Paso Robles, Calif.—Weatherby Inc., legendary firearms manufacturer, is honored to introduce the Vanguard® WeatherguardTM line of rifles, one of the latest iterations of the Vanguard® series that debuted in the early 1970s. Since that time, Vanguard® rifles have redefined the level of performance that’s attainable from a production hunting rifle —especially budget-friendly models. With its new WeatherguardTM rifles, the company combines the best attributes of the Vanguard® with features deemed nonnegotiable by dedicated hunters and shooters.

The Vanguard® WeatherguardTM rifles are accompanied with an accuracy guarantee; when using premium ammunition, they will produce a three-shot group measuring 0.99-inch or less at 100 yds. from a cold barrel. All the metalwork is protected with Tactical Grey Cerakote®, for exceptional weather and corrosion resistance. Read more

Visit our company website, www.leapers.com, or drop us a line at 734-542-1500, for up-to-date product information and release dates on our continually expanding product lines, ranging from our Michigan born UTG PRO Made in USA rail systems and mounts, extensive line of flashlights and lasers, parts and accessories, to our popular gun cases and other soft goods.

The newest members of UTG PRO’s increasingly popular free float super slim family of rail systems boast the same sleek design elements and ease of installation that have made our Keymod Compatible counterparts such a huge success. Now featuring the M-LOK™ attachment system, The 17″ extended rifle length rail system, MTU037SSM, features a 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum construction, a slim octagonal profile, a 43 slot scalloped Mil-STD-1913 (Picatinny) top rail, ergonomic finger grooves cut throughout the length of the rail, and 63 M-LOK™ slots on 7 tracks. Our 15″ version, MTU019SSM, shares all the same great features of its longer brother, but sports a 37 slot top rail, as well as, 56 M-LOK™ slots on 7 tracks. The shortest of the three rails, MTU006SSM, is equipped with a 31 slot top rail and 42 M-LOK™ slots for an impressive range of mounting options. The Mil-STD-1913 top rail of all three is T-marked for repeatable hardware indexing and each rail uses our included proprietary and patented steel barrel nut mounting system. Read more

(Summerville, SC ) – American Tactical, pioneers of the Omni Hybrid MAXX Series of products, is pleased to add the first of its kind FX-H Hybrid 1911 handgun to the line-up of quality polymer-based firearms.

The FX-H 1911 is unique in the fact it has a polymer frame with two metal inserts at the stress points for premium quality construction, while keeping the overall weight of this full frame 1911 down to 1.6 lbs. The FX-H is believed to be the lightest full size 1911 on the market today. The FX-H includes features like a 5″ match-grade stainless barrel and a stainless steel slide that accepts Glock style sight systems and a removable plate to accommodate RMR style optics. The FX-H 1911 comes in .45 ACP with additional calibers coming soon. All milspec 1911 parts are interchangeable. Read more

Paso Robles, CA – Introducing the New Mark V® Ultra Lightweight, a Mark V® built for carrying long distances, into the toughest terrain Mother Nature can throw at you.

“No matter what kind of shape you’re in and how well you train,” says Executive Vice President and COO Adam Weatherby. “When you are miles from any sort of transportation, ounces quickly become pounds. Multiply that over days or weeks and having a light and easy to carry rifle isn’t just important, it’s a necessity. We designed the New Mark V® Ultra Lightweight to balance well in the hand, be very lightweight, and still be guaranteed to shoot SUB-MOA. This is the perfect rifle for the most avid and dedicated hunter who doesn’t want to sacrifice performance for weight.” Read more

Quality, Usability, Price and Performance. These are the key decision points for anyone buying an air rifle.

Now, for the first time, these factors are all taken into account in HAM Awards – a rating system that allows airgun buyers to make real “like for like” comparisons between different air rifles.

Hard Air Magazine (HAM) http://hardairmagazine.com specializes in detailed test reviews of airguns and related products. As HAM reviews are conducted according to standardized test protocols, HAM test review scores can be directly compared to each other. Read more

Paso Robles, Calif.—Weatherby Inc., legendary firearms manufacturer, announces the introduction of the Vanguard® WildernessTM rifle, one of the latest iterations of the Vanguard® series that debuted in the early 1970s. Since that time, Vanguard® rifles have redefined the level of performance that’s attainable from a production rifle —especially budget-friendly models.

