MARYVILLE, TN., (1/16/2025) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of three Classic Series No-Lock revolvers that include a Model 36, Model 10, and Model 19.

Crafted with the finest materials and precision engineering, this new line of revolvers displays iconic features, now enhanced to meet the demands of today’s shooters. Leading off this new line is the S&W® Model 36 Classic, a J-Frame chambered in 38 Special +P that has a 5-shot capacity, which includes a 1.88-inch barrel with a fixed blade front sight, an integral slot-in-frame rear sight, and a classic checkered wood grip. Its design also incorporates a blued carbon steel frame and cylinder, which not only enhance its visual appeal but also provides durability.

Moving on to the K-Frames, this series offers two 6-shot revolvers, the S&W® Model 10 Classic chambered in 38 Special +P and the S&W® Model 19 Classic chambered in .357 Magnum. The new Model 10 includes a 4-inch barrel with a fixed blade front sight, an integral slot-in-frame rear sight, blued carbon steel frame and cylinder, and high-grade Tyler Gun Works walnut grips. If you prefer a .357 magnum, the new Model 19 Classic is a great one add to the collection. It features a 4.25-inch barrel with a red ramp insert front sight, adjustable black blade rear sight, blued carbon steel frame and cylinder, and is completed with a time-honored checkered wood grip.

All three of these exciting new Classic Series revolvers exhibit unique characteristics, but they also share similarities. Some features shared across the series include a traditional frame with no internal lock, a single or double action firing capability, and smooth trigger pull for reliable performance. Experience the perfect blend of timeless elegance and cutting-edge technology with Smith & Wesson Classics, and elevate your collection with unmatched quality and heritage.

For more information on the new Smith & Wesson Classic Series revolvers, visit www.smith-wesson.com.

I’ve long been a fan of the Tikka line of rifles which combines precision, quality, and great value. Manufactured by Sako, the Tikka T3x Ace Game is the latest addition to the line up which launches during SHOT Show 2025.

The Tikka T3x/T1x Ace rifle series is here to revolutionize precision rifle shooting by o?ering a factory-built solution designed specifically for PRS Factory Division competitors and NRL competition.

There will be three different rifle models in Ace rifle series. Tikka T3x Ace Target for long-range shooting and competitions. The second model is Tikka T1x Ace Target. This is a long-awaited rimfire rifle, with an identical chassis to T3x Ace Target. The third model is Tikka T3x Ace Game, it’s a little bit lighter rifle with a shorter barrel and multiple caliber options. This opens many opportunities to use these rifles for di?erent types of competitions based on competition rules and user preferences.

The Tikka T3x/T1x Ace is crafted to provide a seamless experience right out of the box, eliminating the need for aftermarket modifications while delivering outstanding precision, performance, and versatility. For those passionate about the pursuit of accuracy and excellence, this rifle is the perfect companion on and of the range. Every aspect of the rifle has been carefully engineered to ensure versatility, durability, and accuracy. This rifle series has two unique features, it has an interchangeable magwell that allows for the use of various magazine types in the rifle. The second one is that the stock is compatible for all T3, T3x and T1x barreled actions. This makes Tikka Ace the most compatible Tikka rifle yet, seamlessly integrating with both new and older models for unmatched versatility. This rifle symbolizes adaptability, allowing you to upgrade your current setup effortlessly. Whether you’re a seasoned sport shooter or a hunting enthusiast, this Tikka rifle ensures superior performance across a variety of conditions and uses.

According to Taneli Pokkinen Product Manager Commercial Rifles, “The Tikka Ace rifles were created with one purpose in mind: to help shooters achieve precision and performance without compromise.

