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SHOT Show – Ruger American Pistol

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

In addition to the Silent-SR rimfire suppressor, the other big announcement from Ruger at this year’s SHOT Show was the Ruger American Pistol. With the American, Ruger joins the legion of striker-fired, polymer-framed, external safety-exempt pistols that were popularized by the Glock series. Ruger’s own take on this formula consists of a handgun with a one-piece, glass-filled nylon grip frame, and a stainless steel slide with a black nitride finish. Barrel length comes in at 4.2″ for 9mm, and 4.5″ for .45 ACP. Interestingly, both the 9mm and .45 share very similar dimensions, with the width staying constant at 1.4″, and the .45 being only slightly larger in length and height; the weight for both calibers also stays just under 2 lbs.

The American comes with a Mil-STD-1913 Picatinny accessory rail for attaching a light or laser, and ambi slide stop and mag release controls. The grip can be customized with one of several different sized grip modules between Small, Medium, and Large; only Medium and Large are available for the .45. Additionally, the American comes standard with Novak LoMount Carry 3-Dot sights.

These are available on the market now, so be on the lookout at your local firearms retailer if you’re interested in purchasing one for yourself.

www.ruger.com

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SHOT Show – H&K G28E

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

The G28E is H&K’s entry into the US Army’s Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) program. Notice the Handguard still has the HK-style attachment system that looks like reverse KeyMod.

The trigger is kind of interesting, but even more so once you get inside.

Check out the double springs in the trigger.

Word on the street is that this gun was downselected along with two others for the final phase of the program.

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SHOT Show – Meprolight Mepro FT: Circle Dot Sight

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

For 2016, Meprolight is releasing the newest addition to their Mepro FT (Fiber Optic/Tritium) line of self-illuminated pistol night sights, the Mepro FT: Circle Dot Sight. The Circle Dot Sight is the first in the line to consist entirely of a rear sight. The illuminated circle dot lines up between the two rear posts, allowing for quick target acquisition. Additionally, the sight comes with a 12 years luminance guarantee.

The Circle Dot Sight will be available in both green and orange, coming Q1 of this year.

www.meprolight.com

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Posted in SHOT Show, Training, weapons | 4 Comments »

SHOT Show – Springfield Armory

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

For 2016, Springfield is releasing the XD(M) 4.5″ Full Size Threaded Barrel. As the name implies, the XD(M) features a threaded barrel which extends over 3/4″ from the front of the slide, so no threading adapter is required. The threading cuts are 1/2″ x 28 for the 9mm model, and .578″x28 for the .45 ACP model. Additionally, the front sight post is extended to .365″ above the top of the slide, allowing shooters to utilize the irons over practically any suppressor body.

www.springfield-armory.com

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SHOT Show – Hartman Ltd.

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

At the Kalashnikov USA booth, among with the new products was a futuristic-looking reflex sight, called the MH1. The MH1 was developed by Mikey Hartman, a Lt. Col. (Ret.) of the IDF, and the founder and former 20-year commander of the IDF Marksmanship and Sharpshooting School. The MH1 was designed to improve shooter performance as much as accuracy. To that end, it has a number of interesting features.

To start, the MH1 features a 35 x 24mm viewing window, which according to Hartman is the largest currently on the market; the intent behind the larger window is to maximize target acquisition speed for the shooter. The MH1 also features rear panel controls, which are angled and ambidextrous, allowing them to be used even when wearing gloves or if a magnification or night vision scope is mounted behind the sight.

The HM1 is also powered by two separate battery systems: a USB-rechargeable battery, and a single CR123 battery. The optic utilizes the rechargeable battery first, then uses the backup CR123 when the former runs out of power.

Above you can see the ‘Accuracy Enhanced Reticle’, which consists of a center red dot and horizontal lines at 3 & 9 o’clock. The intent of this design is two-fold: it’s designed to allow the user to maintain the weapon on a vertical plane to avoid red dot cant issues, and the horizontal lines also allow users to utilize them as a ballistics aiming system.

Additional features include:

Built to MIL-STD-801F standard

True Parallax free optic design

Antireflection coating

MIL-STD 1913 locking mechanism

Nitrogen-filled fog-resistant internal optics

Sleep mode

Be on the look out for the Hartman MH1 later this year.

hartman-il.com

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Posted in Optics, SHOT Show | 5 Comments »

SHOT Show – Blackhawk

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

This is Blackhawk’s new TecGrip IWB Holster. The TecGrip is made of a proprietary gripping material which allows for clipless IWB carry, and it can be washed with soap and water (apparently, the material is also great at exfoliating skin). The TecGrip is also ambidextrous for left or right-hand carry. The TecGrip comes in multiple sizes, for carrying anything from small, double-action revolvers to 5″ barrel large auto handguns.

This is the TecGrip Pocket Holster. It’s pretty much the smaller cousin of the TecGrip IWB, intended for in-pocket carry, but with all the same features. As expected, the TecGrip Pocket comes in multiple sizes which also supports smaller handguns, from small .22/.25 autos to most subcompact 9/.40 auto handguns.

www.blackhawk.com

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SHOT Show – Hill & Mac Gunworks

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

About mid last year, we wrote about Hill & Mac Gunworks’ planned modern interpretation of the StG 44, the HMG Sturmgewehr. For those eager to know about the progress of the HMG Sturmgewehr, we’re happy to reveal that at this year’s SHOT Show, H&M had several completed models available at their booth. Seen above is the STG-N model, which features a long stroke piston action, a 16.1″ barrel length, and fixed front and rear adjustable sights. Like the original, the HMG Sturmgewehr is made of stamped metal and wood furniture; it’s expectedly hefty (11 lbs., 10 oz. unloaded), but feels extremely solid. Plus, as originally promised by H&M, multiple calibers will be offered for the rifle:

5.56x45mm/.223

7.62x39mm

.300 BLK

And the original 7.92x33mm/8mm Kurz

H&M will also be offering the HMG Sturmgewehr in a pistol and SBR configuration. Look forward to the release of the HMG Sturmgewehr later this year.

www.hmgunworks.com

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SHOT Show – PWS / Direct Action

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

PWS is hosting Poland’s own Direct Action in their booth #7203. They’ve had some bags out for awhile but last year they started completely revamping their line. I got a chance to check their new stuff out at a private viewing during MiliPol and I was blown away with their attention to detail and innovative design.

This is their first public showing anywhere. If you are at SHOT Show you need to check it out.

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Posted in International, SHOT Show | 27 Comments »