SIG SAUER Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Modular Handgun System

Newington, NH – SIG SAUER, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Army has selected the SIG SAUER Model P320 to replace the M9 service pistol currently in use since the mid-1980’s. Released in 2014, the P320 is a polymer striker-fired pistol that has proven itself in both the United States and worldwide markets. The P320 is the first modular pistol with interchangeable grip modules that can also be adjusted in frame size and caliber by the operator. All pistols will be produced at the SIG SAUER facilities in New Hampshire.

The MHS Program provides for the delivery of both full size and compact P320’s, over a period of ten (10) years. All pistols will be configurable to receive silencers and will also include both standard and extended capacity magazines. Read more

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NSSF Calls Foul on USFWS Director’s “Parting Shot” on Traditional Ammunition

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, condemned the decision by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe banning the use of traditional ammunition on Service lands in just five years.

The parting shot, Director’s Order 219, was issued on the final full day of President Obama’s administration. The last-minute action revives an effort the administration undertook eight years ago to ban the use of traditional ammunition.

“This directive is irresponsible and driven not out of sound science but unchecked politics,” said Lawrence Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. “The timing alone is suspect. This directive was published without dialogue with industry, sportsmen and conservationists. The next director should immediately rescind this, and instead create policy based upon scientific evidence of population impacts with regard to the use of traditional ammunition.”

The order requires several initiatives to go into effect immediately. Regional Directors are to work with state agencies to ban the use of traditional ammunition. It also ends the use of traditional ammunition on Federal land, including National Parks, tribal lands and national wildlife refuges in order to mirror policies in states where traditional ammunition is already restricted. The order “expeditiously” bans traditional ammunition “when available information indicates” that lead is harmful to wildlife, without requirement of a scientific threshold on which to base that action.

It also requires creation of a timeline to restrict traditional ammunition for dove and upland bird hunting. Read more

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Benelli Expands Performance Shop Lineup

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Benelli’s Performance Shop offers custom dream guns built for specific hunting and shooting purposes, from wingshooting to sporting clays and even 3-gun competition. This year, the Benelli Performance Shop adds a trio of new custom-built models for three specific hunting purposes, providing hunters with the ultimate shotguns that combine Benelli’s performance with enhanced features and top-of-the-line accessories.

Benelli’s new Performance Shop Ultra Light Upland shotguns are available in 12 and 20 gauge and are the lightest semi-auto shotguns in production for their respective gauges. Both configurations feature featherweight alloy receivers, shortened magazine tubes and strong, lightweight carbon-fiber ribs dropping their overall weights to 6.1 pounds for the 12-gauge model and 5.2 pounds for the 20-gauge model. Easier to carry on the long walks common on quail, chukar and other upland hunts, the new shotguns are further enhanced with Performance Shop upgrades that include an enlarged bolt handle and bolt release, a lengthened forcing cone and EDM barrel porting, a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish and three Rob Roberts Triple Threat extended chokes. MSRP for both the 12 gauge and 20 gauge Performance Shop Ultra Light Upland shotguns is $2,799. Read more

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Thompson/Center Arms Adds 6.5 Creedmoor

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms, has announced that it has added the 6.5 Creedmoor caliber to its line of products. Danielle Sanville, T/C Brand Manager, said, “The flat-shooting caliber has found a home. The master gunsmiths at Thompson/Center have added the popular caliber to four of our award-winning product lines, ensuring that T/C and Creedmor fans are ready for a once in-a-lifetime shot.”

The Thompson/Center Compass® rifle, recently named 2016 Bolt-Action Gun of the Year by Guns and Ammo Magazine, has an expanded caliber of offerings for 2017. Now available in the 6.5 Creedmoor caliber, the Thompson/Center Compass rifle is now chambered in 11 calibers, ranging from .204 Ruger to the .300 Win Mag. This rifle takes the long-range characteristics of the 6.5 Creedmoor and matches it with an adjustable trigger, 5R rifling and a threaded match-grade barrel for guaranteed MOA accuracy. These and a host of other features allow the T/C Compass to point users in the right direction – every time – all with an MSRP under $400. Read more

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Springfield Armory EMP All Black


All Black Finish Offers Discreet Concealed Carry Option to EMP® LineupGENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce a new member of the EMP® Enhanced Micro Pistol family. Originally introduced in 2007, the first EMP® pistol sported a two-tone finish – a matte black frame topped by a brushed stainless slide. Now, the EMP® is available with a more discrete all black finish.

