Category: Firearms

New Model 686 and 686 Plus Revolvers Join Performance Center® Brand of Firearms

New Model 686 and 686 Plus Revolvers are Purpose-Built for Competition

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today the launch of two new Performance Center revolvers, the Model 686 and Model 686 Plus, to the company’s line of competition firearms. The new Model 686 and 686 Plus revolvers feature premium Performance Center enhancements for a competition-ready package, such as a speed release thumbpiece for quick reloads, interchangeable sights, and a Performance Center tuned action.

Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, “When we began designing these revolvers, we wanted to develop an out-of-the-box solution for those seeking a revolver for competition shooting. Equipped with a speed release thumbpiece, tuned action, and unique visual appearance, these new revolvers have attractive features for bothnew and seasoned competitive shooters. The new Performance Center Model 686 and 686 Plus feature Performance Center enhancements that provide an excellent foundation for shooters looking to customize and gain a competitive edge in the shooting sports, or for those who are new to the sport and looking for an excellent competition-ready value.”

The new Performance Center Model 686 and 686 Plus revolvers feature a stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrelwith a matte silver finish. Built for competition, these revolvers include a Performance Center speed release, interchangeable orange front sight, and a Performance Center tuned action. These revolvers also feature a unique visual design, including an unfluted cylinder, vented ribbed barrel, and a chromed custom teardrop hammer.

Chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 S&W Special +P, the new Performance Center Model 686 revolver is equipped with a 6 round cylinder and 4-inch barrel, while the Performance Center Model 686 Plus revolver features a 7 round cylinder, 5-inch barrel and features a cylinder cut for moon clips. Both Performance Center Model 686 and 686 Plus have an MSRP of $966. Read more

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Sighting In Checklist

By Glen Wunderlich

With the possible exception of experience, nothing can prepare a person for the rush of adrenaline a hunter may feel when an opportunity to take a whitetail deer is at hand.  Recalling an incident in a treestand with a bow years ago, I realized I was out of business when the shivers hit me.  Call it buck fever or what you will; it happens.

However, missed shots can have many root causes and often they can be traced to the mounting system of optics.  As an example, a friend described how he had purchased a new slug gun, mounted a scope and headed to the practice range to sight it in.  Box after box of slugs were shot and each group resembled a 40-yard shotgun pattern, rather than any kind of group.  The culprit was a loose scope base, which had been poorly installed at the factory.  Check them and tighten to 35 inch-pounds.

If all is well, check the screws that hold the scope to the base.  Then move on to the screws that secure the scope in the rings.  In John Barsness’ book, Modern Hunting Optics, the author states that an awful lot of ring marks and bad scopes can be blamed on screwdriver crunching, or as he aptly puts it, “farmer tight.”  Modern hunting scopes are slightly flexible along the main tube, and it’s because of this that only 20 to 28 inch-pounds of torque are necessary.  The flex in the tube results in pressure against the rings and that will hold them securely in place under recoil.

If you were a good scout and cleaned your firearm after last season, congratulations!  But, before heading to the range, you’ll want to run a clean patch through the bore to remove any residual oil or grease and to ensure there are no barrel obstructions.

Even if you’ve not changed any scope settings on the gun, it’s still a good idea to check its zero.  If your ammo stock is low, now is a good time to get a new supply.  Just make sure to get more than one box of the same lot numbers in the event the sighting-in process burns up more ammo than you thought it would.  Do not trust that your old ammo will shoot to the same point of aim as new ammo.  Also, do not mix different brands or different weight bullets, because they probably will shoot differently.

When you finish sighting in, leave the firearm uncleaned in the bore.  Cleaning it before hunting, can change the point of impact, which defeats the purpose of sighting in.  After the season, give it a thorough cleaning.

Practicing at the range has another distinct advantage:  familiarity with the gun.  Most deer guns are single-purpose tools in that they are used very little in the course of a year.  Many opportunities are blown afield because a hunter fumbled around for the safety.

In summary, stock up on some ammo and gain the confidence that only hands-on experience can provide.

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Hornady Launches Free Mobile Ballistic App

Get the Hornady Ballistic Calculator App

Hornady®, a world leader in bullet, ammunition, and reloading products is pleased to announce the launch of the new Hornady Ballistic Calculator App that includes the advanced state-of-the-art 4DOF™ calculator as well as a standard BC (ballistic coefficient) calculator. The new Hornady Ballistic Calculator App is available for free on both the Apple and Android app stores and allows users to calculate trajectories in areas without wireless connectivity. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

NSSF Issues Statement on Chicago Gun Trace Report

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, today issued the following statement.

