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Ed Brown Products Introduces the Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

PERRY, MO – Ed Brown Products, Inc. is honored to once again be working with the Cooper family to release the 2019 Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911, a tribute to the late Colonel Jeff Cooper and all of his contributions to 1911 world.

Over ten years ago Ed Brown introduced the first tribute pistol in honor to the Colonel.  The 2019 edition, like the first, pays special attention to the specific details that were his choice on a pistol of this quality.  The all blued gun, features a high polish slide with Jeff Cooper’s signature inlayed in gold on the right side, and the left side is inlayed “DVC” which stands for the latin phrase, “Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas”, meaning “Accuracy, Power, Speed”.  This became the motto of IPSC.  The 25 LPI checkering provides a solid grip to control the pistol, while adding a classic detail.  As the Colonel instructed, make it reliable and not too flashy.  A fixed rear sight is perfectly matted to the gold bead front sight for a effective and durable point of focus.  A concealed carry grip safety was chosen after reviewing photos of some of the Colonel’s favorite 1911’s, revealing he preferred a shortened grip safety.  Finishing off the package are th Cocobolo grips, adorned with the Jeff Cooper logo made up of his initials, a quill, and a sword – he was equally skilled with all.  As with pistols built at Ed Brown, every part is fully machined and hand fit by highly skilled craftsmen, for an exceptional fit, function, and feel, with the quality that will last a lifetime.  This timeless design is sure to be a source of pride for the owner and a family heirloom to be shared with future generations.  

The Jeff Cooper 1911 will be a limited release and will be offered with an optional bound book case that includes a special printing of Jeff Cooper’s Yankee Fist, a Jeff Cooper Commemorative Coin, a Legacy Foundation Patch, and a Legacy Foundation Pin, all fitted neatly inside with a letter of authenticity.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each pistol will go to the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation to continue educating the next generation in firearm safety, training and self defense.    

Sales and Marketing Director John May said, “Having grown up reading the articles and books by the legendary Jeff Cooper, it is my privilege to have worked with the Cooper family on this gun.  Having been a student of modern pistol craft as well as the 1911 this seems only fitting to share this with 1911 fans both old and new.  Do not miss out on this limited release and get you piece of 1911 history while you can.”

To learn more about Jeff Cooper please visit the Jeff Cooper Foundation.  For more information on the Jeff Cooper Pistol, or any other Ed Brown handguns and parts, please check with your local Ed Brown Products Dealer or visit www.edbrown.com.  For all the latest news follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  Find informational videos on their firearms by visiting their YouTube channel.

Max Michel Places First at US Steel National Championship

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 19, 2019) –SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG Captain, Max Michel for his first place finish in the Open Division at the 2019 US Steel National Championships held April 3-6, 2019 at the South River Gun Club in Covington, Georgia. 

“It’s great to see Max add to his legacy as the greatest steel shooter in the history of the sport and take first place in the Open Division at the 2019 US Steel Nationals,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “As a professional shooter, Max has the most wins in steel shooting history, and we are very proud that he has added another title from this year’s competition to the record books, while representing Team SIG.”

To claim his first place finish at the 2019 US Steel National Championship Michel competed through 8 courses of fire with 5 steel targets, varying in size from distances set at 7-35 yards to claim 1st Place Overall in the Open Division.  Throughout the competition Max used his SIG P320X5 or SIG1911MAX pistols, both equipped with the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO3MAX, and the SIG SAUER Match Elite 9mm Competition Ammunition.    

“The US Steel Nationals gives you an adrenaline rush like no other sport I have competed in.  It’s one of the few action shooting sports where the best of the best go head to head with similar equipment,” added Michel.  “The performance and accuracy of all my SIG equipment really made a difference in a competition that comes down to hundredths of a second to determine the winner.”

The SIG SAUER Match Elite Competition Ammunition used by Team SIG Captain Max Michel at the 2019 US Steel National Championship is available for purchase at sigsauer.com/store.  The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO3MAX will be available for consumer purchase in July 2019.

