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Beretta USA Focuses On Three New Firearms at SHOT Show Range Event

Sunday, January 15th, 2023

Beretta 80x Cheetah Pistol, Cal. .380
BERETTA IS BRINGING BACK THE CLASSIC 380 WITH EXCEPTIONAL COMFORT & STYLE.

The 80x Cheetah reimagines the legendary platform, with a new sleek design and enhanced features. Ergonomically redesigned for modern day carry, the 80X Cheetah includes a smaller Vertec style grip profile, the X-treme S Double/Single trigger, skeletonized hammer, a13+1 round capacity, and comes optics-ready out of the box.

Beretta knows the importance of training when concealed carrying and has made a carry gun that is actually comfortable to carry and enjoyable to shoot. With an easier-to-rack slide, lightened recoil from tuning of the slide weight, spring rates, and chambering in 380, the 80x Cheetah is designed with an enhanced fit and style for elevated speed and control.

For those looking for something different, the 80x Cheetah comes in a premium assortment of color options with limited edition multi-tone variants and market-leading finishes.

Before we made it the most comfortable and controllable pistol available, we made it a Beretta. The Beretta 80x Cheetah– Style in EVERY detail.

Beretta 92XI Pistol, Cal. 9mm

Introducing the new frontier for the 90 Series – the 92XI. The 92XI brings the long-awaited frame mounted safety to the standard 92 family of products, as well as a single action only variant and various ergonomic enhancements. The frame mounted safety offers an ambidextrous solution, bringing the safety lever more in reach with natural ergonomics.

The 92XI features the X-treme-S single action only and flat faced trigger, performance DLC coated trigger components and a lightweight skeletonized hammer, allowing for a crisp trigger pull with the option to go cocked and locked.

The 92XI carries forward the Vertec style frame, both high and low-capacity magazine options, a fiber optic front sight for faster sight acquisition, and the option for MRDS optics mounting making this a high performing, reliable choice for personal defense and competition.

Available in a new line of colorways with standard and limited edition variants, the long-awaited 92XI brings classic design with modern innovation.

Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun, 12 Ga.
ULTIMATE RELIABILITY AND CONTROL.

Elevate your tactical set-up with the new Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol – engineered to be ultra-reliable and easy to manipulate. Featuring the classic mechanisms of the venerable A300 platform, this new tactical shotgun includes enlarged controls, an enhanced loading port, a thinner forend design with multiple M-Lok and QD sling mounting points, and a 7+1-shot extended magazine tube secured by a custom barrel clamp with integral M-Lok capability. 

www.beretta.com

Pixels on Target to Launch 3 New Systems at 2023 SHOT Show

Sunday, January 15th, 2023

Pixels on Target LLC will formally launch three new systems from its VooDoo Family of Thermal Sights at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV, January 16-20, 2023. The VooDoo Family of Thermal Sights includes the VooDoo-S Short/Medium Range Multi-Mission Sight, and the VooDoo-M Medium/Long Range Multi-Mission Sight. Both sights utilize 12 micron, 640×480 resolution cores and provide best-in-class accuracy at less than 1 Minute of Angle (MOA). Designed around military requirements, the VooDoo Family of Thermal Sights are Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items that are simultaneously available to Law Enforcement, Security, and Precision Shooting customers.

VooDoo-R, VooDoo-MX, and VooDoo-ML
The VooDoo-S has been rapidly adopted by military customers around the world for its form factor, accuracy, and versatility as a clip-on sight, stand alone sight, helmet-mounted viewer, and hand-held viewer. Full rate production of VooDoo-S began in 2020, and Pixels has maintained continuous production and delivery since then.

The VooDoo-M has been rapidly adopted as well, with customers in 7 countries selecting it for its advantages in size, weight, power, accuracy, and versatility. The VooDoo-M will now be offered in three variants, all with identical electronics, optics, and housing. The VooDoo-M variants will now be VooDoo-M (no aiming lasers), VooDoo-ML (with dual aiming lasers), and VooDoo-MX (with integrated laser range finder). VooDoo-MX is one of the 3 new products being launched by Pixels on Target. End user organizations will be able to test it in live fire during Pixels on Target’s Range Day 2023, which is not open to the public.

