Tisas USA 1911 Double Stack Duty and Carry Enhanced Models

Tisas USA, the internationally recognized firearms manufacturer that provides high quality firearms at unrivaled value, and an SDS Arms brand, is pleased to build upon their release of the 1911 Duty and Carry models for 2025.

A 4.25” (Carry) and 5” (Duty) hammer forged barrels are still standard, but new for this year on the Tisas 1911 Duty and Carry models is a 193 Picatinny Rail, an extended slide stop and 1/3 fiber optic front sight (co-witness).

“The demand for quality 1911’s in various configurations continues to grow,” stated SDS Arms/Tisas USA CEO Chris DiCenso. “We had great success with our Duty and Carry models in 2024, so it made sense to continue to up the bar with them and enhance them for the user’s benefit.”

The Carry model has an overall length of 7.9” and weighs 32 oz, while the 1911 Duty has an overall length of 8.6” and weighs 38 oz.

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Michigan’s Free Snowmobiling Weekend Jan. 17-19

Grab your friends and ride 6,000-plus miles of DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads and public lands (where authorized) on two back-to-back days during Michigan’s Free Snowmobiling Weekend, Jan. 17-19.

Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride without the requirement of a snowmobile registration or trail permit. All other snowmobile rules and safety certificate requirements still apply, and the Recreation Passport is required where applicable.

Don’t forget to “Ride Right,” so you get home safe to your family and friends. Ride sober, on the right side of the trail and at safe speed.

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SK Guns Introduces New “Sidekick” in Partnership with Phoenix Trinity Manufacturing

SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce an exclusive collaboration with Phoenix Trinity Manufacturing. The two companies have partnered to create the Sidekick, a double-stack, commander-sized 2011 pistol designed for concealed carry.

“SK and Phoenix have partnered to push the boundaries of firearm design by offering a high-quality, innovative option for everyday carry,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “The Sidekick is poised to make waves in the personal protection market, combining style, functionality and reliability in one versatile carry option.”

The Sidekick features a 4.25-inch barrel featuring Phoenix Trinity’s most popular full-size Pro Evo Grip. This new concealed carry option is offered in two limited runs. The first is a run of 10 color case anodized, and the second is a run of 20 black anodized with blue physical vapor deposition (PVD) accents. Both runs will feature a black, diamond-like carbon (DLC) slide and frame finish for extra durability.

An internal V-Port compensated pistol, the Sidekick guarantees reduced recoil and muzzle rise with faster second target acquisition. With a front sight made of green tritium and LimuGreen outlining the front ring, this collaboration allows shooters to get and stay on target with ease. Read more

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Yankee Hill Machine Announces VICTRA -12 Modular Shotgun Suppressor

Yankee Hill Machine, leaders in the U.S. fireams-suppressor category, have announced the debut of the exciting VICTRATM-12, a new modular sound suppressor designed specifically for 12-gauge shotguns.

“Our research showed that shotgunners were demanding a major upgrade in suppressors, and the VICTRA-12 delivers across the board. It is lighter than the competitors, user-configurable to shorter sizes, durable, and offers outstanding dB reduction, all at a price that blows away everything else on the market.” said YHM president Chris Graham.

VICTRAT-12 production models will be available in late Q1 2025. Demo models will be on display at YHM’s SHOT Show booth #20521.

One of the strongest features of the VICTRA-12 is its modular design. Its robust, yet lightweight construction allows the user to easily configure it as a 12”, 10”, 8” or 6” suppressor, depending on the user’s needs and preferences. Read more

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Supreme Court Distributes Third SAF Case for Conference

GW:  California remains against U.S. Constitution.  Surprise, surprise!

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The U.S. Supreme Court has distributed a third Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) case, B&L Productions v. Newsom, for conference on Friday, Jan. 24.

The case challenges California’s statutes which ban gun shows on state-owned property. Because the gun shows at issue are not only opportunities to view and purchase firearms, but also for like-minded individuals to assemble and share ideas, the case presents questions about both the First and Second Amendments.