Like the original, the new EMP® All Black features a forged aluminum frame treated with a black hardcoat anodized finish. The forged steel slide features the Springfield Armory® Armory Kote™ finish – the very same treatment used on the high-end, combat ready 1911 TRP™ Tactical Response Pistol. The EMP® looks like a safe queen, but is designed for daily carry and hard use. Frame, slide, and controls are carefully treated to stand up to moisture and daily wear and tear associated with holster use. Like the original, the EMP® All Black includes elegant thin-line Cocobolo wood grips, chosen not just for looks, but tough durability. Read more

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Steiner Bluetooth Capable Rangefinder Binocular


GREELEY, Colo. — For 2017, Steiner has added Bluetooth® capability to the M830r Laser Rangefinder 1535nm binocular, allowing users to upload current weather conditions using wireless technology in order to make a more accurate shot. The data is wirelessly transferred in real-time.The M830r 1535nm is compatible with Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics, which provides accurate environmental data for more precise targeting.

Ideal for troops who travel light, it’s the perfect combination of a premium Steiner binocular with a powerful Class I, eye-safe laser for determining range to targets, plus a SUMR reticle for targeting redundancy in case of battery failure, for measuring sizes and distances of objects, and for out-of-range targeting.

While it was designed for military elite, the new capabilities and extremely accurate long distance ranging make this binocular a valuable tool for long-range precision target shooters. Read more

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Burris Optics Droptine Binoculars


GREELEY, Colo. — Burris Optics binoculars are back! The new Droptine line offerings will come in 8x42mm and 10x42mm, and will continue the Burris tradition of reliability, affordability and excellent performance.The Droptine features multi-coated lenses for maximum light transmission and reduced glare. Internally, they are nitrogen-filled for waterproof and fog proof performance. Outer surfaces are rubber armored for protection and a sure grip.

For convenient operation the central focus knob provides quick adjustment, and twist-up eyecups make them easy to use with eyeglasses. A dielectric mirror ensures color fidelity and reduces glare.

Droptine Binoculars: 8x42mm
Delivers full-size performance in a compact, lightweight package
8x magnification provides detail and a wide field-of-view
Diopter adjustment on right eyepiece ensures precise focusing
MSRP $164.85 Read more

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Weatherby Vanguard Adaptive Composite Rifle

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – – Dialing in the exact fit between rifle and rifleman is critical to precise long-range shooting. Now Weatherby shooters can achieve just that in the new Vanguard® Adaptive Composite rifle. It features a revolutionary, specially-designed stock that allows each owner to adjust pull length, comb height and buttstock angle for a true custom fit.

“At Weatherby, our creed is that Nothing Shoots Flatter, Hits Harder, or is More Accurate®,” said Jason Evans, Vice President, Sales & Product Development of Weatherby, Inc. “That said, accuracy is the one Weatherby virtue that also rests squarely on the shooter’s shoulders. To perform at the highest level, the fit between gun and gunner is of utmost importance – which is why we worked so hard to develop the fully-adjustable, adaptive Vanguard,” Evans added.

Visually, the rifle’s attitude is as serious as its performance. Stock adjustments can be made quickly, whether in the shop or on-the-fly in the field. Rubberized grip panels ensure that wherever skin comes in contact with the weapon, a secure, comfortable, non-slip connection is made. Within that adaptive stock lies the backbone of the Vanguard – a 20-inch #3 contour threaded barrel, chambered in either .223 REM, 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 WIN and guaranteed for SUB-MOA accuracy. The barrel is cold hammer forged with a flush thread cap for fast, easy suppressor enhancement (suppressor not included). The blue steel is matte bead blasted for non-glare stealth. Read more

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Uberti USA Nickel Plated Short Stroke SASS Pro Line Revolvers

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Uberti USA has expanded its acclaimed line of Short Stroke SASS Pro revolvers to include four different configurations with a mirror nickel finish and simulated ivory grips. Designed for serious cowboy-action shooters and collectors for whom style and appearance are as important as substance and function, these new-for-2017 revolvers are variants of Uberti USA’s replicas of the Colt 1873. Read more

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