Orion Wholesale Announces Factory-Direct Exclusive Sig Sauer MPX Coyote

Orion Wholesale, recognized as one of the fastest growing distributors in the hunting and shooting sports industry, is proud to announce the Sig Sauer MPX Coyote, a new factory-direct exclusive available only through Orion Wholesale. There is limited availability of this configuration; so be sure to get yours before they are gone.

Built on the proven Sig Sauer MPX platform, the new configuration features a Coyote Cerakote finish and gives Orion dealers access to a distinctive factory configuration not available through other distributors. The Sig Sauer MPX Coyote (PMPX-4B-9-COY-35) will be available in limited quantities. Dealers interested in securing inventory are encouraged to contact their Orion Wholesale sales executive for availability and ordering information. Read more

Beretta Introduces the APX A1 Ported, Delivering Flatter Performance and Faster Follow-up Shots

Beretta expands its proven APX A1 family with the introduction of the APX A1 Ported, a new model engineered to provide enhanced control, faster follow-up shots and confident manipulation. Featuring a precision ported barrel and slide system, oversized controls and a factory optics-ready slide, and available in FDE and OD Green, the APX A1 Ported is built for shooters who demand speed and performance on the range, in competition or for personal defense.

At the heart of the APX A1 Ported is its precision porting system, featuring a single angled port in the barrel paired with seven ports in the slide. Designed to redirect gas upward, the system helps reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil, keeping the pistol flatter and allowing shooters to return to target faster for more controlled follow-up shots. The APX A1 Ported also introduces oversized controls, including an enlarged magazine release and ambidextrous slide release, providing enhanced ergonomics and faster manipulation. Both controls can be configured for right- or left-handed shooters, giving users the flexibility to set up the pistol to fit their preferred operation.

For running a red dot, the APX A1 Ported comes equipped with a factory optics-ready slide designed to accept many of today’s most popular pistol optics. A compatible mounting plate is required and is not included with the pistol. Combined with the pistol’s proven ergonomics, the optics-ready platform gives shooters the flexibility to configure the APX A1 Ported for a variety of applications, from training and competition to personal defense. Deep, aggressive slide serrations provide a secure grip for racking and press checks, while Beretta’s Aquatech Shield coating enhances durability and resistance to corrosion and chemicals.

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Auto-Ordnance Introduces the Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe in Black and Gold

Auto-Ordnance, maker of the famous “Tommy Gun,” is proud to introduce a striking new edition of its classic .45 ACP semi-automatic carbine: the Thompson T1ABTG. Building upon the legendary 1927A-1 platform, this custom model delivers a stunning two-tone finish that combines rugged American history with refined artisanry.

Featuring a deep matte black steel receiver paired with high-polish titanium gold accents, the T1ABTG commands attention from every angle. Polished gold appointments highlight the iconic Cutts compensator, front sight, rear battle sight, charging handle, pivot plate, trigger, safety selector, sling swivels, and buttplate. A matching polished gold 20-round stick magazine completes the showpiece look. A second black finished 20 round magazine is also included.

The carbine retains all the hallmark features that define the Thompson legacy. It has a 16.5-inch finned barrel with Cutts compensator. The furniture is premium American walnut furniture. The woodwork showcases the classic horizontal rear stock, pistol grip, and ergonomic vertical foregrip with finger grooves for optimal control and handling. Chambered in the proven .45 ACP, this model offers collectors and enthusiasts an extraordinary blend of historical prestige and distinctive modern flash. As an added bit of history, this is the last Thompson to be marked as produced by Auto-Ordnance in Worcester, MA. All future Thompson’s will be marked as produced in Greeley, PA.

The Auto-Ordnance Thompson T1ABTG is shipping now with an MSRP of $2,981. Read more

Savage Arms Expands the Ultralite Family

 

Savage Arms, an iconic firearm manufacturer, is proud to announce its revamped Ultralite series. The four new models, 110 Ultralite Elite V2110 Ultralite Pro110 Ultralite Predator and Impulse Ultralite Pro, are engineered to provide hunters and shooters a lineup of lightweight, high-performance rifles tailored for various applications.

