The Renegauge Grows By Two Models at SHOT 2022

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January 18, 2022

The sporting model of the Savage Renegauge has been available for a few years now and has been an impressive firearm. This gas-operated shotgun utilizes Savage’s D.R.I.V. system, which stands for Dual Regulating Inline Valve. This gas-operated system bleeds excess gas and ensures consistent reliability, ejection, and reduced felt recoil. Savage has taken that same system and pushed it into a Security and Competition Market.

The Renegauge Security

The Renegauge Security model gives you a light and short home defense style shotgun that’s feature-filled. It’s a 12 gauge shotgun outfitted with a six-round magazine tube and 18.5-inch barrel. That larger magazine tube is clamped to the barrel with a clamp I’ve fallen in love with. This clamp features an M-LOK slot to accommodate attaching a light or other goody.

The stock comes with a set of spacers that allows you to adjust the length of pull, which is ingenious. Honestly, why did it take this long for a company to realize how valuable this is? It rocks, and the Renegauge Security model came equipped with a short LOP making it comfortable and easy to shoulder.

The barrel is fluted, so it balanced well and honestly looks good. The controls are massive and very easy to engage, and I can’t help but love it. From the ground up, the Renegauge can be the best stock defensive shotgun on the market. With an MSRP of $1,499, it will be priced with the big boys.

The Renegauge Competition

We get the brightly adorned red Renengauge Competition model on the flip side. The comp model is a fair bit bigger with its 24-inch barrel that’s outfitted with a nine-round magazine tube. It’s huge, swings easy, and feels great. Instead of a bead of ghost ring with have a huge fiber-optic insert mounted to a vent rib.

Like the Security model, Savage installed huge controls, the stock adjusts for LOP, and the barrel’s fluted. The Competition model looks large but handles well and is relatively lightweight.

The Renegauge Competition will be outfitted with Benelli threads for chokes. The Renegauge Competition has an MSRP of $2,089 and is ready out of the box for your next 3-gun match.

The Savage World

I got to shoot some clay pigeons at Range Day with both guns. The people at Savage were generous with their ammo, and I blasted a ton of them out of the sky. The guns were soft, shooting with minimal recoil. I’m talking about a lot less recoil than I expected, and I’d hazard to say they are softer shooting than most semi-auto guns. Sure, it was just birdshot, but still, it was a dandy.

I’m looking forward to seeing both of these guns on the market, and I’m certainly gonna grab the Renegauge Security for my own home defense needs.

Taurus’ Tuesday at SHOT

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248 Shooter

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January 18, 2022

January 2022 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus^®, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, has announced a limited-time rebate on all new Taurus^® G3c handgun purchases.

From January 24, 2022 through April 15, 2022, handgun buyers are encouraged to take advantage of the Taurus G3c 2022 Savings Event. For every new Taurus G3c compact 9mm pistol purchased, buyers can receive a $25 mail-in rebate redeemable through the manufacturer. Add the rebate to a tax refund and there has never been a better time to acquire one of Taurus’ most popular everyday carry handguns.

The G3c is a polymer-frame, striker-fired semi-auto 9mm that offers the handling, operational function, and overall performance of a full-size handgun but in a size ideally suited for EDC use and deep concealment. Sporting a rugged, wear-resistant finish and 10- or 12-round capacity, the single-action G3c includes restrike capability, exceptional ergonomics, integrated accessory rail, and a drift-adjustable rear sight that can be upgraded to a popular aftermarket night sight system.

Taurus® G3X – Item No: 1-G3XSR9031

OVERVIEW:

The Taurus® G3 Series continues the proven polymer-frame profile now in a hybrid configuration with a full size grip and generous
stippling patches across the grip for maximum control and retention in any shooting condition, but a compact size slide to allow
better comfort and concealment. The frame has an integrated Picatinny rail. Slide release lever is optimally positioned above the
thumb for easy manipulation. The G3X has NO manual safety.
A refined element of the G3 is the 6-lb. trigger, designed with a smooth take-up and a surprisingly crisp, clean break exceeding that of typical striker-fired pistol trigger performance. A short reset promotes quick, controlled follow-up shots.

KEY FEATURES:

Drift Adjustable Rear Sight
Loaded Chamber Indicator
Picatinny Rail
Re-Strike Capability
NO Manual Safety
Flag Faced Trigger Safety

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 9×19
Capacity: 15 RDS
Magazines: 2
Firing System: Striker
Action Type: SA w/Restrike
Front Sights: Fixed
Rear Sights: Drift Adjustable
Safety: Striker block, Manual Safety, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Trigger Safety
Frame Size: Full
Grip Material: Polymer
Slide Material: Alloy Steel
Slide Finish: Tenifer Matte Black
Overall Length: 6.30 in.
Overall Width: 1.20 in.
Overall Height: 5.20 in.
Packaging Weight: 36.20 oz
Packaging Size: 9.80 in. x 6.00 in. x 1.80 in

TaurusTX™ 22 Competition – Item No: 1-TX22C151-T

OVERVIEW:

From the short, smooth pull of its precision-designed Taurus Performance Trigger System (PTS) to the built-in comfort of its ergonomic grip, the TaurusTX™ 22 Competition is one performance-driven full size that’s ready to race right out of the box.
Now offered as a package with the TandemKross Game Changer Pro Squared Compensator and Eagle Talon Extractor for even higher enjoyment.
The TaurusTX™ 22 Competition model comes with 2 two-sided adapter plates to easily mount almost any red dot sight.

KEY FEATURES:

Taurus T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optic Ready Option)
TandemKross Game Changer PRO Squared compensator
TandemKross “Eagle’s Talon” aftermarket extractor
Custom bull barrel
Custom Ejection Port
Custom feed ramp

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: .22 LR
Capacity: 16 RDS
Magazines: 3
Firing System: Striker
Action Type: SAO
Front Sights: Fixed White Dot
Rear Sights: Fully Adjustable White Dot
Safety: Striker block, Manual Safety, Trigger Safety
Frame Size: Full Size
Grip Material: Polymer
Slide Material: High Grade Aluminum
Slide Finish: Hard Anodize
Overall Length: 8.15 in.
Overall Width: 1.25 in.
Overall Height: 5.44 in.
Packaging Weight: 57 oz.
Packaging Size: 10.25 in x 12.35 in x 3.5 in

Taurus® Defender 605 – Item No: 2-6053CNS

OVERVIEW:

Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus® Defender 605 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of
mind for home and personal defense situations. The all-new Taurus® Defender 605 comes with night sights and special grips from
Altamont®.

