The SSK-50, an elegant new take on the Contender idea, is produced to the specifications of the last iteration of the Thompson/Center Contender and distributed by Haus of Arms. Roy Huntington explores the multi-caliber shooter in the April issue of GUNS Magazine.

The SSK-50 showcases a stainless steel frame with a black nitride-finished trigger guard and black oxide-finished hammer and trigger. Roy approves of the simplified safety and firing pin selection lever on the top of the hammer itself. Flip it right or left to go from rimfire to centerfire and the middle is safe. He notes, “The SSK-50, the “UnThompson” Contender-style frame, not only revives the beloved multi-caliber shooter but takes it to new heights with better material and manufacturing.” Read more

AMARILLO, TEXAS: Imported exclusively by the Italian Firearms Group (www.ifg-usa.com/), Tanfoglio’s new Defiant Gold Match OR (Optics Ready) pistol combines the accuracy and speed found in the Italian gunmaker’s Defiant competition pistols with 13+1 rounds of 10MM AUTO power.

In doing so, Tanfoglio has created the near-perfect hunting pistol.

The single action Defiant Gold Match OR also looks great, with the black Cerakoted frame and slide set off by Tanfoglio’s red aluminum grips.

The heart of any fine hunting pistol is the barrel, and the Defiant Gold Match OR’s six-inch bull barrel, with 1:16 RH twist, is CNC-Machined from high-quality steel for exceptional accuracy. The barrel sports a hard chrome finish. Read more

Our new Bayou Multicam pattern features different shades of green and grey to help blend in with forests, swamps, and bayous. Whether you’re hunting in the swamp lands or on the back 40, we got you covered.

The UIC MOD 2 is our flagship rifle which features patented fully ambidextrous controls which allows you to actuate the bolt catch and release along with magazine release from both sides. Each function of our ambidextrous controls is accessible while maintaining constant contact with the rifle grip for maximum effectiveness during duty or recreational use. Our MOD-2 line of rifles come standard with precision hand lapped Criterion Barrels, G2S Precision 2-Stage Triggers and your choice of suppressor ready muzzle devices.

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The opportunity to own a piece of Smith & Wesson history comes along rarely, and a once-in-a-generation auction featuring such a piece ends this weekend.

Smith & Wesson is commemorating the launch of their new Model 1854 lever-action rifle by creating 100 collector sets. These sets feature the Limited-Edition Model 1854 rifle and a matching Model 29 revolver. This pair of .44 Magnums has been hand engraved by Baron’s Engraving and is inlaid in 22K gold.

The company has made set no 001 of 100 available to buy via auction, hosted on GunBroker.com. The proceeds of this collectible auction will benefit the conservation work of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Safari Club International.

But time is getting short, with the auction ending at 10 p.m. Eastern time, Sunday, March 10th. Read more

Memphis, MI. – Grace Engineering, proud owner of Montana Rifle Company (MRC), is excited to announce a significant increase in production for the classic bolt-action hunting rifle, Junction, driven by escalating consumer demand.

Built from the action out, Montana rifles are engineered, manufactured, and blueprinted in the US at Grace Engineering’s headquarters in Memphis, Michigan. Set in a Monte Carlo walnut stock with a midnight blue cerakote 24″ threaded barrel with brake, the Model 2022 Junction weighs in at 7.5 lbs. The Junction is currently available in a 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester caliber and are securely shipped in a branded Montana Rifle hard gun case. Read more

While the wait seems like a day short of forever, it’s definitely worth it. SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the introduction of the 1911-XSERIES; the long-awaited pistols that blend the beloved features of the 1911 that made the platform iconic, with the modern necessities the enthusiast desires.

“America has a love affair with the 1911; the platform has a rich history that has withstood the test of time,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The 1911-XSERIES honors the standard and delivers XSERIES innovation and ingenuity to the platform. The pistols are available in carry and full-size, come optic-ready, have a smooth flat trigger, and are loaded with feature-rich upgrades straight from the factory.”

The SIG SAUER 1911 X-SERIES are stainless steel, 45 ACP hammer-fired pistols with an optics-ready XSERIES slide, X-RAY3 Day/Night sights, a serrated flat trigger, custom engraved and checkered G10 grips, extended slide release and ambidextrous safety levers, and each ships with (2) 8-round steel magazines. The pistols are available in the 1911-XCARRY and 1911-XFULL sizes in either black or coyote tan; both sizes offer the option of a factory installed ROMEO-X red dot optic. The 1911-XFULL is now shipping to dealers, with Carry models expected to start shipping summer 2024.

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Sheridan, WY – Weatherby, a leading name in firearms innovation, proudly introduces the SORIX Semi-Auto Shotgun, a groundbreaking addition to its esteemed lineup. Weatherby has been offering quality shotguns for over 50 years and the SORIX promises to elevate the shooting experience with a host of features designed for reliability, performance, and adaptability.

Key Features of the SORIX Shotgun:

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The February 2024 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,343,478 is a decrease of 0.01 percent compared to the February 2023 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,343,593. For comparison, the unadjusted February 2024 FBI NICS figure of 2,336,390 reflects a 6.6 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,502,385 in February 2023.

February 2024 is the 55th consecutive month that has exceeded 1 million adjusted background checks in a single month. Read more