New M&P380 Shield EZ pistol features easy-to-rack slide, easy to load magazine

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced the addition of the new M&P380 Shield EZ pistol tothe company’s market-leading M&P Shield pistol series.  Built for personal protection and every-day carry, the M&P380 Shield EZ is chambered in .380 AUTO and is designed to be easy to use, featuring an easy-to-rack slide, easy-to-load magazine, and easy-to-clean design.

Jan Mladek, General Manager of M&P and S&W Brands, said, “When we set out to design the M&P380 Shield EZ pistol, our goal was to deliver an all-around, easy to use personal protection pistol – from loading and carrying, to shooting andcleaning.  Throughout the development process, we focused on key areas that customers told us were important- the ease of racking the slide and loading the magazine.  With that in mind, we reduced the amount of force required to rack the slide, and developed a magazine that is both easy and efficient to load.  We have incorporated both of these new features into the M&P380 Shield EZ pistol, allowing consumers of all statures and strengths the opportunity to own, comfortably practice with, and effectively utilize this exciting new pistol.  The new M&P380 Shield EZ pistol provides an easy-to-use personal protection option for both first-time shooters and experienced handgunners alike.” Read more

NEWTOWN, Conn. — In response to the rising number of gun thefts from vehicles, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has produced a brochure designed to remind gun owners to take precautions if they must leave a firearm in their car or truck for any period of time.

The “Firearms Safety in Vehicles” brochure joins NSSF’s lineup of educational materials reminding gun owners that it’s their responsibility to keep their firearms out of the wrong hands. Read more

GENESEO, IL.   – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the M1A Gear Up Promotion. Buyers who purchase any new Springfield Armory® M1A™ rifle between February 1, 2018, and May 31, 2018, are eligible to receive $165 worth of magazines from the company.

The M1A Gear Up Promotion offers consumers three additional steel, mil-spec 20-round magazines for their new rifle. This includes all M1A models, and includes Match rifles.  For consumers in restricted states, you are eligible to receive three additional steel, mil-spec 10-round magazines compliant with your state. Read more

BAYONNE, NJ –– Following the release of several new models last week Henry Repeating Arms is introducing the Patriot Series- a new category of firearms and products available through their eCommerce store celebrating America, patriotism, and the Second Amendment.

The God Bless America Edition Golden Boy is a .22 S/L/LR lever action rifle built on Henry’s time-honored and award-winning Golden Boy platform known for its smooth action, American walnut stocks and blued steel octagonal barrel. Intricate floral scrollwork engraving on both sides of the nickel-plated receiver cover frames iconic images of America’s heritage like the American flag, the Liberty Bell, and a bald eagle, all of which have details highlighted in 24-carat gold. A banner on the right side of the receiver cover contains the words, “Home of the Free Because of the Brave.” The stock is engraved and hand-painted with the Statue of Liberty’s torch, and in similar colors, the rifle’s forend displays the words, “God Bless America.” Henry is also introducing a centerfire version, the God Bless America Edition Big Boy, featuring similar imagery on a rifle chambered for .44 Magnum/.44 Special with a 10. The God Bless America Edition Golden Boy, model #H004GBA has an MSRP of $1,208, and the Big Boy version, model #H006GBA has an MSRP of $1,523. Read more

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

San Antonio, Texas – The dream of owning a Mauser is now more accessible than ever, thanks to the launch of the iconic German gunmaker’s newest rifle: the M18. Like its well-known stable mates, the M18 combines heritage, experience and state-of-the-art technology, and has been designed with the manufacturer’s core principles at heart to inspire confidence and adventure.

Thanks to its ultra-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.