KEY FEATURES:

Night Sights
Altamont® Wood Grip
Extended Ejector Rod
Transfer Bar

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 357 MAG / 38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity: 5 RDS
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: DA/SA
Safety: Transfer Bar
Grip: Altamont®
Front Sights: Night Sight w/ Orange Outline
Rear Sights: Fixed
Cylinder Material: Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish: Tungsten Cerakote
Overall Length: 7.50 in.
Overall Width: 1.41 in.
Overall Height: 4.80 in.
Packaging Weight: 40.00 oz
Packaging Size: 9.80 in. x 6.20 in. x 2.00 in

Taurus® 327 – Item No: 2-32721

OVERVIEW:

The new Taurus 327 is a double-action/single-action, chambered in .327 Federal Magnum (also compatible with .32H&R Magnum
and .32 S&W). Available in 2 and 3 inch barrel. The matte black carbon steel or stainless-steel barrel, cylinder, and frame are backed by a recoil-absorbing rubber grip that is comfortable and provides excellent retention in a compact handgun platform. The Taurus 327’s front serrated ramp sight and no-snag rear sight channel provide quick and clear targets acquisition supported by consistent accuracy.

KEY FEATURES:

Rubber Grip
Transfer Bar

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 327 FED MAG
Capacity: 6 RDS
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: DA/SA
Safety: Transfer Bar
Grip: Soft Rubber
Front Sights: Removable Serrated Blade
Rear Sights: Fixed
Cylinder Material: Alloy Steel
Cylinder Finish: Matte Black
Overall Length: 6.55 in.
Overall Width: 1.41 in.
Overall Height: 4.80 in.
Packaging Weight: 31.60 oz
Packaging Size: 9.80 in. x 6.20 in. x 2.00 in.

Taurus® Defender 605 – Item No: 2-60531NS

OVERVIEW:

Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus® Defender 605 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind
for home and personal defense situations. The all-new Taurus® Defender 605 comes with night sights and special Hogue®Rubber
grips

KEY FEATURES:

Night Sights
Hogue® Rubber Grip
Extended Ejector Rod
Transfer Bar

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 357 MAG / 38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity: 5 RDS
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: DA/SA
Safety: Transfer Bar
Grip: Hogue® Rubber
Front Sights: Night Sight w/ Orange Outline
Rear Sights: Fixed
Cylinder Material: Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish: Matte Stainless
Overall Length: 7.50 in.
Overall Width: 1.41 in.
Overall Height: 4.80 in.
Packaging Weight: 40.00 oz
Packaging Size: 9.80 in. x 6.20 in. x 2.00 in.

Taurus® Defender 605 – Item No: 2-60535NSVZ

OVERVIEW:

Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus® Defender 605 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind
for home and personal defense situations. The all-new Taurus® Defender 605 comes with night sights and special grips from VZ
Grips.

KEY FEATURES:

Night Sights
VZ Black/Gray Grip
Extended Ejector Rod
Transfer Bar

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 357 MAG / 38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity: 5 RDS
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: DA/SA
Safety: Transfer Bar
Grip: VZ Black/Gray
Front Sights: Night Sight w/ Orange Outline
Rear Sights: Fixed
Cylinder Material: Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish: Matte Black
Overall Length: 7.50 in.
Overall Width: 1.41 in.
Overall Height: 4.80 in.
Packaging Weight: 40.00 oz
Packaging Size: 9.80 in. x 6.20 in. x 2.00 in.

Taurus® Defender 605 – Item No: 2-60539NS

OVERVIEW:

Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus® Defender 605 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind
for home and personal defense situations. The all-new Taurus® Defender 605 comes with night sights and special Hogue®Rubber
grips.

KEY FEATURES:

Night Sights
Hogue® Rubber Grip
Extended Ejector Rod
Transfer Bar

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 357 MAG / 38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity: 5 RDS
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: DA/SA
Safety: Transfer Bar
Grip: Hogue® Rubber
Front Sights: Night Sight w/ Orange Outline
Rear Sights: Fixed
Cylinder Material: Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish: Matte Black
Overall Length: 7.50 in.
Overall Width: 1.41 in.
Overall Height: 4.80 in.
Packaging Weight: 40.00 oz
Packaging Size: 9.80 in. x 6.20 in. x 2.00 in.

About Taurus:

Taurus Holdings, Inc. (“Taurus”) and its subsidiaries continues to evolve and produce revolutionary new products. In addition, new standards for quality and efficiency help deliver reliable and affordable guns to the market. Taurus is based in Bainbridge, Georgia. Taurus is owned by Taurus Armas, S.A. which is a publicly traded company based in Brazil. Taurus Armas S.A. manufactures a wide variety of consumer and industrial products that are distributed worldwide. For additional information, visit www.taurususa.com.

The Truth About Recce

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Travis Pike

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January 18, 2022

Recce, recce, recce, it’s a term everyone’s tossing around these days. Recce rifles seem to be the hotness, and recce as a term is a great way to make it to the front page of Reddit’s Tactical gear subreddit. Recce rifles are cool, but recce, or recon blows. Going on a walk in your gear and talking about how much you train isn’t recce. Also, you are not British, so why do you say recce instead of recon?

Anywho, today I’m not going to poo poo all over the recon/recce train, but I do want to clarify that doing Recon sucks. The Marine Corps loves to recon stuff, and we have an entire MOS dedicated to it. I wasn’t a Recon marine, never went to selection, never even really wanted to. Before my first deployment, my Company commander put together his company-level recon squad.

My Recon Experience

We were going into a part of Afghanistan that was all foot patrols and very little to no mobile work. Covering an entire AO on foot is challenging, and he saw value in having a force separate from the traditional platoons that could go personally deliver the commander’s intent. We would recon routes, gather intelligence, observer, report, and all that fun stuff.

