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January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Mossberg 940 JM Pro Competition Shotgun Wins NRA Golden Bullseye Award

From Mossberg

Mossberg’s newest autoloader, the 940 JM Pro competition shotgun, has been recognized as the 2021 Shooting Illustrated Shotgun of the Year, presented by the National Rifle Association (NRA) Publications. Now in their 19th year, the NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports and this year’s winners will be honored during the 2021 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, Texas.

Golden Bullseye Award winners are selected by a seven-member committee of editors, graphic designers and veteran members of the NRA publications staff, representing more than a century of collective experience in the shooting and hunting industry. To qualify for consideration, a product must have been recently introduced and available to consumers; used or tested by a staff member or regular contributor to the magazine; reliable, innovative and meeting or exceeding the evaluator’s expectation. Completing the criteria for award selection are the perceived value of the product to the purchaser and that the product is styled in a manner befitting the shooting and hunting industry, and its enthusiasts.

The result of two years of development alongside world champion shooters, Jerry and Lena Miculek, the Mossberg 940 JM Pro was designed with the needs of today’s competitive shooter in mind. At the core of this competition-ready 12 gauge is a durable gas system that will run for many rounds before cleaning and reliably cycle 2 ¾ or 3-inch shells. Key features include an enlarged loading port to allow quad loads into the magazine tube; redesigned elevator and shell catch to eliminate common pinch-points; slim profile forend and user-configurable stock for length-of-pull, drop and cast; HIVIZ® fiber optic sight system; and extended Briley® choke tubes.

“The 940 JM Pro competition shotgun is the culmination of the hands-on experience of world-class shooters, Jerry and Lena, along with the engineering and manufacturing expertise of the Mossberg team,” commented John MacLellan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We knew that we had a winner with the 940 but to be recognized with a Golden Bullseye Award for the best new shotgun is a great honor.”

January 12, 2021January 15, 2021

Galco Miami Classic II Shoulder Holster System

From Galco

Refined and modernized for the 21st century, Galco’s Miami Classic II™ shoulder holster system carries a handgun in a horizontal position for a very fast draw. It also orients its double spare ammo carrier in a horizontal position, allowing a faster and more natural grasp when reloading.

A key component of the Miami Classic II is its spider harness. All four points of the harness pivot independently and are connected by our unique clover shaped Flexalon™ swivel back plate, which is a Galco trademark. This results in a perfect fit and lasting comfort for all sizes and shapes. The Miami Classic II’s harness straps are 1 1/2″ at their widest point, distributing weight while also remaining concealable.

This Miami Classic II is constructed of premium steerhide and includes holster, harness, ammo carrier and a set of harness fasteners. Fully modular, optional accessories and components may be purchased separately.

The Miami Classic II is now available for over 150 different semiautos and double-action revolvers.

See all Galco’s shoulder holsters at galcoholsters.com!

And custom holsters aren’t as expensive as you think. Here’s what the experts said during my interviews.

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Hornady Selected in Three Categories for Readers Choice Awards

From Hornady

Hornady® has been selected as the winner in three categories of the 2021 Predator Xtreme Readers’ Choice Awards.

Readers of Predator Xtreme voted Hornady to receive Gold awards for bullets, ammunition and components.

Hornady strives to offer the most accurate and dependable bullets in the industry and recently introduced the fast and easy to load, Bore Driver™ FTX®.

“We are honored to be recognized as top ammunition, bullet and components by readers of Predator Xtreme” said Steve Hornady, President. “These categories represent the foundation of who we are at Hornady; we started making bullets in 1949 and we continue to make advancements each and every day” Hornady added.

The Predator Xtreme Readers’ Choice awards invite readers of the magazine to select their favorite brands of hunting gear. The magazine caters to predator and varmint hunters and includes current information on predator calling, hunting and the gear used to be successful in the field.

Founded in 1949, Hornady® Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory and security product design and manufacturing.

For further information regarding Hornady® products, visit the company web site at http://hornady.com.

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—SPORT RIDGE AR Sights

From SPORT RIDGE

Shipping Now, SPORT RIDGE new AR Sights. Our low-profile AR Sights are purpose driven designs to support your tactical rifle. Made from strong aircraft-grade aluminum. Sights lock in the upright position when in use for a constant sight picture. Rear sight fits snugly under most optics.

The Front Sight is the same plane – handguard height as the Rear Sight. Front Sight is elevation adjustable Rear Sight is windage adjustable and offers two standard aperture sizes. Both sights have a side press button for unlocking from the UP position to its DOWN position.

Don’t forget to check out my more complete list of the best guns and gear for 2021.