“Our goal with the new Ultralite lineup was to push lightweight rifle performance even further while giving hunters more ways to tailor their rifle to their specific pursuit,” said RJ Contorno, Senior Product Manager at Savage Arms. “By combining carbon fiber barrel technology, the new AccuFit V2 system, modular grip options and modern mounting solutions like M-Lok and ARCA, these rifles provide the adjustability, capability and accuracy hunters need in a lightweight platform.”

110 Ultralite Pro

The 110 Ultralite Pro is designed for versatility, featuring a Savage-exclusive camo stock with the new AccuFit V2 system, allowing toolless adjustments for length of pull and comb height. It includes interchangeable grip modules, M-Lok panels and a Blackout Cerakoted action. The rifle is equipped with an 18 to 24-inch carbon fiber barrel, a one-piece 20 MOA Picatinny scope rail and an AICS magazine. The 110 Ultralite Pro is available in Savage’s Western and Woodland camouflage. The MSRP ranges from $1,949 to $1,989, depending on the cartridge and camouflage choice.

110 Ultralite Predator

The 110 Ultralite Predator is tailored for predator hunters, combining a hunter green stock with the AccuFit V2 system and interchangeable grip modules. It features M-Lok panels with an integral ARCA rail, a Black Ink Cerakoted action and a skeletonized receiver. Barrel lengths vary from 16.5 to 22 inches, and the MSRP is $1,899.

110 Ultralite Elite V2

The 110 Ultralite Elite V2 features a carbon fiber-wrapped stainless-steel barrel and an MDT HNT26 chassis with carbon fiber and magnesium components, achieving a weight of a little over 5 pounds. The rifle includes an adjustable length of pull and comb height, an integrated ARCA rail and a one-piece 20 MOA Picatinny scope rail. It is available in multiple cartridges with barrel lengths ranging from 18 to 22 inches. This high-performance rifle is available for MSRPs ranging from $3,599 to $3,639.

Impulse Ultralite Pro

The Impulse Ultralite Pro introduces a straight-pull action within a lightweight platform. It boasts a Savage Woodland or Savage Western camo stock with the AccuFit V2 system, interchangeable grip modules and M-Lok panels. The rifle includes a DLC-coated bolt body, a Blackout Cerakoted action and an 18 to 24-inch carbon fiber barrel. The next generation of featherweight straight pull rifle can be found at an MSRP of $2,299-$2,439.

These new models in the 110 Ultralite series are designed to offer hunters and shooters enhanced performance through lightweight construction and customizable features, catering to a range of hunting and shooting scenarios.

For more information about Savage Arms and its extensive line of leading firearms, visit savagearms.com. Read more

Whitetails Unlimited Offers Free Sight-In Targets

Archery deer season is right around the corner, and rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader deer seasons will be here before we know it. Whatever firearm is used, it is very important for the hunter to be confident with their abilities to hit a target accurately. To help ensure that you and your firearm are shooting accurately, Whitetails Unlimited has developed a Sight-In Target Initiative.

The Sight-In Target Initiative was created by Whitetails Unlimited to help ensure hunters and shooting enthusiasts are confident in their ability to shoot their firearm safely and accurately. The initiative consists of a shooting range sight-in kit that includes three 100-yard targets that measure 14 x 16 inches with 1-inch grids and a 6-inch center highlight ring, and a 10 Commandments of Firearm Safety poster. When sighting-in a firearm, follow all safety rules and handle all firearms as if they are loaded. Make sure the target has an adequate backstop and remember to wear eye and ear protection.

To order complimentary sight-in kits, call Whitetails Unlimited National Headquarters at 920.743.6777 or send an email to nh@whitetailsunlimited.com. Read more

Springfield Armory Announces Launch of the Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the new Kuna™ Tri-Lug 9mm pistol. Combining roller-delayed performance with a classic and proven suppressor-mounting interface, the Kuna Tri-Lug is both ruggedly simply and easily adaptable.

The Kuna is a PDW built to deliver exceptional performance in a portable package. Its monolithic aluminum upper provides a durable frame, housing a roller-delayed operating system that dramatically reduces felt recoil. Fully ambidextrous, this feature-rich platform comes with two 30-round magazines. Precision manufactured for optimal fit and function the Kuna’s small profile, nimble handling and prolific capacity make it a fierce personal defense platform.

