Barrett Debuts REC10 Rifle

BARRETT® DEBUTS NEWEST, CONTRACT-WINNING FIREARM: REC10®

Murfreesboro, TN: Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., the leader in long range, has announced the release of their newest, contract-winning firearm, the REC10. A recent industry-wide military trial selected the REC10 as their medium caliber, long range rifle, of choice. Available in 308 Win the REC10 stands above all others at the range, on the hunt, or in the fight.

“We’ve been working on the REC10 behind-the-scenes for more than two years. Before we bring a rifle to market, we have to know it meets the standards of the most demanding users in the world – the armed forces. Winning this contract further confirms, we’ve done our job.” – Chris Barrett, President

The REC10 family of rifles is the result of years of extensive engineering and exhaustive testing. Barrett has spent countless hours perfecting the semi-automatic 308 rifle, guaranteeing the reliability, durability, and accuracy customers expect from the Barrett name; no corners cut, no detail overlooked.

Every component of the REC10 has been engineered to guarantee combat reliability, durability, and accuracy that shooters expect from the Barrett name. Each variant of the REC10 features an optimized direct impingement gas system that minimizes recoil and allows for both suppressed and unsuppressed fire. The upper and lower receivers are machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum and feature full ambidextrous controls. The slimline free-float aluminum handguard utilizes M-LOK accessory mounting slots and a full-length Picatinny top rail for sights and electro-optics. Read more

Firearms

Colt’s New King Cobra

WEST HARTFORD, CONN – Following Colt’s successful re-entry into the Double-Action

Revolver market in 2017, Colt introduces the all-new King Cobra in .357 Magnum. The King Cobra will be available in January 2019 through Colt stocking dealers.

The all-new King Cobra features American Stainless Steel construction, a heavy duty frame with a full lug 3 in. barrel, and the 6-round capacity that differentiates Colt small frame revolvers from the competition. The King Cobra also features the same user-replaceable front sight and Linear Leaf spring trigger (LL2™) as the rest of the Cobra family. MSRP for the all-new King Cobra is $899.

“Our customers started asking for a .357 version of our Cobra immediately after the release, and at that moment we knew we had to prioritize this great addition to the Cobra family” said Justin Baldini, Product Director at Colt. “We couldn’t be more excited to add the power of .357 Magnum back into Colt’s Double Action Revolver lineup.”

The all-new King Cobra premieres at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Shot Show in Las Vegas, January 21-25, 2019. Industry Media professionals will get to experience the King Cobra for the first time at the “Industry Day at the Range” event which kicks off Shot Show. Customers will have their first opportunity to see the King Cobra at the NRA Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Penn., February 2-10, 2019. Read more

Firearms

Crimson Trace Launches BOGO Laser Sight Offer

(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace® today announced a new Buy One/Get One program that will run through the end of February 2019. Under this easy-to-follow BOGO program, customers who purchase a new Crimson Trace laser sight (with specific exceptions) between January 1, 2019 and February 28, 2019, will be eligible to receive a free Crimson Trace laser sight — the popular Rail Master® CMR-201 universal red laser sight. This program is a great value — with a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $159 for the laser sight designed for use on pistols and long guns — and is widely available to shoppers and firearms owners across America. (Buyers of factory/manufacturer pre-installed Crimson Trace laser sight products, the Crimson Trace tactical weapon light series, and a CMR-208 Universal Tactical Light are not eligible for this program.)

Consumers who purchase a qualified Crimson Trace laser sight from a dealer, online, or through the Crimson Trace online store at www.crimsontrace.com, can take advantage of this offer. There is a limit of one redemption per product purchased. Additional details on this offer can be found on the company’s website.

The Crimson Trace CMR-201 universal red laser sight features Instant Activation™ —

the popular Tap-On, Tap-Off operation — and the product packaging includes four insert adapters to ensure a secure and proper fit ontopistols, rifles, and shotguns with M-1913 Picatinny and Weaver-style accessory rails. The small CMR-201 universal laser sight is packaged with a battery, the mounting hardware, and an owner’s manual from the factory in Oregon.