SPORT RIDGE products are designed for shooters that demand “RUGGED PERFORMANCE” while in the field. Special attention to dependable function, reliability, and quality that will exceed your expectations. All SPORT RIDGE® products come with our “lifetime warranty” covering any manufacturing defect. Military Products brands also include TAC SHIELD®, an American-made brand of gun belts, rifle slings, and gear pouches for law enforcement, military, and private professionals.

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Savage Arms IMPULSE Big Game Rifle

From Savage Arms

Savage Arms is pleased to announce the new IMPULSE Big Game rifles. When accuracy is the name of the game, IMPULSE Big Game delivers. And the straight-pull action at the heart of IMPULSE lets you stay on target like no conventional bolt-action can. The new American made Savage rifle is instinctive and fast—and every inch of the rifle encompasses breakthrough technology for speed and precision.

“Big Game hunters rely on their rifles for performance and accuracy at any range and Savage has built a loyal fan base with our mastery of accuracy,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms, said. “Now we’re adding speed into the mix. These new IMPULSE straight-pull rifles allow a shooter to maintain proper cheek weld after a shot and keep their target in their sights. We’re revolutionizing the traditional hunting rifle and these IMPULSE rifles are perfect for those looking to take on big game.”

Don’t forget to check out my more complete list of the best guns and gear for 2021.

The new straight pull action is housed in a KUIU® Verde 2.0 Camo stock, featuring AccuStock® and comes equipped with Savage’s AccuFit® which allows for easy adjustments to length-of-pull and comb height to provide even the biggest big-game hunters with a tailored fit. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger® can be set as low as 1.5 pounds.

FEATURES:

·Straight-pull rifle

·Hazel Green Cerakote® aluminum receiver and steel barrel

·KUIU® Verde 2.0 Camo stock

·AccuStock® and AccuFit® adjustable length-of-pull and comb height

·User-adjustable AccuTrigger®

·Medium contour, carbon steel, fluted barrel, threaded (5/8-24”)

·Round knob bolt handle

·Flush-fit detachable box magazine

·Integral 1-Piece 20 MOA Rail

Part No. / Description / MSRP

57647 / IMPULSE Big Game 6.5 Creedmoor. 22-inch barrel / $1,449

57648 / IMPULSE Big Game 243 WIN. 22-inch barrel / $1,449

57649 / IMPULSE Big Game 308 WIN 22-inch barrel / $1,449

57652 / IMPULSE Big Game 300 WSM 24-inch barrel / $1,449

57650 / IMPULSE Big Game 30-06 Spfld. 22-inch barrel / $1,449

57651 / IMPULSE Big Game 300 WIN. MAG 24-inch barrel / $1,499

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Ed Brown 1911 Magazine Exchange Program

From Ed Brown

Let’s face it: It doesn’t matter how terrific your 1911 handgun, nor how fancy your defensive ammo, if your magazine won’t feed. Trusting your life to a substandard magazine is like trying to drive the Indy 500 on four spare tires. That why Ed Brown has started a Magazine exchange program.

This exciting program gives 1911 fans the opportunity to try out the last 1911 magazine they’ll ever own—a 100% made-in-America magazine of $22-$30 value—by sending in the old, busted 1911 mags they got from “the other guy” plus $10-$15, depending on which Ed Brown 1911 magazine they’ve selected.

The process is simple: Just visit https://www.edbrown.com/magexchange/and print out the exchange form. On it, you can choose between Ed Brown’s traditional stainless steel magazines ($10) and their Black Nitride version ($15). Be sure to select one of several cool special offers available. Your next step is to visit your drawer full of dented, dirty 1911 magazines and pick the ones you like the least, then mail them to Ed Brown Products along with the form. Then simply sit back, and wait to be dazzled by Ed Brown’s lifetime-warrantied best-in-class magazine technology.

What do we mean by “best-in-class”? We mean 100% made-in-America magazines, with only top-quality materials, construction, and design. Ed Brown 1911 magazines feature a patented follower design made from heat-treated steel (not cheap plastic), with an extended front skirt, and an anti-friction finish. This ensures proper feeding and full engagement of the slide stop on the last round. The maximum tensile strength heavy-duty spring provides a longer lasting spring life, with the proper up-force to ensure reliable feeding and slide stop operation. Furthermore, Ed Brown’s 3-in-1 configuration allows you to choose the best bumper pad solution to fit your needs.

“Building custom handguns for over 50 years has taught us what it takes to make a quality magazine,” says Ed Brown Marketing Director John May. “With a patented steel follower, industry leading spring, and a stainless no-fail tube design, we’re confident our magazines will last you a lifetime and keep your 1911 running optimally.”

