Winchester Ammunition, a longtime leader in rimfire ammunition manufacturing, introduces its new Wildcat Super Speed ammo in 22 Long Rifle. The new round utilizes the versatile copper-plated Dynapoint hollow-point bullet, with a higher velocity of 1300 FPS, which provides more energy on target and optimizes cycling in semi-automatic firearms such as the Winchester Wildcat rifle. Wildcat Super Speed rimfire ammunition is an excellent choice for plinking, target practice, varmint and small-game hunting.
Winchester Wildcat rimfire products are manufactured to exceedingly high standards with reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions to yield consistent accuracy from one box to the next. Copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function.
The company was also awarded a sizeable military contract. Full details are here.
Do you want to shoot your pistol accurately at greater distances than your fixed sights are capable of? Most handguns come from the factory with fixed sights. Point of aim and point of impact are close out to seven to ten yards and most likely will be fairly close out to 25 yards which is good for concealed carry. Several of the various competitive shooting disciplines require you to shoot 50 plus yards and on occasion out to 100 yards. The extended target distance demands point of aim and point of impact accuracy. In other words, you need to be precise as to where your bullet hits. Meprolight has you covered with adjustable—windage and elevation—self-illuminated day/night sights.
The highly fluorescent coating enhances visibility during the day and combined with tritium allows you to see your sights under low-light and night time conditions. Test results by marksmen and journeymen level shooters have shown an increase of over 85% in hit efficiency, using MEPROLIGHT adjustable self-illuminated sights. The combat proven self-illuminated day/night sights enable you to hit stationary or moving targets under low-light conditions with dramatically increased hit probability. The sights are rugged and built to function under all conditions which is why the IDF and militaries / law enforcement agencies worldwide use them.
MEPRO Self-Illuminated Adjustable Day/Night Sight models are available for Glock, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Springfield XD series, H&K as well as the Sig P series.
IWB designs including the bestselling Stow-N-Go and Tuck-N-Go 2.0, the Waistband and WalkAbout 2.0. Pocket holsters like the Pocket Protector and new StukOn-U.
And of course, the immensely popular new FasTrax PAC waistpack in all three color/material combinations. Galco also offers women’s holster handbags, the versatile Underwraps 2.0 belly band, day planners and ammo carriers for the Taurus 856!
With holsters in every price range and multiple carry methods, Galco can help outfit owners of the Taurus 856 with the highest-quality American-made holsters and accessories. Visit Galco’s website today and see the complete line!
Comp-Tac, manufacturer of concealed-carry, competition holsters and accessories, recently added its basket weave (black) color option to the Warrior with Light Holster and the Twin Warrior Mag Pouch products.
The basket weave Kydex used by Comp-Tac is unique because the basket weave pattern is imprinted into the Kydex it is not a film or a graphic. Since the patten is into the Kydex, it will not rub off or wear over time.
“The basket-weave-finished Kydex has been growing in popularity as more customers learn of its existence,” said Bill Babboni, High Speed Gear vice president of sales and operations. “Traditionally a basket weave patterns were only available in leather. Now both police departments and individuals can get the look of basket wave with the improved fit and durability of the Kydex material…it is the best of both worlds.”
The Warrior with Light is an outside-the-waistband holster designed for a handgun with light attached. This holster can be worn for range use, concealed carry or general carry. The Warrior with Light’s all-Kydex body includes a retention screw to allow the user to fit the holster as tightly or loosely to the gun as they choose. The Warrior with Light attaches to the belt with two High Speed Gear belt width-adjustable, polymer belt loops.
The Twin Warrior Mag Pouch is an OWB pouch designed to carry two additional magazines. With a similar “pancake” design to the Warrior Holster and Warrior with Light Holster, this pouch has a very thin design, making it perfect for concealed carry or undercover wear.
Pistol owners often debate the merits of a leather holster versus a molded polymer holster. Both designs have benefits for carrying your pistol of choice. Until now you had to decide which one you would buy. Versacarry has changed the game with the introduction of the new Rebel Holster.
