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Concealed carry pistol features M2.0 feature set and subcompact frame in 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 AutoSPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Inc. announced today that it has introduced the M&P M2.0 Subcompact pistol to its M&P M2.0 pistol series. The latest addition to the M2.0 family, the M&P M2.0 Subcompact pistol features a smaller, subcompact frame that’s ideal for concealed carry. With a 12+1 round capacity in 9mm, the M&P M2.0 Subcompact pistol series includes the full array of M&P M2.0 enhancements. Available in 9mm, 40 S&W, and 45 Auto, the M&P M2.0 Subcompact joins the existing Full Size and Compact pistol options that are available in the M2.0 line.

Jan Mladek, General Manager of Smith & Wesson and M&P brands, said, “As the M&P M2.0 pistol series has continued to expand, we have worked to introduce pistols that fit a variety of different needs: from professional use, to recreational shooting, to home defense, to concealed carry. The M&P M2.0 Subcompact is designed for every day carry – its shorter frame makes it more concealable while still maintaining a higher double-stack magazine capacity. One constant across the M&P M2.0 series – whether it’s a Full Size, Compact, or Subcompact pistol – is the legendary reliability and shootability of the M&P pistol.” Read more

SIG SAUER Brings New Innovation to Concealed Carry with the P365 SASNEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. the market leader in concealed carry pistols, is pleased to announce new innovation to the award-winning everyday carry, high capacity, P365 pistol with the P365 SAS (SIG Anti-Snag).

“When it comes to innovation in firearms, SIG SAUER is the leader in the marketplace. With the introduction of the P365 we took the market by storm to quickly become the top selling concealed carry pistol. With the P365 SAS, we have remained true to our core mission of innovation by once again raising the bar, and setting the standard, for concealed carry,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “Our proprietary SAS technology removes all the snag points from the pistol, by integrating the sights directly into the slide with a flush mounted FT Bullseye sight that’s intuitive, and easy for the untrained eye to pick-up for fast target acquisition whenever the need arises. The P365 SAS has no sights raised above the slide, and the takedown lever and slide stop are flush fit for ultimate smoothness and no snag risk. Once you see this innovation, you simply will not look at handgun sighting systems the same.” Read more

(McLean, VA ) FN America, LLC announces the final 2019 FN Bonus Gear consumer promotion on purchases of new FN Five-seveN® pistols. Beginning October 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, customers who purchase new FN Five-seveN pistols will be eligible to redeem their purchase to receive a black Inforce® APL™ pistol light, valued at $175.00. Both black and flat dark earth (FDE) Five-seveN models in 20- and 10-round capacities are eligible for this consumer offer.

The FN Five-seveN is a delayed blowback-operated pistol chambered in FN’s proprietary 5.7x28mm ammunition. Developed as the companion sidearm for the FN P90® in the early 1990s, the Five-seveN pistol has been a mainstay in FN’s product line and features all ultra-lightweight polymer frame and machined aluminum slide, extremely low felt recoil and 20-round magazine capacity in states with no restriction. Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announces the new Hawkeye® Hunter rifle chambered in several short- and long-action calibers. Based on the popular Hawkeye Standard with a classic American walnut stock, this new stainless steel rifle comes paired with a factory-installed picatinny rail and threaded barrel, providing the avid hunter with the ultimate, rugged and hard-hitting rifle.The Hawkeye Hunter is initially being offered in four different calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield and .300 Winchester Magnum. All Hunter rifles feature a cold hammer-forged, satin stainless finished barrel, a factory-installed 20 MOA picatinny rail for mounting optics and an American walnut stock. Additionally, the .300 Winchester Magnum configuration features a removable Ruger® radial-port muzzle brake to significantly reduce felt recoil.

The Hunter also boasts the traditional Hawkeye, Mauser-type controlled feeding, powerful claw extractor and features a three-position safety, allowing the shooter to lock the bolt or to load and unload the rifle with the safety engaged. The stock comes equipped with standard sling swivel studs and a highly-effective recoil pad.

The Hawkeye Hunter comes outfitted with the light and crisp Ruger LC6™ trigger and also features a hinged, solid-steel floorplate for easy unloading without having to chamber each cartridge. Each rifle features an engraved Ruger logo and patented latch that is flush with the trigger guard to avoid accidental dumping of cartridges.

For more information on the Hawkeye Hunter, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the Hawkeye Hunter and other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com or your local independent retailer of Ruger firearms.

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage’s dedicated 12 and 20 gauge slug guns have a proven track record with American hunters. Now the 212 and 220 are even more ergonomic thanks to the addition of the easily customizable AccuFit™ system. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.“The way a gun fits your body can make or break accuracy,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing for Savage. “Having AccuFit on the 212 and 220 will allow hunters to fit their guns perfectly and that means faster target acquisition and a more instinctive feel.” Read more