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(Wilsonville, OR) — The carefree days of summer are upon us, and now is a top time for gun owners to experience of America’s greatest pastimes—plinking. Plinking is generally done with a small caliber rifle or handgun and offers hours of carefree fun. Plinkers, however, can also use their concealed carry and self-defense firearms with the benefit being more use results in more firearms familiarization. Crimson Trace offers more than 225 laser sights to make any plinking experience more exciting—and safer. Read more

Baton Rouge, LA – Lipsey’s, a nationally renowned firearms distributor, has been working behind the scenes with Ruger to deliver six new variations of the classic No. 1 rifle.Beginning in 2015, Lipsey’s became the exclusive distributor of the Ruger No. 1 rifle series. Picking up the line was an easy choice given the loyal fan base and consistent selling cycle. The new No. 1 models offer the familiarity that sets the single shot apart, but also adds new variations and calibers that core rifle enthusiasts have been clamoring for.

The six new Ruger No. 1 model configurations are as follows:

· 1B Sporter chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with 28″ barrel, blued with walnut furniture.

· 1S Sporter chambered in 35 Whelen with 24″ barrel, blued with walnut furniture.

· 1S Sporter chambered in 44 Magnum with 20″ barrel, blued with walnut furniture.

· 1V Varmint chambered in .243 Win with 26″ barrel, blued with walnut furniture and 1-in-7.7″ twist.

· K1RSI International chambered in .308 Win 20″ barrel, stainless with walnut furniture.

· 1A Light Sporter chambered in .275 Rigby with 24″ barrel, blued with walnut furniture and express sights. Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the addition of the Ruger® SR1911® Lightweight Commander-Style pistol chambered in 9mm Luger. Like the SR1911 Lightweight Commander-Style pistol in .45 Auto, this 9mm version features a commander-length slide and an aluminum frame that weigh almost a half-pound less than the all-stainless steel Commander-Style configuration. This model also comes with a new look, including black rubberized grip panels and a gray anodized frame.The lightweight aluminum frame, shorter barrel and commander-length slide combine with the 9mm chambering to create a winning combination for concealed carry. The 9mm SR1911 is thin, small and light enough to be comfortably carried every day, yet still employs the outstanding ergonomics and shootability of the classic 1911. The effective 9mm Luger cartridge also provides higher magazine capacity and less recoil than the larger .45 Auto. Read more

Pillager, MN – Magnum Research (MRI) has always counted their BFR (Big Frame Revolver) series among their many success stories. It all began in 1999, when an independent gunsmith/designer named Jim Tertin, was approached by MRI to manufacture the new large caliber revolver for them. Tertin mastered the base pin design, firing pin, barrels, frame and cylinder, and fine-tuned the timing of all BFR revolvers, and then put it into production for Magnum Research. In 2005, Tertin sold the BFR design to MRI and was hired by them as the Director of Manufacturing. His focus is now that of Director of Design, Research and Development for all MRI products including the iconic Desert Eagles and Baby Desert Eagles.In an effort to always keep the BFR in the forefront of this competitive industry of revolver manufacturers, the BFR has been redesigned with some exciting new features. The hammer spur was addressed first and it is now taller and narrower than previous models. It was raised vertically allowing for easier cocking and is significantly easier to shoot, even with a gloved hand. The new hammer is 100% machined in stainless steel and is made with extremely tight tolerances giving it a very smooth and consistent trigger pull.

Also new for the entire BFR product line is the soft rubber, one-piece grip. Read more