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Tisas USA, a division of SDS Imports, has introduced a museum-grade replica of the M1911A1 as it was issued during the Second World War. Based on a 1943 Remington Rand, the Tisas Armed Services (AS) duplicates the original Type E hammer, correct arched mainspring housing, small window ejection port, and other features specific to the sub-contracted pistols of the day.

“Until now, no one has produced a true replica of the issue M1911A1,” said SDS/Tisas USA CEO Tim Mulverhill. “Many companies have created ‘GI’ or similarly named models, but none of them were true representations of the original. We set out to create a version that would be hard to tell apart when holding an original in one hand and the Tisas in the other. Until you see the discreet manufacturer information under the dust cover, you can’t tell them apart other than wear and the cruder wartime machining marks of the originals. We even considered adding the flaming Ordnance Bomb proof mark, but there is a fine line between replica and counterfeit, and we felt that would be crossing it.”

The Armed Services features the correct United States Property roll marks, and ships with the correct brown plastic grips. A set of walnut, double diamond checkered grips are also included.

Tisas Armed Services M1911 A1s are chambered in .45 ACP, have a barrel length of 5 inches, ship with two 7-round magazines and more. MSRP is $479.99. Visit the Tisas USA website for details.

Also new from Tisas USA this year is the Nightstalker 1911 DS and Optics Ready PX-5.7.

Galco’s Triton 3.0 Kydex IWB Holster for the Springfield Hellcat Pro is now available for pistols with or without a red-dot sight. Constructed of durable, virtually maintenance-free Kydex, the Triton 3.0 is fast on the draw, slender in profile, and easy to conceal!

A raised sweat guard protects the wearer’s body from the handgun, and the handgun from perspiration. The holster is cut low to accommodate most carry-style red dot sights. Included with the Triton is an optional, height-adjustable claw-type stabilizer for those gun carriers who prefer it.

The belt clips are adjustable for cant and suitable for strongside and crossdraw. The Triton 3.0’s improved appendix carry position offers the option of the 2.0’s previous ride height plus a lowered neutral cant position for gun carriers who prefer an even deeper ride.

The Triton 3.0 is supplied with two types of interchangeable tuckable clips. The first is the UniClip, designed to go over the belt, but which also works well without a belt. The second is the Ultimate Stealth clip with hook, which fits on the trouser waistband, under or behind a belt with just the hook showing, for the ultimate in stealthy concealment!

Lapua has announced the addition of 6mm GT cartridge cases to their product offerings. Lapua uses only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes to satisfy the demands of reloaders who seek the pinnacle of precision from their 6mm GT firearm platforms.

“Competitors shooting PRS, and similar long-range disciplines, have urged us to develop a 6mm GT case with unmatched quality and superior cartridge geometry to those currently offered in the marketplace,” Lapua’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing Jarkko Aro said. “ We’re confident we’ve exceeded their demands by collaborating with original cartridge developers, George Gardner and Tom Jacobs.”

Order Lapua 6mm GT cartridge cases now for delivery this Fall through your favorite authorized Lapua retailers. For more details visit the Lapua website.

Also new for 2024 from Lapua is .300 WSM cases.

New for 2024, Berger announces the 375 caliber 410 Grain Hybrid Target bullet, purpose-built to meet the demands of shooters competing in Extreme Long Range (ELR) disciplines with large capacity magnum cartridges.

The new Berger 375 caliber 410 Grain Hybrid Target projectile delivers the trusted performance shooters have come to expect from Berger Hybrids and offers a long-range competitive advantage previously attainable only from a solid, lathe-turned projectile. Like all other Berger bullets dominating long-range shooting disciplines, the foundation for the 375 caliber 410 Grain Hybrid Target bullet is the industry leading Berger J4 jacket, offering unprecedented concentricity of <.0003” total indicated runout (TIR). This delivers the highest level precision, bullet balance, and shot-to-shot consistency without equal.

Bob Stokes, Berger production engineer, stated “Our goal with this project was to listen to the needs of ELR competitors, and exceed their expectations by building a projectile capable of exceeding ½ MOA precision, having a Ballistic Coefficient standard deviation of less than 1%, and able to survive extreme performance conditions while fired from large capacity magnums.”

Available in 50 count boxes or 250 count Quantity Packs, Berger 375 caliber 410 Grain Hybrid Target bullets are available for order at authorized Berger retailers with delivery expected this summer.

For more information on Berger Bullets and Ammunition, visit its website.

Liemke has extended its popular Keiler line with the addition of the German-made Keiler 25.1. This newest thermal monocular has 384×288 pixel resolution, a 12µm VOx sensor, and 25 mm objective lens. The advanced image processing software has two quick-change modes to provide natural looking, detailed images rain or shine. Heat signature detection capability is out to 1,250 meters making this model an excellent choice for hunting in forests or fields.