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Champion and Hoppe’s Renews Sponsorship of Scholastic Action Shooting Program

From Vista Outdoor

Entering 2021 in support of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) are Vista Outdoor brands Hoppe’s and Champion. Their commitment to the program as Platinum Sponsors demonstrates the industry’s philanthropic effort to support youth shooting sports, as well as knowing the future health of the firearms community belongs in our younger generation of shooting sports athletes.

“We are excited to partner with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program again this year,” said Eliza Graves, Senior Brand Marketing Manager. “The future of America rests with our youth and educating them in safe shooting principles is of the utmost importance. SASP has been a great partner in promoting and growing the shooting sports over the years. Champion and Hoppe’s products are a natural fit helping these athletes reach the next level.”

“We are humbled to see sponsors like Champion and Hoppe’s continue their support of youth shooting sports year after year,” said SASP National Director, Rick Leach. “We are energized by the renewed Platinum Sponsorship for 2021. Champion and Hoppe’s are trusted throughout the shooting sports community and our athletes trust in their suite of products to train and perform at their best throughout the season.”

January 11, 2021January 15, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—50 New Products from Crimson Trace

From Crimson Trace

For more than two decades, Crimson Trace has been the premium option in lasers and lights for defensive personal protection and its 50 new optics are some of the best new guns & gear of 2021. Our history is rooted in rugged, instinctive products that are relied on in moments that matter—Because Failure is Not an Option. That attention to detail and relentless durability testing has led us to our largest product launch to date.

We are proud to announce 50 New Optics that are packed with the features and intuitive design that have become synonyms with Crimson Trace®. Extensive research and development has breathed life into two new lines of optics. Our HARDLINE™ scopes are designed for tactical and competition scenarios, while our BRUSHLINE™ scopes are engineered from the ground up for the hunt.

Which is better, a wire or etched reticle? The experts had some surprising comments during my interviews.

While designed and built for different purposes, both the HARDLINE™ and BRUSHLINE™ share many premium features, including aggressive knurling on the magnification ring and turrets, ELD glass, Crimson Trace® MOC coatings, and robust, aerospace-grade construction. Upgrading to HARDLINE™ Pro and BRUSHLINE™ Pro models deliver high-end features including zero-stop and exposed turrets, illumination options, first-focal-plane options, and larger objective diameters. Regardless of shooting discipline, Crimson Trace® has scopes with features demanded by those who put it all on the line.

For more new items that were scheduled to appear in the 2021 SHOT Show, here’s my list of the best new guns and gear of 2021.

At Crimson Trace®, we back our scopes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. We stand strongly behind our products because we put them through some of the harshest tests in the industry. Crimson Trace® will repair or replace a damaged scope at no charge to you—whether you are the original owner or not.

No proof of ownership.

No warranty cards.

No time limits.

It’s THAT simple.

CUSTOM RETICLE OPTIONS

BDC

BDC PRO

BDC RIMFIRE

BDC PREDATOR

BDC LONG RANGE

BDC BLACKOUT

BDC .223/5.56

BDC MUZZLELOADER

BDC SLUGGER

BDC 350 LEGEND

MR1-MOA

MR1-MIL

MILDOT

COMPETITION

PLEX

Scopes built from the ground up deserve reticles designed for peak performance. Whether it’s the animal of a lifetime or the deciding shot in a competition, Crimson Trace® reticles are optimized to meet the demands of high-pressure situations. Utilizing our custom reticles with the upcoming Trace Ballistic Calculator will give you the confidence to make the shot in those moments that matter.

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—FN 509 LS Edge Tactical Pistol

From FN America

The FN 509 LS Edge™, the ultimate tactical pistol designed by FN to give users every advantage in the most demanding environments is among the best new guns & gear for 2021. From the front lines to the range, this factory-tuned 9mm Long Slide delivers cutting edge performance. When split seconds make the difference, The FN 509 LS Edge provides the advantage of a fully customized firearm, right out of the box.

“FN’s commitment to developing performance-driven products has reached a new level with the FN 509 LS Edge,” said Mark Cherpes, CEO for FN America, LLC. “The foundation of unmatched FN craftsmanship and battle-proven reliability combined with expert counsel from professional users, allowed us to develop the most advanced FN 509 pistol to date.”

Building on the proven FN 509 platform, FN teamed with tier one operators and world champion pistol shooters, to strategically enhance and purposely combine critical components of the new FN 509 LS Edge. The end result is a handgun that delivers superior versatility, accuracy, control and speed.

If you’re looking for a more complete list for the best new guns and gear of 2021, here’s my look.

Versatility

The FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System™, combined with the green fiber optic front sight, allows users to run iron sights and a co-witnessed miniature red dot optic. Quickly mounting a favorite MRD is enabled with four included optic mounting plates. The midsized frame gives users the feel of a full-sized pistol that can still be comfortably concealed. An ambidextrous slide stop and two interchangeable backstraps allow users to further customize the FN 509 LS Edge, matching any hand size.

