Stoeger Adds Optic-Ready Model to the STR-9C Compact Series

(Accokeek, MD) – Stoeger Industries, manufacturer of performance-grade shotguns, personal defense handguns, and airguns, is pleased to announce an optic-ready option to its STR-9C Compact 9mm line.

Increasingly, red dot optics are being adopted by EDC and CCW practitioners for their fast sight acquisition and ready visibility in all lighting conditions. Stoeger answers that growing demand with their STR-9C Optic-Ready—a polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol that fits the optimal balance between full-size and sub-compact personal defense handguns.

The new STR-9C Compact Optic-Ready comes from the factory machined to accept several of the more popular red dot optics on the market today. Built to the same exacting standards as the original STR-9C Compact, the STR-9C Compact Optic-Ready features a factory optic-cut slide with four included mounting plates to accommodate the most common optic mounting patterns. With this system, installing a red dot sight is an easy DIY project that doesn’t require the services of a gunsmith. Read more

Firearms

Pietta/EMF Spotlights the “The Midnight Special” at SHOT Show

(Santa Ana, CA), Pietta/EMF manufacturers of the finest historical and modern firearms, known for its craftsmanship, quality and dependability, is very proud to announce it is showcasing the “Midnight Special” at this year’s annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Since its debut in very late 2021, the “Midnight Special” has quickly become a favorite amongst buy group dealers and consumers alike.

As part of the Great Western II Series of single actions, this buy group exclusive model is an accumulation of years of customer requests, development, engineering ingenuity and design, creating the perfect single action pistol. With all-black frame, hammer, backstrap and trigger guard, the “true-to-original” 4-click hammer, an all-black, one-piece polymer grip, 4.75” barrel, and available in both .357mag and .45LC, the “Midnight Special” will certainly be a top seller in 2022.

“All of us at EMF are very proud of this single action revolver,” said Alessandro Pietta, CEO of EMF. “Our customers are very pleased with the functionality and performance (like with all Pietta revolvers), as well as the overall look and feel.”

Visit booth #14827 at SHOT Show to get a firsthand view of the all-new “Midnight Special”. For orders, please contact your local EMF sales representative. For more information, please email info@emf-company.com or call 800.430.1310.

Firearms

Heritage Expands Barkeep Revolver Line

Heritage™ Manufacturing, Inc., producer of the classic-style Rough Rider® single-action revolvers, takes “compact” to a new level with the introduction of the new Barkeep™ Boot series revolvers.

The Barkeep Boot is a downsized version of the recently introduced Barkeep revolver—a single-action rimfire based on the company’s popular Rough Rider series handguns available in two- or three-inch barrel lengths. In the spirit of the Old West, this new revolver from Heritage Mfg. moves the Barkeep from “waistcoat carry” to “boot carry” with its diminutive one-inch barrel and sleek bird’s head grip profile.

Chambered for .22 LR (will accept the Heritage .22 WMR cylinder), the Barkeep Boot comes with a new 1-inch barrel for optimal discreet carry in a revolver. Adding to the Barkeep Boot’s easy-carry nature is an elegant bird’s head-style grip, which offers a comfortable hold and a flowing aesthetic profile with less bulk when compared to the traditional “plow handle” grip.

Beyond the barrel length and grip, the Barkeep Boot delivers the familiar operation and quality construction of the Rough Rider series single-action revolvers on which it is based. This includes a hammer firing system, manual safety, classical notched rear sight, and black oxide barrel, frame, and cylinder finish. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Umarex Airguns Announces the Origin .25 PCP Air Rifle

FORT SMITH, AR — Umarex USA, innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of airguns, optics, and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast is pleased to announce the Umarex Origin now packs more punch! The pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) Umarex Origin in .25 caliber is new for 2022 the Year of the Airgun Hunter.