The Keiler 25.1 is also easy and intuitive to operate. The central scroll wheel controls the menu, zoom and other functions. The menu has a standard, custom, and basic mode and a quick-access menu that can be customized for frequently used functions. The design makes it easy to locate all important buttons intuitively, even in complete darkness. The Keiler 25.1 also has an internal memory capacity of 32 GB, making it simple to capture photos and videos from your hunt.

“Liemke thermal optics have been a hit with hunters here in the U.S. and those who want to observe their surroundings and nature at night,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “The new Keiler 25.1 is the smallest, most compact of our Keiler line. It’s easy to carry in a pocket and delivers powerful performance.”

Other features include a start-up time of five seconds, OLED display with 1024×768 pixel resolution, 50Hz refresh rate, waterproof rating of IP67, battery run time of 10 hours and more. The optic weighs 15.69 ounces and has an MSRP of $2,777.

Tisas USA, a division of SDS Imports, has introduced the 1911 Night Stalker DS, which features a premium Cerakote Platinum Grey slide and frame, tritium front sights and exclusive slide serrations. Designed for optimal performance in low light environments, the double stack Night Stalker offers premium features and unsurpassed value.

In addition to the threaded barrel with barrel protector, the newly designed partial angled solid black trigger, the Night Stalker features a skeletonized hammer and ships with two, 17-round, double stack magazines.

The platinum grey carbon steel frame wears an optics-ready slide. A 25 LPI front strap polymer grip module, flat mainspring housing, extended magazine release, extended beavertail grip safety and more make it a viable choice for self-defense or at home.

The single action measures 9.3 inches in length and the pistol weighs 35 ounces. Barrel length is 5.55 inches. MSRP is $959.00. Visit the Tisas USA website for full details.

Also new from Tisas USA this year is the Optics Ready PX-5.7 and the museum-grade 1911A1 replica.

Lapua has announced the addition of .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) cartridge cases to their product offerings. Available this spring, Lapua will offer a superior quality .300 WSM case component for its loyal followers through authorized retailers.

Lapua cartridge cases are known to exceed the quality and longevity of all others case manufacturers and are the #1 component choice of competitive long-range shooters and hunters. Lapua uses only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes to satisfy the demands of reloaders who seek the highest levels of precision from their 300 WSM firearm platforms.

“.300 WSM reloading enthusiasts who insist on using the best components now have Lapua cartridge cases available for their long-range target rifles and custom hunting guns,” said Lapua Sales & Marketing Manager Erkki Seikkula. “From all of us at Lapua, thank you for seeking out our components to fulfill your precision reloading needs.”

Also new for 2024 from Lapua are 6 mm GT cases.

GForce Arms has introduced another inertia waterfowl hunting shotgun to its line-up with the GForce TWO. Similar to the GForce ONE, the GForce TWO offers smooth operation, cutting-edge features and a starting MSRP of $869.

At 28 inches in barrel length with an overall length of 49.5 inches and weighing only 6.6 pounds, the GFORCE TWO is a lightweight shotgun that can easily be carried while dragging a decoy sled across the marsh. The gun also comes standard with a no lifetime transferrable warranty, giving owners peace of mind when it comes to durability and quality. In addition to being reliable, the GFORCE TWO is also low maintenance, requiring very little cleaning due to its self-cleaning mechanism.

One of the main differences between the GFORCE ONE and TWO is that the TWO features a 2-piece receiver instead of a 1-piece. This design not only adds a sleek look to the shotgun, but also allows for easier cleaning of the receiver’s internal surfaces.

The GFORCE TWO is compatible with both 2 3/4- and 3-inch shells and will cycle light loads producing a minimum of 1,250 fpsy. Its barrel is threaded for Benelli Cryo style chokes and comes with five (5) chokes, allowing users to customize their shooting experience depending on their needs. Finally, it comes with a brass mid-bead and high-viz front sight for ease of lining up your shot quickly.

Visit the official GForce Arms website for details.

PTR Industries is now shipping the RMR and RMS optic cut versions of the Archon Firearms Gen 2, Type B by PTR. Archon Firearms’ semi-automatic pistols are innovative compact, high-performance handguns that utilize a low bore axis and patented breech locking system, known as AF-Speedlock. This inventive design eliminates the need for a tilting barrel allowing for the entire slide of the firearm to be dropped lower into the grip. These two innovative features act together to significantly reduce muzzle rise, allowing for less felt recoil and much faster target re-acquisition.

The Gen 2 Type B has all the cutting-edge features of the Gen 1 Type B with an added innovative grip system. The new grip system features interchangeable grip textures, and a modular design that allows the pistol to be tailored not only to each shooters grip, but also to change from a full size to a compact or sub-compact. In addition to the features above PTR is now offering the Archon Firearms Gen 2 Type B by PTR in two additional models, the RMR and RMS Optic Cut.

Visit the PTR™ website to learn more about the Archon Firearms product line.