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Accokeek, MD – For years, the Benelli Montefeltro has smartly served shooters of all persuasions and has done so by blending classical styling with the latest in shotgun technology. Now, Benelli presents the newest entry in the Montefeltro lineup called the Montefeltro Sporting.

Designed for fast-shooting and smooth-swinging, the new Montefeltro Sporting is the ideal semi-auto shotgun for those looking to get into the clays shooting sports or to enjoy lively dove and upland hunting via the renowned Benelli brand.

To that end, the Montefeltro Sporting features a high-profile vent rib with a mid-bead and red bar front sight — the combination of which promotes good eye alignment down the barrel and an elevated hold to better see clays and birds. To aid in quick follow-up shots, the Montefeltro Sporting features barrel porting to reduce muzzle rise and to mitigate felt recoil. Additional upgrades include an easy-locking bolt system along with revised ergonomics. And since proper fit is essential to promoting good form and accuracy, the Montefeltro Sporting comes with a shim kit for drop and cast adjustment.

Built around the Benelli Inertia Driven system, which ensures reliable cycling of the lightest to the heaviest field loads and improves balance compared to standard gas-operated systems, the Montefeltro Sporting is offered in 12- and 20-gauge 2 ¾- and 3-inch chambers with 30-inch and 28-inch barrel lengths, respectively. IC, M, and F extended Crio® chokes are included. Read more

Accokeek, MD – To provide a high-quality on-ramp for anyone getting into competitive clay shooting or looking to expand their recreational opportunities and learn a new skill, Franchi introduces its new Affinity 3 Sport-Trap semi-auto shotgun.

The Affinity 3 Sport-Trap is designed for entry-level sporting clays and trap shooting, both in features and in price. Chambered in 3-in. 12-gauge, the semi-auto shotgun comes with a 30-inch barrel sporting a stepped vent rib and single bead. It is an ideal configuration for the novice shooter, allowing quick alignment and good head positioning. Barrel porting mitigates muzzle flip to facilitate follow-up shots, and extended stainless steel chokes are included.

Experienced shotgunners understand that proper gun fitment is everything when it comes to establishing proper form and accurate shooting. To this end, the Affinity 3 Sport-Trap’s black polymer Evolved Ergonom-X stock system can be customized to the shooter via adjustable drop, cast, and length-of-pull. These critical points combine with a slender forend to deliver a shotgun that feels, mounts, and swings with confident elegance. Backing it all is Franchi’s TSA recoil pad. Engineered to reduce felt recoil by up to 50-percent, this pad is contoured to prevent clothing snag when mounting the gun. Read more

Delray Beach, FL. –- Canik is proud to announce the next evolution in their family of firearms with the TTI Combat! This historic collaboration between Canik and Taran Tactical Innovations is a major milestone for both companies as well as the firearms industry as a whole. The Canik TTI Combat boasts out-of-the-box custom features created by world champion shooter, master gunsmith, and Taran Tactical Innovations founder, Taran Butler. Taran has brought to market some of the industry’s most innovative accessories and firearms for decades and this handgun once again displays his unique talents.

The Canik TTI Combat’s 9×19 foundation is a completely new polymer frame that features a redesigned competition mag-well, double-undercut trigger guard, uniquely aggressive grip texturing, redesigned changeable back straps, changeable magazine releases, a newly serrated ambidextrous slide release, picatinny rail, and of course Canik’s industry-favorite diamond cut, aluminum, flat-faced, 90 degree break trigger. The top side of this beautifully crafted pistol features front and rear cocking serrations, a custom ported slide, a fluted and ported 4.6” barrel, a removable barrel compensator with a proprietary quick locking/unlocking system, an optics mounting interface now designed to include the MeCanik MO3 and Trijicon SRO with a low profile view, a bronze Cerakote® over black nitride finish, and elegant TTI Combat engravings. Read more

Accokeek, MD – This year, Stoeger Industries reaches a milestone that only a small club of firearm manufacturers can claim —100 years of operation. For 2024, Stoeger Industries celebrates its centennial with the introduction of the Model 3000 Signature shotgun.

Based on the company’s proven M3000 semi-auto chambered in 3-inch 12-gauge, pays homage to the 100th anniversary and legacy of fine guns and quality craftsmanship that have been an integral part of Stoeger’s firearm history since its founding in 1924. Blending classic styling with the contemporary design and performance found across the Stoeger M3000 shotgun series, the Signature distinguishes itself with an appeal to the eye and to the tradition of fine sporting arms.

The receiver, for example, is made of satin-finished nickel and features a striking fleur-de-lis engraving in the spirit of European bespoke shotgun design. In a nod to conventional use, the receiver is drilled and tapped for optic mounting. Inside, the Signature boasts an inertia-driven system that provides flawless cycling and clean operation. An enlarged, knurled bolt handle and bolt release ensures positive control in field environments, even when wearing gloves.

