Getting to Know the FN Ballista

January 24, 2012

Check out the video above where American Rifleman Managing Editor Aaron Carter gets a chance to shoot the FN Ballista, the company's new modular, multi-caliber precision sniper rifle.

CVA Accura Mountain Rifle

January 24, 2012

Both lightweight and accurate, the CVA Accura MR (Mountain Rifle) offers everything you could want in a muzzleloader. Sporting a compact, 25-inch Bergara barrel for added accuracy, the Mountain Rifle weighs in at just 6.36 pounds, which was achived by using an aluminum rather than steel frame. Other notable features include the WeatherGuard barrel finish, a Realtree Max-1 camo finish on the stock and a matching Quake Claw Sling, the option of a DuraSight Dead-On scope mount or open fiber-optic sights and CVA’s new Palm Saver Ramrod.

A Classic Colt is Back

January 24, 2012

By Jim Wilson  

Kel-Tec RMR-30

January 23, 2012

Although it was announced last year, Kel-Tec is nearly ready to start shipping the new RMR-30 .22 Mag. rifle. This long gun features the same grip and fire controls of the popular PMR-30 pistol. The rifle also uses the same innovative pie-wedge 30-round magazines as the pistol, allowing for both ammunition and magazine compatibility.

Heizer Double Tap

January 23, 2012

One of the more eye-catching and unusual pistols shown at SHOT Show this year is the new Heizer Double Tap. Using advanced design techniques and CNC machining, Heizer has developed a thin profile, monolithic frame over-under derringer chambered for modern defensive calibers.

Springtac Holsters

January 23, 2012

Springtac has arrived on the scene with a brand new IWB holster that’s been a long time coming. While many defensive pistols can be fitted with tactical lights and lasers, there are very few holsters available that will fit an accessorized pistol for concealed carry.

Akdal MKA 1919 Shotgun

January 23, 2012

RAAC has introduced the Akdal MKA 1919 gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun manufactured in Turkey by Ucyildiz Arms. Both the appearance and the control configuration of the MKA 1919 looks and feels like the M16 rifle with some adjustments to accommodate the 12-gauge shotgun shells it fires.

SHOT Show 2012: Monday-Wednesday Recap

January 19, 2012

Day 3 of SHOT Show has come and gone, and this year's show has been one for the ages. There's no real end to the number of products that have been unveiled thus far, and the AmericanRifleman.org team will need weeks to bring readers up to speed in full. For now, though, NRA Editors have put together a list of some of the products that they've been lucky enough to cover thus far:

Galco Double Time

January 19, 2012

The Galco Double Time is two holsters in one, an  IWB with belt loops and an OWB with clips. The Double Time is made of Kydex and comes with butt-forward cant and adjustable tension. It also has a raised sweat guard to protect both the handgun and the wearer.