The Rebel is a hybrid design that uses both water buffalo leather that Versacarry is known for and a rigid custom molded polymer front to securely hold the firearm. In essence, pistol owners can have their leather and polymer too.
Features of the both the IWB and OWB models include:
Custom Molded Polymer Front
Closed-Cell Padded Back (IWB model only)
Adjustable Draw Tension
Raised Protective Backing
Forward Cant
Product specifications include:
Vegetable-tanned water buffalo leather
Industrial grade bonded nylon thread
Proudly made in the USA
Limited lifetime warranty
The Rebel is currently available for a number of popular pistols models. To find the holster to fit your pistol, check these links to the Versacarry website.
Speer has taken its law-enforcement proven Gold Dot G2 hollow-point bullet and modified it to create a new product line called Gold Dot Carry Gun. This specialized ammunition is designed to provide superior feeding, ballistics and terminal performance through compact handguns. Speer’s new Carry Gun lineup includes 9 mm 135-grain, .40 S&W 165-grain, and .45 ACP +P 200-grain loads. Shipments of this new product have begun to arrive at dealers.
“Most shooters believe that a defensive bullet—any defensive bullet—will perform well in typical self-defense situations. But a duty bullet that is designed and optimized for a full-sized duty handgun may not perform to the same standard when shot from a short-barreled carry or backup gun,” said Federal Handgun Ammunition Product Manager Chris Laack. “By taking the Gold Dot G2 bullet and customizing it to function in short-barreled defense pistols Speer has created a self-defense load truly optimized for the guns in which it will be carried.”
Gold Dot Carry Gun features the original G2’s exclusive bullet nose design. Instead of a large hollow-point cavity, it has a shallow dish filled with a high-performance elastomer. On impact, the material is forced into engineered internal fissures to start the expansion process. The result is extremely uniform expansion, better separation of the petals, and more consistent penetration across barrier types. Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun also utilizes the use of quality nickel-plated cases that feed dependably, advanced powders that perform consistently, and a sealed CCI primer that is sensitive and reliable.
Features
Gold Dot G2 bullet design optimized for compact carry pistols
Shallow dish nose cavity filled with elastomer and structural-plated, pressure-formed core improve performance through barriers
Extremely uniform expansion and penetration when fired through short barrels
Exclusive Gold Dot construction virtually eliminates core/jacket separation
Quality, reliable components and consistent accuracy and performance
Hoppe’s, the No.1 name in gun care products, announced today that it has added another new video to its popular “How to Clean” Series, which provides step-by-step cleaning instructions on some of today’s most popularly owned firearms. The 15-part video series is available for viewing on the Hoppe’s website,YouTube, and Facebook pages.
Developed to provide effective, yet easy-to-follow cleaning instructions for a variety of different firearms, the Hoppe’s video series is the perfect resource for first time gun owners. The “How to Clean” series also serves as a valuable refresher course for any firearms enthusiast. Throughout the series, host Luke Williams, better known as Outdoors By Luke, provides simple and important tips on cleaning a myriad of firearms ranging from the popular Glock 17 pistol to the Ruger 10-22.
“As the industry welcomes more first-time firearms owners than ever before, the need to provide helpful cleaning instructions has never been greater,” said Eliza Graves, Sr. Brand Manager for Hoppe’s. “Through our instructional video series, longtime and novice gun owners alike can easily find helpful tips that will keep their firearms running like new.”
The 509T enclosed reflex sight is the new flagship pistol optic in the Holosun line-up and for good reason. Shooters will appreciate the ultra-durable enclosed design, Multi-reticle System, and Solar Failsafe technologies. The 509T is a “set it and forget it” sight that snaps into action when the shooter is ready thanks to Shake Awake technology. The incredible battery life and performance qualities make this sight a major tactical asset for any shooter.