Many first-time PCP rifle owners started with the Umarex Origin in .22 caliber because of its Ever-Pressure Tank system that made it possible for the rifle to be filled with air using a high-pressure airgun hand pump. With this easy-to-fill system it only takes 13 pumps from an airgun hand pump to produce one full power shot with the Umarex Origin.

The new .25 caliber Umarex Origin maintains that ease of filling along with an easily read side-mounted air gauge and eight-round multi-shot rotary magazine that allows you to keep sending pellets downrange at a velocity of 950 fps generating 50 ft-lbs. of energy. The Origin .25 has a fully shrouded integrated ModeratAir silencing system, ergonomic, lightweight polymer stock, manual safety, Picatinny scope mounting rail, and a smooth side lever action. Its air tank can be filled to a max pressure of 3,625 psi giving you ample air and shots down range for small game hunting. Read more

Firearms

Browning Ammunition Introduces PRO22 Rimfire

ARNOLD, Mo. – Browning Ammunition PRO22™ is the latest addition to the expansive ammo lineup and provides target shooters and plinkers alike with a new high-accuracy option for shooting their favorite rimfire rifle.

PRO22 offers improved performance through a precise target crimp for consistent bullet alignment into the barrel throat. In addition, the subsonic velocity prevents accuracy degradation caused by transonic bullet destabilization. Simply put, Browning PRO22 rimfire ammunition makes hitting your target simple. This 40-grain, lead round-nose bullet travels at 1,085 fps and is available in a 100-round pack size. Read more

Ammunition

Taurus Releases New Defender .357 Magnum Revolver

(Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus®, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, introduces the all-new Defender for 2022. Based on the original revolver, Taurus engineers developed the Defender for personal defense practitioners who desire the solid performance and simplicity of a revolver.

Chambered for .357 Magnum/.38 Special, this 5-round revolver delivers the reliability and performance demanded in personal defense handgun with several mission-specific features included in this hammer-fired DA/SA platform.

The Defender starts with a clean barrel and frame profile for not only comfortable carry but also for smooth draw and re-holstering from IWB or OWB positions.

While the original 605 earned its chops as a deep-conceal snub nose, the new Defender features a longer, 3-inch barrel—making it short enough for deep concealed carry while delivering a sight radius for accuracy at distances beyond the personal space zone. The longer 3-inch barrel also delivers increased muzzle velocity (vs. 2-inch barrels) for more decisive terminal performance. Unlike most 3-inch barrel revolvers, the Defender 605 comes with an extended ejector rod for easier manipulation and quicker reloads.

That accuracy is further enhanced for low-light operation courtesy of the factory-installed tritium front night sight with an orange outline. The combination rear sight groove and front night sight ensures fast, clear sight acquisition across all light conditions.

The Defender comes in four different models, each featuring its own stylish and functional grip and finish combinations:

    • Altamont wood grip with Tungsten Cerakote finish (MSRP $517.33)
    • Hogue rubber grip with matte black finish on a stainless steel frame (MSRP $472.63)
    • VZ black/gray grip with matte stainless steel and matte black cylinder finish (MSRP $540.68)
    • Hogue rubber grip with matte stainless steel finish (MSRP $472.63)

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Firearms

Streamlight® Launches Sidewinder Stalk™

Multi-Fuel Military Helmet Light Has Variable Color LEDs, Beacon and Aiming Stalk

EAGLEVILLE, PA – January 18, 2022 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, launched the Sidewinder Stalk™, a multi-function military helmet light system featuring multiple color LEDs, an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) beacon, a strobe feature, and a flexible stalk for aiming light where it is needed.

The new light features several attachment methods for mounting to helmets or MOLLE gear, and operates from multiple power sources, including a single CR123A lithium, AA alkaline or AA lithium battery. On high mode, using a CR123A battery, the white LED delivers 76 lumens; on low, the light offers 3+ days of run time.