To participate in this offer, purchasers simply complete and submit to Crimson Trace the proof of purchase form found at www.crimsontrace.com along with the receipt and the UPC bar code from the packaging. To obtain the free CMR-201 red laser sight, all terms and conditions of the program must be met. Once Crimson Trace verifies that purchasing conditions have been met, the company will ship the complimentary Crimson Trace Rail Master CMR-201 laser sight directly to the purchaser. Additional details on the terms and conditions of this BOGO promotion are available at Crimson Trace dealers across America and on the company’s website at www.crimsontrace.com. Read more

Optics

Ten Point to Unleash 470 FPS Crossbow and More at ATA

Mogadore, OH. Industry-leading TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is set to launch three new crossbows – one registering speeds up to 470 feet-per-second, a new Alpha-Nock system, and a new soft case at the 2019 ATA Show in Louisville, KY on January 10, 2019. The highly anticipated new crossbows round out TenPoint’s most impressive offering to date, while its new Alpha-Nock increases string-to-nock engagement by 28%, aiding in precision down-range accuracy and minimizing string serving wear. Read more

Archery

SIG SAUER Ultra-Compact MPX Copperhead

Newington, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc.is pleased to announce the newest addition to the SIG SAUER MPX series, the ultra-compact MPX Copperhead.

“The MPX Copperhead considerably reduces the length, width, and size of the MPX platform making it the most compact addition to the MPX family of firearms,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The Copperhead is the perfect combination of the features and performance our consumers expect from a SIG MPX in a compact package.”

The MPX Copperhead features a monolithic Elite Series Cerakote® finish upper receiver, with an integrated stock knuckle lower, and a 3.5” barrel with integrated muzzle brake. The MPX Copperhead comes equipped with the new SIG SAUER Pivoting Contour Brace (PCB) giving pistol users a brace that easily adapts to the movement of the shooters arm with a patented swivel operation for perfect placement, and can be rapidly deployed.

MPX Copperhead:

Total length: 14.5” Barrel length: 3.5” Barrel Twist: 1:10”
Weight: 4.5lbs Finish: Cerakote E190 Caliber: 9mm Luger

MSRP: $1835.00 Read more

Firearms

Leupold Adds MOA Models to Award-Winning Mark 5HD Riflescope Family

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has expanded its award-winning Mark 5HD riflescope family with the addition of new models that will feature MOA adjustments and reticles.

The Mark 5HD line has been crafted to redefine accuracy, precision, and optical performance for long-range shooters – and do so in a package that embodies rugged reliability. Two models with milliradian adjustments – a 5-25×56 and 3.6-18×44 – launched in 2018 and wowed end-users throughout the industry. The new MOA-specific models will be available in the very same magnifications and objective lens sizes as their game-changing predecessors.

“From the beginning, the Mark 5HD project team set out to deliver riflescopes that had all the features long-range shooters have been calling for, but in a user-friendly package,” said John Snodgrass, Product Line Manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “Competitive shooters across the country have been impressed by what it’s capable of, and we’ve been fielding calls asking for a model designed for the minute of angle shooter ever since. We’re ecstatic to be able to deliver the industry’s best long-range tactical optic to both the Mil and MOA communities in 2019.”

In designing the Mark 5HD line, Leupold’s product specialists asked elite shooters what they needed to put accurate fire downrange faster, and used that input to design a riflescope that provides all the tools necessary – in both quality and features – without the unnecessary extras that add weight and cost for consumers. The Mark 5HD is up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class: The 5-25×56 weighs in at 30 ounces, while the 3.6-18×44 checks in at 26 ounces. Read more

Optics

Crimson Trace Red Dot Sights Shipping

(Wilsonville, OR) — America’s Top Brand of laser sights, Crimson Trace®, today announced that several models of its recently released line of red dot sights for pistols and long guns are now shipping. Those new products will arrive retail stores and ranges across America in the days ahead. These innovative sights are designed to meet the needs of 3-gun competitors, home defenders, hunters, and recreational firearms enthusiasts. They include several field of view and reticle choices and they utilize existing industry standards and installation features that ensure after-market compatibility with a vast range of firearms and mounting systems.

The new Crimson Trace red dot sights now shipping include:

*CTS-1000 — a closed red dot sight with a 2 MOA aiming reticle. This sight is designed for use on a rifle equipped with most standard mounting rails and offers adjustable brightness settings, utilizes lenses with an advanced notch filter to maximum clarity, and features a sturdy aluminum chassis. The CTS-1000 is easy to adjust for windage and elevation, and can be adjusted for intensity. It also features a quick-release mount, is waterproof, and will provide years of uninterrupted service with the included battery.