Holosun incorporates industry-leading battery efficiency technology into every sight offered. The 509T is no exception with CR1632 battery life lasting up to 50,000 hours using the 2MOA dot only. Solar failsafe extends battery life ensuring shooters will always have a powered, active, and effective sight. A convenient, side-mounted battery tray makes for easy battery replacement.
The 509T is enclosed in a titanium housing that protects the super LED by keeping the elements and debris at bay. The 509T features IP67 ingress protection for a dust-proof, water-resistant package. At just 1.72 ounces, the 509T is a compact, lightweight design that makes for a natural extension of the pistol.
The 509T lets the shooter choose a reticle option that suits their needs. Holosun’s Multi-reticle System provides a 2 MOA Dot-only or a 32 MOA/2 moa Circle-Dot option. The 509T features 12 brightness settings for performance in all lighting conditions including 2 Night Vision compatible settings. The 509T is parallax-free with unlimited eye relief and provides a clear sight picture thanks to multi-coated optical glass lenses.
Holosun is proud to manufacture the best optical sights available, and the 509T leads the field in pistol optics. The combination of performance, durability and integrated design features makes this sight a major asset for any tactical pistol shooting scenario.
Specs:
Multi-reticle System (MRS): 32 MOA/2 MOA Circle Dot, 2 MOA Dot Only
Smith & Wesson today launched the new Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ, chambered in 9 mm and featuring a variety of Performance Center upgrades. Building on the popular M&P9 Shield EZ pistol, the new Performance Center models share the same easy-to-use features found across the entire M&P Shield EZ series, and are further enhanced with premium Performance Center features. The Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ pistols are available with striking black, silver, and gold accents, and include a ported barrel, flat face trigger, tuned action, and more.
Tony Miele, Sr. Director, New Products and Performance Center, said, “Performance Center has the ability to design and manufacture specialty upgrades normally found in aftermarket work, straight from the factory. With the popularity of the M&P9 Shield EZ, we set out to develop Performance Center versions with porting, a tuned action, aftermarket sights, and more. These new pistols deliver easy-to-use features with the custom upgrades that our customers expect the Performance Center to deliver.”
And if you’re curious how long polymer-framed handguns will last, I asked the experts.
Built for personal and home protection, the new Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ pistols are the latest addition to the M&P Shield EZ family and feature an 8+1 round capacity and a 3.8” barrel. The Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ pistol ships with two 8 round magazines that feature a load assist tab for quick, easy loading, as well as a picatinny-style equipment rail to accommodate accessories. The pistol also features an optimal M&P pistol 18-degree grip angle for a natural point of aim, HI-VIZ Litewave H3 sights, and a light, crisp trigger.
The MSRP on the Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ pistols is $588.
To learn more about the new Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ pistols and the complete line of Performance Center firearms, including spec sheets and images, please click here.
Refined and modernized for the 21st century, Galco’s Miami Classic II for revolvers joins the many existing fits for autos. Like the version for autos, the new Miami Classic II for revolvers carries both the gun and spare ammo horizontally, allowing a fast and natural grasp when drawing the gun or speedloaders. All Miami Classic II harnesses have straps measuring 1 1/2 inches at their widest point, distributing weight while also remaining concealable.
A key component of all Galco shoulder systems, including the Miami Classic II for revolvers and autos, is the harness. It uses a four-point harness that pivots independently, connected by our clover-shaped, trademarked Flexalon swivel back plate. Along with our patented swivel connectors, this results in a perfect fit and lasting comfort for virtually all body sizes and shapes. The Miami Classic II also features Galco’s improved key-hole harness fastener system that replaces the earlier Chicago screws. This gives you better security, ease of assembly, and greatly reduced chance of fastener loss.
The Miami Classic II is constructed of premium saddle leather and includes holster, harness, ammo carrier and a set of harness fasteners. It’s fully modular, so optional interchangeable accessories and components may be purchased separately to create a unique shoulder system all your own.
The Miami Classic II for revolvers is available in right or left hand draw, in tan color at an MSRP of $249.
