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SHOT Show – FN Herstal

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

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Part of the FN Military Collectors Series, the FN M249S is a semi-automatic, civilian-legal variant of the proven M249 SAW, originally developed as the FN MINIMI, and adopted by the US Military in 1988. It features closed-bolt operation, with a gas piston system, and can feed either from 200-round linked ammo belts, or 30-round STANAG magazines. The receiver of the M249S is constructed of formed steel, and comes with a steel bipod and a top-cover integrated 1913 Picatinny rail for optical attachment. Additional features include:

  • 20.5″ cold hammer-forged barrel
  • Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber
  • Quick-change barrel capability
  • removable heatshield
  • Ergonomic polymer buttstock
  • Crossbolt safety
  • Non-reciprocating charging handle
  • www.fnamerica.com/products/collector-series/m249s

    Haley Strategic – D3 Rifle Sling

    Friday, January 22nd, 2016

      
    What started as a custom design built for his Force Recon platoon during a deployment became a lifelong mission for Travis Haley to build a rifle sling that works around the end user, and no the other way around.

      
    The D3 Rifle Sling can be run in single point or two point configuration and has been designed to transition between the two moments. The sling includes two, positive locking QD swivels and features Haley’s proven, SDI single hand quick adjustment system.

      
    The sling also debuts a low profile pad, inspired by climbing harnesses created by the world’s leading mountaineering companies. A 5-layer laminated construction sealed with stretch woven materials, the pad provides stability and comfort without adding weight or bulk.

      
    The D3 Rifle Sling is the result of over 15 years of continuous use, revision and improvement, delivering a versatile platform intuitive to the point where the becomes a natural extension of the body.

    www.haleystrategic.com

    SHOT Show – Ruger American Pistol

    Friday, January 22nd, 2016

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    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.

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    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

    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.  

    SHOT Show – Meprolight Mepro FT: Circle Dot Sight

    Friday, January 22nd, 2016

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    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.

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

    www.meprolight.com

    SHOT Show – Springfield Armory

    Friday, January 22nd, 2016

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    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

    SHOT Show – Hill & Mac Gunworks

    Friday, January 22nd, 2016

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    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

    Gorilla Ammunition Releasing New Line Of Self Defense Ammunition

    Friday, January 22nd, 2016

    Silverback_300BLK_85&205Silverback Ammunition from Gorilla Ammunition is a new line of pistol ammunition and 300 Blackout ammunition featuring solid copper CNC machined projectiles.

    Vero Beach, FL, – January 20, 2016 – Gorilla Ammunition introduces the new Silverback product line, featuring solid copper machined projectiles in 380 ACP, 9mm, 45 ACP, and 300 BLK. These technologically advanced projectiles create insane temporary and permanent wound cavities with controlled expansion to optimum depths.

    “The growth of Gorilla Ammunition has been tremendous over the past year. We are very excited to release our new Silverback Line at SHOT Show. These lead free, CNC lathe turned copper projectiles are engineered and tuned for maximum expansion with penetration depths dictated by user requirements. Our proprietary heat treating and CNC machining process provides the unique ability to tweak projectile performance in soft tissue. This technology is groundbreaking for the ammunition industry and self defense ammunition consumers” said Lanse Padgett, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

    “The entire Gorilla Ammunition team has worked tremendously hard over the past few months developing and refining this product line. It’s been our mission to be on the leading edge of 300 Blackout and now with the Silverback line we offer a 300 Blackout subsonic cartridge that expands and creates terminal performance on game that is tremendous. I am really excited to see how the consumers respond to the introduction of this new ammunition technology.” said Gorilla Ammunition’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Jay Duncan.

    www.gorillaammo.com