Sheriff Jim Wilson, Writer, Singer, Gunslinger, Appears in Documentary About His Life and Career on Amazon Prime Instant Video

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Columbia, SC – Panteao Productions, LLC, in conjunction with Nighthawk Custom, is proud to announce a short film on Amazon PrimeUp Close with Sheriff Jim Wilson. This 37-minute documentary features writer, singer, gunslinger, Sheriff Jim Wilson, who is a legend of the great American southwest. In a sit-down jam session with gun writer Richard Mann, Sheriff Jim Wilson plays and sings, talks about growing up in Texas, becoming a peace officer, and writing for gun magazines, while sharing some of his best tales about southwestern lawmen.

After graduating college, Sheriff Jim Wilson started his law enforcement career as a patrolman in Denton, Texas. From there he moved to southwest Texas as a Chief Deputy and later became Sheriff of Crocket County, Texas. After serving two terms in Crocket County, Sheriff Jim Wilson became a regular contributor to several magazines, and has since written for most all of the major gun magazines. He also has three country western albums.

An Amazon Prime feature documentary on one of the iconic members of the gun world is a first for the firearms industry. Gun writer Richard Mann who hosts Up Close with Sheriff Jim Wilson, said, “It was an honor to produce this project and spend time playing music and visiting with a dear friend.”

According to Panteao Productions president Fernando Coelho, “In a day and age of people being famous for their social media prowess, it is rare to have the opportunity to sit with someone with the history and knowledge that someone like Sheriff Jim Wilson has amassed in all his years. It was a no brainer to film Sheriff Wilson telling his stories and hearing his music.”

You can watch Up Close with Sheriff Jim Wilson on Amazon Prime and order a boxed set containing the DVD and Sheriff Jim Wilson’s three music CDs at: www.sheriffjimwilson.com.

SIG SAUER Introduces the SIG AIR P365 BB Pistol  

Saturday, April 20th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 17, 2019) – From the SIG AIR division, SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the new P365 BB Pistol.  Modeled after the award winning SIG SAUER P365 everyday, high capacity, micro-compact, concealed carry pistol, this CO2-powered, semi-automatic BB pistol features realistic blowback action and is an exceptional training tool for personal defense.

The P365 BB pistol is designed to fit in available P365 holster systems for easy practice of efficiently drawing from concealment.  The 12-round drop magazine holds 4.5mm (.177 cal) steel BBs and also houses the 12gr CO2 cartridge for fast reloading.

“The SIG P365 9mm pistol has won numerous awards for its concealability, performance, and exceptional magazine capacity and has quickly become the top choice for concealed carry,” said Joseph Huston, Vice President and General Manager of SIG AIR. “Our new P365 BB Pistol will give P365 owners and others who carry for personal protection a training tool of the highest quality when a trip to the range for live fire is not possible.  The P365 BB Pistol has similar balance and handling characteristics as the centerfire model and holds 12-rounds for realistic training. The drop magazine also allows fast and easy reloading.”

The P365 BB Pistol shoots up to 295 fps; however, velocity results may vary depending on temperature and altitude.

P365 BB Pistol:

Total length: 5.75”

Barrel length: 3.25”

Weight:  0.8 lbs

Finish:  Black

Muzzle Velocity: up to 295 fps

Caliber:  4.5 mm Steel BB

Magazine Capacity:  12

Power Source:  CO2

The P365 BB will be on display at the SIG SAUER Booth (#3912) at National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 26 – 28, 2019.  The P365 BB will be available to consumers summer 2019.

MSRP: $99.99

For more information on SIG SAUER airguns, visit sigsauer.com/airguns.

Federal Adds 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 Grendel to Premium Unprimed Brass Lineup

Saturday, April 20th, 2019

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 10, 2019 – Federal has expanded its line of Premium unprimed brass to include 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 Grendel cases. Shipments have been delivered to dealers.

Federal been producing the industry’s finest brass since the early 1950s, when the first centerfire rounds rolled off its machines. The tradition continues today with the additional options for 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 Grendel, two of the hottest cartridges in shooting.

Features & Benefits

• New 6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor unprimed cases

• Industry’s best brass

• Precise dimensional tolerances ensure peak accuracy

• Consistent volumes and performance

• Case shoulders and necks are annealed for long life and easier resizing

Part No. / Description / MSRP

PR65GDLUPB50 / 6.5 Grendel, 50-count / $24.95

PR65CRDUPB50 / 6.5 Creedmoor, 50-count / $23.95

For more information on Federal ammunition, visit www.federalpremium.com.