*CTS-1100 — a 3.5X battlesight with a custom and fully-illuminated Crimson Trace advanced hybrid BDC reticle. This sight is designed primarily for use on a long gun and features a wide field of view. The CTS-1100 is easy to install with an M1913 mount, is waterproof, and provides long-term operation with the included CR2032 battery.

*CTS-1400 — an open red dot sight with 3.25 MOA aiming reticle and a large field of view. This sight is designed for use on long guns and incorporates an advanced motion detection system that notes inactivity, resulting in auto-shut-off to save battery life. Read more

Optics

Michigan: 2019 Black Lake lake sturgeon season set for Feb. 2

One of Michigan’s most anticipated angling opportunities – the annual lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County – will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. The 2019 total season limit on Black Lake is seven lake sturgeon. To reduce the chance of exceeding that limit, officials will close the season if one of two scenarios occurs:

  • The sixth fish is harvested.
  • Five fish have been harvested at the end of any fishing day.

Daily season fishing hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The season will end either at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, or when one of the above scenarios is met, at which point DNR personnel on the lake will notify anglers to immediately stop fishing for lake sturgeon.

Registration is required to participate in the season. The DNR Onaway field station (approximately 5 miles north of Onaway on Route 11) will host early registration 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1.

“Early registration is a great opportunity for anglers to pick up their fishing identification flags and talk with DNR staff about season logistics and sturgeon populations,” said DNR fisheries biologist Tim Cwalinski.

Anglers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the early registration Friday, but those unable to do so may register the next day at the registration trailer at Zolner Road ending on Black Lake. Morning registration begins at 7 a.m. each day of the season.

Anyone who successfully takes a lake sturgeon must contact an on-ice DNR employee and register the fish at the Zolner Road trailer registration site. Registration may include an examination of the fish’s internal organs and removal of a piece of fin tissue for DNA analysis and aging. Read more

Fishing

USCCA: Reintroduce CCW Reciprocity Bill

GW:  Good luck with this legislation but my guess is that it’s too late now.  If it couldn’t be passed with the Republican majority of the past two years, I sure don’t know how anyone would really expect its passage now.  But, good luck, nonetheless.

Says Congress Must Act to Protect the Rights of Law-Abiding Americans

West Bend, WI – Tim Schmidt, the Founder and President of the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), today offered his strong support for the reintroduction of national reciprocity for concealed carry on the first day of the 116th Congress and thanked U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) for his continued leadership on this important issue. Hudson reintroduced the bill after it was passed by the House in December 2017 but was ultimately never approved by the Senate despite strong support from U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and many others.

Schmidt acknowledged today that under an anti-Second Amendment House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, national reciprocity faces an uphill battle but said today that this issue is too important for Congress not to act.

 

“Law-abiding Americans should not lose their constitutional right to defend themselves, and risk arrest, simply for crossing state lines,” Schmidt said.“This legislation would not only protect law-abiding Americans from a patchwork of contradictory state laws, but it would also strengthen public safety by giving more Americans the ability to protect themselves and those around them. National concealed carry reciprocity has bipartisan support and Congress must act to protect the Constutitional rights of all law-abiding Americans. On behalf of the thousands of law-abiding members of the USCCA we thank Congressman Hudson and the many other Members of Congress in both parties who support this long overdue effort.” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced in 116th Congress

GW: Sure hope I’m wrong, but I think the Republican majority had its chance to pass this needed legislation for the past two years and blew it. Good luck now, but chances are slim to none of passage.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On January 3rd, the first day of the 116th Congress, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC-03) introduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) of 2019. An enhanced version of previous HPA’s, this legislation includes several suppressor related technical amendments that were first incorporated into the SHARE Act of 2017. The primary focus of the bill is to remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA), making it easier for law-abiding hunters and sportsmen to protect their hearing while at the range or in the field.

“The Hearing Protection Act is a commonsense bill that is important to all sportsmen and women across the country,” said Rep. Duncan. “Personally, I have experienced hearing damage from firearm noise, and I believe easier access to suppressors may have prevented much of this damage from early on in my life. Bottom line, this bill aims to fix this health issue that has already been addressed by many other countries. Now is the time to ensure sportsmen and women can have the safety and protection they need while hunting and shooting.”

Originally introduced by Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ-05) in 2015, the Hearing Protection Act has garnered national attention for nearly four years. However, this year marks the first time that the HPA will be introduced into a Democrat-controlled House of Representatives. Read more

Firearms
1 … 922 923 924 925 926 … 1,911