Month: August 2020

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Galco Kingtuk Deluxe IWB Holster for Walther PPQ, PPQ M2 Series

Galco Kingtuk Deluxe IWB Holster for Walther PPQ, PPQ M2 Series

From Galco

Now available for the popular Walther PPQ and PPQ M2 series, Galco’s best-selling KingTuk Deluxe™ tuckable IWB reigns supreme in comfort, speed, and versatility!

The KingTuk Deluxe provides the best of all worlds. Since comfort is key, especially with an inside the waistband holster, a premium saddle leather backing plate lined with Premium Center Cut Steerhide™ makes the KingTuk Deluxe easy and comfortable against the body, even in all-day carry.

Speed is also of the essence in a defensive holster, and the holster’s smooth leather front combines with a rigid, open-top Kydex holster pocket for a very fast draw and easy return to holster.

The KingTuk Deluxe includes Galco’s patent-pending polymer UniClip™ and Ultimate Stealth™ clip designs for excellent concealment, stability and easy on-off capability. The clips can be moved up or down in the corresponding holes in the backing plate, enabling the user to set the carry height and angle to suit their unique preferences.

See Galco’s complete line of IWB holster and accessories at galcousa.com!

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Kinetic Concealment Offers Holster for Bond Arms Rowdy Derringer

Kinetic Concealment Offers Holster for Bond Arms Rowdy Derringer

Kinetic Concealment, maker of high quality patented hybrid holsters, is proud to offer holsters to fit the Bond Arms Rowdy Derringer.

Kinetic Concealment has created a perfect fit Kydex shell for the Rowdy. This allows Kinetic Concealment to offer their original Hybrid IWB holster, KC Baby appendix carry holster, or OWB holster to fit the Rowdy for a complete concealed carry package. The Bond Arms Rowdy is compact while still giving users a rough and tough feel, making it a popular choice for shooters.

The original Hybrid IWB holster and KC Baby appendix carry holster feature the patented neoprene-backed leather and Kydex combination. They use Chicago Style flat head screws so that the cants can be easily adjusted and the Kydex shell can be tightened back down after continued use.
Kinetic Concealment’s OWB holster is made with sturdy Kydex shells, mounted to a cowhide leather backing. These holsters are secure, durable and fit most any gun-belt 2″ thick or less.

The Bond Arms Rowdy Derringer is a unique concealed carry option. It has a 3″ stainless steel double barrel chambered for 45/410, and a stainless steel frame. The Rowdy also features an automatic spent casing extractor, patented rebounding hammer, retracting firing pins and cross-bolt safety. It is spring-loaded with a cammed locking lever.

Kinetic Concealment holsters can be purchased online at www.kineticconcealment.com .

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Badlands Pecora Baselayer Blends Warmth of Merino and Durability of Cordura

Badlands Pecora Baselayer Blends Warmth of Merino and Durability of Cordura

Merino wool is awesome. It’s light, it’s soft and it’s super warm. But, it’s also a little delicate and over the years starts to show some wear. Cordura, on the other hand, is tough as nails and lasts darn near forever. It’s not really a textile you want to wear next to your skin, though.

What if the mad scientists at Badlands were to come up with a way to combine Merino wool and Cordura? Super warm, tough and comfy? How incredible would that be?

Introducing the new Pecora baselayers, made with Badlands’ cutting-edge DuraSpun Merino. Imagine a thread with a core of super strong Cordura, but wrapped in a fuzzy cocoon of Merino and you’ll start to see what makes Pecora special.

Designed for that early-season hunt where you may get a bit warm on the hike in, then get chilled as you glass for game or set up in a blind. Merino’s moisture-wicking properties pull perspiration away from the skin, which keeps you cool when active and still dry and warm when stationary.

Pecora, which is the Latin classification for the order of critters that include bighorn sheep and pronghorn, includes a full set of gear. From a lightweight legging and crew top, up to a midweight, full-sleeve ¼-zip. All come in Badlands’ innovative Approach camouflage pattern and are built with DuraSpun Merino.

For more information on Badlands and our complete line of hunting gear and apparel, please visit www.badlandsgear.com.

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Thompson/Center Arms Announces Fall Rebate on Popular Rifles

Thompson/Center Arms Announces Fall Rebate on Popular Rifles

From Thompson/Center

Thompson/Center Arms today announced that it will offer a rebate with the purchase of any new T/C® Venture™ II, T/C Compass® II, T/C Compass Utility or T/CR22®, from August 28, 2020 through November 30, 2020. This offer is also valid in Canada, and rebates submitted by Canadian customers will be issued via check in Canadian dollar amounts.

