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Gear Review: SureFire X300 Ultra
A weapon-mounted light, or WML, can be a very useful thing to have on your defensive firearm. It allows you to be much more certain that yes, indeed, you are aiming your gun at somebody who needs to have a gun aimed at them. With the proper technique, WMLs can …
Springfield Armory Hellcat Upgrades
A. Custom-molded for a variety of handguns, including the Springfield Hellcat, the Hogue HandALL Beavertail Grip Sleeve is made from long-lasting, durable thermoplastic elastomer. Its upper beavertail portion offers enhanced comfort and allows shooters to grip the pistol higher, reducing felt recoil while improving control. Finger grooves and a rubberized cobblestone texture provide …
First Look: Elite Survival Systems Covert Operations Discreet Case
Elite Survival Systems is introducing a new soft-padded, low-visibility rifle case for modern bullpup rifles such as the IWI Tavor, Steyr AUG/A3, FN F2000/FS2000, Springfield Armory Helion, and any other bullpup rifle with an overall length of no more than 30 inches. Designed with ample room in its primary compartment, the …
Preview: Plano Stealth EVA Shotgun Case
Striking a balance between soft gun socks that offer little protection and weighty, hard-sided cases that take up too much space is Plano’s Stealth EVA Shotgun Case. Made from durable, lightweight ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), an elastomeric polymer, the case is soft enough to be carried and transported with ease, yet …
Savage Renegauge: Diversifying The Portfolio
The company has, on an inconsistent basis, produced handguns, rifles and shotguns during its century-plus existence, but, in recent years, Savage has worked hard at making strides in markets outside of its established, bread-and-butter product line: rifles. The effort has paid dividends, as Savage’s American-made, semi-automatic Renegauge 12-ga. shotguns have …
Preview: MultiTasker M:4 Stock Tool
Designed in conjunction with B5 Systems, the manufacturer of the SOPMOD and SOPMOD-Bravo AR-15 stocks, the MultiTasker M:4 is a one-piece multi-tool intended for use on AR-platform rifles. Machined from bar stock steel using wire-EDM and CNC, the M:4 has several functions built in, including a 1/4″ slotted screwdriver, a …
Cartridge Comparison: Old Rounds & Their Modern Counterparts
Over the years, cartridges come and go, and some even rebound in and out of popularity like the 10 mm Auto pistol cartridge. But every so often, a cartridge makes a name for itself and upholds a reputation that isn’t soon forgotten, even a century after introduction. However, the modern updates do …
Shotgun Sales Shifting, Trending Upward, Analytics Reveal
Handguns represent the largest percentage of firearms sold annually, followed by rifles, but according to a National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) report released last month, shotgun sales are claiming more market share. In 2019, the last complete year before the pandemic and social unrest suspended normalcy, 8.5 percent of the National Instant Criminal Background …
Cartridge Comparison: Old Rounds & Their Modern Counterparts
Over the years, cartridges come and go, and some even rebound in and out of popularity like the 10 mm Auto pistol cartridge. But every so often, a cartridge makes a name for itself and upholds a reputation that isn’t soon forgotten, even a century after introduction. However, the modern updates do …
Shotgun Sales Shifting, Trending Upward, Analytics Reveal
Handguns represent the largest percentage of firearms sold annually, followed by rifles, but according to a National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) report released last month, shotgun sales are claiming more market share. In 2019, the last complete year before the pandemic and social unrest suspended normalcy, 8.5 percent of the National Instant Criminal Background …