Gun Trace Report 2017 issued at the direction of the Chicago Mayor’s Office outlines a comprehensive public safety strategy, certain elements of which the firearms industry would endorse including increasing the number of police officers on the street and tough sentences for criminals who use guns. The bulk of the report, however, starts from a purposely misleading premise and represents what we have heard before as a political narrative from the administration of Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

As to the premise, a tracing request is simply a law enforcement tool. As the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ATF has repeatedly stated, “The appearance of [a licensed dealer] or a first unlicensed purchaser of record in association with a crime gun or in association with multiple crime guns in no way suggests that either the federal firearms licensed dealer (FFL) or the first purchaser has committed criminal acts. Rather, such information may provide a starting point for further and more detailed investigation.” (Crime Gun Trace Analysis Reports, ATF, 1998).

Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) are already heavily regulated. Additional laws on the state level would be redundant and burdensome without doing anything to enhance public safety, only serving to impede the lawful commerce in firearms and ultimately affecting only law-abiding citizens.

The areas of Chicago affected by the criminal misuse of firearms are under siege from criminal cartel and gang activity involved in the trafficking of illegal drugs. Even when apprehended and convicted these repeat criminals are often treated leniently by the criminal justice system. Taking criminals off the street is the only way to stem this violence.

Chicago already has some of the most stringent gun control regulations in the country and, clearly, criminals are not complying with the laws. More laws won’t work to change criminal behavior. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

.30 Carbine Motor Patrol Pistol


Available soonMKS Supply, Inc., Dayton, OH – Inland Manufacturing, makers of the Inland series of M1Carbines, debuts its new .30 Carbine caliber compact pistol.

Inland’s new M30-I.M.P. (Inland Motor Patrol pistol) is a compact version of Inland’s popular full size .30 Carbine caliber firearms. The M30-IMP is fitted into a special Inland/Sage aluminum pistol chassis with Ergo Sure Grip pistol grip and will accept any ATF approved arm brace that utilizes a standard AR style pistol buffer tube.

The 71/2-inch barrel is threaded (1/2×28 tpi) and comes with a thread protector. Each M30-IMP is shipped with one 10-round magazine and, like all Inland .30 Carbine firearms the magazine catch fits higher-capacity military and civilian magazines (See note below). Read more

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Springfield Armory SAINT AR-15 Pistol

GENESEO, IL – With the new SAINT AR-15 pistol, Springfield Armory brings the same impact of its SAINT platform to a whole new category. The SAINT Pistol is highly capable and upgraded out of the box but in stock-free pistol form.

Instead of a rifle buttstock, the new SAINT AR-15 pistol features a rugged SB Tactical SBX-K forearm brace to reduce size, stabilize recoil, and enhance accuracy in one or two-hand shooting. A 7.5-inch barrel with a 1:7 twist makes the SAINT pistol small, fast, and ideal for CQB. The 416R stainless steel barrel is Melonite® treated to be harder and more accurate than chrome, and is chambered for 5.56 NATO (.223) so ammunition is affordable, versatile, and seriously capable.

The SAINT AR-15 pistol is built around high-end features that make SAINT rifles so popular. Springfield Armory’s exclusive Accu-Tite™ tension system increases the tension between the upper and the lower receivers, ensuring an ideal fit and reducing slop – no shake or rattle. Upper and lower receivers are forged Type III hard-coat anodized 7075 T6 aluminum. Read more

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Aero Survival Rifle and Pistol Now Available As A Homebuilder Kit

Factory completed Aero Survival Pistol with SB Tactical arm brace shown for reference

Factory completed Aero Survival Rifle with AR handguard shown above for reference

TNW Firearms Introduces Homebuilder Kit With An ATF Approved 80% Receiver for the Aero Survival Rifle And Pistol

Vernonia, OR – TNW Firearms, a market leading designer and manufacturer of modern and historical firearms, has introduced their Aero Survival Rifle and Aero Survival Pistol in a Homebuilders Kit. Like all Aero Survival firearms, the completed kit is a takedown firearm for the ultimate in portability, making it the ideal emergency survival gun for outdoor enthusiasts, ranchers, pilots or anyone who needs a portable, rugged and reliable semi-automatic firearm. The Aero Survival Homebuilders Kit is perfect for any firearms enthusiast who wants the satisfaction of legally building their own firearm for personal use.

The Homebuilders Kit comes with an ATF approved 80% upper receiver tube that needs to be completed, but all of the other included parts are finished and ready for assembly. Detailed drawings and instructions to finish the 80% receiver tube and an exploded view of all the parts need to assemble the lower are included. The Rifle Homebuilders kit includes a 16.25″ barrel, The Pistol Homebuilders kit comes standard with an 8″ barrel. A 10.25″ pistol barrel is available upon request. The Aero Survival Rifle accepts standard AR15 butt stocks, buffer tubes and pistol grips which are sold separately. The TNW Handguard and handguard adapter are also sold separately. Read more

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Pending Gun Legislation in Michigan

Pending Legislation, Part 2

Continuing from last week, at the request from our members, MCRGO E’News is reviewing several pending bills in the Michigan Legislature that MCRGO anticipates may move in the weeks and months ahead. A complete list of pending Michigan firearms legislation can be found on our website HERE.

