Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce two new additions to the Mark IV™ series of rimfire pistols: the Mark IV 22/45™ Tactical and the Mark IV Competition. Since the launch of the Mark IV at the end of 2016, customers have been anxious to learn when their favorite configurations of the previous Mark III™ pistols would be available. These additions to the Mark IV family bring the total number of Mark IV models up to nine, with more additions planned for later this year. Ruger expects to duplicate a dozen of the most popular Mark III pistols in the Mark IV line and, as always, will continue to innovate this iconic product.

The Mark IV 22/45 Tactical features a lightweight polymer grip frame with rubberized replaceable grip panels that simulate the classic feel and grip angle of the SR1911®. The 4.40″ barrel with a ½”-28 thread pattern is perfect for the addition of the Silent-SR® or a flash suppressor. The pistol is equipped with fully adjustable sights and factory-installed Picatinny rails on both the top and bottom of the barreled receiver to allow for mounting of lights, lasers, and other tactical accessories.

The Mark IV Competition features a cold hammer-forged, 6.88″ slab-sided bull barrel and hardwood laminate, thumbrest competition grips. The grip frame is CNC machined from one solid piece of stainless steel. The fully adjustable target sights are mounted on the barreled receiver for permanent sight-to-barrel alignment, a design with greater inherent accuracy potential than moving-slide designs. The all stainless steel model weighs an impressive 45.8 ounces for maximum stability in bullseye competition. Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce a .45 Auto Ruger American Pistol® Compact with an ambidextrous manual safety. Introduced in a duty size in 2015, the feature-rich and moderately priced Ruger American Pistol is proving to be one of the best duty pistols on the market today. Designed with the latest U.S. Military standards in mind, the gun endured testing in the harshest environmental conditions to prove its rugged reliability.

Ruger polled law enforcement and military trainers throughout the country to select the form, function and features of this firearm. The resultant pistol combines a recoil-reducing barrel cam (which better spreads recoil over time) with a low-mass slide, low center of gravity and a low-bore axis to provide better balance, less felt recoil and less muzzle flip than comparable pistols.

The Ruger American Pistol also features a pre-tensioned striker system, which allows for a short takeup trigger with positive reset, and a modular wrap-around grip system that adjusts palm swell and trigger reach to fit a wide range of hand sizes.

This compact model with ambidextrous manual safety, chambered in .45 Auto, is 7.25″ long and 4.65″ high with a 3.75″ barrel and weighs in at 29 ounces with an empty magazine. It ships with medium and large replaceable grip modules and two nickel-Teflon® plated steel magazines (one 10-round extended magazine and one 7-round compact magazine). The Ruger American Pistol Compact shares all of the features and rugged reliability of the duty size gun in a smaller, lighter, more concealable package. Read more

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, praised the bipartisan introduction of S. 593, the Target and Marksmanship Training Support Act of 2017 in the U.S. Senate, sponsored by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Boozman (R-La.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.).

“This legislation would provide state fish and game agencies more flexibility to use Pittman-Robertson excise taxes dollars raised from the sale of firearms and ammunition to enhance existing public shooting ranges and to build new ones to meet the growing need for additional places for target shooters to participate in their sport,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. “Public shooting ranges provide hunters a place to sight in rifles and shotguns before hunting seasons, for people to take firearm safety and hunter education courses and, for recreational target shooters to enjoy their sport.”

The senators cited the economic benefits of sustaining the shooting sports, as well as continued access to public range facilities for citizens to practice marksmanship skills. Money paid in excise taxes is what sustains construction and maintenance of public ranges. Increased access and improved quality ranges make it easier for marksmen to participate in the sport. This legislation mirrors what was introduced in previous Congressional sessions, but was never put forward for presidential approval. Read more

Delray Beach, Fla. –– Century Arms has announced that the newest addition to the Canik handgun line, the TP9SFx competition-ready pistol, is now shipping and will be available through major distributors and retailers across the country. The TP9SFx competition pistol is available in 9mm and offers features that are attractive to competitive and recreational shooters at a remarkably affordable price point.

“The TP9SFx is purpose designed to be an ‘out-of-the box,’ race-ready and ultra-reliable platform for competitive shooting,” said William Sucher, Vice President of Century Arms. “It features, among many things, the smoothest trigger of any pistol in its class along with Warren Tactical Sights and the ability to easily mount the most common reflex-style red dot optics.”

Specifically optimized for competitive shooting, the TP9SFx was designed to be ready for competition right out of the box, without any modifications needed. The slide is “Optics Ready” with four different red dot interface plates and also features industry standard dovetail sight cuts that hold and set Warren Tactical sights. Additional features and equipment include a 5.2″ barrel, two magazines (both with extended baseplates providing a 20-round capacity), interchangeable backstraps, an extended slide stop, extended magazine release, Cerakote™ finished slide, and a threaded hole on the optic mounting plate for use with an optional ambidextrous cocking handle designed for use in competition. Read more

Built on Ritter & Stark’s successful SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle platform, the new SLX Series multi-caliber, bolt-action rifle offers outstanding accuracy, on a lighter weight, short-action model.