The Vanguard® WildernessTM rifle is accompanied with an accuracy guarantee; when using premium ammunition, it will produce a three-shot group measuring 0.99-inch or less at 100 yds. from a cold barrel. Aiding this assurance is a cold-hammer-forged, matte, bead blasted, blued finished barrel. Twenty-four inches in length, the free-floating barrel is fluted to save weight, which helps the WildernessTM rifle tip the scales at just 6.75 pounds. The WildernessTM rifle is also available with a drop-box magazine (DBM) as an option on certain chamberings, and this option will reduce the weight of the rifle to 6.5 pounds. Read more

Leapers’ has great news in store for fans of the Mossberg 500, Remington 870, and Ruger 10/22. Top Picatinny rail mounts for all three of these iconic platforms are now manufactured in the USA at our UTG PRO facility. Along with UTG PRO’s outstanding quality, all three platforms have been upgraded to reflect the most current enhancements available.

MTU028SG is our 14-slot top Picatinny rail mount for the Remington Model 870 and 1100 Shotguns. The 6.1″ mount, precision machined from aircraft grade aluminum, is extremely lightweight with a low profile integral base and a full length center cut enabling the use of either iron or bead sights. Designed for quick installation on drilled and tapped receivers, it comes complete with all the mounting hardware needed and does not require the need for a gunsmith.

For Mossberg aficionados we have the MTU029SG, designed for use on drilled and tapped model 500 shotguns. The rail’s bottom surface has been contoured to match the shape of the receiver giving it a very integral look. With an overall length of 5.5″ and 13 top Picatinny rail slots, flexible mounting of optics is achieved while keeping weight and bulk to an absolute minimum. Like the MTU028SG, use of either iron or bead sights is left intact. All mounting hardware is included as expected from UTG PRO products.

For those seeking a more user friendly top Picatinny rail mount for the magnificent Ruger 10/22, the MTU030T22 provides 11 top Picatinny slots to mount you favorite dot sight or optic. Easily installs on drilled and tapped 10/22’s, the 4.67″ MTU030T22 is contoured for optimal fit and retains the same features as its two brothers above. Machined from aircraft grade aluminum and cut along the center line for reduced weight and overall bulk. Read more

SIG SAUER, Inc., is now offering the P229® Carry chambered in .40 and .357SIG. These reduced-length pistols maintain the standard grip length and magazine capacity as the standard P229, but with a shortened slide and barrel length.

Available in Nitron® and SAS models, the P229 Carry features a non-railed alloy frame and durable Nitron finished slide. SIGLITE® Night Sights come standard. Black G-10 grips offer a stout grip, even when wet.

The 3.5? barrel makes the P229 Carry easy to draw from concealment or a duty rig. Ideal for inside the waistband (IWB) carry, the P229 Carry uses standard length, full capacity P229 magazines, making it a great back-up choice. Read more

Blaine, MN – Coonan Inc., known for their unique 1911 chambered in .357 Magnum, introduces a new class of 1911 chambered in .45 ACP.

The Coonan 1911 .357 Magnum Auto raised the standards for 1911’s. The new.45 ACP Pistol raises the standards again by applying all of the “Coonan Difference” proven technologies from their 1911 .357 Magnum Auto to their new .45 ACP.

These “Coonan Difference” features, linkless barrel, pivoting trigger, and external extractor, are incorporated into every Coonan pistol. The linkless barrel is more reliable than linked barrels and offers increased accuracy while virtually eliminating feeding issues.

The pivoting trigger’s unique location and motion allows the user more consistent trigger pulls for better accuracy and tighter groups. Every trigger, hammer, sear, and disconnector are crafted at the Coonan facility in Minnesota to their exact specifications. Combined with the pivoting trigger, this firing mechanism configuration allows the shooter a more refined trigger pull and user experience.

The final “Coonan Difference” feature is the external extractor, which is coil spring activated for increased reliability and robustness unlike internal extractors that use leaf springs that can flatten out over time. Recoil operation allows the use of both jacketed and non-jacked ammunition through the 4340 carbon steel hard chrome plate finished barrel.

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