Permitless Carry (Constitutional Carry)
Bills: House Bills 4416-4419

Details: In short, these bills would remove the requirement to have a concealed pistol license to carry a concealed firearm in public or in a vehicle while loaded. As no CPL would be required, no pistol safety class is required either. However, carry without a CPL would not provide the full benefits of a CPL including out-of-state reciprocity, the ability to borrow another person’s pistol, the exemption for a purchase permit for private party pistol sales, and an exemption from some gun free zones. It is unlikely these bills will be taken up by the Senate until a deal is reached to prevent a veto by the governor. The rapid passage of these bills in the House this spring along with public misunderstanding of the limitations of permitless carry is believed to be the primary reason behind the drop in total statewide CPL numbers this summer. Regardless of the prospects of passage, MCRGO strongly encourages gun owners to obtain a CPL and current CPL holders to renew their license when it expires. MCRGO continues to engage in public education on this issue.

Status: The legislation is pending committee consideration in the Senate having passed the full House.

Preemption Enforcement
Bills: Senate Bill 586 & House Bill 4616

Details: HB 4616 would put teeth in Michigan’s preemption law by requiring local units of government with illegal firearms ordinances to bring them into compliance with state law or award costs and reasonable attorney fees to the parties challenging the illegal ordinances. SB 586 would add additional local units of government including school districts and community colleges to those prescribed by preemption.

Status: Both bills are awaiting committee consideration in the Senate. HB 4616 has passed the House.

Penalty for an Expired CPL
Bill: House Bill 4458

Details: The legislation would eliminate the felony for carrying an expired CPL if the CPL has been expired for not more than 6 months and the person would otherwise qualify for a renewal. Instead of a felony charge, a $330 civil fine would be imposed. Even this civil fine would be waived if the person obtains a renewal CPL within 60 days after the violation.

Status: The legislation is pending committee consideration in the Senate having passed the full House.

Contact MCRGO via our website.

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Nightforce Announces Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration With Ruger Rifle Promotion


Lavonia, GA — Nightforce® Optics, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes, and accessories, announces the celebration of their 25th anniversary by offering a Special Edition Ruger® 10/22 rifle with the purchase of select Nightforce riflescopes. The promotion applies to riflescope purchases made from October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.”We’re celebrating a quarter-century of phenomenal success by ‘giving back’ to our steadfast fans and customers,” said Gordon Myers, Director of Sales and Marketing. Nightforce is offering a complimentary Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 at no additional charge with the purchase of select Nightforce riflescopes from authorized Nightforce Optics dealers. “Partnering with a trusted brand like Ruger and offering a limited edition of their renowned 10/22 rifle to purchasers of our riflescopes is a win-win for our consumers and dealers alike,” Myers said. “This exclusive offer honors our 25-year commitment to excellence in optics, embraced by shooting and hunting enthusiasts from amateur to professional, by delivering a truly legendary firearm to the collections of shooting enthusiasts. It’s our way of saying thank you to the shooting community that supports our industry,” he added.

Qualifying purchasers receive a Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 rifle featuring:
§ “Nightforce 25th Anniversary” engraved on red and black laminate hardwood stock
§ Receiver / Barrel – Satin Stainless, Threaded Barrel with Flash Hider (CA compliant model available)
§ NFO-0000 Serialization
§ Ruger® Combination Weaver Rail
§ Ruger® Clear BX-1-CLR 10-Round Mag
§ Ruger® BX-Trigger
§ Extended Magazine Release

This complimentary, no additional charge Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 rifle offer is good for new retail purchases of the following riflescope models only, while supplies last, from authorized Nightforce Optics dealers only:
§ ATACR 7-35×56 F1 Model Numbers: C569, C570, C571, C578
§ ATACR 5-25×56 F2 Model Numbers: C553, C554, C555
§ NXS 8-32×56 F2 Model Numbers: C350, C354, C437, C509, C530
§ Competition 42×44 Model Numbers: C558, C559
§ Competition 15-55×52 Model Numbers: C511, C512, C513, C514 Read more

Firearms, Optics

SB Tactical MAG 20 and SB-SAC

Saint Petersburg, Fla. – SB Tactical™, inventors and manufacturers of the Pistol Stabilizing Brace™, has introduced two new accessories to its ever-expanding line of products for the PDW pistol market. The SB-MAG20 and SB-SAC are functional, common sense accessories that ensure quick, onboard access to vital components in sleek, compact units.

Designed by SB Tactical as the ideal transport and storage accessory for AR magazines and braced PDW pistols, the SB-MAG20 is an innovative magazine pouch that mounts inside most SB Tactical AR braces. Unlike many other AR mag pouches, the SB-MAG20 fits 5.56 aluminum GI, Magpul PMAG, and Lancer L5AWM 20 round magazines without requiring different pouches. The SB-MAG20 comes with a 1″ Velcro replacement strap for braces that have a 1 1/2″ strap and is available in Black or FDE. Read more

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