Boonville, MO – CMMG has announced the release of a new line of AR pistols and short-barreled rifles (SBR’s) chambered in FN 5.7x28mm.  Available in 5-inch barrelled BANSHEE and 8-inch barrelled PSB configurations, each model in the new Mk57 GUARD line is fed from FN 5.7 pistol magazines and uses CMMG’s patent-pending Radial Delayed Blowback operating system.

“The 5.7 is an intriguing round that is perhaps best known for its relatively lightweight bullet design and impressive velocities. From an engineering perspective, we were excited to pair the 5.7 with our Radial Delayed Blowback system.  I think it’s safe to say that this combination makes the Mk57 one of the lightest recoiling pistol caliber carbines on the market,” said Chris Reinkemeyer, CEO of CMMG.

At the heart of the Mk57 is CMMG’s Radial Delayed Blowback operating system designed to minimize felt recoil.  It features rotating bolt that requires the recoil impulse of a round being fired in order to unlock. As each round is fired, a portion of the rearward force is exhausted in unlocking this bolt prior to driving the carrier rearward and cycling the action.  With less rearward force to compensate for, CMMG is able to use a lighter carrier and buffer than a standard blowback design would allow, thus reducing the overall reciprocating mass.

CMMG will also offer a separate lightweight buffer for use with subsonic ammunition. To overcome the reduced backpressure with subsonic loads, the lightweight buffer can help ensure that the bolt locks back after firing the last round.

The FN 5.7×28 was designed and introduced by FN Herstal with the intention of replacing the 9mm for military and law enforcement usage. While the caliber has been adopted by several agencies throughout the world, its real success came with its entry into the civilian market in the early 2000’s. Read more

(Greeley, PA) – Thompson Auto-Ordnance, maker of the famous “Tommy Gun” and other classic firearms throughout history, is excited to introduce the special edition WWII themed custom “Fly Girls” 1911.

As part of Auto-Ordnance’s ongoing series of custom 1911s paying tribute to the men and women who supported America’s drive towards victory in World War II, we are proud to introduce the “Fly Girls” 1911. This custom pistol honors the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), who played a vital role in the war effort. Over 1000 women served as pilots during WWII, taking on vital roles operating aircraft in non-combat positions so their male counterparts could directly engage the enemy. These women aviators were pioneers in the profession, facing all of the risks and challenges shared by pilots of the time period. By war’s end, 38 had given their lives in service to their country.

Auto-Ordnance is proud to honor the dedication and sacrifice of the WASPs with this beautiful engraved and Cerakote finished custom 1911 pistol! The right side features the diamond shaped badge of the Women’s Air Corps; its design is patterned after Greek goddess Athena’s shield. Nearby are the years of WASP service, 1941-47, and the slogan “Pistol Packin’ Mama”. Engraved on the left side is the title “Original Fly Girls”, and the cartoon gremlin “Fifinella”, a design by Walt Disney, used as the official WASP mascot during WWII. The Army Air Corps roundel is on both sides of the slide. Contact your local firearms dealer to order your own Fly Girls 1911! MSRP is $1091. Read more

Old Saybrook, CT  – Traditions™ Performance Firearms is pleased to announcement that the NEW Outfitter G2™ is now is stock in several calibers and currently shipping. Additionally, the 450 Bushmaster Model with the Quick Detach Forend is available! Please contact your sales rep, distributor, or Traditions™ for more information on availability and to place an order.

With a 22” LOTHAR WALTHER hammer-forged, premium fluted barrel the Outfitter G2™ is lightweight, easy to carry, and extremely accurate. This break action, single shot cartridge rifle is perfect for whitetail and large game hunting. The Outfitter G2™ has an 11 degree target crown and the point of balance has been moved rearward to accommodate smaller framed shooters. This rifle is one of the safest on the market thanks to the transfer bar system and the trigger block safety. The larger calibers, including 45-70, 35 Whelen, and 450 Bushmaster come with a muzzle break to reduce recoil. Available in 450 BUSHMASTER, .35 Whelen, 45-70, 35 Rem, .44MAG, and .357 MAG. there is a model for everyone. Also available in Scoped/Case packages. MSRP ranges from $439-$586. Read more

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.   – Colt, the firearms industry leader and original producer of both the M16 rifle and M4 carbine for the US Government, offers an exciting summer promotion. This is an opportunity for customers of Colt rifles including the family of MIL-SPEC Colt AR-15® platform rifles and AR-15® Military Classics to purchase a new rifle and receive a free rifle case & extra magazine. The M4 Summer promotion runs from July 1st, 2018 to August 31, 2018. The M4 Summer promotion offers customers of a new Colt rifle a free Drago™ Gear 36” Discreet Gun Case and a Magpul® 30rd PMAG® Magazine. Read more

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC announces today the expansion of the FN 509® Series of striker-fired pistols with the release of the FN 509 Tactical, an optics- and suppressor-ready 9mm pistol. The pistol features the company’s patent-pending Low-Profile Optics Mounting System™ that enables the platform to accept more than ten commercially-available miniature red dot (MRD) optics and remain adaptable to future optics releases with no requirement of direct milling of the slide.

