SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has introduced four new Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols to the Performance Center’s rimfire line of handguns.  The Performance Center SW22 VictoryTarget pistols are chambered in .22LR and are designed specifically for target shooting competitions.  These pistols feature 6-inch target barrels, muzzle brakes, and Tandemkross hiveGrips, amongst many other high-performance features.
Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, “The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols are competition-ready and have been designed for the serious target shooter.  These pistols have all of the upgrades needed to make them competition-ready, including adjustable target triggers, specialty target barrels, and grips.  The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols have custom features, available right out of the box from the Performance Center.”
The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols ship with two 10-round magazines, and are available with either a 6-inch Fluted or 6-inch Carbon Fiber barrel.  Each Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistol ships with a picatinny-style rail for the quick mounting of an optic and is available both with and without a Vortex® Viper® Red Dot Sight.  Performance Center SW22 Victory pistols are available with an  MSRP starting at $672. Read more

NEWINGTON, N.H., (May 4, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the P229 SAO pistol as the newest addition to its Legion Series of firearms.  Legion is an exclusive product line developed by SIG SAUER based on input from elite shooting professionals, and designed to exceed the expectations of the serious shooter.

“The P229 is one of SIG SAUER’s classic pistols and is iconic amongst shooting enthusiasts.  It is widely regarded as one of the best designed and proportioned pistols within the elite shooting community,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.   “We are really excited to introduce the much anticipated P229 SAO to our Legion Series because it was our Legion members that asked for this variation.  The Legion Series P229 SAO pistol is the natural evolution of the shared mission of SIG SAUER and our Legion members – to never settle.”

The Legion P229 SAO is a 9mm, hammer-fired pistol, equipped with X-Ray 3 Day/Night Sights.  This is an all-metal compact pistol with a Legion-gray coated slide and frame, a SIG Master Shop inspired flat trigger, enhanced checkering on the front strap and under trigger guard, and custom high checkered black G10 grips with a Legion medallion.  Like all Legion Series pistols the P229 SAO features a reduced and contoured elite beavertail, which allows for a higher grip, but a reduced profile, thus eliminating printing.  The Legion P229 SAO pistol comes standard with three 15-round magazines (state-compliant 10-round magazines available.) Read more

New T/CR22™ .22LR semi-automatic rimfire rifle includes Magpul® co-branded stock, precision-machined aluminum receiver, and stainless steel bolt with last shot hold open

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms today announced that it has introduced a new semi-automatic rimfirerifle: the Thompson/Center T/CR22 rifle.  Expertly crafted for hunters, plinkers, and first-time shooters alike, the new T/CR22 rifle integrates a variety of high-end features into an innovative rimfire package.  The new Thompson/Center T/CR22 rifle will be on display at the Thompson/Center Booth (Booth #8555) during the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits on May 4-6 in Dallas, Texas.

Danielle Sanville, Brand Manager of Thompson/Center Arms, said, “Thompson/Center has a long, storied history of innovation in firearms, from muzzleloaders to bolt-action rifles.  When we decided it was time to develop our next rimfirerifle, we wanted to be sure to continue that trend.  The new T/CR22 rifle incorporates upgraded features right out of the box– from its enhanced materials, to its ergonomics, to its compatability with aftermarket components.  We’ve taken the opportunity to contemporize a classic through advancements in design, and we are confident that our customers will appreciate the features in the new T/CR22 rifle.” Read more

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BESSEMER, AL — Steyr Arms will publicly unveil the much-anticipated Pro THB 6.5 Creedmoor rifle to the U.S. market at the 147th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, May 4th through 6th in Dallas (Booth #9735). The latest addition to the company’s Pro THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel) lineup brings the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge to the platform for long-range shooters and competitors.
The new Pro THB 6.5 Creedmoor is built on Steyr’s proven Safe Bolt System (SBS) bolt-action receiver with its 2+1 safety system. The SBS action is mated to a heavy-profile, cold-hammer-forged barrel that measures 25 inches in length with 1:8 rifling to maximize the potential of most 6.5 Creedmoor loads. The barrel retains Steyr’s signature swirl pattern, which is a unique and attractive byproduct of the hammer forging process. The muzzle is threaded to accept muzzle brakes or suppressors with a 5/8-24 RH thread pitch, and a thread protector is included. Read more

GENESEO, IL – The Springfield Armory TRP 10mm RMR – one with a 5” barrel, and one with a 6” barrel – are now available with a Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) sight milled into the slide of Springfield Armory’s most elite production 1911. The Trijicon RMR mount features an integrated rear tritium sight that allows a lower 1/3 co-witness of the front tritium sight post.

Springfield Armory chose Trijicon, the proven leader in rugged red-dot optics, for its ability to stand up to the power of the formidable 10mm round. The sight is crafted from 7075-T6 aluminum to mil-spec standards and has a patented shape that absorbs impacts and diverts stresses away from the lens, increasing durability. Read more

(Accokeek, MD)   Beretta is excited to introduce the new A400 Xtreme Plus shotgun, which will be featured at the upcoming 2018 NRA Show in Dallas, TX. Building on the established A400 Xtreme platform, this ultimate A400 Xtreme Plus provides the superior reliability needed for all conditions encountered during waterfowl season. Read more

Huntsville, AL – Why not use that tax return to add a fully optimized rifle system to your collection.  The Remington Model 700 PCR (Precision Chassis Rifle) is now available at retail locations nationwide.  Confirm that tack-driving superiority for yourself.

The new Model 700 PCR pairs the strongest action ever conceived – our legendary Model 700 – with exclusive aircraft grade aluminum alloy chassis of unmatched rigidity and atmospheric immunity to create the most stable and consistent platform possible for launching long distance hits on target.  It’s a potent combination made even more effective with a host of accurizing upgrades that include a 24” barrel with 5R rifling, free-floated in an aluminum handguard, plus a completely user-configurable Magpul PRS Gen 3 stock for the ultimate in comfort from any shooting position.  Its sub-MOA accuracy is confirmed using our advanced CATS (Computer Aided Targeting System) before it ever gets to you. Read more