Pixels on Target will do a formal launch of the VooDoo-B 2.0 Thermal Binocular. The system includes integrated GPS, Digital Magnetic Compass, and Laser Range Finder. Detection range in excess of 3,000 meters in an incredibly small package (3.1 lbs). The VooDoo-B 2.0 is now in continuous production, with units produced, delivered, and fielded in 2022. The original VooDoo-B will no longer be offered, as the VooDoo-B 2.0 provides significant improvements in performance and capabilities.

The third system for Launch at SHOT Show 2023 is the VooDoo-R, which combines the features of the VooDoo-B into a form factor that resembles the VooDoo-M. Single-handed operation, less than 1.5 lbs, with integrated laser range finder. Ideal of recon and surveillance operations.

The VooDoo-S and VooDoo-M Sights, along with the VooDoo-B thermal binocular will be on display at the SHOT Show in Booth # 30103 with our distribution partner Noble, and at Booth # 62211 with TNVC.

Viridian Charges into SHOT 2023 with Most New Products Ever

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – January 13, 2023 – Viridian Weapon Technologies is devoted to bringing cutting-edge technology to compact, durable and advanced weapon-mounted accessories. These efforts will be on full display at SHOT Show 2023. Viridian will debut several products in multiple categories including Green Dot Reflex sights (RFX), holsters, lights, lasers and gun cameras. Attendees can see, touch and try new products at the main Viridian booth (#10167) or booth (#20053).

“This SHOT Show will be the best ever,” said Viridian President and CEO, Brian Hedeen. “We have big new product announcements coming soon. Our team has done a great job again this year. We can’t wait to see products hit store shelves because end users will be the ones who truly benefit.”

ViridianWeaponTech.com

Federal Will Announce New Centerfire Rifle Ammunition at the 2023 SHOT Show

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

ANOKA, Minnesota – January 9, 2023 – Federal Ammunition is proud to announce new centerfire rifle ammunition options for 2023. Several all-new products will be showcased and on display at the 2023 SHOT Show (Booth No. 11838), January 17–20 at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. These new additions include new Gold Medal CenterStrike and ELD-X rifle loads, plus more.

Designed for competition and serious long-range target shooters, Gold Medal CenterStrike’s proprietary open tip match bullet has a sleek profile and is held to extremely tight specifications for ultimate long-range accuracy and consistency. Its available in 308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and 223 Rem.

The ELD-X hunting bullet has a reputation for being match-accurate and hard-hitting. It touts a high ballistic coefficient and a design that provides effective expansion at a wide range of velocities. Federal is now loading this well-known bullet in nine centerfire cartridge options from 243 Win. to 300 Win. Magnum; using Federal’s own factory-made components and strict manufacturing processes.

Attendees of the 2023 SHOT Show are encouraged to stop by Booth No. 11838 for a first-hand look at these new products and more. Information about the new products and line extensions can soon be found on Federal’s brand website.

For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

XS Sights to Exhibit at 2023 SHOT Show

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

Fort Worth, Texas (January 9, 2023) – XS® Sights will showcase its newest products at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 17-20.  XS now offers complete solutions for improved shooting – from advanced sights for personal defense and hunting, to the tools needed for installation.

All attendees are encouraged to stop by the XS Sights Booth (# 13624), to meet the team and learn more about XS’ unique Inline Rear Sight Tools for Glock pistols, the new Lever Rails for Henry Big Boy Carbines, and new optic mounting plates.

“XS Sights is focused on designing and manufacturing products to enhance firearms owners’ shooting experience – from world-class sights to the tools needed to install them,” said Addison Monroe, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “It’s well known that our sights improve speed and accuracy. We now want our customers to have equal confidence in their ability to install and maintain these sights, which are a critical component of defensive firearms. This desire to offer complete solutions for improved shooting is driving our expansion.”

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

Cobalt Kinetics to Showcase at the 2023 SHOT Shows

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

January 13th, 2023: Cobalt Kinetics, a manufacturer of American Masterpiece firearms, is proud to announce that they will be showcasing their Pro model rifle line, SPR model rifle line, and accessories line at the 2023 NSSF SHOT Show (January 17th-20th at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV). Booth #42610 will be the headquarters for all things Cobalt during the SHOT Show. Dealers, Distributors, and all interested parties are invited to pass by the booth to lay hands on the CK-Pro/ CK-SPR platforms, CK-URG’s, and Cobalt accessories.