We would be a long-range patrol squad designed to act as an organic recon element, as well as constant QRF and a resource the entire company could draw from when necessary. This created a flexible force that didn’t handicap another platoon’s operations.

The entire squad was made up of studs, well, almost. I had no reason to be on this squad. I was an average Marine at best. I made it to the squad for one reason. I could carry weight. Lots and lots of weight and seemingly could do so for very long distances. That’s exactly what I became, Battle Cattle. They slapped a machine gun in my hands and backpack full of gear and sent me on my way.

Thus I was tossed into the world of recce as a mule with a machine gun, and let me tell you, it sucks.

Recce In Real Life

Recon work isn’t all fun and games. It’s all about being still, cold, and miserable. Recon is extremely valuable to a company commander and helps a unit plan, plot, pursue, and punish the enemy. However, it’s not glorious. I remember our first real recon mission.

It involved humping 10 miles in one direction and marking villages, their locations, and their size. We gathered the names of elders in the village and did the human intel portion as well. Recce wasn’t exciting, wasn’t fun, and certainly wasn’t as sexy as the internet would have you believe.

A lot of Recon work is just stairing through an optic.

Some nights we sat in holes, freezing as the harsh Afghan winter set in. Being calf-deep in water from midnight to four AM isn’t glamorous. All we did was watch a house where we suspected Taliban activity. We saw nothing but our breath hanging in the air.

You think that scouting the bad guys would lead to fighting the bad guys, right? Well, we engaged in plenty of exchanges of lead and harsh language, but a firefight meant the mission was over. Unlike a special operations recon team, we were just a slightly smaller Marine squad, so if we got made, we still packed a punch. The mission is to observe and report, and it can be extremely boring.

Putting In Work

So recce sucks. I mean, from a practical perspective, it sucks. Recon work is not an instant payoff. It doesn’t give you immediate satisfaction. Think of recce more like an investment. Most of the miserable days don’t pay off, but sometimes they do.

One of our greater successes came from identifying the position where Taliban forces were firing PKMs at our helicopter. The position was a run-down compound, abandoned a long time ago. It provided them cover and concealment from ground-based observation. Once we identified that position, we denied them access, and incoming helicopters didn’t get shot at anymore.

Another success came from identifying the trails Taliban fighters were using to enter the towns we were patrolling in. They’d take up positions and open fire, knowing that we’d approach with caution to avoid harming innocent Afghan villagers. We denied the Taliban access to these trails and denied them the ability to use the village as cover.

Of all those successes, my absolute favorite comes from the capture of an HVT Taliban explosive manufacturer. We knew he was in the area, and we worked tirelessly. We knew which villages he was operating in. So we began an intensive search, with plenty of recce involved. We hid in holes, in tree lines, crawled on our stomachs to avoid detection.

Mission from Patrol Base Detroit on October 25, 2012, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (Dan Lamothe / Staff)

He operated mostly at night, so we became nocturnal. It paid off when we bagged his ass and his explosive-laden Moped-type scooter. Our Afghan Army soldiers got answers out of him, and he revealed who he was, and we bagged and tagged him.

(Side note, our Afghan Army guys launched 40mms into his scooter to detonate the explosives, and it was friggin sweet to watch.)

Staying Low

Recce work isn’t just walking through the woods and chastizing people on Reddit for not training like you. It’s not the best AR 15 stock, barrel, or optic. It’s an involved, unglamorous job that’s seemingly miserable. However, when it pays off, it’s tough to match that high and feeling of success.

Heritage™ Expands Barkeep™ Revolver Line

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248 Shooter

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January 18, 2022

Heritage^™ Manufacturing, Inc., producer of the classic-style Rough Rider^® single-action revolvers, takes “compact” to a new level with the introduction of the new Barkeep™ Boot series revolvers.

The Barkeep Boot is a downsized version of the recently introduced Barkeep revolver—a single-action rimfire based on the company’s popular Rough Rider series handguns available in two- or three-inch barrel lengths. In the spirit of the Old West, this new revolver from Heritage Mfg. moves the Barkeep from “waistcoat carry” to “boot carry” with its diminutive one-inch barrel and sleek bird’s head grip profile.

Chambered for .22 LR (will accept the Heritage .22 WMR cylinder), the Barkeep Boot comes with a new 1-inch barrel for optimal discreet carry in a revolver. Adding to the Barkeep Boot’s easy-carry nature is an elegant bird’s head-style grip, which offers a comfortable hold and a flowing aesthetic profile with less bulk when compared to the traditional “plow handle” grip.

Beyond the barrel length and grip, the Barkeep Boot delivers the familiar operation and quality construction of the Rough Rider series single-action revolvers on which it is based. This includes a hammer firing system, manual safety, classical notched rear sight, and black oxide barrel, frame, and cylinder finish.

Three models are offered with custom wood black grips, custom gray pearl grips, and custom-engraved wood grips. All revolvers come with a custom Heritage wood-handled ejector rod for removing empty cartridge cases.

For more information on the new Barkeep Boot or to see the full line of exciting small-bore single-action revolvers and specialty firearms in the Rough Rider and Barkeep lineups, visit HeritageMfg.com.

Heritage Barkeep™ Boot – Item No: BK22B1BHBD

OVERVIEW:

A pint-sized revolver with an Old West flair! Meet the Heritage Barkeep Boot. This single-action revolver comes chambered and ships with the affordable .22 LR rimfire cylinder. This gun is compatible with the Heritage .22WMR cylinder but the performance of .22 WMR round will not be optimal in this short of a barrel (may experience keyholing) Now offered with the bird head grip and a one-inch barrel for an even lighter and more portable package, making it ideal for concealability. Different grip options deliver classic western styling that compliments the standard black oxide finish. This compact carry or backup revolver checks all the boxes for form and function.

KEY FEATURES:

Manual Safety
1” Barrel
Custom Wood Black Grips
Custom Heritage Wood Ejector Rod

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6 RDS
Twist Rate: 1:10 RIGHT HAND
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: SAO
Safety: MANUAL SAFETY
Front Sights: NONE
Rear Sight: NOTCH AT REAR
Cylinder Material: ALLOY STEEL
Cylinders Included:1
Cylinder Finish: BLACK OXIDE
Frame Finish: BLACK OXIDE
Overall Length: 6.38 in.
Overall Width: 1.50 in.
Overall Height: 4.86 in.
Packaging Weight: 33.60 oz.
Packaging Size: 5.40 in. x 10.40 in. x 1.75 in.