To participate in the Thompson/Center electronic rebate program, customers must complete and submit the online rebate form, which can be found at www.smithandwessonrebates.com. All submissions must include proof of purchase and be submitted on or before December 31, 2020.

The purchase of a new Thompson/Center rifle from the categories below between August 28, 2020 through November 30, 2020, will be eligible to receive the following:

For United States customers:

  • $75 USD prepaid card on the purchase of any new T/C Venture II bolt-action rifle
  • $50 USD prepaid card on the purchase of any new T/C Compass II bolt-action rifle
  • $25 USD prepaid card on the purchase of any new T/C Compass Utility bolt-action rifle or T/CR22 semi-auto rifle

For Canadian customers:

  • $75 CAD rebate check on the purchase of any new T/C Venture II bolt-action rifle
  • $50 CAD rebate check on the purchase of any new T/C Compass II bolt-action rifle
  • $25 CAD rebate check on the purchase of any new T/C Compass Utility bolt-action rifle or T/CR22 semi-auto rifle

For complete terms and conditions of the current Thompson/Center rebates, please visit tcarms.com/rebates or contact Thompson/Center Customer Service at (844) 628-7926.

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Buck Knives Releases Upgraded Pursuit Hunting Line

Buck Knives Releases Upgraded Pursuit Hunting Line

From Buck Knives

With a dedication to providing high performance products of uncompromising quality, Buck Knives is excited to introduce the new Pursuit Pro hunting line featuring fixed and folding knives designed for maximum field performance.

“Our new Pursuit Pro product line delivers the features hunters demand into a series that’s high value and high performance,” said Chris Bourassa, Director of Marketing and Product Development for Buck Knives. “We offer an extensive line of hunting products, but for the Pursuit Pros we wanted a very user oriented knife with superior visibility, sure grip, and unmatched edge retention thanks to our Bos heat treated S35VN Steel.”

Sized right for any user, the Pursuit Pro Series features two sizes of knives available in fixed and folding versions with standard or guthook skinning blades. Each S35VN blade is heat treated by Buck’s famous Bos system to ensure the perfect combination of steel properties for superior edge performance. Added detail was put into the design creating comfortable, non-slip and highly visible orange handles. Designed for the most vigorous field work, the Pursuit Pro Series is the preferred hunting line. The three fixed and folding versions include a black polyester sheath.

MSRP: $105-$140
Made in the USA

All knives in the Pursuit Pro Series line feature blades finished with Buck’s advanced Edge2x™ technology that makes them sharper out of the box, hold an edge longer, and easier to re-sharpen. All are made in the USA and backed by Buck’s respected Forever Warranty. For more information visit www.buckknives.com.

And Buck is offering discounts to first responders. Here’s more info on it and those from other companies. Buck has also launched a line in collaboration with Filson.

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New Smart-Torq by Real Avid

New Smart-Torq by Real Avid

From Real Avid

Real Avid, the leader in DIY for Guns, continues to offer gunsmiths innovative tools with the launch of the new Smart-Torq. This smart tool is designed to be the most precise and technically advanced inch-lb. torque driver specifically developed for optics mounting and gun builds.

Precision scope mounting requires single-digit inch-lb. torque to properly mount scope bases and rings for a rock-solid foundation, enter the Real Avid Smart-Torq. This Master Grade tool features discrete inch-lb. increment settings for spot-on torque adjustments. The Smart-Torq has a 10 to 70 in-lb. range, allowing users to quickly get to a desired setting. The adjustment knob improves the ease and accuracy of setting torque. An audible and tactile “click” indicates 1 in-lb. of adjustment (10 in-lbs. per full rotation). With finer pitched threads Smart-Torq is easy to adjust through the scale settings range and requires no secondary manipulation.

The Smart-Torq’s overall design is modern, highly ergonomic and intuitive. A rubberized grip combined with the Force Assist™ handle/driver makes tightening screws and fasteners to precise torque settings comfortable and easy. Force Assists provides the ability to securely seat the main driver and bit (with the free spinning cap) into the screw vertically while applying torque leverage from the perpendicular plane. This not only provides an easier way to manipulate the tool but allows the user to keep the bit properly seated to prevent slipping and stripping.