For optimum grip, the stock features two areas of soft-inlay.  The five-round magazine enables fast, fuss-free follow-up shots, and an adjustable trigger allows you to set your own preferred pull weight. Clean lines and high-quality materials result in a premium appearance, so that overall, the M18 has the look and feel of a rifle twice its price. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Shooters asked, Uberti USA responded. The new El Patrón Grizzly Paw revolvers bring a better-fitting version of a tried-and-true revolver to shooters with larger hands. Perfect for single-action competitors and Old West enthusiasts, the new El Patrón Grizzly Paw models bring modern reliability to the iconic 1873 Army design known as the “Peacemaker.”

The El Patrón Grizzly Paw delivers a custom-grade revolver to shooters equipped with the same trusted features as the original El Patrón enhanced by a larger set of checkered walnut grips. Available in the two most popular calibers (.357 Magnum and .45 Colt), each available with either a 4.75- or 5.5-inch barrel, all configurations of the new El Patrón Grizzly Paw feature a rich, case-hardened frame, numbered cylinders and EasyView sights. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Stoeger Airguns introduces a pair of airguns that deliver performance and value for shooters of all levels. Whether they use airguns as an affordable option for keeping their shooting skills sharp or whether they enjoy the challenge and excitement of hunting small game, these airguns are long on features for an enjoyable day on the range or in the field.

The new Stoeger Airguns F40 rifle is a fixed-barrel rifle with underlever cocking, available as a rifle only or as part of a rifle/optics combo. Airgun shooters know that underlever airguns offer many advantages over break-barrel airguns, including mechanical consistency of shots. With perfect rigidity between barrel and receiver, the design enhances the rifle’s accuracy. Plus, there is considerably less wear to the airgun’s most important areas – where the barrel meets the receiver and at the hinge pin. And with the extra weight of the cocking lever ideally located beneath the barrel, the rifle is steadier and inherently more accurate.

Available in both .177 and .22 caliber configurations, the new Stoeger Airguns F40 rifle features a powerful spring piston, a two-stage adjustable trigger, an automatic, ambidextrous safety and a hardwood stock. The rifle produces up to 1,200 fps velocities with the .177 caliber (up to 1,000 fps with lead) and up to 1,000 fps with the .22 caliber version (up to 800 fps with lead). MSRP for the rifle only is $199 for both calibers. The rifle/optics combo package includes a 3-9×40 riflescope and has an MSRP of $229. Read more

ACCOKEEK, MD – Franchi addressed the specific sizing and configuration needs of female shotgun shooters with its introduction of the Catalyst line of shotguns. More than just the same shotgun with a shorter barrel and a youth-dimension stock, the Franchi Catalyst shotguns address the specific cast, length-of-pull, drop and comb requirements to suit the needs of female hunters and sport shooters.

Following the successful introduction of the Affinity Catalyst and Instinct Catalyst shotguns, Franchi is expanding this line of shotguns designed specifically for women with the addition of the 20-gauge Affinity semi-auto shotgun. The addition of the 20-gauge model allows female shooters the option of a field gun with less felt recoil and even more nimble handling. Read more

(Midwest City, OK) Luxury Firearms, America’s premier distributor for FK BRNO, is proud to introduce the FK BRNO 7.5 Field Pistol to firearm enthusiasts for the first time this year at SHOT Show. Luxury Firearms was established (under parent company, International Firearm Corporation) with the sole purpose of importing and distributing this magnificent Czech made firearm to the United States. The wait is finally over, and this January in Las Vegas, Luxury Firearms will give American shooters their first look at the world’s most powerful handgun.

Since its unveiling at IWA in 2015, the FK BRNO 7.5 Field Pistol has quickly become one of the most talked about and highly anticipated firearms among shooters and gun owners worldwide. According to data from the US Armed Forces, handguns have always been limited to engagement inside of 25 meters. Now imagine a pistol that can deliver a terminal effect up to 150 meters while delivering a  4” group consistently at 100 meters. A handgun with the recoil of a 40, the size of a 45, high capacity of a 9mm and the ballistics similar to a 30 cal carbine. No longer does a pistol have to be a secondary weapon.  Someone carrying an FK Field Pistol now has a primary weapon capable of doing what was once only available in a rifle configuration. Read more