Feistritz, Austria (March 2017) – Ritter & Stark GmbH, an Austrian-based firearms design and manufacturing company, as exhibitors at the IWA Outdoor Classics 2017, March 3 – 6, in Nuremberg, Germany will unveil the new SLX series multi-caliber, short-action precision rifle.

Based on Ritter & Stark’s first product offering, the SX-1, R&S next developed a short-action version, weighing less and shorter in length. The SLX series is first available in .308 Win./ 7.62×51 NATO (SLX-308). Additional calibers .260 Rem., and 6.5 Creedmoor will be available at a later date. Read more

Winchester Repeating Arms Introduces The Super X4 Autoloading Shotgun That’s Built 4 Speed

Winchester Repeating Arms Super X® autoloading shotguns have been popular with both hunters and clay target shooters for a long time. Through the years, Super X shotguns have steadily improved with the addition of the Super X®2 and Super X®3 models. Now, for 2017, Winchester Repeating Arms introduces the Super X®4.

The new Super X4 is designed to be lighter, faster cycling, smoother swinging and more ergonomic than previous models. Key features of the Super X4 include a larger bolt handle, oversized bolt release button and a pistol grip that is slimmer and more ergonomic for both right and left-hand shooters. The total weight of the Super X4 is also less than previous models, making it quicker to swing and easier to carry.

The new Super X4 12 gauge will be offered in four models including the SX4, SX4 Waterfowl Hunter, SX4 Field and SX4 Field Compact. The composite-stocked SX4 and SX4 Waterfowl Hunter models will be offered in 3″ and 3½” versions. The SX4 3″ has a suggested retail of $799.99 and $939.99 for the 3½” chambering. The SX4 Waterfowl Hunter in 3″ chambering has a suggested retail of $939.99 and $1,069.99 in the 3½” chambering. The new SX4 Field and SX4 Field Compact are offered only in 3″ chambering with a suggested retail of $939.99. Read more

BAR Safari 100th Anniversary model.The new BAR Anniversary model will feature a steel receiver with polished blued finish and special engravings – military scenes on the right side and hunting scenes on the left side – all highlighted in gold. The polished blued barrel is 22″ long. The stock is Grade V Turkish walnut with an oil finish. Production is limited to 100 rifles chambered in 30-06 Springfield. Suggested retail price is $2,699.99.

Also introduced in the BAR rifle line for 2017 is the new BAR MK 3 DBM. The rifle features a matte black finish, 18″ barrel, black composite stock and forearm and a 10-round detachable box magazine. The rifle includes integrated Picatinny rail scope mounts, front sling swivel stud and two QD sling swivel cups installed (QD sling swivels included). The stock is shim adjustable for cast and drop at comb. Chambered in .308 Winchester, the suggested retail price is $1,469.99.

Other additions to the BAR family are the BAR MK 3 Stalker and the BAR MK 3 in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country®. The Stalker has a matte black finish on the receiver and barrel while the other rifle is finished in full coverage Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® camo. Both rifles are available in several calibers from 243 Win. to 300 Win. Mag. Barrel lengths vary from 22″ to 24″ depending on caliber. Rifle weights vary from 6 lbs. 10 oz. to 7 lbs. 11 oz. Suggested retail prices for the BAR MK 3 Stalker range from $1,269.99 to $1,359.99 and suggested retail prices for the BAR MK 3 in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country range from $1,379.99 to $1,499.99. Read more

Phoenix, Arizona – Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF-USA) is proud to announce the Revolution is now shipping to distributors. The Revolution continues the POF tradition of Relentless Reliability and American innovation.The Revolution is POF-USA’s new .308 battle rifle that handles like a 5.56 – because it’s the same size and weight as one. The Revolution actually uses many 5.56 AR parts, which allow for a shorter overall receiver size and reduced weight. The Revolution receiver size, from pin to pin, shares the same dimensions as an AR-15.

This is NOT a small frame .308, it’s smaller! The Revolution features many 5.56 parts; such as charging handle, bolt carrier, roller cam pin, buffer, heat-sink barrel nut, handguard, and 5-position gas piston operating system. The barrel extension, bolt assembly, upper, and lower receiver are the exact same size as those on an AR15. This is truly an AR15 that shoots in .308! Read more

Old Saybrook, CT – Traditions™ is pleased to announce that the NEW Vortek StrikerFire® Backcountry is now in stock and currently shipping. Please contact your sales rep, distributor, or Traditions for more information on availability and to place an order.

The Vortek Strikerfire® Backcountry has a 26″ Chromoly barrel which makes this gun more maneuverable and perfect for long hunts where weight counts. This is the muzzleloader you’ll want with you in the backcountry when you’ll walk mile after mile and need a rifle that won’t weigh you down. Smaller framed shooters can also use this rifle more comfortably thanks to the reduced barrel length. The Backcountry weighs 5.8 pounds.

The Vortek StrikerFire® Backcountry has all of the same great features as the standard and LDR StrikerFire models. The gun features the patented StrikerFire system with no external hammer, TAC2 Trigger system with a trigger set at 2 pounds, Hogue™ Comfort-Grip Overmolding, Accelerator Breech Plug™, Dual Safety System, and more. The Backcountry also comes with Nitride Finish which coats both the outside and inside of the barrel and provides superior protection against rust, corrosion, and pitting. Read more