Whether you’re competing in PRS Factory Division or challenging yourself to push the limits of accuracy, the Ace rifles o?er everything you need straight from the factory”

Experience unparalleled precision with Tikka T3x Ace Target

The rifle designed with a passion for perfection. Its ergonomic design ensures comfort, while its durable construction guarantees reliability in any condition. T3x Ace Target is crafted to meet the highest standards of precision and performance. The rifle’s heavy barrel is engineered to eliminate vibration and withstand heat, ensuring consistent accuracy during shooting stages. This design optimizes bullet velocity, providing flatter trajectories and better performance, especially over long distances.

The rifle’s adjustable rear stock enhances shooter comfort and stability through a personalized fit. It features customizable length of pull, cheek rest, and recoil pad adjustments. The skeletonized rear stock supports additional weights for increased stability, while an adjustable, ambidextrous thumb rest o?ers optimal control and performance. The standard pistol grip is adjustable in angle and position, ensuring a comfortable shooting position and optimal distance to the trigger. The grip is AR-compatible, allowing for customizable options.

Ace Target also features a high-capacity, 10-round metallic magazine designed for extended action with fewer reloads. This magazine ensures a seamless, uninterrupted shooting session, maintaining reliable feeding and structure even if dropped. The magazine release button is integrated into the trigger guard for intuitive changes.

Equipped with multiple advanced handguard attachment points like M-LOK, 20 MOA Picatinny, and Arca-Swiss RRS® rail, the rifle allows for versatile accessory mounting. Users can easily attach bipods, tripods, flashlights, and other tactical equipment, providing flexibility for various shooting needs and scenarios. This also makes it possible to attach additional weights, enhancing stability and performance. The rifle is compatible with a wide range of both proprietary and third-party accessories, ensuring users can fully customize their setup to meet specific requirements and preferences. This extensive compatibility enhances the rifle’s versatility and performance.

Ace Target features a two-stage adjustable trigger, providing optimal ergonomics for di?erent hand sizes. With an Allen key, users can adjust the weight-of-pull for a perfect fit. The trigger unit, assembled in a precisely machined aluminium frame, offers match-grade engagement. The two-stage feature allows for precise shooting by dividing the pull into two stages, helping shooters know exactly when the rifle will fire.

There is optional Cerakote coating which o?ers superior protection against corrosion and wear, enhancing its longevity and providing a sleek, professional look. This durable finish ensures the rifle can withstand harsh environmental conditions and rough handling.

Tikka T1x Target Rifle has redefined accuracy

Experience unmatched accuracy and reliability with the Tikka T1x Target rifle. This rifle o?ers exceptional accuracy for both beginners and professional shooters. It is perfect for honing your skills and mastering every shot and take part for rimfire rifle competitions.

The Tikka T1x Target rifle is built on the same chassis as the T3x Ace Target, making it the perfect pair for both practice and competition. This shared platform ensures that when you practice with the T1x, transitioning to the T3x Ace Target for competitions feels seamless and intuitive. The consistent feel and ergonomics between the two models allow shooters to develop muscle memory and precision that translates directly from practice to performance.

The Tikka T1x Target rifle stands out with its 45-degree bolt opening angle, which ensures easy and smooth operation. This design allows for faster and more e?cient cycling, reducing the e?ort needed to load cartridges.

The rifle’s cross-over barrel is another distinctive feature, designed to enhance accuracy and reduce vibration. The free-floating, cold hammer-forged barrel eliminates vibration and withstands heat, ensuring precise shooting. It is always equipped with a muzzle thread, adding to its versatility.

Master the field with Tikka T3x Ace Game

Designed for both hunting and sport shooting, the Tikka T3x Ace Game rifle o?ers unmatched accuracy and adaptability. With a balanced design and precision engineering, it’s your go-to choice for success in the field and at the range.

The Tikka T3x Ace Game rifle is built on the same modular chassis as the T3x Ace Target, making it an ideal companion for both tactical precision shooting and hunting. The di?erence is that T3x Ace Game has a fluted medium contour barrel, which is light enough to make the rifle easy to carry during long hunts or competitions, with caliber options ranging from .223 Rem to .300 Win Mag. The rifle also features a 5/8”-24 muzzle thread.

