May 13, 2013
Thanks to its XD-S in .45 ACP, Springfield Armory was one of the hottest companies of 2012. The XD-S was so innovative that it went on to be named the American Rifleman Handgun of the Year. When you knock one out of the park like that, there's not a lot that needs changing, and Springfield agreed. So, for 2013, Springfield has rolled out a slightly updated version of the XD-S: except this time it's in 9 mm.
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May 08, 2013
Umarex brought a couple of its new airguns to the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, its new Octane among them. The Octane is a high-powered, high-velocity, break-barrel airgun that's powered by a gas piston system.
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May 08, 2013
Bear & Son Cutlery had a number of its NRA-themed items on display at the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, including the new NRA David Yellowhorse Great Protector Collectible Folding Knife. It's part of the company's popular one-handed opener line, and can be found on NRAStore.com.
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May 07, 2013
Debi Keeney, 55, was at home with her sister, Donna Carlyle, 47, when she stepped outside to smoke a cigarette. As she closed the door behind her, a man approached and pushed his way inside the apartment. The man threw Keeney to the floor and put Carlyle in a choke hold.
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May 07, 2013
The best self-defense tool to come out since the handgun is the cell phone. Hear me out before you start screaming or burning me in effigy, OK? Believe me, I was one of the last holdouts on cell phones because I pictured an electronic collar, tracking me, knowing everywhere I went. But regardless of my paranoia issues, I now consider a cell phone as second in importance of daily carry gear. No. 1 is my Kimber.
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May 07, 2013
Walther showed off three new handguns in Houston at the 2013 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits: the PPQ M2, PPX and the PPK/S .22. Based on the popular PPQ, the PPQ M2 features a push-button magazine release, which is reversible for right- or left-hand operation, and is offered in 9 mm and .40 S&W. The PPQ M2 also features low-profile, 3-dot polymer combat sights, a Tenifer-coated slide and barrel, and front and rear slide serrations for smooth slide operation. The ambidextrous slide stop locks back on empty and the gun includes three safeties, a quick-defense trigger, checkered trigger guard and custom accessory rail. The new PPX is a great choice for everyday carry. This full-featured Walther retails for under $500 and comes in 9 mm and .40 S&W in either black or stainless. The PPX features 3-dot sights, a loaded chamber viewport, hammer-fired action, ambidextrous slide stop, push button thumb-operated magazine release, a constant 6.5 lb trigger pull and a Mil-std-1913 Picatinny accessory mounting rail.
The PPK/S .22 is based off of the iconic PPK made famous by James Bond. Identical to the PPK in .380, the PPK/S .22 will provide hours of fun and inexpensive shooting with minimal recoil. It features fixed steel sights, a manual safety, internal slide stop, beavertail extension, a classic Walther grip, and comes with a double or single-action trigger. The PPK/S 22 comes with a 10-round magazine.
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May 06, 2013
Before automatic pistols had one piece receivers of best-quality, industrial grade polymer, they came with two pieces of (usually) wood fastened to the sides of the butt. Revolvers go even farther back in the chronology and did the same thing. Wood shapes easily and can even be user-customized. However, what is the correct name for these wood, bone, horn, ivory or whatever plates. For most of my shooting life, I have called them “grips” and I believe the majority of the firearms world does the same.
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May 06, 2013
ProMag delivers some of the finest magazines and accessories available on the market, and it brought some of its most popular new designs to the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
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May 05, 2013
Fresh off of winning a 2013 Golden Bullseye award from American Hunter, the folks at Laser Genetics brought an array of innovative new products to the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. You can get your own look at some of the company's latest releases in the video below.
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May 05, 2013
By John Zent
Plink ... plink-plink, plink.
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