Heritage Barkeep™ Boot – Item No: BK22B1BHGPRL

OVERVIEW:

A pint-sized revolver with an Old West flair! Meet the Heritage Barkeep Boot. This single-action revolver comes chambered and ships with the affordable .22 LR rimfire cylinder. This gun is compatible with the Heritage .22WMR cylinder but the performance of .22 WMR round will not be optimal in this short of a barrel (may experience keyholing) Now offered with the bird head grip and a one-inch barrel for an even lighter and more portable package, making it ideal for concealability. Different grip options deliver classic western styling that compliments the standard black oxide finish. This compact carry or backup revolver checks all the boxes for form and function.

KEY FEATURES:

Manual Safety
1” Barrel
Custom Gray Perl Grips
Custom Heritage Wood Ejector Rod

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6 RDS
Twist Rate: 1:10 RIGHT HAND
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: SAO
Safety: MANUAL SAFETY
Front Sights: NONE
Rear Sight: NOTCH AT REAR
Cylinder Material: ALLOY STEEL
Cylinders Included: 1
Cylinder Finish: BLACK OXIDE
Frame Finish: BLACK OXIDE
Overall Length: 6.38 in.
Overall Width: 1.50 in.
Overall Height: 4.86 in.
Packaging Weight: 33.60 oz.
Packaging Size: 5.40 in. x 10.40 in. x 1.75 in.

Heritage Barkeep™ Boot – Item No: BK22B1BHWBRN2

OVERVIEW:

A pint-sized revolver with an Old West flair! Meet the Heritage Barkeep Boot. This single-action revolver comes chambered and ships with the affordable .22 LR rimfire cylinder. This gun is compatible with the Heritage .22WMR cylinder but the performance of .22 WMR round will not be optimal in this short of a barrel (may experience keyholing) Now offered with the bird head grip and a one-inch barrel for an even lighter and more portable package, making it ideal for concealability. Different grip options deliver classic western styling that compliments the standard black oxide finish. This compact carry or backup revolver checks all the boxes for form and function.

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6 RDS
Twist Rate: 1:10 RIGHT HAND
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: SAO
Safety: MANUAL SAFETY
Front Sights: NONE
Rear Sight: NOTCH AT REAR
Cylinder Material: ALLOY STEEL
Cylinders Included: 1
Cylinder Finish: BLACK OXIDE
Frame Finish: BLACK OXIDE
Overall Length: 6.38 in.
Overall Width: 1.50 in.
Overall Height: 4.86 in.
Packaging Weight: 33.60 oz.
Packaging Size: 5.40 in. x 10.40 in. x 1.75 in

HERITAGE ROUGH RIDER – TC Tactical Cowboy – Item No: RR22B6-TH

OVERVIEW:

For making tin cans dance in the backyard, pinging steel, or controlling pests and varmints around the farm, nothing beats the low-cost, high-adrenaline thrill of a single-action rimfire revolver. The Heritage™ Rough Rider® handguns are built with numerous grip options and feature the same classic profile and precision.
Chambered in 22 LR, is also compatible with the 22WMR cylinder allowing you to shoot either 22 LR or 22 WMR ammo.
The new Heritage Rough Rider Tactical Cowboy features modern day technology into an old clasic world. The barrel is threaded for accessories like compensators and supressors. The picatinny rail allows the user to add different optics if desired, but also works as a rear open sight to be used with the bright front fiber optic sight.

KEY FEATURES:

Picatinny Rail
Threaded Barrel – ½ x 28 RH
Fiber Optic Front Sight
Rear Sight Notch on Picatinny Rail
Carbon Fiber simulated Grips

PRODUCT SPECS:

Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6 RDS
Twist Rate: 1:14 RIGHT HAND
Firing System: Hammer
Action Type: SAO
Safety: Manual Safety
Front Sights: Fiber Optic
Rear Sight: Picatinny Rail
Grip: Carbon Fiber
Cylinder Material: Alloy Steel
Cylinders Included: 1
Cylinder Finish: Black Oxide
Frame Finish: Black Oxide
Overall Length: 11.85 in.
Overall Width: 1.50 in.
Overall Height: 6.00 in.
Packaging Weight: 42.00 oz.
Packaging Size: 5.50 in. x 13.50 in. x 1.75 in

About Heritage:

Heritage Manufacturing, Inc. proudly produces western-style revolvers in the Small- and Big-Bore Rough Rider Series. These time-tested, traditional western firearms are made affordable in .22 LR and .22 Magnum. No Heritage Rough Rider Revolver is manufactured without outstanding craftsmanship, accuracy, and quality as the cornerstone. Learn more at http://heritagemfg.com/.

Walther introduces 3 new color options for the PDP. “It’s your duty to be READY.”

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248 Shooter

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January 18, 2022

1/14/2022 – Walther, a company defined by over a century of engineering passion, precision workmanship and innovation, entered a new era of manufacturing with the launch of its flagship elite handgun the Walther PDP. The PDP, Performance Duty Pistol, was designed by Walther to be READY, no matter the circumstance.

For the first time since the incredibly successful launch of the new Walther flagship duty Pistol, the PDP, Walther is excited to announce the first PDP’s being offered in new color options.

Walther is offering 3 polymer frame color options: OD Green, Grey & Tan. These new color options feature a dyed polymer frame and a black tennifer coated slide offered in the following configurations:

PDP Compact Optic Ready 4″ Item Numbers

OD Green Frame with Black Slide: 2858428

Tan Frame with Black Slide: 2858444

Grey Frame with Black Slide: 2858436

PDP Full Size Optic Ready 4.5″ Item Numbers

OD Green Frame with Black Slide: 2858363

Tan Frame with Black Slide: 2858380

Grey Frame with Black Slide: 2858371

PDP Full Size Optic Ready 5″ Item Numbers

OD Green Frame with Black Slide: 2858398

Tan Frame with Black Slide: 2858410

Grey Frame with Black Slide: 2858401

MSRP: $709 (All Models)

For more information on Walther, visit waltherarms.com/PDP

About Walther

“It’s your DUTY to be READY” is a message of sincerity that Walther must build the best performing firearms. It is a message to every shooter who understands the importance of firearms, safety, and the inalienable right to bear arms. It is a message to clearly and concisely show that Walther is doing everything in its power to support shooters everywhere with not just the absolute best in firearm innovation and performance but also access to the best training and informative firearms community as well. History has shown Walther’s dedication to this message, beginning in 1886 and continuing today with the innovative spirit that builds off the invention of the concealed carry gun by creating duty grade weapons such as the PDP and world-class rimfire products such as the P22. Walther will continue its long tradition of technical expertise and innovation in the design and production of firearms to meet the demands of any customer. Excellent service and superior quality will continue to be benchmarks of Walther’s success.