The new Kuna’s integrated Tri-Lug system features three integrally machined lugs at the muzzle of the 6.6″ barrel, allowing compatible suppressors to be installed or removed quickly and securely without tools. A simple push-and-twist connection makes transitioning between suppressed and unsuppressed configurations fast and intuitive. The result is a platform that combines ultra-reliable roller-delayed operation with a rugged and proven suppressor-mounting system.

The Kuna Tri-Lug is offered in two primary versions — one with a bare strip of Picatinny rail located at the rear of the monolithic receiver, and one with a side-folding Strike Industries FSA brace mounted on the rail. MSRP for the former is $1,179, while the FSA-braced model comes in at $1,330. In addition, both are also offered as part of Springfield’s FIRSTLINE program, offering exclusive discounts to a wide range of qualified professionals. Lastly, “low-capacity” models with 10-round magazines are offered for those residing in restricted locales.

“At its launch, the roller-delayed 9mm Kuna helped set a new standard for large-format pistols,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “The new Kuna Tri-Lug takes this modern and popular design and adds a proven muzzle interface mount, offering shooters the best of both the modern and the classic.”

  • Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm | KN9069BTL | 706397000882 | MSRP: $1,179
  • Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm w/FSA | KN9069BTL-FSA | 706397000899 | MSRP: $1,330
  • Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm “Lo-Cap” | KN9069BTLLC | 706397010980 | MSRP: $1,179
  • Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm w/FSA “Lo-Cap” | KN9069BTLLC-FSA | 706397011055 | MSRP: $1,330

For more information on the Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm, please visit https://spr-ar.com/r/6277. Read more

Auto-Ordnance Introduces a Compact Powerhouse: The New 18-Inch Barrel TAO50 Bolt-Action .50 BMG Rifle

Greeley, PA – Auto-Ordnance is proud to announce the latest expansion to its precision heavy firearms lineup with the introduction of the new 18-inch barrel variant of the TAO50 bolt-action rifle chambered in the devastating .50 BMG caliber. Engineering a compact alternative to standard long-range platforms, this new configuration optimizes maneuverability and operational portability without sacrificing the rugged structural integrity shooters expect from the TAO50 platform.

Built around a massive single-shot bolt-action mechanism machined from high-tensile steel alloys, the platform incorporates a robust, adjustable bipod system and a highly effective proprietary muzzle brake engineered to significantly reduce felt linear recoil. The premium 18-inch barrel features high-grade target rifling to maximize stability for heavy-projectile configurations, matching the exact technical design architecture and receiver specifications of the standard longer-barreled models. Outfitted with an ergonomic pistol grip, a fully adjustable stock assembly for customizable cheek weld and length of pull, and an integrated top Picatinny rail for robust optics mounting, the new 18-inch TAO50 delivers unparalleled anti-materiel precision in a significantly more compact, fast-handling footprint. Each rifle includes a GPS® Tactical Double Rifle Case and one Barrett® M107A1 10-Round Magazine. Read more

Know Your Effective Range

 

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By Chad Carman

It’s fun to brag about how far a rifle can shoot. But things get really quiet when someone asks how far we can shoot—and still hit where we aim. They are two different numbers, and the gap between them can be the difference between filling a freezer and wounding an animal.

Rifles have a maximum effective range based on energy, bullet design, and quarry that is easily calculated on any ballistic app. Hunters have an effective range, too. And it’s the only one that matters when an animal is standing broadside and the clock is ticking.

Here’s the catch: effective range isn’t a single number. It’s the product of multiple things working together or against each other: equipment, position, skill, and environment. Change any one of them and the number moves. So the real question is never “How far will this rifle shoot?” It’s “How far will I shoot, with this setup, from this position, in these conditions, today?”