New Savage MSR 15 Long Range Built For Precision at Extreme Distances

Friday, April 19th, 2019

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – April 17, 2019 – At any distance, there’s no match for Savage’s new MSR 15 Long Range. The feature-rich modern sporting rifle is purpose-built to make long shots count with the kind of pinpoint precision other platforms can’t touch. This popular long-range model was introduced to dealers in 2018, additional shipments continue to feed the marketplace.

Savage engineers tuned barrel length specifically for the 224 Valkyrie cartridge to achieve peak accuracy at extreme range. Plus, the MSR 15 Long Range barrel is topped with a two-port muzzle brake mounted with Savage’s proprietary taper-lock interface. The brake allows shooters to adjust recoil impulse and stabilize the muzzle for faster, more accurate follow-up shots.

The new MSR 15 Long Range also features a custom-length gas system that’s paired with a low-profile adjustable gas block and enclosed by a true free-float handguard. The gas block can be adjusted for optimum cycling of the full range of bullet weights and fine-tuned for use with a suppressor.

Features & Benefits

• 22-inch stainless Savage barrel

Nickel-boron bolt carrier

• Custom-length gas system

• Custom-forged upper and lower receivers

• Low-profile adjustable gas block

• Non-reciprocating side charging handle

• Two-port muzzle brake with taper-lock interface

• Two-stage trigger

• Free-float handguard with M-LOK

• Hogue Pistol Grip

Part No. / Description / MSRP

22947 / MSR 15 Long Range, 224 Valkyrie, 22-inch barrel / $1,849

Learn more about Savage and the extensive features and benefits of its new MSR modern sporting rifles at: www.savagearms.com.

XTech Tactical Releases MTX Magazine Extension for M&P Full Size Pistols & Now Offers Bulk Packs for VP9 magazines

Friday, April 19th, 2019

Mesa, AZ- XTech Tactical, LLC an innovative firearms accessory manufacturer expands line of its patent pending MTX magazine extensions.  First seen for the VP/P30 full size H&K pistols, the MTX compatible with the M&P, M&P 2.0 full size, and Caracal Enhanced F pistols is now shipping! These are anything but industry standard magazine extensions.

The MTX for the M&P uses the patent pending design that is robust, durable, offers flawless feeding, while requiring no tools for installation. The magazine extension uses military grade reinforced polymers, and the inner housing offers the patent pending “Leading Edge” eliminating any catch point during the transfer from the extender into the magazine tube. The kit includes both the extender parts and a custom engineered stainless-steel spring. All components are 100% Made in the US.

MSRP for the MTX M&P Magazine Extension is $29.95 with two packs available for $49.95. The kit adds 5 rounds for 9mm and 4 rounds for .40 S&W.

XTech Tactical, LLC also has released 5 pack (15rd, $165/20rd $237.25) and 10 pack (15rd, $300/20rd $449.50) for their US Made, Stainless Steel, Teflon coated completed VP9/P30 9mm full size magazines.

For more information on how the MTX Extenders work here is a video overview:

They can be purchased at www.xtechtactical.com, and they offer great dealer programs. Dealer and press inquiries please contact jeremy@xtechtactical.com

Pro-Shot Launches New Defense Website Featuring Custom Kit Builder

Friday, April 19th, 2019

Taylorville, IL:   Pro-Shot Products is excited to announce the launch of its new defense website, www.proshotdefense.com.  Pro-Shot Defense will feature its latest defense cleaning

systems and components. The new website will cater to diverse users and provide key and specific information quickly about our products, representatives, and business.

Along with the vast selection of standard kit sets for pistol, rifle, shotgun, and 37/40mm Grenade Launcher cleaning to choose from, Pro-Shot has developed a unique and exciting new feature that allows a user to customize their own kit. John Damarin, Pro-Shot’s President said, “Pro-Shot is committed to providing American Made cleaning systems with unrivaled customer service. Our customer service truly shows the flexibility and excellent selection all in one experience.” 

The new defense website features superior American Made cleaning rod systems, tactical jags, and quick assist pull through handles. With over 38 years global defense experience, the new Pro-Shot Defense website showcases and features superior innovative cleaning systems.  For more information, please visit www.proshotdefense.com.