Visit Vertx: Learn About the Capitol Dress Shirt and Other New Products

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David R

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January 17, 2022

Prepared Professionals – you should visit Vertx at SHOT Show 2022! Vertx, a leading manufacturer of low-profile tactical apparel and accessories, will be exhibiting at the convention. They will be releasing several new products, including the Capitol Dress Shirt, and a squared-away team on-site to help with agency, unit, or personal needs.

One of the things to check off your must-check-out checklist is the Vertx Capitol Dress Shirt. It’s a classic, professional, tactical button-down designed with input from some of the most skilled (and best-dressed) close protection specialists in the world.

What makes it tactical? All aspects of the cut and fabric were chosen with mobility in mind, including a tapered athletic fit and extended tail. These features eliminate interference with holsters, magazine and handcuff pouches and other necessities – and of course, the drawstroke. And, when coupled with the Capitol Shirt’s underarm articulation and stretch capability, provides an unrestricted range of motion.

The Capitol Dress Shirt features a comms pass-through.

Now add in the temperature regulation provided by 37.5 active particle technology, built-in comms features, and hidden stash pockets, and you have a garment tailor-made for armed professionals who must work in semi-formal and formal environments. Particularly those who wear concealed armor.

Denny Bogard, GM/VP of Vertx, explained it this way when the Capitol was first released:

“A full day in suit and tie gets uncomfortable pretty quickly and especially on the job. We’ve designed the Capitol Shirt to combat the challenges our customers face when it comes to the mobility and comfort of professional attire.”

Find out more at Booth 14253, SHOT Level 2!

The Capitol Shirt is available at a number of trusted places, including but not limited to such companies as:

You can also find it online at Vertx.com. Customers can also find their nearest dealer using the Vertx store locator at vertx.com/store-locator.

Drones – How the Military Shotgun Found a New Niche

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Travis Pike

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January 17, 2022

Shotguns will never be fully gone. As much as they get relegated to niche use and the sidelines, it’s tough to get rid of the old scattergun. During most of the GWOT, the shotgun was relegated to breaching, guarding prisoners, and the occasional close quarter’s fight. These days they aren’t broken out unless you have a very specific situation, but they might be getting new life due to the growing use of hobby-grade drones in attacks on allied forces.

Much like the IED, the use of these drones has grown rapidly. They’ve become a growing problem in the last five years. One accelerated by the widespread availability of hobby-grade drones. As they’ve gotten cheaper and more effective, it’s become easier to turn them into weapons.

The Drones and the Problems

Drones are a colloquial term. These are typically referred to as quadcopters in the hobby world. I love them, and they’re a fun way to relax, fun to pilot, and a great little hobby. The term drone got slapped on them as much as hobbyists protest the term.

In Iraq and Syria, these hobby-grade drones have become an effective way to deliver explosives onto allied targets, civillians, and more. While the payload must be small due to weight restrictions, the investment is small. You don’t need to lose a terrorist with an S-vest or get close enough to fire an RPG or toss a grenade.

Instead, you can sit back and fly your toy, loaded with explosives, right where you want it. These drones have become more effective, faster, have longer ranges, and often feature high def cameras that allow the operator to fly the drone without having to expose themselves.

It’s a serious problem, and it’s one in which shotguns might become a capable tool.

Where The Shotgun Shines

As a shotgun fan, I get to hear lots of people tell me shotguns are only effective for bird hunting. Well, they are great for hitting small, rapidly moving targets as they cross the sky. Scatterguns fire scattering shot, and that could make them valuable for taking drones out of the sky. There are a few options the shotgun can use to dissuade the use of drones…forcefully.

Before we get into that, let’s talk about why the shotgun should be an option. First and foremost, it’s already in the armory. It’s a tool soldiers already have. It doesn’t require tons of investment, trials, or contracts, plus the inevitable wait for the weapons to trickle out. A shotgun offers an instant option that’s lightweight, easy to use, and cheap.

The Benelli M1014 uses a semi-auto action which makes for rapid follow-up shots, and the Mossberg series shotguns aren’t slouches either. They can be used to quickly track and take down flying drones with relative ease.

Nine pellet 00 buckshot is the military load of choice. It’s plenty enough oomph to take down a drone, but nine pellets don’t produce the best spread for a flying target. I think a three-inch load of Number 4 buckshot would work well. That’s 41 pellets forming a solid cloud of buckshot to take a drone down.

It’s still cheaper than a new weapon and is a commercial off-the-shelf option. Birdshot likely won’t work reliably, but a heavy load designed for bigger birds might be a half-decent option pending testing.

Purpose-Built Ammo

Buckshot works wonders on drones, but that’s not the only option. There is a purpose-built anti-drone load called SkyNet. The name alone wins awards from me. This dedicated anti-drone load shoots a weighted net from a 12 gauge shotgun. The net catches the drone, tangles it up, and takes it down.

This load could be safe to use in bases, COPs, and FOBs since it doesn’t fire a load of buckshot. A big concern would be shooting a low-flying drone and sending pellets into personnel or property. A net might hurt, but it’s less likely to cause serious harm. That being said, don’t shoot each other with nets.

Drones don’t stand a chance when netted up. These rounds aren’t cheap, but they are a lot cheaper than an entirely new weapon. While proper testing should be done prior to their adoption, the load seems impressive enough for taking down drones. Plenty of videos online tout their use. Wired recently tested them with good results.

This will be better fodder for the pump actions than a semi-auto, but they are available. Heck, if they could scale them up to 40mms, we might have a bigger, more effective net as well.