Ground Truth Your Ability

The only honest way to answer how far to effectively hit a target in field conditions is to go find out. To put a number on it, I used a set of Effective Range targets, because they eliminate the need to calculate math at longer distances based on the kill zone of an animal. Set the target at 100 yards, fire five cold rounds from your common hunting position—no bench, no sandbags, no do-overs. Then read the smallest vital ring that holds all five shots. That ring is labeled with a yardage, scaled to the animal’s vital zone, and that yardage is the honest effective accuracy range for that animal, that rifle, that position, at that time. Bigger vitals, like an elk’s, forgive a group that a mule deer won’t. Whatever the rifle used, the point is the same: measure it, don’t guess it.

To break it down, I decided to humble myself on purpose, with two setups from opposite ends of the shooting spectrum.

First, I shot my Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed SPR in 6.8 Western in a prone position. The setup was about as good as it gets. I had an accurate rifle, a high ballistic coefficient (BC), flat-shooting round, and the steadiest field position most of us will ever use.

Then I picked up my 1951 Winchester Model 94 in .30-30 and shot it standing, offhand. It’s an old lever gun with a rainbow of a trajectory. And I shot it using the shakiest position there is. Same shooter, same trigger finger, same afternoon. Five cold rounds each.

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6.8 Western, prone — five-shot group

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1951 Model 94, standing — five-shot group

The X-Bolt printed a solid group well within the 600-yard accuracy range of the target. You’ll notice I’m zeroed high at 100 yards for this particular rifle, but you get the point. The Model 94 came in consistently left, but I’ll blame that on my lack of experience with iron sights and unwillingness to play with my rear dovetail on a 1951 rifle, printing a respectable 100-yard vital grouping that could potentially be shifted over to a 200-yard ring if I wanted to adjust my rear sight. Same guy. Wildly different numbers. Read more

New Custom & Collectable Firearms Release: Kimber 2K11 Rogue 9mm Series with Trijicon RMR Red Dot

Custom & Collectable Firearms proudly introduces the Kimber 2K11 Rogue 9mm Series, a CNC Firearms Exclusive Limited Edition available in two configurations: a standard model and an optic-equipped model featuring a Trijicon RMR 3.25 MOA Red Dot.

Built on the Kimber 2K11 platform, the Rogue pairs premium components with distinctive custom detailing. A striking Custom Copper PVD finish is contrasted by black controls and a black DLC-coated barrel, while precision slide cuts and serrations give the pistol a sharp, performance-driven profile.

Completing the custom design are MJD Design grips and a Copper Skeletonized GT Trigger, carrying the copper-and-black aesthetic throughout the pistol. The result is a cohesive, unmistakable presentation created exclusively for CNC Firearms.

With limited availability and the choice of standard or optic-equipped configurations, the Kimber 2K11 Rogue Series delivers a unique combination of custom styling, premium components, and the performance-focused design of the 2K11 platform.

To learn more about the Kimber 2K11 Rogue, visit www.cncfirearms.com. Follow Custom & Collectable Firearms on Instagram or join the company’s email community to be among the first to learn about upcoming releases and limited-edition offerings.

CZ Honors a Defining Chapter in the Legacy of the CZ 75

CZ is honoring a defining chapter in the legacy of the CZ 75. For more than five decades, the CZ 75 has stood at the center of the CZ story. Its distinctive design, innovation, and shooting characteristics helped establish CZ’s reputation with generations of shooters around the world and created a handgun legacy that continues to resonate across the firearms industry.

As CZ honors that legacy in 2026, the company will also conclude production of three longstanding members of the CZ 75 family: the CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD, and CZ 75 Compact.

“Few firearms are as closely connected to the identity of CZ as the CZ 75,” said Chris Sprangers, Director of Marketing for CZ-USA. “For generations, this platform has introduced shooters around the world to what CZ stands for: innovation, thoughtful engineering, and exceptional shooting characteristics. The CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD and CZ 75 Compact have each carried that legacy forward, and as their production comes to a close, we are proud to honor the role they have played in both our history and the experiences of CZ owners around the world.”

The CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD and CZ 75 Compact have each played an important role in carrying the CZ 75 design forward. For decades, these pistols have been valued by shooters for their balance, craftsmanship and proven design, becoming lasting parts of the CZ lineup and of the shooting experiences of generations of customers. Read more

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