“The FN 509 Tactical and the FN Low-Profile Optics Mounting System are another leap forward in the optics-ready pistol market,” said John Keppeler, vice president of sales and marketing for FN America, LLC. “FN set the trend for factory optics-ready pistols with the release of the FNP-45 Tactical nearly a decade ago and we’re set to do it again with this release. From barrel to base plate, the FN 509 Tactical really is the ultimate tactical pistol.” Read more

The ‘People’s Rifle’ Brings Mauser Back to the Masses

San Antonio, Texas  – The new Mauser M18 has been named ‘Great Buy’ by the editors of Outdoor Life magazine.   Each year, the Outdoor Life team spends a week testing the newest rifles to determine which are the best in the field.  The 2018 honor for ‘Great Buy’ goes to the iconic German gunmaker, Mauser, for its ultra-rugged and accurate M18.  Priced from $699, the M18 is available in .243 Win., .308 Win., .270 Win., .30-06, 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag. and 6.5 Creedmoor.

“The Mauser M18 is a great all-around hunting rifle, especially given its price. It is accurate, handles like a dream, and embodies the functional simplicity of Paul Mauser’s classic M98.”

—John B. Snow, Shooting Editor, Outdoor Life and Field & Stream

Thanks to its rugged synthetic stock, the M18 will withstand daily use in even the harshest hunting environments.  A three-position safety allows you to safely carry a round in the chamber without fear of the bolt being nudged out of battery. The steel receiver provides core strength and reliability to protect the action, and a cold-hammer-forged barrel gives further peace of mind that the rifle will perform consistently, round after round. Read more

SIG SAUER Brings the U.S. Army’s M17 to the Commercial Market

Newington, N.H.   – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the commercial variant of the U.S. Army’s M17 official service pistol called the P320-M17.

After one of the most rigorous and highly competitive review processes in the history of military firearms the SIG SAUER M17 was awarded the Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract for the U.S. Army. The M17 is a P320-based platform, and was selected for its uniquely innovative modularity, uncompromising performance, and unmatched capability. The P320-M17 closely follows the specifications of the U.S. Army’s M17.

“It was truly an honor for SIG SAUER to be chosen as the U.S. Army’s choice with the M17. When the selection was announced, civilian interest in the pistol was immediate,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER, Inc. “We are proud to bring this P320-M17 to the marketplace to meet the substantial civilian interest, and the high demand, to own the pistol the Army uses as well as the other branches of the U.S. Military.” Read more

The Civilian Marksmanship Program National Smallbore Matches will take place July 17-22, 2018 at the historic Camp Perry, OH. It’s been several years since national smallbore matches have taken place at Camp Perry and many competitors will embrace the experience of shooting on these ranges again.

ELEY is committed to supporting different shooting disciplines throughout the United States and is proud to be a sponsor of the CMP National Smallbore Matches. “As a competitive shooter it is exciting to see matches take place on this range again. It’s a tough range, but there is no other setting that brings together the camaraderie that Camp Perry does. We at ELEY are proud to support these matches, especially with the relationship we have developed with the CMP” said Jamie Corkish, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist and ELEY Sales and Marketing Manager. Read more

Liberty Suppressors is proud to announce the release of our latest silencer design, the Vector, a 22LR silencer.

The Vector is Liberty’s newest 22LR silencer aimed specifically at the hunting and recreational shooting communities. It is 5” or 6” inches long by 1.125” in diameter with a mixture of metals that is greater than the sum of its parts. The Vector was designed from the ground up to solve the biggest problem of rimfire silencers…cleaning. We have made this silencer so easy to clean, that it is almost not fair. Dismantled with a common 3/8” drive ratchet,
this silencer almost falls apart in your hands! The Vector has everything you have come to expect from Liberty as well, such as a beautifully finished, ergonomic and attractive design, that also offers excellent suppression. But the features don’t stop there! Additionally, we have made this silencer modular in design so that the end user can choose between a compact footprint or an even quieter setup depending on their needs. Immediately available for transfer, all

NFA rules apply.
The Vector has an MSRP of $348. Read more