Exciting news: The new Beretta APX pistol was just released for commercial sales in the USA. There was a lot of talk about the Beretta APX striker-fired pistol at SHOT Show this year. In light of the U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract going to the SIG P320, many people wondered what the future would hold for Beretta's entry. Beretta's entry to the MHS, the … [Read more...]
Sig Sauer Whiskey 5 Rifle Scopes Deliver!
Sig Sauer had their U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract, worth up to $580 million over 10 years. Everything we've seen and heard about the Whiskey 5 rifle scopes is proving to be very positive in deed. The Whiskey 5 line of scopes really benefits from combining outstanding high-end features and magnification ranges, with mid to low high-end pricing. … [Read more...]
New Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6x24mm Optic
Vortex has introduced their new Viper PST Gen II line of rifle scopes. The Gen II Viper scopes expand upon the Gen I features with increased quality, performance, and magnification range. These new features are often reserved for the top of the line optics. This was a general trend at SHOT Show 2017, as most of the major rifle optics manufacturers added outstanding features to … [Read more...]
New Beretta PX4 Storm Finally Arrives!
The new Beretta PX4 Storm highlighted at last year's SHOT Show has finally arrived and is shipping to dealers now. Called the We posted on the new Beretta PX4 last year, and many of our readers expressed interest in the upgrades being offered. At the time Ernest Langdon was in the Beretta booth showing off the enhanced PX4 Storm that he helped to design. Originally we were … [Read more...]
U.S. Optics Adds B-Series Rifle Scopes
U.S. Optics was ready at SHOT Show this year with (3) new rifle scopes. Their new B-Series rifle scopes are packed with outstanding features that truly separate high-end glass from ordinary rifle scopes. I was able to talk with U.S. Optics marketing representative Maggie, and she described the technological advancements of the U.S Optics B-Series scopes. The new U.S. Optics … [Read more...]
New Browning Black Label 1911-380 Compacts
Browning Black Label 1911-380 Compacts Browning has expanded their Black Label 1911-380 line this year. The Black Label 1911-380 launched in 2015, and we were there on the range to test these mini-1911's. During our limited exposure we found the Black Label 1911-380 was a very nice pistol that performed flawlessly on the range. The familiar 1911 controls were easily … [Read more...]
Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Arrives!
Smith & Wesson was a very popular location at the Industry Day at the Range this year as they unveiled their new M&P 2.0 pistols. The M&P 2.0 pistols have several enhanced features designed to improve the shooter's ability to manipulate and shoot the pistols. The M&P line has experienced a very good response since its return in 2005, but it has not been … [Read more...]
New Mag Pump Easy AR-15 Mag Loader
One of the coolest gadgets I saw at the Industry Day at the Range was the Mag Pump AR-15 ammunition loader. This ammunition loader is well designed to quickly load Mil-Spec AR-15 magazines. In fact, the Mag Pump was actually at several vendor's booths, and everyone I talked to had very positive comments about its performance. The Mag Pump is designed to load AR-15 magazines … [Read more...]
New Hudson H9 Striker Fired Pistol
Hudson Manufacturing was at the Industry Day at the Range and presented one of the most anticipated new handguns for 2017. The Hudson H9 is double-stack, 9mm pistol, based upon the grip and frame of the Model 1911, but using a striker fired action and innovative recoil system. The previews videos on the Hudson H9 lit the fires of anticipation, and actually getting our hands on … [Read more...]
New Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 Red Dot
Vortex Optics has introduced their new Razor AMG UH-1 red dot optic for the 2017 SHOT Show. We were able to take an early peek at this new optic. The Razor AMG UH-1 is offering the new "quantum well technology" that Vortex believes could revolutionize the holographic optic market. In essence, Vortex has moved all of the complex electronics necessary for the holographic reticle … [Read more...]