Thompson/Center Arms™ Launches Fall Promotion on Popular Hunting Rifles

Save on T/C® Compass®, T/C IMPACT!™, and T/CR22™ rifles through December 31, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms today announced the launch of its “Hunt For Savings” rebate program,offering a $50 rebate with the purchase of a new T/C Compass or a $25 rebate with the purchase of a new T/C IMPACT!muzzleloader from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. This offer is also valid in Canada, and will also include a $50 rebate on new Thompson/Center T/CR22 rifles. Rebates submitted from Canadian customers will be issued via check in Canadian dollar amounts. Read more

Newington, N.H. – Today, SIG SAUER, Inc. introduced the M400 TREAD, a premium entry-level rifle, accompanied by a full-line of TREAD branded accessories that gives the consumer the freedom to grow.

“SIG SAUER has created a premium rifle, at a moderate price point, that is packed with innovation and flexibility, and does not sacrifice the quality that our consumers demand from SIG,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President SIG SAUER, Inc. “The base model of the TREAD is loaded with features that would be considered costly upgrades from our competitors base model. At this price point, most rifles are equipped with a barrel mounted sight post that blocks your field of view when using optics. Right out of the box, the TREAD features a factory-installed, aluminum, free floating M-LOK™ handguard for improved accuracy, and can be easily removed with two hex screws to change out to the TREAD accessory option.”

The M400 TREAD is an optics ready, aluminum frame rifle. TREAD features a 16” stainless steel barrel with a free-floating M-LOK handguard, a single-stage polished/hard-coat trigger, ambidextrous controls, a Magpul™ SL-K 6 position telescoping stock, a mid-length gas system, and is available in 5.56 NATO. Read more

Springfield Armory® Announces All XD Gear Up Promotion Starting October 1st

GENESEO, ILL. – Beginning October 1st, customers who purchase any XD model from the Springfield Armory lineup will qualify to receive three additional magazines and a Springfield Armory range bag. Buyers will also be eligible to upgrade their Gear Up package with an exclusive offer from Surefire® and Kershaw®.

The All XD Gear Up is the first promotion of its kind from Springfield Armory. Customers may purchase any XD product to qualify, including all new products from the XD family such as the newly-released XD(M) OSP with Threaded Barrel.

The promotion will run from October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Eligible buyers will receive three additional magazines and a Springfield Armory range bag for free after mailing in their Gear Up promotion form and proof of purchase. Or for faster service, they can initiate the redemption process online at AllXDGearUp.com. Visiting the program website minimizes customers’ turnaround time by ensuring their rebates are processed sooner. Read more

Springfield Armory® announces the release of the XD(M) Optical Sight Pistol (OSP) with a threaded barrel and an additional non-threaded barrel included.

This 9mm package from Springfield Armory is all about options. The optics-ready pistol features a factory milled slide and co-witness suppressor height iron sights, allowing the operator to choose the optic and silencer that fits their needs. As an option, the OSP comes with a Vortex® Venom red dot sight pre-installed. The Venom offers a three MOA red dot – a perfect size that balances fast target acquisition with precision. The Venom features ten levels of brightness and a top loading battery compartment that allows the optic to maintain zero through battery replacement.

Out of the box, the XD(M) OSP is ready-to-go with the threaded barrel and thread protector installed. In addition, a non-threaded barrel is provided for those who would like to swap between using a suppressor or going without, or for those frequenting restricted states where threaded barrels aren’t legal. Read more

Henderson, NV – Hogue Incorporated is proud to announce the newest additions to their line of rubber OverMolded firearm grips. “We are very pleased to have added a grip for Kimber’s immensely popular Micro 9 to our catalog,” said grip designer Pat Hogue. “This pistol was built to be a smaller version of the classic 1911 making it a very popular choice for concealed carry. While the firearm is perfect for shooters with smaller hands, for those wanting to hold the firearm with a full grip we also offer our extended magazine base pad. The grip and base pad work seamlessly together to add an additional finger groove allowing a full hand grasp on the firearm.” Read more

WESTFIELD, MA – Savage’s MSR 10 Long Range is now available in the 6mm Creedmoor chambering. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.

Built on the 6.5 Creedmoor case and “necked-down” to hold a .243 diameter bullet, this round shoots fast and flat. The case design allows room for long, heavy bullets while still functioning in short action rifles. The new 6mm Creedmoor is popular with long-range precision match shooters as the round doesn’t beat up its shooter with recoil.

Savage’s semi-automatic MSR 10 Long Range takes the popular AR-10 platform to new heights, offering greater performance, expanded caliber choices and a modern design, plus a full suite of custom upgrades packaged as standard features.