Whether on the range or in the field, PRS competitors and long-range shooters alike will find in the T3x/T1x Ace rifles they can depend on. With the Tikka Ace rifles, precision shooting becomes more accessible than ever. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a passionate long-range shooter, this rifle eliminates barriers and delivers unparalleled performance in every shot. By combining versatility, innovative design, and a focus on precision, the Tikka Ace o?ers an exceptional solution for those who demand the best from their equipment.

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – January 10, 2025 – SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce an exclusive collaboration with Phoenix Trinity Manufacturing. The two companies have partnered to create the Sidekick, a double-stack, commander-sized 2011 pistol designed for concealed carry.

“SK and Phoenix have partnered to push the boundaries of firearm design by offering a high-quality, innovative option for everyday carry,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “The Sidekick is poised to make waves in the personal protection market, combining style, functionality and reliability in one versatile carry option.”

The Sidekick features a 4.25-inch barrel featuring Phoenix Trinity’s most popular full-size Pro Evo Grip. This new concealed carry option is offered in two limited runs. The first is a run of 10 color case anodized, and the second is a run of 20 black anodized with blue physical vapor deposition (PVD) accents. Both runs will feature a black, diamond-like carbon (DLC) slide and frame finish for extra durability.

An internal V-Port compensated pistol, the Sidekick guarantees reduced recoil and muzzle rise with faster second target acquisition. With a front sight is made of green tritium and LimuGreen outlining the front ring, this collaboration allows shooters to get and stay on target with ease.

Each pistol is designed and machined with “function first” in mind. An aggressive forward slide serration mimics a grande pattern with three horizontal cuts, complemented by forward tri-top vertical serrations going up and over the slide. This design is duplicated on the rear side panels. A unique trigger shoe mirroring the same horizontal cut accents meets an aggressive checkered trigger pad for a smooth pull. The mainspring housing grip safety comes pined for those that demand reliability without compromise.

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The all-new Sidekick ready to ship, starting at $6,999.00. To find more information on the SideKick or order yours, visit www.skguns.com.

MARYVILLE, TN., (1/8/2025) –Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, proudly introduces the next evolution of their lever-action rifles: The Model 1854 Stealth Hunter™ Series.

Whether you’re navigating dense forests or taking aim from a distance, the new Model 1854 Stealth Hunter, available in .44 Rem Mag, .45 Colt, and .357 Mag calibers, is engineered for success in the field. Built on the traditional Model 1854 platform, these rifles feature a flat trigger design for consistent finger placement, a large loop lever for easy use with gloves, a removable magazine tube for safe and effortless unloading, and a synthetic stock with textured grip panels for improved control and feel.

In addition to the all-black Armornite® aesthetic, Stealth Hunter rifles come equipped with new upgrades that not only catch the eye but enhance performance right out of the box. Key features include an extended 10.5” Picatinny rail for a broader range of optic use, a newly designed T6 aluminum forend with fifteen M-LOK® compatible slots for accessory attachments, a HIVIZ® H3 fiber optic front sight to improve visibility in both low-light and daylight conditions, and a shortened 16.3-inch 410 stainless-steel barrel that contributes to a lighter overall weight.

“These rifles provide reliability and precision for both hunters and shooting enthusiasts. With the addition of the Stealth Hunter series to the Model 1854 lineup, consumers can now enjoy an even wider selection of calibers, barrel lengths, furniture, and overall aesthetics that are better tailored to meet their specific needs. This collection represents a legacy meticulously designed for performance, ensuring that you can consistently perform at your best,” said Corey Beaudreau, Product Manager, Rifles.

Elevate your legacy with the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Series and experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation. For more information, visit www.smith-wesson.com/products/1854.

San Antonio, Texas (December 16, 2024) – The long-awaited Sauer 505 is now shipping in the United States after its impressive debut in Europe last year.

