The newly introduced Smith & Wesson M&P12 bullpup shotgun is a compact & maneuverable 12 gauge pump-action package designed for home protection. Chambered for 12 gauge, the M&P12 bullpup offers maximum ammo adaptability to suit the needs of the user and accepts a combination of standard 2 ¾”, 3” magnum, as well as mini-shell loads. ...
Dear Santa…ok, maybe that might be a bit much, but I would like to officially lodge a complaint with the Bureau of Christmas gifts choice and distribution (BOCGC&D). Like everyone, I am genuinely thankful for gifts received at Christmas. But deep inside where your self-focused 5-year-old self still resides, you secretly wish you had gotten...
‘Tis the season to start buying gifts for all the important people in your life, and if one (or more) of those people happen to enjoy shooting, then we’ve got a list of presents they’ll be excited to see under the tree this year with this shooting gear gift guide. From gun safes to gear...
Elk bugles are complex. Cows and calves, and bulls too, communicate in chirps and mews when they are on the move and when they are relaxed. Big bulls will chirp in the presence of a dominant animal. Both cows and bulls grunt (often to get another elk to show itself) and bark (as a warning...
A great starting press for beginners, as well as a companion press for experienced reloaders, the new Brass Smith Ideal Press has just released from Lyman Products. It is available for preorder, shipping early February. Beginners using the C-Frame style press will appreciate its central handle position for easy ambidextrous use and a ball handle...
Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) literature clearly lays out the thought process behind the development of its ARs — the appreciation of AK47 simplicity and reliability combined with deep-rooted experience with M4/M16 ergonomics. PWS is confident its long stroke piston operated AR is an improvement over not only the original gas impingement design, especially when incorporated...
The Gun Cleaning Rod Case is designed for the dedicated rifle and shotgun shooter. Its foam interior holds up to four cleaning rods up to 47″. Related Stories: 8 Great Options For Levergun Lovers Each rod is held in an individual slot, keeping the rods from rattling and moving around – ideal for the field or...
The TTS-22 suppressed .22LR barrel will be available in early 2018 on Magnum’s semi auto rifles, as well as an aftermarket barrel that will fit all Ruger 10/22 TM non takedown rifles. Related Stories: Binge Watch GetZone’s New Original Series: American Nomads Features & Specs: BENZ chamber Tensioned hammer forged barrel liner Barrel weight of...
If you’ve been a shooter for any significant length of time, you’ve probably heard of Hogue, Inc. Since 1968, Hogue has been a leading force in the design and manufacture of high-quality handgun grips, rifle and shotgun stocks, and a variety of other products. As a family-run company, they approach every aspect of their business...
The new Hornady Ballistic Calculator App includes the advanced state-of-the-art 4DOF™ calculator as well as a standard BC (ballistic coefficient) calculator. It is available for free on both the Apple and Android app stores and allows users to calculate trajectories in areas without wireless connectivity. The Hornady Ballistic Calculator App is Bluetooth enabled and will toggle with select wind meters....
The M&P10 SPORT Rifle is the latest addition to Smith & Wesson Corp’s award-winning M&P10 rifle lineup. The M&P10 SPORT rifle features a popular 16″ barrel with a .30 caliber A2-style flash suppressor. Chambered in .308 WIN/7.62×51 NATO caliber, the Sport is optics-ready and equipped with ambidextrous controls for both right and left handed shooters....
For the past several years I have been involved with companies that sponsor the Extreme Huntress contest which puts seven women hunters through their paces to find out who is the best Huntress for the year. This year I was informed I would be going on an Axis cull hunt while I was in Texas...
(This article has been edited from its original publish date.) It’s difficult to find a group of hunters who are more passionate about their favorite pastime than waterfowl hunters. Each year as the annual southward waterfowl migration begins you’ll find duck and goose hunters knee-deep in swamps, lying prone in layout blinds and braving the...
There are few companies in the world that get global coverage when they announce their newest widget or update. Inside the firearms industry, it is even rarer. The exception to this phenomenon is GLOCK. While they are obviously well known in the United States, their reach extends from the Arctic Circle to the sands of...
New from Lyman Products, the GuardianGrip by Pachmayr, offers the concealment of a compact with the shooting control of a full-size grip. The patented design allows the user to simply squeeze the button on the front of the grip and a spring loaded finger extension drops down out of the GuardianGrip, converting a two-finger compact...
Expanding on the award-winning Walther PPQ platform, the PPQ M2 Q4 TAC comes both optics and suppressor ready. The Q4 TAC is backed by Walther’s lifetime warranty and dedication to technical expertise. Related Stories: American Nomads “The Q5 Match has been very popular and we have had a lot of interest in a 4” more tactical...
The new Maxim 50 Muzzleloader from SilencerCo allows civilians to enjoy suppressed shooting in all suppressor legal states, without the hassle and wait time of purchasing a silencer. The Maxim 50 is built on the base of a Traditions™ Vortek Strikerfire Muzzleloader. Muzzleloaders are not considered firearms by the BATFE, but instead antique firearms. Because...
Welcome to the New World of ammo from NovX. NovX has created the most effective, lethal combination of bullet technology in decades. Stainless steel and copper polymer have come together to create the first 9mm Luger +P and standard pressure Engagement: Extreme Self-Defense cartridges. It is the fastest copper poly bullet at 1,655 FPS, and...
The new Quiver Duck Butt HD decoy by Lucky Duck Premium Decoys will add some motion on those calm water days. The Quiver Duck Butt resembles a feeding mallard with an HD body for ultra realism. The water activated switch turns the quiver on as soon as it hits the water, so you don’t have...
New from SureFire, The 2211® Signature Wristlight provides hands-free tactical illumination for a broad range of low-light scenarios—including use with a handgun—and also features a fully integrated quality timepiece. When strapped to your support-side wrist, the 2211 Signature automatically aligns with a handgun when the weapon is held with a standard two-handed grip, projecting sufficient...
Blac-Rac gun mounting units have never been available to the public until NOW. The Blac-Rac Model 1070 is now authorized to sell to civilians and can be mounted in your homes, ATV’s, UTV’s, or personal vehicles. Blac-Rac Manufacturing in Boise, Idaho started making its Blac-Rac Weapons Retention Mounts for Law Enforcement agencies in 2006. Today...
A trend that can be no longer ignored or dismissed, as a passing fad is the number of pistol models stemming from what was typically associated with rifle pattern weapons via removing the buttstock. AR type pistols are dominating this genre via weapons featuring shorter than 16″ barrels sans any rifle stock with only the...
Ed Brown Products has added the Long Slide 10mm (LS10) to the Limited Series, pushing the edges of traditional custom 1911s. Perfect for any 1911 enthusiast, this new pistol is ideal for long range target work and handgun hunting. Related Stories: Pistol Shooting with Both Eyes Open, Competitive Shooting Tips with Doug Koenig This pistol is...
When I first laid eyes on the new Winchester XPR I did so with some preconceived opinions and bias. Quite frankly, I wasn’t prepared to like this rifle. Winchester gave us the John Browning-designed 1886, 1892 and 1894, the elegant if short-lived 71, and “the rifleman’s rifle,” the Model 70. You could defend any of...
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