Initially chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and 308 Win., the MSR 10 Long Range is built on a compact frame with a non-reciprocating side-charging handle. Its two-stage target trigger with nickel boron treatment and Magpul PRS adjustable buttstock optimize the inherent accuracy of the upgraded Savage barrel, which features 5R rifling and a Melonite QPQ finish. Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the LCP® by releasing a Limited Edition pistol to mark the occasion. Owed to its size, weight and reliability, Ruger’s Lightweight Compact Pistol has become the preferred backup gun for law enforcement and an everyday carry companion for countless law-abiding Americans.

10 years after its introduction, the LCP is still the perfect choice for personal protection. This Limited Edition anniversary pistol features a stainless steel slide with custom forward serrations, an aluminum skeletonized trigger and special “Tenth Anniversary” laser engraving.

Not much larger than a modern smartphone and less than 1″ wide, the LCP provides many concealed carry options while offering 6+1 capacity in the popular .380 Auto caliber. The high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame is checkered for a secure grip, while the included finger grip extension floorplate may be added to the magazine to accommodate larger hand sizes and provide increased grip area. Fixed sights integral to the slide and a recessed hammer provide confidence when drawing the LCP from a pocket holster. Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the new AR-556® Multi-Purpose Rifle (“MPR”) chambered in .450 Bushmaster. This new offering is ideal for hunting Midwestern whitetail deer and big pigs and target shooting at heavy steel.

The MPR platform offers superior accuracy, versatility and shootability by incorporating a Ruger® muzzle brake, Elite 452™ two-stage trigger, free-float handguard with Magpul® M-LOK® accessory attachment slots and Magpul furniture. This new rifle combines innovative engineering, modern materials and precision CNC-machining to make a superior rugged, reliable, semi-auto rifle chambered for the .450 Bushmaster cartridge.

Accuracy and velocity are maximized with a nitrided, 18-5/8” cold hammer-forged barrel and the 11/16”-24 radial port muzzle brake to soften recoil. A carbine-length gas system with 0.875” gas block ensures reliable function and fits under the 15” free-float handguard. The Magpul M-LOK accessory attachment slots around the handguard make attaching a sling and bipod easy. The handguard’s smooth profile situates easily on shooting sticks or a backpack for a steady shot. Read more

New SAUER S100 Pantera Precision Rifle Now Shipping in 6.5 Creedmoor

San Antonio, Texas – J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Germany’s oldest gunmaker, is now shipping its S100 Pantera compact precision rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. Distributed by Blaser USA Inc., the S100 Pantera is a highly efficient yet elegant platform for long-range shooting featuring a heavy fluted 20-inch barrel. The adjustable cheek piece on the stock in combination with the recoil pad, which is adjustable sideways and in height, makes the rifle a perfect fit for any shooter. The sculpted pistol grip provides an additional and extremely natural shooting position for first round hits at long range.

The Pantera also has a Cerakote coating on the barrel surface and action while an ultra-rugged special coating protects the underlying laminate wood stock. All SAUER 100 rifles feature a crisp, user adjustable single-stage trigger, three-position safety, cold hammer-forged SAUER barrel, and smooth action bolt. These rifles are designed for accuracy, delivering a guaranteed five-shot sub-MOA performance.

In addition to 6.5 Creedmoor, the SAUER S100 Pantera is currently available in .223 Rem, .243 Win, .308 Win, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Win Mag with 6.5 PRC to follow.

MSRP: $1,599.99 Read more

New Savage Rascals Raise the Bar in Pint-Sized Performance

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – – Savage is pleased to take micro rimfire rifle performance to new heights with the new Rascal FV-SR (Suppressor Ready), Rascal Target and Rascal Target XP. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.

The Rascal FV-SR enhances accuracy with a heavy barrel featuring a threaded (1/2-28) muzzle. Like the original Rascal, the single-shot rifle cocks by lifting the bolt and unloads easily—without pulling the trigger. The design also builds superior shooting skills thanks to full-size rifle features, including a peep sight, tough synthetic stock and Savage’s user-adjustable Accu-Trigger system. The two new suppressor-ready Rascal models are available in pink or black.

The new Rascal Target is built for accuracy and adaptability, thanks to a precision hardwood stock, heavy 16 1/8-inch barrel, one-piece Picatinny rail and threaded (1/2-28) muzzle. Like the Rascal FV-SR, the Rascal Target offers full-size rifle features, including Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger system and suppressor-ready barrels. Collectively, the platform offers far better safety, functionality and accuracy than competing designs.

The Rascal Target XP offers all the Rascal Target amenities in a ready-to-shoot package that comes with a mounted and boresighted 4x32mm scope, as well as a bipod sling swivel stud mount. A left-hand model of this configuration is also available. Read more