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The TalonSS pre-charged pneumatic air rifle from AirForce Airguns is flexible and fun. This state-of-the-art airgun technology can be adjusted for high velocity or low noise and extra shots. The TalonSS is a highly accurate rifle which can entertain by punching small holes in paper or small game hunting. Airguns are available in a wide […]
The Nomad 9 Frame is a Glock 19 Gen4 compatible frame. The Nomad 9 Frame incorporates a forward thumb ledge, an enlarged trigger guard, an aggressive and versatile grip texture, a more accessible magazine release and slide stop lever, and an interchangeable backstrap. Imagine your Glock 19 lower having everything you wanted to have customized, right out of the box.
This past fall, I found myself in need of a good two point rifle sling at short notice. Elzetta was kind enough to sponsor me for their low light training and zombie shoot at the American Institute of Marksmanship where I would learn defensive uses for rifle, shotgun, and pistol in low light conditions. As two […]
The Walther PPX. It’s a hammer fired double stack pistol, chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W. The design closely resembles the PPQ released two years prior. The sizes of both pistols are similar in dimension (the Walther PPX measures 7.3in long, 5.6in tall, and 1.3in wide compared to the PPQ’s 7.1in long by 5.3in tall, […]
Riteintherain is famous for coated paper products which shed water and take writing without smudges. They still make great note books for recording scores and making notes but no they make targets for those rainy days. New at SHOT Show, the web site is still catching up.
The cause of self defense is a generally accepted reason for women to learn to shoot. That goal has and continues to introduce many women into the firearms industry. However, as a female firearms enthusiast, I have some additional motivators that get me to the range. In the interest of encouraging more women to consider […]
Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced the addition of thenew M&P380 Shield EZ pistolto the company’smarket-leading M&P Shield pistol series. Built for personal protection and every-day carry, the M&P380 Shield EZischambered in .380 AUTO and is designed to be easy to use, featuring an easy-to-rack slide, easy-to-load magazine, and easy-to-clean design.
For decades, the American military has struggled with ways to improve handgun effectiveness while avoiding the bad press of using hollow point ammo (sometimes called “Dum dum” bullets). The Army has announced that the M-17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) will shoot hollow points in combat. A recent study by the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded […]
The Sig 320 is the most tested and selected handgun in the 21st Century. The advanced modular design won the Army’s Modular Handgun competition and became the M-17 and M-18. After extensive testing involving over one million rounds, the Sig 320 was selected as the new DHS duty handgun. Recent internet tales about the M-17 […]
Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the M1A Gear Up Promotion. Buyers who purchase any new Springfield Armory® M1A™ rifle between February 1, 2018, and May 31, 2018, are eligible to receive $165 worth of magazines from the company.