Midwest City, OK – International Firearm Corporation, exclusive importer of an elite selection of European firearms is proud to introduce the 1911 Classic Series from BUL LTD of Israel to American shooters for the first time. International Firearm Corporation is the exclusive US importer and distributor of BUL pistols and these three new 1911 models, brand new for 2018 and at a retail price of $649 are without question the best quality and best value on the market to date.

BUL Ltd has been producing and specializing in the manufacturing of pistols since 1990. The company built its reputation on the legendary BUL M5 pistol, one of the first high capacity polymer framed 1911s to hit the market, which utilized innovative polymer injection molding techniques. They also specialize in custom pistols for all 1911 addicts, as well as competitive shooters and collectors. Add their proven legacy and design, state of the art materials, machinery and technology, combined with superb craftsmanship that only master gunsmiths can deliver, these unique handguns own the category for best quality and price.

The BUL 1911 Classic Series was created because the 1911 design has served in conflicts around the world, trusted by law enforcement as well as civilians for personal defense. As most 1911 enthusiasts know, the options on this platform are almost endless, so BUL took the enhancements they believed to be the most important and combined them into our 1911 line in an attempt to cater for every need. The 1911 Classic Series is available in three different configurations. The Government model 1911 features a 5 inch barrel, front and rear slide serration, an enlarged safety lever, and mag well with full length G10 Grips. The Commander 1911 features a 4.25 inch barrel, G10 Grips, black oxide finish on the frame and stainless steel slide, and the same front and rear slide serration. The Ultra 1911 is the lightest and most compact of the configurations weighing in at 1.51 pounds and making it ideal for concealed carry. It has a 3.25 inch barrel built on an officer size aluminum frame. It also features G10 Grips All priced at $649, nothing on the market compares to the premium quality of these BUL 1911s at such an affordable price. Read more

SW22 Victory pistol features Target Sights, Target Grips

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has added a Target Model to it’s award-winning SW22 Victory line of pistols. Chambered in .22 LR, the new SW22 Victory Target Model pistol incorporates featuresdesigned for competitive target shooting, including target sights, custom target thumb rest grip, and polished feed ramp.

Jan Mladek, General Manager of Smith & Wesson and M&P brands, said, “Since the launch of the SW22 Victory pistol in 2015, our customers have asked for a model specifically built for target shooting competitions.  With that in mind, we designed the new SW22 Victory Target Model with target grips and sights to provide our customers with an ideal target shooting pistol.”

Designed for target shooting competitions, the new SW22 Victory Target Model pistol features include:

• • 5.5” bull barrel
  • Target trigger with adjustable trigger stop
  • Black blade front sight and adjustable rear target sight
  • Textured, polymer target thumb rest grip panels for both right and left handed shooters
  • Picatinny-style rail for use with an optic

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Huntsville, AL – Remington is proud to announce its full-size polymer pistol, the RP45 and RP45 Night Sight, is now available at retail locations nationwide. The Remington RP45 – a striker-fired, polymer frame pistol features a 4.5” barrel chambered in 45 Auto.

MAXIMUM FIREPOWER.  COMPLETE CONTROL.  THIS IS SHOOTABILITY. Following the 2017 release of the RP9 Remington’s first polymer frame full size handgun, the 15+1 capacity RP45 is a great addition to the RP line.  boasting all the same features as the RP9 with the added power of the 45 Auto cartridge, and available with 3-dot tritium night sights.  Built with one of the smallest grip circumferences in its class, The RP45 delivers a reliable defensive gun at a great value to the consumer. Read more

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $51.4 billion in 2017, a 169 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to almost 310,000, an 87 percent increase in that period, according to a report released today by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the industry’s trade association.

On a year-over-year basis, the industry’s economic impact rose from $51.3 billion in 2016 to $51.4 in 2017, ticking higher even while the industry came off-peak production years. Total jobs increased from approximately 301,000 to almost 311,000, a 3 percent increase in the same period.

“Our industry is proud to be one of the truly bright spots in our economy as an unprecedented number of Americans have chosen to exercise their fundamental right to keep and bear arms and to safely enjoy the shooting sports,” said Stephen L. Sanetti, NSSF President and CEO. “In response to that dynamic, we have increased our direct workforce by more than 7,000 in the past year alone, adding jobs that pay an average nearly $50,000 in wages and benefits. In addition, since 2008 we increased federal tax payments by 144 percent, Pittman-Robertson excise taxes that support wildlife conservation by 104 percent and state business taxes by 121 percent.” Read more

The AR-15 was originally designed as a lightweight rifle for the U.S. military. A version was adopted in 1963, weighing only 7.9 pounds with a loaded 30-round magazine. Today, an unloaded AR-15 style rifle typically weighs around 6.5 pounds. However, that is still 1.5-pounds heavier than 2A Armament’s flagship rifle – the BLR-16.

2A Armament combine the use CNC machines, high quality grade aluminum, titanium and a state-of-the-art in-house design team to manufacture the lightest AR-15 rifles and components available to shooters. From hand-assembled rifles in .22 LR, 5.56, 6.5 Creedmoor and 7.62, to their top of the line uppers, lowers, handguards, etc.; 2A Armament pushes the envelope in innovation and quality, unlike any other rifle manufacturer in the industry.

2A Armament also produces conversion bolt carriers for swapping to .22 LR, and titanium parts for reducing weight on current rifles, as well as barrels, rails, gas blocks and other accessories, so shooters can customize their rifles as they see fit.

In addition to the extremely light weight, all 2A Armament rifles and parts benefit from thoughtful design so that the end user can fully maximize 2A Armament components for custom builds. Read more

CONSUMER ADVISORY

To: M&P® 380 SHIELD™ EZ™ Manual Thumb Safety Owners

SPRINGFIELD, MA –  Like any firearm, the function of the M&P 380 Shield EZ Manual Thumb Safety pistol can be influenced by the type and quality of ammunition used with the pistol.  In the case of the M&P 380 Shield EZ Manual Thumb Safety, we have found that in very rare circumstances, ammunition that produces a high level of felt recoil can cause the manual safety to move from the fire to the “safety on” position during firing.  Should this occur, you will not be able to fire the next round unless and until the manual safety is reset to the fire position. Read more