Taking Drones Down

Drones, UAVs, quadcopters, whatever you call them will likely be an issue for some time to come. They might not change the face of warfare, but they are a real threat to our servicemen and women. The quicker the DOD starts to try to solve the problem, the better equipped our warfighters will be to counter the threat. Shotguns just can’t quite be retired and can provide a valuable tool for defeating drones.

Gunday Brunch 35: Weaponized SHOT Show Plague?

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David R

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January 16, 2022

Two things: the boys are here with their predictions for SHOT Show 2022, and it goes a bit off the rails. Caleb would also like to apologize in advance for his audio being so bad, he’s trying his best, ok?

Women’s Vertx Fury Hardshell Jacket

By

Anna Martinez

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January 15, 2022

Being a woman within the firearms and outdoor community can be tough when it comes to clothing choices. We need items that move with us and don’t hinder the job at hand yet still allow us to feel presentable and attractive. We shouldn’t have to look like a man to do the job of one. The Vertx Womens Lifestyle collection fills the clothing vacancy that we have been so long waiting to be filled. Our first article of clothing we talked about was the Kesher Ops Pant. Now, the Womens Fury Hardshell Jacket. A stylish fitting jacket that allows you to discreetly but easily get to your carry gun while saving you from the elements, whether those elements are hot, wet, or cold. This is truly a versatile, comfortable, and attractive jacket.

Purpose

Those who know, know, who Vertx makes their clothing for. Those who need to do a job yet stay neutral looking and comfortable. The Fury Hardshell is a type of jacket that can be worn with any outfit as it is a neutral piece of clothing. It can also be worn in almost any weather.

From the Company

“We launched the Men’s Fury Hardshell which was received very well, so we wanted to make sure women had a seam-sealed and taped waterproof hardshell with a 37.5 that was complimentary to a woman’s figure without “shrinking it and pinking it” like some other vendors will. While maintaining that rapid access with the hand pass-through pockets to any appendix tools they may need.”– Vertx Designer

The “shrinking it and pinking it” mindset is no joke when it comes to womens clothing. Taking a Mens clothing design and using vibrant pinks while slimming it to the midsection is the exact opposite of what women in this industry need. Tucking it closer to our mid and upper section only kills our mobility and doesn’t allow us to blend due to the bright colors they choose to attract to women. Thankfully, Vertx doesn’t have that mindset. When releasing this line they used women engineers to design a completely new piece of clothing with a duty mindset that has a comfortable yet feminine fit. Finally.

What is the material used 37.5?

“VaporCore™ powered by 37.5^® Active Particle Technology captures and releases moisture, keeping the body in its ideal microclimate of 37.5% relative humidity with a core temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius” It is a comfortable, flexible, light, and non noisy material that truly does keep your body at a comfortable climate.

Specs

Options

Colors: Grey Sage, Submariner

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large

Features:

Waterproof breathable shell with taped seams
VaporCore™ powered by 37.5^® Active Particle Technology captures and releases moisture, keeping the body in its ideal microclimate of 37.5% relative humidity with a core temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius
Internal AbrasionGuard™ lining resists wear from CCW and EDC gear
Zippered pass-throughs in both front hand pockets allow discreet access to appendix-carry gear
Extended tail maintains belt and back coverage when bending and during strenuous activities
Fitted hood with reinforced visor and rear neck stiffener has top and side opening adjustments
Articulated sleeves and seamless underarm gussets improve range of movement
Hood and hem adjust with locking shock cords
Zip-through storm collar with extended chin protection
Water-resistant YKK^® main zipper
Athletic fit allows for layering for added protection or to quickly change up your look

Construction:

All seams are taped for 100% waterproof protection
YKK^® self-repairing nylon coil zippers on front closure, hand pockets and internal pass-throughs
Snag-proof gathered elastic closure on sleeve cuffs
Storm flaps cover YKK^® self-repairing nylon coil zippers on left chest and hand pockets
Locking shock cord adjustments on hood and bottom hem

https://vertx.com/womens-fury-hardshell-jacket

Fabric and Technology:

Shell: 98% Nylon/2% Spandex shell with 37.5® laminate
AbrasionGuard™: 96% Polyester/4% Spandex
YKK^® VISLON^® Aquaguard^® main zipper with internal wind guard
VaporCore™ powered by 37.5^® Active Particle Technology captures and releases moisture, keeping the body in its ideal microclimate of 37.5% relative humidity with a core temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius

Stephanie’s AAR (After Attirement Review)

Note: I am 5’2, 125 lbs, and wear a size small. I am also wearing Vertx Women’s Burrell Stretch Jeans from the same Lifestyle Line, size 02 with inseam of 30, medium wash.

I have been wearing this jacket for around 8 months now, which means through the summer, fall, and now winter. During the summer I was able to wear it all the way up to 70 degree weather to act as a sunslayer, and protect my skin from the sun. I did not overheat at all. I would keep it in my car during these months just in case it started to rain. Due to the type of fabric it doesn’t have the same miserable crunching sound that a lot of thin rain jackets have so it makes it a lot more comfortable to wear throughout the day. I would also wear it during colder months and layer under it. It kept me dry from the snow/sleet but gave me room to layer while not looking sloppy. At work throughout the summer I would throw it on as well to warm me up from the air conditioning.

One of my favorite things about the jacket that I noticed right away was it solved the hood problem that I so often see with rain jackets. Other rain jacket hoods tend to droop down and cover your eyes. The Vertx Fury Hardshell has what I describe as a fitted hard ring within the edge of the hood which creates a structured hood. This keeps it up off of your eyes and on your head.

Another favorite thing, the access pockets. While they are created to allow you to discreetly grab your appendix carry gun, I found it to be useful for another reason, access to other layer pockets. If I am wearing a sweater under the jacket and it’s raining or super cold I will put my cell phone in the pockets of the sweater that is under the jacket. Due to the access pockets, I don’t need to totally unzip my jacket to get to these pockets, I can just go through the Fury Hardshell jacket pocket.

The sleeves are comfortable yet tight enough so they stay on your wrists and don’t hang over.

