Redding Reloading Equipment announced the are now making and selling reloading die sets for the 6mm Creedmoor cartridge. According to Redding, the company will offer three different sets for the 6mm Creedmoor: standard full-length, standard neck, and deluxe. Redding standard kits typically come with two dies: a resizing die (full-length or neck only) and a […]
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Ruger announced the company will now manufacture the 77/17 rifle for the 17 WSM cartridge. These bolt-action guns will use an American Walnut stock with checkering and a 24″ stainless steel barrel. Metal parts will have a matte stainless finish. The guns will weigh about 7.5 pounds. A six round rotary magazine feeds the rifle. […]
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Adaptive Tactical is now manufacturing a new training tool called the Non-Lite. The Non-Lite is a replica of a pistol mounted flashlight. The Non-Lite is designed to approximate the size and weight of a weapon mounted light. In training, weapon lights can take a beating resulting in broken or damaged lights. While military units, police […]
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Coast announced a new rechargeable flashlight that is small enough to carry pretty much everywhere. The HP3R Penlight is approximately 5.8” long and weighs less than two ounces. It charges through a USB port. Coast made the HP3R to also take AAA batteries. The power output is less, but should you rely on the flashlight […]
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Battle Rifle Company (BRC) announced the company is manufacturing a new rifle called the BR4 Paratrooper. The new rifle combines a carbine length rifle with a PDW-style stock. SBR versions will also be made. As with other PDW-type stocks on the market, the bolt carrier group and buffer assembly have been significantly modified. Features of […]
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UTG announced the company is now selling KeyMod hand guards for the ArmaLite AR10 and DPMS-pattern .308 rifles. The new hand guards are made of 6061 T6 aluminum and have a hard coat black anodized finish. The rails are 15″ long. According to UTG, the rails come with a four slot and an eight slot […]
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Video-based firearms training company Panteo Productions announced the addition of online webinars to the company’s content delivery network. Called “Make Ready Webinars,” these will be interactive experiences during which the students can ask questions of the instructor. Right now, the company expects to offer the webinars in formats of one to three hours. Panteo Productions […]
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Crimson Trace announced a new green laser aiming device for Ruger LCR and LCRx revolvers. The LG-415G Lasergrip is similar to the red laser version already made for the Ruger revolvers, but upgrades the package to use a green laser. Compared to red, green lasers tend to be more visible to the human eye. They […]
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One of the more interesting gun announcements this year has been the return of the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless. This handgun is being made for Colt by U.S. Armament Corp. Ryan Michad, host of the Handgun Radio podcast, interviewed Jake of the U.S. Armament Corp about the 1903. When Ryan asked Jake about the possibility […]
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Black Aces Tactical (BAT) announced the release of a new 12 gauge shotgun that features an 8.5″ barrel and is fed by a detachable box magazine. According to BAT, the shotgun is classified as a standard firearm by the ATF and is not an AOW or short-barrel shotgun that requires any special tax stamps under the […]
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American Built Arms is now selling something they call the AR Essential Kit. The parts package contains: Nickel-boron coated cam pin Chrome coated firing pin Firing pin retaining pin Ejector Ejector spring Ejector pin Extractor with attached extractor spring Extractor spring with insert Extractor axle Gas rings All of the parts are designed to work […]
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Gun Pro announced the introduction of handgun sights called the Delta 1. The Delta 1 sights claim to overcome some of the perceived problems with traditional post and notch sights. Here is a video from the company that explains the sights: These are not night sights that are self-illuminated in low light. The sights are machined […]
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Birchwood Casey is now selling a pair of new spinner targets rated for rimfire ammunition. The first is called The Little Rattler while the second is called Sidewinder Spinner. The Little Rattler is a gong-style metal target that comes with swivels and the heavy duty frame. According to the company, the minimum distance for using […]
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Seekins Precision is now selling an angled grip for AR-15 and similar weapon platforms. The new grips are available for both KeyMod and M-LOK accessory rails. Seekins Precision is manufacturing these grips from aluminum using a CNC process. Grips weigh 1.6 ounces and will have an integrated QD sling mount. The grips will be anodized […]
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Bushnell announced the company added two new upgraded scopes to the Elite Riflescope line. The Elite 3500 and Elite 4500 have been redesigned to be more compact. Both scopes use 1″ tubes and are argon purged. The Elite 3500 is available as: 2-6x32mm, 2-7x 32mm, 3-9x 40mm, 3-9x 50mm, and 4-12x 40mm These range in price […]
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Volquartsen is now offering an accuracy improvement drop-in kit for the 10/22 Takedown rifle. The new kit includes a 16.5″ carbon fiber barrel and CNC machined 6061-T6 forend. The barrel is threaded (1/2″x28) and includes a thread protector. Volquartsen built in a Picatinny rail on the bottom of the forend and another on the top of […]
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Atlanta Arms announced they are now selling a new line of ammunition called Target/Defense. These handgun rounds are designed to be inexpensive enough to train with, yet still be effective at stopping an attacker. The bullets used in these new loads are jacketed hollow points (JHP), though the exact type/brand is not stated. I have […]
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Sooner State Arsenal sent out an e-mail with updated information on the Strike One pistols. According to the e-mail, the .40 S&W version of the Strike One handguns should ship to customers in the next two weeks. The .357 SIG version is expected in the fall of 2015. The company also stated that the first […]
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Specializing in groin protection, the Nutshellz company recently posted this video showing their CEO getting shot by a .22 LR on the protective cup. Aside from being completely stupid and highly dangerous to demo, the cup does appear to work with a low energy, light bullet. Of course, the video is part of a Kickstarter campaign […]
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CMMG is now offering flat dark earth (FDE) as a color option on two of its AR-style rifle lines: the Mk4 RCE and the Mk3 CBR. The Mk4 is a 5.56 platform (with the 300 BLK as an option.) The Mk3 is built around the .308 Win/7.61×51. The Mk4 with the FDE color comes in […]
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