Howard Tripp – Chief Innovation Officer at Real Avid remarked, “Building and upgrading guns and mounting scopes have become the bedrock of Gun DIY®. Providing DIY installers the ability to confidently match those specifications has become more important than ever. Smart-Torq provides discrete one in-lb. increment settings to precisely match manufacturer’s torque specifications. Another great feature of the Smart-Torq is the well thought out ergonomics. With a driver handle that can be easily gripped with even smaller hands, driving fasteners and applying torque is very comfortable and easy and with the addition of Force-Assist, an extra leverage point is provided which allows the user to maintain alignment and vertical downward force while turning the tool along the horizontal axis.”

Smart-Torq also features a unidirectional toothed clutch which allows the ability to back out screws and fasteners without tripping the torque clutch in reverse. The toothed clutch also extends the life of the tool when compared to ball-bearing mechanisms used in other drivers. Also standard is a premium high-density foam core fabric storage case that holds the Smart-Torq, a Force Assist handle/driver, and 11 bits that fit most optics mounting ring and base brands. The bit set also includes a square drive adapter bit to utilize with ¼” sockets (sockets not included). Included bits: T10, T15, T20, T25, 3mm Hex, 5/32 Hex, 3/16 Hex, 7/64 Hex, 90-6 Flat, 38-4 Flat, 60-5 Flat.

“We paid a lot of attention to the details of this tool design and user interface. You don’t need exceptional hand strength to tighten fasteners. It has rubber grip ridges and a jeweler’s spin top that allows the user to easily apply torque while applying downward pressure. We feel certain it will deliver an upgraded user experience as the first Master Grade tool in this category designed especially and exclusively for optics mounting and Gun DIY”, said Dave Steiner, President of Real Avid.

The Real Avid Smart-Torq Specifications:

  • Smart-Torque with a 10 to 70 in-lb. range
  • Ergonomic rubberized grip
  • Unidirectional toothed clutch
  • Force Assist handle/driver
  • Premium high-density foam core fabric storage case
  • Included bits: T10, T15, T20, T25, 3mm Hex, 5/32 Hex, 3/16 Hex, 7/64 Hex, 90-6 Flat, 38-4 Flat, 60-5 Flat
  • MSRP: $79.99

And the company has you covered when you’re ready to install or adjust those dovetail-mounted front sights on your pistol.

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World’s First 5.7x28mm to .22LR Conversion Kit

World’s First 5.7x28mm to .22LR Conversion Kit

From CMMG

CMMG expands on the popular .22LR Conversion Kit with the addition of the Mk57 .22LR AR Conversion Kit. Easily convert your CMMG 5.7x28mm upper receiver group into a .22LR by swapping the bolt-carrier group, paired with the 5.7x28mm upper and any Mil-Spec AR15/Mk4 lower receiver, while using a dedicated CMMG .22LR magazine.

CMMG prides itself on caliber flexibility. The ability to shoot multiple calibers with one lower has its obvious advantages. One firearm, reduced cost, muscle memory and storage to name a few.

The Mk57 .22LR Conversion Kit is designed to be used with all CMMG Mk57 5.7x28mm upper receiver groups and bolt/barrel combinations when paired with any Mil-Spec AR15/Mk4 lower receiver. CMMG offers Mk57 5.7x28mm complete uppers in 5-inch, 8-inch and 16-inch barrel lengths.  

Converting any CMMG Mk57 upper to shoot .22LR is a great way to reduce cost with each pull of the trigger, all while reducing recoil and muzzle flash. Anyone who is interested in 5.7x28mm. but concerned about ammo prices, can take advantage of cost-effective rimfire training. It’s the ultimate tool for young or first-time shooters.

Mk57 .22LR Conversion Kits come with a dedicated bolt-carrier group and the choice of one or three 25rd magazine(s) with an MSRP of $199.95 to $229.95.

For States with magazine capacity restrictions, the Mk57 .22LR Conversion Kit can be purchased with 10rd magazines.

For more information on the Mk57 .22LR Conversion Kit, please visit CMMGinc.com and if you’re looking for something really cool, here’s a brief look at the company’s SIG magazine digesting Banshee and Resolute.

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5 million new gun owners in 2020

From NSSF

NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, updated retail survey-based estimates and concluded that nearly 5 million Americans purchased a firearm for the very first time in 2020. NSSF  surveyed firearm retailers which reported that 40 percent of sales were conducted to purchasers who have never previously owned a firearm.

NSSF tracks the background checks associated with the sale of a firearm based on the FBI’s National Instant Background Check System (NICS). NSSF-adjusted NICS checks for January through July 2020 is a record 12.1 million, which is up 71.7 percent from the 7.1 million NSSF-adjusted NICS January through July 2019. This equates to nearly 5 million first-time gun owners in the first seven months of 2020.

