, 11.4 million total firearms were produced or imported in the United States (less exported firearms).
  • Approximately one-half (48%) of all rifles produced and imported (less exports) in 2018 were Modern Sporting Rifles.
  • Since 1990, there are an estimated 19.8 million Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) in circulation today.
  • An interim 2019 estimate showed a total of 6 million total firearms were produced in the United States. Of those, 3.6 million were pistols and revolvers, 2 million were rifles and 480,000 were shotguns. Those are interim figures that will be updated when complete reports become available from the ATF.
  • In 2019, there were approximately 3.3 million firearms imported into the United States which included 2.3 million pistols and revolvers, 301,000 rifles and 678,000 shotguns.
  • From 1991 to 2019, nearly 214 million firearms have been made available to the U.S. market.
  • According to reports such as: ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States, ATF AFMER and Congressional Research Service data, there are an estimated 434 million firearms in civilian possession in the United States.
  • There are approximately 71.2 million pistol magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, and 79.2 million rifle magazines capable of holding 30 or more rounds in circulation.
  • Firearm and ammunition manufacturing accounted for nearly 12,000 employees producing over $3.9 billion in goods shipped in 2018. An estimated 8.7 billion rounds of all calibers and gauges were produced in 2018 for the U.S. market.

Read more

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms is proud to introduce the new 110 Timberline. This dynamic tack-driver is the newest member of Savage’s new Backcountry Xtreme Series—a line of rifles built to the preferred specifications of the most demanding hunters. The 110 Timberline, with its RealTree Excape camo, fluted barrel, and protective Cerakote® coating, is built for high climbs, long shots, and a lifetime of performance.

“Our team at Savage is enjoying developing the new models in the Backcountry Xtreme Series,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms, said. “We can test new limits in hunting and grow our product line to build the rifles our customers want—like this new 110 Timberline. This is a versatile hunting rifle that delivers outstanding long-range accuracy, and it can stand up to anything.”

The 110 Timberline’s stock is finished in RealTree Excape, a pattern well suited for high elevation hunts along the edge of the evergreens. The barrel, receiver and other critical parts are protected against corrosion and harsh terrain by an olive drab Cerakote finish.

Like the other rifles in the Backcountry Xtreme series, the 110 Timberline comes with Savage’s AccuFit™ technology. This allows for easy adjustments to length-of-pull and comb height. The 110 Timberline’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ can be dialed in as low as 1.5-pounds, or as high as 4 pounds. The factory blueprinted Savage 110 action is bedded along its entire length with Savage’s innovative AccuStock™ system. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. – The Benelli Lupo bolt-action rifle has been chosen by Guns & Ammo as their Rifle of the Year for 2020. The prestigious award goes to the rifle that exceeds expectations of reliability and quality along with offering the greatest appeal to readers.

“We developed the Lupo rifle with the same enthusiasm and attention-to-detail as we do with our renowned shotguns,” said Benelli Vice President of Brand Marketing Timothy Joseph. “Combining sub-MOA accuracy and innovative features into a chassis-style rifle that can be adjusted for a customizable fit, we created an exceptional rifle with Italian craftsmanship that raises the bar for what a hunting rifle should deliver. We are honored to receive this award and are looking forward to future expansion of the Lupo bolt-action line.” Read more

RICHMOND, Va. — Being able to glass for extended periods of time is essential when hunting. To make this task easier, GPO is pleased to introduce its new Optic-Fit binocular and spotting scope tripod adapter system. Designed by outdoor enthusiasts who demand the highest quality optic-tripod mounting system for heavy and extreme use, this quick connect system will get your optic on and off a tripod with an inventive, durable and one of the fastest quick detach systems in the industry.

Made in the USA, this premium tripod adapter system is available through GPO authorized retailers nationwide. Its multi-part system is compatible with virtually all binocular and spotting scopes. The machined aluminum base is made of high-grade aircraft aluminum block components and assembled with steel Allen screws. It simply attaches to any tripod by using the ¼” x20” base plate on the tripod. The binocular post that attaches to and remains on the binocular threads into the hole on the front center hinge, located between the two binocular barrels. It is machined from high grade stainless steel and locks into place on the binocular with a standard stainless-steel hex bolt. After the quick detach post is connected to the binoculars, it attaches to the Optic-Fit base by sliding it through a machined hole in the base, which quickly and securely locks it into place. Read more

Murfreesboro, Tennessee – Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. is pleased to announce that the submission of its initial production MRAD MK22 (Multi-Role Adaptive Design Mark 22) rifles have met all requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense contract for ASR (Advanced Sniper Rifle) in support of USSOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command). Since being awarded the contract in March 2019, the MK22 has completed all aspects of the Production Qualification Testing and Operational Testing phases.

As a result, Barrett has received the initial production order and deliveries will commence in January 2021.

“We are pleased to have reached this milestone with the project and look forward to providing our warfighters with this highly capable platform,” stated Joel Miller, Director of Global Military Sales.

USSOCOM initially announced in 2016 they were in search of a modular, multi-caliber bolt action sniper rifle capable of converting between .300 Norma Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum and 7.62x51mm through a “full and open competition.” Read more