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Heavier-hitting round in Springfield Armory’s popular AR pistol platform
GENESEO, IL   – With the success of Springfield Armory’s SAINT AR-15 Pistol in 5.56, more people than ever are requesting variations to the original version.  The newest iteration in .300 BLK harnesses the power of this proven round for increased capability and versatility in a combat-grade platform.
The SAINT AR-15 Pistol features a rugged SB Tactical SBX-K forearm brace to reduce size, stabilize recoil, and enhance accuracy in one or two-hand shooting. A 9-inch CMV barrel with a 1:7 twist and A2 flash hider makes the SAINT AR-15 Pistol small, fast, and ideal for CQB. The barrel is Melonite®treated inside and out to be as durable and more accurate than chrome lining.
Built with high-end features throughout, Springfield Armory’s exclusive Accu-Tite™ tension system increases the tension between the upper and the lower receivers, ensuring an ideal fit and reducing movement. The upper and lower receivers are forged Type III hard-coat anodized 7075 T6 aluminum.
The slender, M-Lok compatible handguard features Springfield Armory’s exclusive, patent-pending, rock-solid proprietary attachment system, with four attachment points anchoring it to the barrel nut. Under the handguard is Springfield’s pinned multi/mode adjustable gas block that will reliably cycle supersonic and subsonic ammo, suppressed or unsuppressed. The crisp, enhanced nickel boron coated GI single-stage trigger is paired with a Bravo Company trigger guard. The smooth-operating heavy tungsten buffer system, GI style charging handle, and Bravo Company Mod 3 pistol grip are all well-proven in previous SAINT rifle models.
To ensure durability, the M16 BCG’s bolt is precision-machined from Carpenter 158 steel, shot peened, magnetic particle inspected and finished in super-hard Melonite®. This combat-grade SAINT pistol carries a Magpul Gen M3, 30-round magazine.
The compact design is the perfect complement to the .300 BLK round making the SAINT AR-15 Pistol an ideal choice for home defense. At just 27.75 inches long, and weighing only 5.9 pounds, this new AR pistol in .300 BLK from Springfield Armory delivers a lot of power in a small, fast-handling package.
MSRP: $989. Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the GP100® Match Champion™ revolver chambered in 10mm Auto. With its factory-tuned action and ergonomic enhancements, the Match Champion delivers fast, accurate shots and takes the popular GP100 to the next level.

The GP100 Match Champion in 10mm Auto stands out against other revolvers with its polished and optimized internals, a centering boss on the trigger and centering shims on the hammer to produce a smooth double-action trigger pull and a crisp and consistent let-off. Together, the adjustable rear sight and quick-change fiber optic front sight create a great sight picture for rapid acquisition on both plates and targets.
Featuring a 4.20” cold hammer-forged barrel, the GP100 Match Champion in 10mm Auto has a half-lug design with an 11-degree target crown for competition-level accuracy, a chamfered cylinder and ejector for easy loading and custom Hogue® hardwood grips with stippled sides. This new configuration ships with three moon clips that allow for convenient loading and aid in the ejection of spent cartridges. Read more

The Lyman 140th Anniversary Sharps Carbine, made exclusively for Lyman by Davide Pedersoli®, will be on display at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas, Texas, May 4-6, 2018 at Booth 7844.

Lyman® Products proudly celebrates 140 years in business with a new 140th Anniversary Lyman Sharps Carbine Model. Designed by the internationally renowned Italian Firearms Group, Davide Pedersoli®, the new Lyman Sharps Carbine is a streamlined, lighter weight version of the 1878 model, also made by Pedersoli.

The 140th Anniversary Sharps Carbine will be chambered in 30-30 Winchester and equipped with a Lyman #2 Tang sight, which was one of the original sights that gave Lyman their start 140 years ago. Only 140 carbines will be produced and serialized from one to 140.

“For over 140 years, Lyman Products has continued to grow and innovate, no matter the economic environment,” Trevor Mullen, VP of Global Marketing and Business Development said. “We, at Lyman, believe our customers have a great deal to do with our success. To honor our 140th anniversary and say thank you to our many loyal customers, we offer this exclusive, limited edition, beautifully crafted Sharps Carbine.” Read more

Trius, America’s choice for clay target fun is proud to introduce the Trius Launch Pad Electric Trap!
The Trius Launch Pad is perfect for clay target practice, whether alone or with a group of friends. This powerful machine is easy to transport and set-up, yet throws like commercial quality traps. The electric trap features a foot pedal release with a long 15’ cable, a fast reset time for continuous action, a 50 target magazine, and a 60+ yard throwing distance.

The target magazine is quick to install and remove, making it easy to transport the trap. The rear legs feature quick release pull pins making it easy to select from the 3-position angle settings. The legs are also drilled to accept the supplied grounding stakes, which allow the trap to be secured in position. For user safety, the trap is equipped with an arm path indication ring, a 6’ battery connection cable and a disarming switch. Read more

Tampa, FL – B&T introduces the newest members of its Advanced Police Carbine (APC) family of precision carbines, the integrally suppressed APC9 SD. Reliable, accurate, and compact, this new suppressed APC carbine is also extremely quiet.

The new APC9 SD pistol, chambered in 9mm Luger, provides extreme reliability from a close bolt blow-back system. Ports just forward of the chamber are designed to reduce the speed of supersonic rounds to subsonic speed similar to the famed HK MP5 SD. In fact the US Version of the APC9 SD utilizes the same suppressor models (SD-988010-2-US (full size) and SD-988010-3-US (compact version)) suppressor that B&T manufactures for use with the HK MP5 SD. The APC9 SD features ambidextrous controls, integrated NATO accessory rails, a red dot sight, and a two-stage trigger. It comes with one 30-round magazine. Read more