The versatile light features a variable color LED housed in a head that is mounted to the light’s bendable stalk. In addition to bright white light, tactical users can select from red, blue, or green LEDs in 3 output modes for low light applications such as map reading and cockpit navigation, or use the light’s IR Illuminator while using Night Vision Devices (NVG). An integrated IR IFF beacon permits operators to covertly signal positioning and movements on the ground. Read more

Optics

Traditions® Firearms Introduces Nitrofire™ With Vapr™ Twist Barrel

Old Saybrook, CT – After changing the muzzleloading industry in 2020 with the introduction of the NitroFire® in collaboration for Federal Premium and Hodgdon, Traditions is excited to announce the next innovation – the NitroFire® with the VAPR™ Twist.

Introduced for 2022, the award-winning NitroFire® will now feature a 1:24” VAPR™ Twist barrel. The faster twist helps to better stabilize bullets, increase accuracy, and expands the bullet options that can be used.

The NitroFire® is available in .50 caliber and has a 26” Chromoly steel fluted and tapered barrel. The NitroFire® is also equipped with Traditions® Elite XT™ trigger system. The Elite XT™ trigger is a crisp, clean breaking trigger optimized for hunting and features a rebounding hammer and cross block trigger safety.

As the first and best muzzleloader on the market that uses the Firestick system, the NitroFire® has now been elevated to a new level with the 1:24” VAPR twist barrel. The MSRP for the NitroFire® with the VAPR™ twist ranges from $549-$699. Read more

Firearms

MOJO®’s Triple Threat Caller Receives Predator Xtreme Readers’ Choice GOLD Award for Favorite New Product

MOJO® Outdoors, the world leader in motion decoys, today announced they have received GOLD in the ‘New Product’ category in the annual Predator Xtreme Readers’ Choice Awards for their Triple Threat Complete Predator Calling System for the second year in a row.

Predator Xtreme Magazine invites its readers to give unbiased feedback on their favorite products, giving readers and other interested hunters an insiders look at what truly are the best products for them so they don’t waste money or time in the decision process.

The Triple Threat Complete Calling System is the most advanced addition to MOJO®’s predator decoy line. It’s an all-inclusive system that includes the Award-Winning critter decoy, tripod, and caller. It includes 80 handpicked and proven, most effective sounds. It also utilizes a dual sound system to include both on-board sounds and the use of an SD Card where the user can add as many sounds as they want. Read more

Hunting

CZ TS 2 Racing Green Pistol

Kansas City, KS – The CZ TS 2 pistol family is known for tight manufacturing tolerances, supreme accuracy, and enhanced ergonomics. The Racing Green model inherits high-performance features from the lineage and sports a new distinctive green color. Beginners and experienced competitors alike will love the look, feel, and function of this competition-ready pistol for both IPSC Standard Division and USPSA Limited Division competition. It also performs flawlessly for recreational shooting at the club.

The CZ TS 2 Racing Green pistol is dressed for success with flat, green anodized aluminum grips and magazines with green anodized bases. The CZ TS 2 turns heads with its modern slide, frame and sport hammer design. However, the CZ TS 2 Racing Green pistol’s beauty is more than what’s on the surface! The cornerstone of all fast pistols is a quality trigger. The TS 2 features a responsive sport trigger with a quick reset that improves shooting speed. Its height-adjustable rear sight, left-hand thumb rest, flat slide stop, an adjustable green anodized magazine release, and extended left side manual safety are intuitive, easy to use and built for speed.

A competition pistol must be comfortable, handle well and have easy-to-use controls. The Racing Green checks all these boxes. Enhanced ergonomics and slide geometry enable refined operation, even when shooting fast. As a result, there is minimal muzzle rise, and the return is prompt and natural.

CZ’s state-of-the-art technologies allow incredibly tight tolerances in its TS 2 pistols – down to the hundredth of a millimeter! Tighter parts improve accuracy and lengthen service life, two marvelous elements in a competition pistol. It’s well-known that pistol magazines take a beating on the course. A machined magwell and flat, anodized duralumin base protect the pistol’s 20-round magazine providing long life and reliability. Read more

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