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Bainbridge GA – Taurus continues its commitment to making hand-built fighting revolvers by expanding the Executive Grade lineup to include the all-new 605 Executive Grade, chambered in 357 Magnum.

Based on the best-selling Taurus 605, a 5-shot compact frame 357 Magnum, the new 605 Executive Grade gives shooters the upgraded stopping power they’ve been asking for.

“The number 1 question we were asked when we launched the 856 Executive Grade in 2022 was from shooters that wanted a 357 Magnum, so we did exactly that” said Caleb Giddings, Taurus USA’s General Manager of Marketing. “This new Executive Grade also brings along one of my favorite features from the Judge Executive Grade, specifically the brass-rod front sight.”

The 605 Executive Grade accepts the same speed loaders as other common 5-shot revolvers. Shooters can elect to use potent 357 Magnum ammunition or lighter loaded 38 Special, including +P loads. The 605 Executive Grade’s polished finish and hand-tuned trigger make this gun as nice to look at as it is to shoot. Use it as a BBQ gun thanks to the presentation grade wood grips,or tuck it in an IWB holster as your go-to CCW piece. Read more

BLOOMFIELD, NY – Benjamin Airguns, a pioneer in premium airguns with a rich history dating back to 1882, unveiled the M257 Bulldog, a pre-charged pneumatic hunting air rifle at Booth #72939 in Caesars Forum at the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Chambered for .25 caliber slugs and pellets, the M257 is the newest addition to the popular Bulldog line, which includes the powerful M357 and the M457 models.

The M257 launches a 105-grain slug at 775 feet per second with 140-foot pounds of striking energy. The pre-charged under-barrel cylinder gives the ability for several consecutive full-power shots as quickly as the shooter can work the cocking handle, which operates the 5-shot rotary magazine. Read more

Solon, Ohio – Air Venturi, the leading manufacturer, import, and distributor of airguns, airsoft guns, and ammunition, announced today the release of the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Compact CO2 BB Pistol. This new air pistol is a replica of the popular Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro firearm.

The Hellcat Pro BB Pistol features a realistic blowback action that mimics the cycling of the 9mm Hellcat Pro. The sleek and modern design mirrors the aesthetics of its firearm counterpart, complete with authentic markings and details. It has a metal slide and polymer frame for an authentic look and feel. It’s powered by a 12-gram CO2 cartridge, and the drop-free metal magazine holds 17 steel BBs for fast and affordable shooting. The fixed front and rear sights contribute to improved accuracy, but the slide is also red-dot-ready if you prefer using an optic. Read more

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