Accuracy

The five-inch hammer-forged target-crowned barrel delivers unmatched accuracy. With the 6.7-inch Long Slide bearing a 0.040” fiber optic front sight, the extended sight picture improves target acquisition and tracking. Additionally, the green fiber optic front sight co-witnesses with a micro red dot, users instinctively acquire a sight picture after their draw. The duty-rated, flat-faced trigger breaks cleanly at 90 degrees and features a reduced pull weight of around four to five pounds.

Control

Achieving the ideal balance, the 509 LS Edge’s lightening-cut Long Slide compliments the graphite anodized base plates and flared aluminum magazine well, resulting in a flat shooting pistol that racks faster, recovers instantly and tracks perfectly. Maximum control is gained with the frame’s full-height stippling, ensuring a full-contact 360-degree grip, locking into the hands under fire to reduce muzzle flip and control recoil.

Speed

The short take up and positive reset of the flat-faced trigger allows for speedy follow-up shots, while the green fiber optic front sight enables faster target acquisitions and transitions between shots. The flared, graphite anodized aluminum magazine well and weighted base plates of the 17-round magazines make for lightning-fast reloads, getting you back on target faster than ever.

The FN 509 LS Edge, part of a performance-driven series of firearms bearing the FN name, is shipping to an FN dealer near you. Gain an edge and learn more about the FN 509 LS Edge by visiting www.fnamerica.com/edgeseries.

Carry the Future.® | FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of Belgium-based FN Herstal, S.A. provides U.S. military, law enforcement and commercial customers with a complete range of state-of- the-art, groundbreaking solutions developed around small caliber firearms and associated ammunition under the FN brand name.

FN Herstal is the Defense & Security entity of Herstal Group that also includes a Hunting & Sports Shooting entity (Browning and Winchester Firearms’ brand names) and operates globally.

FN product lines include portable firearms, less lethal systems, integrated weapon systems for air, land and sea applications, remote weapon stations, small caliber ammunition, as well as modern and cutting-edge solutions to provide enhanced combat, logistics, maintenance and communication capabilities.

For more information on FN’s latest products, visit us at www.fnamerica.com.

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

New Guns and Gear for 2021—Real Avid Gun-Max Gun Oil

From Real Avid

Real Avid, the leader in DIY for Guns® presents Gun-Max™ Gun Oil. Gun-Max, another member of my list of the new guns and gear for 2021. The forumaltion is a superior firearms lubricant with a proprietary formulation that consistently outperforms in every important benchmark of firearm protection, including corrosion resistance, long-lasting lubrication under friction, and low-temperature viscosity.

Gun-Max, available in 12oz aerosol and 4oz bottles, contains potent inhibitors that displace more moisture and deliver extended corrosion protection when compared to other leading gun oils and CLP’s. Testing in a harsh and corrosive salt-spray chamber, Gun-Max outperformed all others tested by a significant margin providing longer-lasting corrosion protection. This new gun oil is also chemically engineered with advanced anti-friction additives which bond to metal surfaces and perform better under friction, providing longer-lasting lubrication of moving metal parts.

Don’t forget to check out my complete list of the best new guns and gear for 2021.

Cold weather performance is a mandatory requirement for a premium gun oil, which is why Gun-Max is chemically formulated to remain fluid at -20 Degrees Fahrenheit and won’t become sludge when the weather turns arctic. Gun-Max Gun Oil provides long lasting lubrication ensuring superior performance with sustained high fire rates, heat build-up and mechanical stress, and assures a stored gun will operate as intended when it is needed most.

“We wanted to create the most effective and best-performing gun oil on the market,” stated Howard Tripp, Chief Innovation Officer. “As the leader in Gun DIY®, we have been very intentional in doing all we can to be the best gun cleaning company in the world. From our tools and kits to this new chemical line, we always hold ourselves to the same high standard. In this case, a gun oil specifically developed for high cycle rate semi-auto firearms that also delivers significantly longer lasting lubrication over a wide temperature range and extreme corrosion protection to protect guns longer.”

Never before seen in the gun oil space, Gun-Max aerosol cans are equipped with a flip-up two-position spray nozzle that folds down and stores with the can – no more lost straws. The two-position nozzle straw allows for a broad spray application in the down position or a precise stream application when deploying the straw.

Gun-Max Gun Oil – 12 oz. Aerosol Can (Item # AVMLP12A) $12.99 MSRP

Gun-Max Gun Oil – 4 oz. Liquid Bottle (Item # AVBMGO4L) $8.99 MSRP