This bolt-action rifle from J.P. Sauer and Sohn is an engineering masterpiece, delivering timeless elegance, absolute accuracy, and exceptional versatility. It is available in four stock options – walnut (wood grade 5), traditional synthetic, synthetic thumbhole, or carbon fiber – and features a robust, lightweight skelatonized steel chassis. Bolt cycling is silky smooth, and the interchangeable, cold hammer forged precision barrels allow for quick and easy caliber changes. Hunters can select between four pre-set trigger weights from 0.77 lbs. to up to 2.75 lbs.

The ergonomically perfected manual cocking system is safe, lightweight, quiet, and easy on the thumb.  Once ready to shoot, simply apply slight pressure with your thumb to cock the rifle. Uncocking and unloading in the uncocked position is just as easy.

Sauer has adopted the proven Blaser saddle mount technology for easy and accurate optics mounting. This quick detach mount is designed to ensure the optic can be taken off the Sauer 505 and put back on while maintaining the precise point of aim without having to re-zero the scope. This is a significant advantage for those who travel frequently.

The flush mounted detachable magazine features an integrated MagLock safety which prevents unwanted triggering of the magazine button. Rifle weights range from around 6 lbs. with the ultralight carbon fiber stock to heavier weight field options with magnum barrels.

Available in the U.S. in the following calibers: .222 Rem., .223 Rem., .243 Rem., .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .30-06 Spring., .270 Win., 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win. Mag, 6.5 PRC, .270 WSM, .375 H&H. For more information, visit: Sauer 505 and Sports South for dealer stock.

MSRP: Starting at $3,200.00

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) and Magpul Industries are proud to introduce the RXM™ 9mm pistol. In the competitive 9mm polymer-frame striker-fired pistol market, the RXM sets itself apart. The RXM offers maximum flexibility and customization via a removable stainless steel Fire Control Insert (FCI) set inside an interchangeable Magpul® Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG™). As part of their ongoing collaboration, Ruger and Magpul will be offering a variety of grip frames so that consumers can customize their pistol to meet shifting tastes and needs.

The RXM’s slide features a black FNC nitride finish and allows for direct optic mounting of RMR®, Delta Point Pro (DPP), and RMSc pattern optics. Co-witness height steel sights feature a tritium front night sight, providing an excellent sight picture, with or without an optic installed. Front cocking serrations and a precision-rifled barrel complete the premium slide assembly. The pistol is equipped with a flat-faced trigger and easily actuated magazine release, slide release and takedown lever, but the best features are the ones you add. Most major components are designed for Glock® Gen 3 compatibility with off-the-shelf parts, holsters, and accessories for nearly unlimited customization, and the RXM is designed to use 9mm magazines compatible with compact or larger double-stack Glock® pistols, including Magpul GL9® magazines.

The Magpul EHG offers consumers premium features, including Magpul’s ¾-scale TSP texture, which provides a comfortable, secure grip. Other EHG features include: textured indexing pads for consistent finger / thumb placement; a low-profile, flared magazine well for quick and easy magazine insertion; a trigger guard undercut and beaver tail that promote a high grip for better control; a magazine release scallop for easy access; and a universal-pattern accessory rail for use with a variety of lights and lasers.

“The RXM is the result of a tremendous collaboration between two of the most respected brands in the industry,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. “Loaded with upgraded features, superior ergonomics, and at a price that leaves room for further customization, this American-made handgun is destined to become the best in its class.” Magpul’s Executive Vice President, Duane Liptak, added “Magpul and Ruger are two of the most renowned brands in the firearms space, with each bringing a unique perspective to this project: Ruger, with its skill at making high-quality guns at very accessible prices, and Magpul, with its performance-improvement-focused accessories. This collaboration has allowed both companies to flex their creative muscles, resulting in a firearm that provides superior features, function, and value.”

The RXM is available in two models; each ships with two Magpul GL9 magazines, with either 15- or 10-round capacity.

For more information on the RXM or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com