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Heckler & Koch, the global leader in small arms, is excited to announce the release of the new MR A4 Series. The MR556 A4 and MR762 A4 are the latest products released by HK-USA. The A4’s updated furniture and fully ambidextrous controls make it more user-friendly than ever. A new lifetime barrel bore guarantee, an HK first, reflects HK’s confidence in this no-compromise civilian product.

“Our testing has shown our proprietary cannon-grade steel barrels vastly outperform so-called mil-spec barrels in both accuracy and durability,” HK Director of Business Development Nathan Shueth said. “We’re so confident in our barrels that we now guarantee them for life. You shoot it out, we’ll replace it. Period.”

Schueth said HK tested the MR556 A4 head-to-head with a with a mil-spec chrome-lined barrel to compare accuracy and durability. After 12,000 rounds, the HK experienced no degradation in accuracy, while the mil-spec competitor was shooting groups 2.5X larger than its baseline.

The updated MR rifles are feature-rich and now reflect the latest technologies included in the newest models of the select-fire HK416 and HK417 they are patterned after. A few key updates include a 2-position adjustable gas block for shooting suppressed or un-suppressed, a new fully ambidextrous lower receiver (bolt catch/release, magazine release, 45-degree selector levers) and new slimline handguard and buttstock. At launch, the MR556 A4 will come in two barrel lengths: a 11.5 in. pistol configuration, and a 16.5 in. Rifle. The MR762 A4 will ship with a 16.5 in. barrel.

The MR556 A4 will begin shipping to HK Dealers on November 25th, 2024. Find your local HK Dealer by visiting https://hk-usa.com/dealer-locator/ Read more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. –– SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce its new “Alexander the Great” production. Introducing SK’s all-new “Conquerors Series,” this firearm is a limited-edition product of only 200 Colt 1911s in Royal Blue and chambered in .38 Super. Read more

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories wholesalers, announces the expansion of the exclusive N-Frame Model 20 heavy-duty exclusive revolver line produced in collaboration with Smith & Wesson.

This line began as a limited-edition 250-unit production of a commemorative Texas Rangers tribute. The “One Riot, One Ranger” Heavy Duty sold out almost immediately.

Following the success of that model, Davidson’s and Smith & Wesson produced a 4” barrel Model 20 as another limited production run exclusive revolver. Based on consumer demand, Davidson’s now introduces the Model 20 in a 6” barrel variant limited to 500 units.

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European American Armory Corp launched a new 1911 full of exceptional features at a competitive price point. While the competition is promising new products for 2025, EAA is shipping next generation handguns with excellent manufacturing quality, low pricing, and consistent availability.

The Girsan Influencer X is a full- size, single-stack 1911 handgun chambered in 9mm, 10mm, 45acp or 38 Super. It features a reverse-crowned barrel with a competition barrel fit for superior accuracy. The rear sight is fully adjustable and removable for mounting any red dot with an RMS/RMSc footprint. Designed with competition, personal protection, and critical duty in mind, the Influencer X meets the demand of every role. With it’s Full-length accessory rail, fully machined forged steel frame, machined steel slide, flared magazine well, extended beavertail, ambidextrous thumb safety, accuracy test target, aggressive grip texturing, two-tone Cerakote finish, an excellent trigger and lightening-cut slide all come standard in a durable, hard travel case.

The Influencer X series has a starting MSRP of only $689 backing up the EAA Corp 2025 marketing campaign of “Why Pay More” with real savings and value. Read more

The new Hydra configured to utilize GLOCK-style 45 ACP magazines is now, for a limited time, on sale for $1,120.00, a 20 percent savings.

Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s largest firearms employer, designers, and manufacturers of the truly modular MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System, developed the Hydra modular rifle configuration to meet the demands of the thousands of GLOCK pistol owners looking to enhance their experience with their favorite brand of pistol. With the .45 ACP caliber being the second most popular caliber behind the 9mm for civilian, law enforcement, and military use, the H21 Hydra MARCK-15 Modular Rifle was the next on the production list.

The Hydra Weaponry team designed a Hydra modular lower receiver with a 45 ACP H21 magazine well. With the H21 mag well as the starting point, Hydra included the Hydra Quick Change Barrel Upper Receiver (QCB-D) along with a Hydra 16-inch .45 ACP blowback barrel, a .45 ACP blowback bolt, and a durable B5 Systems stock and pistol grip.

Owners of the new Hydra MARCK-15 .45 ACP H21 Modular Rifle can use this as the base to expand caliber capabilities through Hydra Weaponry’s growing magazine well and caliber conversion kits. Easy to change out, even in the field, the rifle requires no tools to convert to another caliber with the most the user will ever need to change out is the barrel, bolt, and bolt carrier, and the magazine well to the new caliber.

“A modular concept rifle is the most cost-effective system to purchase when money is an issue but you need multiple calibers to accomplish different tasks. That is why our Hydra MARCK-15 Modular Rifles offer the best in the field for quality and accuracy while being kind to your wallet. Now, with our sale in process, it’s the time to get your hands on a base model and as many conversions as possible!” Mack Gwinn III, CEO of Hydra Weaponry, said. Read more