“This is a tectonic shift in the firearm and ammunition industry marketplace and complete transformation of today’s gun-owning community,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President of General Counsel. “These first-time buyers represent a group of people who, until now, were agnostic regarding firearm ownership. That’s rapidly changing, and these Americans are taking hold of their God-given right to keep and bear arms and protect themselves and their loved ones.”

NSSF surveys revealed that 58 percent of firearm purchases were among African American men and women, the largest increase of any demographic group. Women comprised 40 percent of first-time gun purchasers. Retailers noted that they are seeing a 95 percent increase in firearm sales and a 139 percent increase in ammunition sales over the same period in 2019.

Several factors are contributing to the sustained surge in firearm purchases. Sales spiked in March, with a record-setting 2.3 million NICS background checks conducted for a firearm sale, the same month the coronavirus pandemic struck. During this time, police warned response times would be tested while mayors and governors emptied prisons, including violent felons. Some of those were rearrested within days for committing another violent crime. After Memorial Day, protests turned to looting, riots and destruction, which continues today in several major metropolitan areas. Politically-charged calls to defund police also continue to spur sales.

This is also an election year and firearm sales typically rise during presidential election years. However, this year, Democratic candidates Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) are calling for stringent gun control measures, including forcible confiscation, banning entire classes of firearms from lawful possession, licensing schemes and repealing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which would expose the firearm industry to frivolous and harassing lawsuits.

Each month since March, NSSF-adjusted NICS background checks have set a record as the strongest ever recorded for that month.

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Glock Introduces Optic Ready Slimline Models G43X and G48

From Glock

Glock, a global leader in firearm manufacturing, announces today that the Slimline GLOCK 43X and GLOCK 48 are now available in the Modular Optic System (MOS) configuration. These slim 9X19 pistol models feature a micro-optic-ready factory-milled slide and a slim rail.

The G43X and G48 were introduced in July 2019 and feature a compact, Slimline frame with a 10-round magazine capacity.  The optic-ready Slimline models are now available with an MOS cutout and slim GLOCK mounting rail system. With a non-standard MOS footprint, the Slimline MOS models require specific mico-reflex optics such as the Shield RMSc.

Reflex optics (MOS) allow you to look through the reticle and focus on the target and alignment of the dot.  The slim design allows the optical sight to be closer to the shooter’s line of sight and eliminates the need for high, back-up sights by allowing visibility of the standard GLOCK sights through the lens of the compact optic. With improved accuracy, quicker target acquisition and versatility, MOS pistols have become increasingly more popular for home and self-defense and are an ideal options for confined space operations.  

A non-standard accessory rail allows for a light to be attached with close alignment to the firearm’s bore with positioning in front of the trigger guard which allows the operator to maintain a two-handed grip.

“Engineered with the Glock perfection promise, the two new models are the first Slimline pistols to offer an MOS option and are ideal for shooters everywhere,” said Shelby Lasater, Glock. Director of Marketing. “The versatility of the Slimline MOS models give them the adaptability and ease of use for concealed carry, target shooting, law enforcement, and competition which make them a new favorite.”

Both new models incorporate Gen5 Technologies such as the nDLC finish for extreme durability, a reversible magazine catch, and the match-grade, Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) for increased accuracy. 

No photo was available of the optics-ready versions this morning, but here are the new all-black models introduced in January, and the original from last year.

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Legacy Sports POINTER KST-1230 Single Barrel Trap

Legacy Sports POINTER KST-1230 Single Barrel Trap

From Legacy Sports

Legacy Sports Int’l is excited to announce that their POINTER KST-1230 Single Barrel Trap is now shipping. This is a great looking entry level trap gun that is easy on the wallet too! The POINTER KST-1230 comes in 12 ga. with a 2 ¾ “chamber, a 30” Raised and Vented Wide Rib Barrel and a fiber optic front sight, 5 Extended screw in chokes are included – ( Full, Modified, Improved Mod, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder ) , Walnut stock with adjustable cheek piece , Walnut Beavertail forend, Ejector and all at a very Reasonable Price !

POINTER KST-1230
12 gauge
2 3/4” chamber
30” Raised & Vented Wide Rib Barrel
Fiber Optic front sight
5 Extended Chokes
Walnut Stock with adjustable Cheek piece
Beavertail Walnut forend

MSRP’s at $599

And if you’re in the market for a home defense shotgun, take a look at the company’s Citadel Warthog.