Cobalt will be showcasing the engineering that makes their firearms unique including the S.I.M.S. handguard interface, VLTOR/ Cobalt A5-CK buffer system, and the RCB family of muzzle devices. Cobalt is looking for new Dealers/ Distributors and will be offering some great programs scaled to meet each level of. Pro-staff shooters Farewell Firearms Training, Kinetic Consulting, Greenline Tactical, and more will be appearing at the Cobalt booth throughout the week. Make sure to mark down booth #42610 as the place to be this year at the SHOT Show.

“The Cobalt brand has experienced some amazing growth this year! Cobalt has expanded its footprint in the market and customers are seeing that we are the best platform out of the box. Locking in partnerships with key partners like VLTOR (and more) have also allowed us to continue to fine tune our product line. We cannot wait to show everyone what we will be working on in 2023…”

– Gabriel Cabrera (Chief Revenue Officer)

If you are a Dealer/ Distributor interested in learning more about the new updates with the brand, would like to schedule a meeting at the SHOT Show, or have any Sales/ Marketing inquiries make sure to reach out to Gabriel Cabrera (Gabriel@CobaltKinetics.com).

For more information on Cobalt Kinetics and their products go to www.CobaltKinetics.com.

A Piston-Driven AR-15 for the Modern Age

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Mo.

For Immediate Release

VKTR Industries combines passion, precision, and purpose with proprietary technology to produce exceptional firearms. VKTR Industries has established itself within the intersection of revolutionary design and cutting-edge manufacturing capability. The team at VKTR draws from decades of engineering, machining, and firearms industry experience to bring consumers a fresh new take on precision armaments.

The flagship product for VKTR Industries is the VK-1, a lightweight, feature-rich, low profile, piston-driven AR-15 for the modern age.

– Available in FDE, Sniper Gray, and Black
– 16”, 13.7” and 10.5” Options
– Low Profile Patented VK-1 Piston System
– Fully Ambi Forged Lower Receiver
– Thermal Fit Forged Upper Receiver
– Fluted Hammer Forged Barrel
– Low Profile MLOK Handguard
– Radian Talon Selector and Raptor Charging Handle
– Magpul MOE SL Buttstock and K2 Grip
– Proprietary Gas Block Design
– Innovative Modified Cam Pin Geometry

The VK-1 uses a revolutionary low-profile piston system design featuring optimum gas port sizing and a piston assembly featuring a unique cup and spigot design that improves the gas seal and overall efficiency of the gas system. The VK-1 also includes a staged gas bleed system with two sets of exhaust ports at precisely determined distances to reduce the inertia of the operating rod once it nears the end of its stroke. The reimagined VK-1 Short Stroke Piston System includes a Fully-Supported One-Piece Op Rod and removable gas block and matches the footprint and weight of a standard DI AR-15 while providing the benefits of a piston driven system.

VK-1 is fully ambidextrous, including a patented Billet Machined magazine release and bolt catch. Both have been reprofiled and textured for the greatest ergonomics possible while maintaining a sleek, low profile. Heat-treated Billet construction ensures these components will perform for a lifetime of service even in the most hostile conditions.

To get hands on experience with the VK-1, please visit VKTR Industries at the upcoming 2023 SHOT Show in Booth #41764 or for more information, please contact info@vktrind.com.

www.vktrind.com

Meet the Optic-Ready VULCAN 9

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

The new VULCAN 9 picks up where the REGULUS left off. Continuing Lionheart’s record of providing combat ready, heirloom quality pistols, the VULCAN 9 answers the call for those looking for a refined, optic-ready, hammer-fired pistol for concealed carry.

Features:

• LHI Tru-Axis™ Barrel – Chambered in 9mm

• Optics-Ready – No Adapter Plates Required

• Rapid Engagement Grip System with Integral Gas Pedal

• Optional On-Board Storage for Multitasker Tools NANO²

• Optional J-Trigger and Bobbed Hammer

• Forward Slide Serrations

• Reversible Mag Release and Ambidextrous Safety

• Flush-Fit 15-Round Magazine

• Shipping April 2023

If you’re attending SHOT Show next week, please visit us at booth 41322 to get your hands on the VULCAN 9.

www.lionheartindustries.com/vulcan9-shot