Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR), the leader in rimfire semi-automatic pistols, is excited to announce the addition of a new Ruger 22/45 Lite® pistol for 2015. The Ruger 22/45 Lite was first introduced in 2012, combining the lightweight precision-molded Zytel® polymer grip frame of the Ruger 22/45™ with an aerospace-grade, aluminum receiver. The newest 22/45 Lite model features an attractive, deep blue anodized receiver with shark gill pattern side vents for a custom pistol look, without the custom price. The Ruger 22/45 Lite is fun to shoot, accurate, and reliable. Weighing only 23 oz., it is the ideal lightweight rimfire pistol.

The CNC-machined aluminum receiver houses a 4.4-inch stainless steel barrel held in place by a tension nut to ensure accuracy. The Ruger 22/45 Lite also features a factory threaded, 1/2″-28 muzzle and thread protector to accept popular muzzle accessories. The pistol comes equipped with adjustable target sights and an installed Picatinny rail for easy mounting of optics. The comfortable, precision-molded Zytel polymer grip frame features replaceable Hogue® black rubber grip panels that can be swapped out to customize the look and feel of the pistol. The 22/45 Lite is perfect for target shooting, plinking, small game hunting, or competitive shooting. Read more

SPRINGFIELD, MA — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that the company has expanded its award-winning line of professionally engineered M&P Series firearms with new offerings for 2015. Designed to accommodate the needs of the growing number of participants within the personal defense and shooting sports markets, the new M&P models further expand Smith & Wesson’s lineup of high quality, purpose driven firearms. The company has also added a new Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolver designed for concealed carry as well as broadened its lineup of hunting-based firearms from the Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms brands. Read more

Further ensuring that airguns are not to be taken lightly, HatsanUSA has released its big bore Carnivore airgun line. Available in .30 (860fps) and .35 (730fps) calibers with muzzle velocities up to 860 fps, the Carnivore airguns are the perfect airgun for new hunting challenges with medium-sized game, honing shooting skills and more.

HatsanUSA’s Carnivore airguns feature HatsanUSA’s QuietEnergy technology. This proprietary technology utilizes a fully integrated shrouded barrel that tapers into a sound moderator to drastically reduce overall noise up to 50%.

These impressive PCP airguns are powered by a 300 bar air cylinder, capable of delivering up to 21 shots at optimal velocity at an effective range of 100 yards. And because they are fitted with HatsanUSA’s patented Anti-Knock system, shooters won’t have to worry about gas-wastage if the rifle is knocked or dropped. Read more

Further ensuring that airguns are not to be taken lightly, HatsanUSA has released its big bore Carnivore airgun line. Available in .30 (860fps) and .35 (730fps) calibers with muzzle velocities up to 860 fps, the Carnivore airguns are the perfect airgun for new hunting challenges with medium-sized game, honing shooting skills and more.

HatsanUSA’s Carnivore airguns feature HatsanUSA’s QuietEnergy technology. This proprietary technology utilizes a fully integrated shrouded barrel that tapers into a sound moderator to drastically reduce overall noise up to 50%.

These impressive PCP airguns are powered by a 300 bar air cylinder, capable of delivering up to 21 shots at optimal velocity at an effective range of 100 yards. And because they are fitted with HatsanUSA’s patented Anti-Knock system, shooters won’t have to worry about gas-wastage if the rifle is knocked or dropped. Read more

Meprolight – a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, Self-Illuminated sights, thermal and night vision equipment and Laser Range Finder systems for military, law enforcement and civil applications – will launch the MEPRO M21H – a new line of day and night, self-illuminated, reflex sights for hunters, at the upcoming SHOT Show. The Sights will be available at first with the popular “Bulls-eye” Reticle, with other reticle options to follow. The MSRP for the MEPRO M21H is US$ 623. Read more

GREELEY, CO – The new Steiner XC Series binoculars are the perfect optics for performance and value in a rugged, compact roof prism design for hiking, birding, sporting events and indoor concerts.

Description: ttp://www.steiner-optics.com/sites/default/files/xc-10x32a.png”These new XC Series are binoculars you can always carry with you: traveling, trekking or taking in the kids’ lacrosse game,” says Tom Frane, VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development. “German precision and crisp images make them an outstanding value.”

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GREELEY, CO – Steiner, the world leader in rugged optics for military and law enforcement, introduces its new 1x holographic Micro Reflex Sight (MRS) that weights only 70 grams.

The MRS is perfect for engaging moving targets, CQB encounters and rapid-fire tactical situations. Its unlimited eye relief allows the operator to engage targets with both eyes open for wide peripheral vision and greater situational awareness. Read more

GREELEY, CO – Steiner’s new “Intelligent” Combat Sight (ICS) integrates a laser rangefinder and a ballistic calculator into a rugged and compact tactical weapons sight. The ICS, a true electro-optical aiming device, provides trajectory compensation by automatically calculating the point of aim based on ammunition ballistics, measured distance and angle to the target out to 800 meters. Read more