Accenting the nickel receiver is a polished blued 28-inch barrel sporting a stepped rib and fiber-optic front bead sight. The receiver aesthetics are further complimented by black controls, bolt, trigger guard, and lifter. Read more

Accokeek, MD – Single-action revolver fans understand the fun of running their favorite Old West six-shooter on the range. Now Uberti is giving classic revolver fans a new excuse to strap on vintage-style iron with the release of its new 1873 Hunter Revolvers.

Chambered in .45 LC and .44 Magnum, the 1873 Hunter models are based on Uberti’s popular 1873 Cattleman single-action revolver series. The difference is that the 1873 Hunter Revolvers come with a frame-mounted Picatinny rail. This is ideal for SSA enthusiasts who wish to hunt medium- and large-size game with the proven .45 LC or .44 Magnum cartridges but are not comfortable doing so with the traditional iron sight configuration.

With the inclusion of the Picatinny rail, shooters can now add modern optics to this American heritage revolver and enjoy point-of-aim, point-of-impact performance at typical hunting distances. The rail is suitable for mounting either a long eye relief low-power handgun scope or a compact red dot optic. The red dot option is also the perfect choice for recreational shooters whose eyes struggle with open sights, making the 1873 Hunter Revolvers as suitable for a day at the range as a day in the hunting fields.

Both 1873 Hunter Revolvers come with a 7.5-inch blued barrel, fluteless cylinder, classical color case frame, and an elegant walnut grip. These guns feature the longer Uberti 1860-style grip to better accommodate the shooter’s hand while wearing gloves. Each boasts a six-round capacity and a comfortable MSRP of $799. Read more

Colona, IL (January 2024) – Rock River Arms, the industry’s most respected name in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, has developed a new precision rifle configuration that delivers unprecedented factory long-range accuracy and the ability to work with two of the leading long-range cartridges — the .308 Win. and the .338 Lapua.

The new RRA XM24 Tactical is built to satisfy the performance requirements of defense professionals and special tactics members. Designed around MDT’s ESS non-folding chassis to provide maximum rigidity, the XM24 Tactical incorporates 26-inch heavy-contour stainless steel barrels that have been air-gauged to guarantee maximum bore precision, cryo-treated for molecular stability and predictable harmonics, and treated with a black matte nitride finish to enhance concealment. Bullet stabilization comes from 1:10 (.308 Win.) and 1:9.5 (.338 Lapua) twist rates.

The barrels secure to the proprietary 700-style receiver via a barrel nut system that delivers solid and precise fitment and alignment. Included is a crow-foot wrench for barrel nut removal and installation. An oversized bolt handle and precision single-stage TriggerTech Primary trigger system provide the control management. Optic mounting comes courtesy of an included 20 MOA base scope rail while the rifle is fed through a single-stack 5-round detachable box magazine.

All of this combines to deliver a precision, mission-deployable rifle with a guaranteed accuracy potential of less than ½ MOA when using premium ammunition. Overall weight is 13.2 lbs. and the rifle measures 46.25 inches long. MSRP for the RRA XM24 Tactical is $5,265. Read more

Accokeek, MD – Stoeger Airguns continues its mission of delivering the latest in airgun technology, innovation, and performance to serious enthusiasts. For 2024, Stoeger Airguns takes yet another leap forward with the introduction of two new PCP air rifles developed for small- game hunting and long-range precision shooting.

The all-new XM1 Ranger and XM1 Scout represent the latest models in Stoeger Airguns’ leading XM1 series. The theme for these two new models can be summarized as simply “high-mobility, user-adaptable performance”—ideal traits for dependable field air rifle.

Offered in .22, and .25 calibers, the XM1 Ranger and XM1 Scout are founded on the advanced XM1 platform. Building on the Human Tech Design concepts of functional ergonomics, user interaction study, and user experience, these XM1 air rifles host several elements that elevate ergonomics to assist shooter comfort and to maximize the shooter’s accuracy. The interchangeable pistol grip, for example, works with the adjustable comb and three length-of-pull adjustments to deliver an optimal, customized fit and precise eye alignment behind the scope. Combine this with the generous no-slip Comfort Rear Pad and intelligently contoured thumbhole stock featuring a flat forend and you have a rifle platform that promotes the kind of stability and fit needed to confidently engage targets in any field shooting position. Read more

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, is proud to announce the release of its first ever series of lever-action rifles, the S&W Model 1854 Series.

In 1854, Smith & Wesson founders Horace Smith & Daniel Wesson patented their first lever gun. Honoring that historic milestone, the classic American lever gun is reborn as the Model 1854 Series, the first to incorporate the feel of Smith & Wesson’s revered large-frame revolvers, their smooth action, and iconic craftsmanship.

The all-new Model 1854 Series rifles are built with 19¼-inch barrels, are chambered in .44 Rem Mag, and have a capacity of 9+1. Their design strategically blends the classic aesthetic of the American lever gun while incorporating modern enhancements for those who want more. The Model 1854 has a paired synthetic black and stainless-steel finish across the stock, receiver, forend, and barrel. Key features include M-LOK® slots in the forend, a 4¾-inch Picatinny base for mounting optics, a large loop lever, and a flat-face trigger. Additionally, these rifles contain a side loading gate, utilize side ejection, and include a removable mag tube for improved ease of unloading. Read more