The only con I’ve seen with this jacket, and it could very well be my own fault as well, was that the fabric doesn’t wash things off as easily. I was wearing it during work and got some grease on the shoulder, it didn’t rinse off during a normal wash and I will have to scrub to remove it.

A neutral, feminine, and comfortable jacket that allows women to do their job in any type of climate and environment. The Vertx Fury Lifestyle Line now includes the Fury Hardshell Jacket. A lightweight jacket that protects you from the elements and still enables you to access the tools on your waistline.

The Vertx Womens Lifestyle Collection has given me the ability to have a line of clothing that I can go to the range in, go to work in, but also run errands in without giving my profession away.

The Greatest Dad Joke – The VHS-2 Hellion

By

Keith Finch

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January 14, 2022

I have to give credit, a lot of credit, to Springfield Armory on this one. I missed this one completely, and I have talked about how bringing the VHS-2 into the states would be a good idea. The VHS-2 Hellion arrived today, and dammit I want one. I blame Forgotten Weapons.

A modern 5.56 bullpup from the factory already supplying you the XD line?

Yes. Do it, Springfield!

They did.

After dropping a clever dad joke level hint that is worthy of acknowledgement in its own right, (VHS, get it? If you’re in your 20’s maybe not) they released the Hellion this morning.

Yes. It’s named the Hellion, in classic Springfield naming style.

No, I don’t care. I want it. It’s a VHS-2. VHS-2 Hellion… whatever. Cool bullpup for 2022.

Ian over at Forgotten Weapons has featured this rifle previously and his announcement, and TFB’s, are worth the clicks.

This marks and interesting return for Springfield into not only a powerhouse domestic manufacturer, but a high demand service rifle importer. They are going to be able to leverage deals that smaller companies cannot. Combination importer/manufacturer startups of niche shops simply cannot do that in volume.

I think the Hellion is going to create more buzz and positive momentum for Springfield Armory. More than their mono-lower SAINT could with its experiment in minutial engineering, anyway. That is the type of thing I expect from niche builders.

What do I mean? Springfield’s entry into AR’s was a strong move, their M1A line is mostly good looking nostalgia. The SAINT brought them competing in AR-15’s. The AR they brought to market was very, and I do mean very, well thought out given the standards at the time. A simple BCM adorned middy gas gun.

Bringing the VHS-2 Hellion in hits right along that same logic chain and in a couple of very solid market spots. New import. Never before available modern service rifle. Expanding the bullpup market.

There are Springfield Armory owners aplenty who are brand loyal to an almost astonishing degree and this is a rifle that can expand horizons. For the weird rifle aficionados (hello, it is I) this brings a coveted one to market here. It can show the efficacy of another bullpup in the US market which could encourage companies (looking at you, Lithgow) to bring more foreign rifles to the states and vary the offerings.

And this newer offering can motivate legacy bullpup makers like Steyr and IWI to take a hard look at refreshing their offerings too.

You win two internets Springfield.

Understanding Cartridge Choice in Pistols

By

Taylor Kauffman

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January 13, 2022

As a concealed pistol instructor, I frequently field questions about what pistol cartridge is the best to conceal carry. The classroom atmosphere forces me to play the diplomat. My typical answer is something along the lines of, “Carry whatever you shoot the best”.

While I have my personal opinions on the topic of cartridge choice, I would like to talk to you all a little more frankly than when I am trying to appease the hardheaded, self-proclaimed, self defense experts… that attend my basic concealed pistol course.

For the purpose of this article, I will be only discussing the 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP

Pure Fuddlore

The argument that I would like to discuss first continues to prevail amongst those unwilling to accept change. Every time I hear this statement I cringe, because there is so little thought behind it.

“The .45 (ACP) makes a bigger hole.” While this statement is factual, let’s do a little math. Little being the operable word. The typical projectile diameter of the .45 ACP, the largest cartridge we will be discussing, is .452 inches. The diameter on the 9mm Luger is .355 inches. That equates to a difference of .097 inches or about 2.5mm for those of you across the pond or north of north. Not to be cynical, but basing your self defense cartridge choice on nothing but a projectile being less than a tenth of an inch larger in diameter is asinine.

Ten Years of Data

A well read man by the name of Greg Ellifritz wanted to answer the question of which cartridge is the most effective in self defense once and for all. Over a 10 year period, he kept track of every shooting he could get statistics for; he talked to participants of gunfights, read police reports, attended autopsies, and searched high and low for any reliable accounts of what happened during these encounters. While I highly recommend reading his whole report, I will focus on the information he gathered on 9mm, .40S&W, and .45ACP.

9mm Luger
Number of people shot – 456
Number of hits – 1121
Percentage of hits that were fatal – 24%
Average number of rounds until incapacitation – 2.45
Percentage of people who were not incapacitated – 13%
One-shot-stop Percentage – 34%
Accuracy (head and torso hits) – 74%
Percentage actually incapacitated by one shot (torso or head hit) – 47%

.40 S&W
Number of people shot – 188
Number of hits – 443
Percentage of hits that were fatal – 25%
Average number of rounds until incapacitation – 2.36
Percentage of people who were not incapacitated – 13%
One-shot-stop Percentage – 45%
Accuracy (head and torso hits) – 76%
Percentage actually incapacitated by one shot (torso or head hit) – 52%

.45 ACP
Number of people shot – 209
Number of hits – 436
Percentage of hits that were fatal – 29%
Average number of rounds until incapacitation – 2.08
Percentage of people who were not incapacitated – 14%
One-shot-stop Percentage – 39%
Accuracy (head and torso hits) – 85%
Percentage actually incapacitated by one shot (torso or head hit) – 51%

One thing to note is that the majority of the engagements using 9mm were by members of the Military. Military members use very ineffective ball or FMJ ammo. This contrasts the many police departments surveyed that use .40S&W and .45ACP. Also, LEOs will carry hollow point ammunition proven to incapacitate at a much higher frequency. The Military is starting to field JHP ammo.

I think the biggest take away from this study is that the top three self defense cartridges performed similarly; they were all within a few percentage points from each other. I am confident that if the Military’s use of the inferior FMJ ammo was taken into account, there would be even closer performance among cartridges.

