Remington announced the release of its new Model 700 in 6.5 Creedmoor. This new Model 700 will also be outfitted with the Magpul rifle chassis that is gaining in popularity for its lightweight design, and enhanced features that provide the modularity to fit a wide range of shooters. The continued expansion of 6.5 Creedmoor has been one of the biggest news items in the rifle … [Read more...]
Ruger Recalls New Mark IV Pistols!
Sturm, Ruger & Co. announced a product safety notice and recall for all of their popular new Mark IV pistols. This recall will include the new 22/45 models of the Mark IV as well and involves all pistols manufactured prior to June 1, 2017. Ruger has discovered these pistols have the potential to unintentionally discharge if the safety is not properly … [Read more...]
New Springfield Armory XD-E Hammer-Fired Pistol [Updated]
Springfield Armory launched its new XD-E pistol: a compact hammer-fired polymer handgun. In a market flooded with striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols, it is kind of refreshing to see a classic design emerge with the highlights of engineering and design manufacturers have been displaying in recent years. The XD-E features solidify its place in the concealed carry arena … [Read more...]
Heckler & Koch VP9SK Arrives
Heckler & Koch introduced the VP9SK at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Based on the company's popular HK VP9 pistol, the new VP9SK sub-compact handgun is poised to be very competitive in the ever-growing concealed carry market. In fact, this is one of the most anticipated gun announcements of the show. A lot of people have been calling for a compact version of … [Read more...]
New Kershaw Reverb Knife
Kershaw was in overdrive at SHOT Show this year delivering dozens of new knife options. One of the new knives is called the Reverb. The Reverb is a small folding knife with unique blade design and is feature-built for everyday carry, call-out or bail-out bag, hiking, or backpacking. The Reverb could be a great addition to your duty bag for those little every-day jobs that come … [Read more...]
Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-12.5×42 Scope: A Close Look
The Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-12.5 x 42mm is a unique rifle scope offering some of the best features currently available, and a magnification range superior to many scopes. Today, I'm taking a look at it from a law enforcement and sportsman's perspective. The 2.5-12.5 x 42 riflescope is one of six offerings in the Trijicon AccuPoint family and has the incredible potential over … [Read more...]
Aimpoint CompM4s Wins U.S. Army Optic Contract
Aimpoint announced the US Army awarded the company with a highly lucrative contract to supply 30,000 CompM4s optics to its combat troops. The CompM4s will be designated as the M68 Close Combat Optic or M68CCO. This announcement is obviously good news for the iconic red dot optic manufacturer and a continuation of Aimpoint's service to U.S. troops. Aimpoint is regarded by … [Read more...]
New Trijicon MRO Rifle Optic
Trijicon announced the release of MRO rifle optic, after its debut at SHOT Show 2017. Adding to their impressive list of rifle optics, the Trijicon MRO (Miniature Rifle Optic) is a relatively compact red dot optic designed for reflex rifle shooting, tailored for the AR-15. These types of optics have proven to be extremely valuable, especially in the close-range or … [Read more...]
Hogue X5 Folding Knife – First Look from the SHOT Show
Hogue has made some bold moves into the competitive knife market, and the all-new X5 line of knives is the latest. At this year's SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Hogue debuted the folding knife series. These new knives caught my eye due to their functionality, fit and overall quality of construction. I had a chance to work with the knives at the show and talk to the company … [Read more...]
Kershaw Eris Knife – New For 2017
The new Kershaw Eris folding knife was released at this year's SHOT Show. Though a fairly straight-forward and simple design, the new Eris has some nice features that could make it a viable on-duty or off-duty EDC pocket knife. The concept of a pocket knife has been around for perhaps millennia, but in the last 150 years or so the designs and features have changed quite a … [Read more...]