HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics’ GLx 2x Prism has been awarded the ‘Best CQB Optic’ award for Ballistic’s Best 2020 Editors’ Selects Awards. These awards recognize outstanding performers in various product categories within the firearms community, including handguns, rifles, optics, and more. Ballistic’s Best Editors’ Selects Awards focus on products that go above and beyond the [Read more…]
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Riton Optics Products Available on Strelok Pro Ballistic Calculator
Tucson, AZ – Veteran owned optics company, Riton Optics, is proud to announce the addition of their riflescope line to the Strelok Pro Ballistic Calculator. Providing field proven accuracy since 2001, Strelok Pro has proven itself to be among the top ballistic calculators available to shooters worldwide. With apps available for both Android and iOS platforms, [Read more…]
Heritage Introduces the Barkeep™ Revolver
Heritage Manufacturing, Inc., producers of classic-style single-action revolvers, is pleased to announce the newest member of the family—the Barkeep. This pint-sized revolver has an Old West flair and was inspired by the 19th Century Colt “Storekeeper” model. The single-action Barkeep comes chambered and ships with the affordable .22 LR 6-shot rimfire cylinder and two-inch barrel. [Read more…]
Hornady Receives Golden Bullseye for 6mm ARC Ammunition
(Grand Island, Nebr.) — Hornady® 6mm ARC has been named the 2021 Shooting Illustrated Ammunition Product of the Year as part of the National Rifle Associations Publications Golden Bullseye Awards. The 6mm ARC began with a simple question: What can we do with today’s technology to maximize the performance of the AR-15 platform? After subsequently [Read more…]
Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 380 Auto
ANOKA, Minnesota – – The newest addition to Federal’s Hydra-Shok Deep lineup is the industry’s first expanding 380 Auto to consistently meet FBI protocol recommendations for penetration (12 inches minimum) through bare gel and through heavy clothing. This new product will be on display in Booth No. 14551 at the 2020 SHOT Show, January 21-24 at [Read more…]
The Scout Rifle Revisited: 6.5 Grendel
I recently had the pleasure of spending some time with the Head Down Firearms Master Series in 6.5 Grendel. I have not spent much time with this cartridge until recently, despite it being available since 2004. The Master Series is a 12″ barrel AR Pistol complete with Hiperfire trigger, full-length M-Lok rail system, and the [Read more…]
Beretta LTT Elite
Having served in the United States Army, my experiences with the Beretta M9 leaves a lot to be desired. A lot of the issues could be from the lack of training the military provided us. Limited time was spent on the manual of arms for a sidearm at the time, but the considerable lack of [Read more…]
5 Tips to Tame Rifle Recoil
Shooting a rifle is different than shooting a shotgun. Having fired thousands of rounds from both, I have developed and learned several best practices that will help you enjoy the practice sessions that will ensure when your opportunity arrives you have the best chance of winning the match or harvesting the game. Number one: A [Read more…]
Aero Precision VG6 Epsilon Compensator
There are some who say a compensator on any platform is not a necessity and by and large I can agree with that statement. They are not integral to the fit and function of whatever platform they might be attached and, in some cases, can make the perceived volume level of the gunshot exponentially louder. [Read more…]
High Speed Gear & Comp-Tac Partner with Wes Doss
SWANSBORO, N.C. – High Speed Gear®, maker of Battle-Proven Tactical Gear™, is proud to announce a working partnership with Wes Doss, CEO and founder of Khyber Interactive Associates LLC. “High Speed Gear’s® continued expansion into the law enforcement and military markets has provided a unique opportunity to partner with key individuals to help enhance our [Read more…]