Safariland continues to expand its ever-impressive line of firearm-related accessories, with the new RLS - Rapid Light System. Designed specifically to be attached to pistols with a rail system on the front of the pistol's frame, the RLS is both versatile and practical. The Safariland RLS provides an off-set mounting system that swings left or right depending on the shooter's … [Read more...]
Does Temperature Affect Bullet Point of Impact?
Recently, Sierra Bullets put out an informational publication concerning the topic of temperature effects on bullet trajectory. This topic has been in the mainstream lexicon of precision shooters, hunters, and target shooters for decades. Opinions on the matter range from temperature doesn't affect bullet flight enough to worry about it, to others claiming a new zero must be … [Read more...]
ProTech TR-5 Tactical Knives
ProTech is one of America's outstanding knife manufacturers, and their new Tactical Response 5 (TR-5) assisted-opening knife is just another example of their fine craftsmanship. The TR-5 has several features desirable for officers in a variety of assignments and is the first spring-assisted ProTech knife. ProTech has already produced four successful Tactical Response knife … [Read more...]
New Springfield Armory OSP XDM
Springfield Armory has ventured into the reflex optic pistol market with their brand new XD(M)® OSP™ (Optical Sight Pistol). The new XD(M) OSP is designed to allow shooters to attach their choice of the most popular red dot pistol optics directly to the XD(M)® 4.5-inch pistol with no need for custom modifications. Springfield Armory's entrance into the optics-ready pistol … [Read more...]
H&K VP Series Adds FDE and Tactical
Heckler & Koch (H&K) recently announced the expansion of their incredibly popular VP-9 in 2014, H&K added the VP-40 in the summer of 2015. The new VP Series in 2014, they immediately gained applause for the well-designed and handsome appearance of their latest pistol. H&K was the first to introduce a striker-fired pistol, with the VP-70 in 1970. The … [Read more...]
Ruger American Pistol with Manual Safety
Ruger was hitting on all cylinders at SHOT Show last January, introducing the Ruger American Pistol and the Ruger Precision Rifle to very high praise. Ruger's American Pistol may have been a little late to the striker-fired, polymer framed pistol competition, but their entry is noteworthy. Ruger has recently added Ruger American Pistols with an external safety lever. Though … [Read more...]