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Old Saybrook, CT – Traditions™ announces the introduction of the Outfitter G3 series at the 2020 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV. Traditions™ has taken the popular Outfitter series and made it even better in 2020. The Outfitter G3 still has the lightweight and accurate Lothar Walther Premium Grade Chromoly steel tapered, fluted barrel.

The Outfitter G3 will now be equipped with Traditions™ new Elite XT™ trigger system. The Elite XT™ system trigger is designed with a rebounding hammer, a captive half cock, and a manual cross block trigger safety. The Elite XT™ trigger allows the action to be broken open with the cross bolt safety engaged which allows you to load or unload your rifle and view the chamber.

The Outfitter G3 series is available in several different calibers and configurations including 357 MAG, 44MAG, 35 Rem, 35 Whelen, 45-70, 450 Bushmaster, and 300 AAC Blackout. Traditions™ has also added the caliber of 350 Legend to the 2020 lineup. Read more

Bainbridge, GA – Rossi, manufacturer of innovative firearms for over 120 years, is expanding its line of single-shot, break-action shotguns with the introduction of the new Tuffy Turkey.

Part of Rossi’s Tuffy™ shotgun lineup, the new Tuffy Turkey stands apart for its extended barrel length. At 26 inches, it is the longest barrel among the Tuffy .410-gauge shotguns. This cylinder-bore, 3-inch chamber shotgun includes an “extra full” choke tube installed on the barrel to provide increased pellet density in this .410 platform. This combination makes for a perfect match with Turkey .410 specific loads such as the Federal TSS and brings you a ready out of the box Turkey hunting platform. The gun also comes with one “modified” choke in the box allowing this gun to be used for other tasks and not just during Turkey season. Read more

USSOCOM Completes Safety Certification and Purchase of SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Guns, Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the United States Special Operation Command (USSOCOM), working closely with SIG SAUER, has completed a safety certification of the new SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Guns, SIG SAUER 338 Norma Mag Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors. Following this historic official safety certification, SIG SAUER has completed deliveries of multiple systems, comprised of the MG 338 Machine Guns, 338 Norma Mag Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors – all researched, designed, engineered, and manufactured by SIG SAUER in the U.S.A.

“The safety certification of the complete SIG SAUER MG 338 system, and delivery of the system to USSOCOM is historically very significant. For the first time in decades the U.S. Military certified a new machine gun, ammunition, and suppressor at the same time, bringing new innovation, portability, and increased lethality to our ground forces, with all components coming from one company,” began Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “This certification was achieved following the outstanding performance of the complete MG 338 system through the rigors of the extensive function, durability, and safety tests set forth by USSOCOM.” Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (01/16/20) – Springfield Armory® is proud to introduce the Ronin™ Operator®, a rugged and reliable 1911 pistol built for a lifetime of service at an MSRP of just $849.

While the Ronin Operator is the result of thoroughly modern precision manufacturing, it’s undeniably traditional in its approach to quality and performance. Configured as a full-size 5″ gun and available in 9mm and .45 ACP variants, the Ronin Operator features a forged steel slide and frame as well as a hammer-forged barrel for unparalleled durability and strength. Read more

Columbus, Georgia — Heckler & Koch is pleased to announce several updates to its popular VP9 pistol for 2020. All 2020 models will include the following upgrades:

• Updated 17-round, flush-fit magazines.
• New sight configuration, which includes a high-visibility front sight and a “clean” black serrated rear.
• Optics-ready cut for mini reflex sight. Sold with cap installed. Adapter plates are sold separately and are available from the HK web store.

“While the VP is easily the most successful pistol in the history of HK, we are still very committed to making it even better” HK-USA COO/CSO Mike Holley said. “From a business perspective, these improvements will certainly help the VP perform even better in the marketplace. But more importantly, they will make the VP pistols, and even those who shoot them, perform better in the field too.” Read more

Bentonville, AR – Hot on the heels of Hatsan’s recent introduction of the light-weight affordable PCP rifles is the FlashPup Synthetic QE. Modeled after the original FlashPup, the FlashPup SYN features a durable, light-weight, all-weather synthetic polymer stock. This compact bullpup rifle weighs in at just over 6 pounds, and it is only 32 inches long but packs up to 40 ft-lb of energy-generating wallop. The enhanced side cocking lever makes cycling the rifle easier than traditional bolt-action style guns. Two self-indexing S/Roto-Index magazines are included, along with a clip-in single-shot tray that caters to more precision shooting tactics. Read more