“The challenged laws demonstrate California’s unwillingness to respect the constitutional rights of its citizens,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “While it is no surprise California continues to demonstrate disdain for the Second Amendment, it also implicates the First Amendment and the ability for individuals to peaceably assemble and enjoy constitutionally protected freedoms. We are hopeful the Supreme Court will intervene and send a clear message to those who wish to trample our civil liberties.” Read more

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Michiganders Can Learn to Trap – Trapping 101 Camp

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9

Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg (Clinton County)

Learn about trapping with the National Wild Turkey Federation and partners from Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers during this weekend for new adult trappers. Trapping basics and hands-on experience with trap setting and checking, furbearer processing and fur handling will be covered. The species of focus will be muskrat and raccoon.

The cost is $200, which includes two nights’ lodging at Sleepy Hollow State Park cabins, Friday evening dinner, breakfast snacks, Saturday lunch, and Saturday evening wild game sampling. This event, limited to five new trappers, is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For questions, call/text Jen Davis at 734-680-6049 or email jdavis@nwtf.net.

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Michigander Can Learn to Hunt Late-Season Geese

Sunday, Feb. 2

Near Grass Lake* (Jackson County)

*specific location dependent on conditions

The Michigan State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, in partnership with Waterloo Wings and Water, presents this event for new adult hunters to learn to hunt late-season geese.

The cost is $75, which includes a morning educational session covering basic safety and late-season goose hunting tactics, a guided goose hunt with blinds, decoys, etc., and a wild game processing demonstration.

This event, limited to six new hunters, is available on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent on proof of hunter safety certification.

For questions or to register, call/text Jen Davis at 734-680-6049 or email jdavis@nwtf.net.

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RMEF Helps Expand Idaho Wildlife Refuge, Benefits Elk, Mule Deer, Fish & Hundreds of Bird Species

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation collaborated with a private landowner and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to acquire and convey 2,496 acres of wildlife and riparian habitat to expand the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in southeast Idaho.

USFWS documented almost 250 species of birds on the high elevation bullrush marsh, of which about 100 species are known to nest there. It is also home to one of the largest breeding concentrations of sandhill cranes in North America.

“This speaks volumes to what RMEF is all about. Our mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage,” said RMEF Chief Conservation Officer Blake Henning. “The refuge with this newly added waterfront parcel helps so many species of ‘other wildlife,’ like birds, small mammals and fish, but it also serves as summer range and critical birthing grounds for elk and mule deer.” Read more

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Grizzly Bears to Remain Protected

GW: What good are recovery goals?

Yesterday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) denied two petitions from Montana and Wyoming to delist grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide Ecosystems. This denial comes a day after the USFWS denied Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation’s petitions to delist wolves in the Western Great Lakes.

Like the gray wolf, the grizzly bear is no stranger to Endangered Species Act (ESA) litigation. Grizzlies in the lower-48 states were first protected under the ESA in 1975. They were subsequently divided into several Distinct Population Segments. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem bears, which exist in portions of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, were given a recovery population goal of 500. The current estimated population is around 1,000. These bears were delisted under the George W. Bush administration in 2007. That delisting was overturned by the courts. They were delisted again in 2017, under a rulemaking that spanned the Obama and Trump administrations. That was again overturned by the courts in 2020.

The Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem bears exist in northern Montana. Their recovery goal is a population of at least 800 bears. Their population is currently estimated to be over 1,100. Read more

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EAA Corp Now Shipping their New Compensated Double-Stack 1911

European American Armory Corp (EAA) has introduced their latest addition with the launch of the Girsan Witness2311® Match X – a double-stack 1911 that takes aim at the overpriced double stack 1911 market. EAA continues to set the bar with high quality manufacturing, competitive pricing, and consistent availability.

The Girsan Witness2311 Match X is a full-size, lightweight double-stack 1911 chambered in 9mm, designed to deliver performance and value. It features an integrated barrel compensator that effectively reduces felt recoil, providing shooters with greater control and accuracy. Its fully adjustable, serrated rear sight—blacked out for better focus—pairs seamlessly with a fiber optic front sight for fast alignment and quick target acquisition.

For those who prefer red dot optics, the adjustable rear sight cap can be easily removed to accommodate any RMS/RMSc footprint optic, thanks to the lightening-cut slide. The Match X is equipped with a finely tuned 4.5-pound trigger, offering smooth take-up, a crisp break, and a short reset straight out of the box.

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