FBI Study Into Cartridge Choice

So, if in real life applications these three cartridges perform at nearly the same rate, what’s the big deal? To answer that we will dive into research the FBI conducted in 2014 for their new service pistol and cartridge choice.

Before we get into the study itself, let’s talk about the history of law enforcement cartridge choice. Up until the 1986 Miami Dade police shootout, many law enforcement organizations were using smaller caliber pistols chambered in cartridges such as the 9mm and .38 Special. Afterward, the police found that their smaller caliber handguns were ultimately ineffective against the shooters. They blamed the injury and deaths of several officers on their service pistol’s ineffectiveness. After the smoke settled, the agency made the decision to change to the 10mm cartridge, and again later to the .40S&W. Many other police and law enforcement agencies then followed the FBI in switching to a larger caliber service pistol.

The FBI began eyeing another change in caliber sometime around 2007, this time back to the 9mm Luger. Why the change back? The agency found that officers were able to put accurate shots on target faster with 9mm than it’s larger cousins. In a profession where a high percentage of rounds fired miss their intended target, having a pistol that aids in officer accuracy can be the difference between stopping a high casualty event or making a bus full of nuns collateral damage. How is the 9mm increasing hit percentages? The round simply has less felt recoil. They also concluded that a swap to 9mm would lower training costs and increase reliability in service weapons. They could achieve this all without sacrificing terminal effect on target.

Understanding Expansion in Terminal Ballistics

Despite what “knockdown power” arguments you have heard on television or a forum, there are only two ways to permanently stop an attacker. The first is through disrupting the central nervous system, causing substantial damage to the brain or spine. The second, and more likely route, is through depriving the brain of oxygen through severe blood loss. During the FBI’s study, they concluded that all three cartridges were able to disrupt enough tissue to cause the blood loss needed to incapacitate an attacker. Essentially, carrying any one of these cartridges would allow a shooter to be successful as long as they have good shot placement.

Conclusion

One can make many arguments for the 9mm as a superior pistol cartridge choice based on the data I presented. The FBI chose it, the cartridge has less recoil, and frankly I enjoy shooting it. As much as I would like to claim victory in choosing the superior cartridge on my self defense journey, I would instead like to leave you with one final parting thought:

Carry whatever you shoot the best. The hits are what stop threats.

Volquartsen ENV-9 22 LR Pistol – Sootch00 Review

By

248 Shooter

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January 13, 2022

30 Super Carry – The little caliber that… might?

By

Keith Finch

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January 13, 2022

Federal launched a new caliber this year aimed at two things. Increasing the capacity of current 9mm/40S&W frames and doing so in a round that meets the defensive caliber standards we’ve come to know and understand through the developments of the last 50 years in ammunition technology.

30 Super Carry is one of the first genuine efforts to step away from 9mm after the ‘FBI Reformation’ that held 9mm is the standard to work to. It’s an interesting concept. I don’t know if it will take due to the combination of 9mm’s entrenched efficacy and the usual higher cost of new calibers, however being that you are getting both more rounds and probably less felt recoil it may find a comfortable niche in the market. This is especially true if it turns the current micro pistols like the P365, Shield Plus, and G43X/G48 into effective 14 or 15 shot capacity pistols with greater shooter comfort and recoil management.

Here’s the official release,

Federal Ammunition Announces an All-New Handgun Cartridge: 30 Super Carry

ANOKA, Minnesota – January 12, 2022 – Federal Ammunition is proud to announce its all-new 30 Super Carry cartridge and will showcase this new product launch at the 2022 SHOT Show (Booth No. 11838), January 18-21 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Federal Ammunition has 100 years of experience producing ammunition and is the ideal company to develop a better concealed carry cartridge for the next generation of self-defense pistols, and that’s exactly what the company has accomplished with this introduction. With so many advantages over existing cartridges, 30 Super Carry stands to revolutionize self-defense.

The new 30 Super Carry cartridge provides the power of the 9mm Luger with comparable felt recoil. The .312-inch diameter projectile carries the same energy as 9mm Luger at the muzzle, with better ballistics than 380 Auto. In addition, it could be chambered in smaller, easier to conceal handguns, once gun manufacturers start to offer guns designed and built specifically for this cartridge.

“The self defense market is a driving force behind new gun ownership. When considering what the market is looking for when it comes to self-defense, they have told use that concealability, comfort in carrying and ability to shoot, 9mm performance, and the ability to carry more rounds,” said Federal’s Handgun Ammunition Product Director Mike Holm. “There is a lot here, and that is what drove the development of 30 Super Carry.”

With a higher capacity and smaller frame size than the 9mm but with similar muzzle blast, recoil and terminal performance, 30 Super Carry offers a decided advantage.

Learn more at: https://www.federalpremium.com/30supercarry.html.

“Our 30 Super Carry cartridge hits like a 9mm, which means shooters can increase capacity without sacrificing performance,” continued Holm. “With ballistics that mirror the 9mm, there’s no doubt regarding the 30 Super Carry’s effectiveness for self-defense.”

30 Super Carry’s introduction is truly unique. While most new cartridges struggle with availability for years before production catches up with growing demand, 30 Super Carry will hit the ground running with not only loads from Federal but also sister brands Speer, CCI Blazer and Remington. In fact, it’s the first time in history so many manufacturers have offered loads for a new cartridge on “day one” of a new product introduction.

Federal Ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

Sig MCX-SPEAR, the NGSW, launched (and SHIPPING!)

By

Keith Finch

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January 13, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 13, 2022) – SIG SAUER is proud to announce the official expansion of the MCX series of rifles with the new MCX-SPEAR chambered in 277 SIG FURY. The MCX-SPEAR was developed with direct input from U.S. warfighters to provide more power, distance, and accuracy to replace the current M4 rifle platform. The MCX-SPEAR is now the most innovative and advanced AR platform in the world.

“This is a rare opportunity for passionate consumers to own a piece of history,” began Ron Cohen, President & CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “This first production run MCX-SPEAR, and all of the revolutionary technology behind its development, is being offered to the commercial market in a configuration that is a near match to our NGSW-R submission. Further, this is the only rifle submission to the program that is designed and engineered in the United States by a company with the manufacturing scale and proven adherence to military-grade quality requirements – which is a tremendous source of pride for everyone at SIG SAUER.”

The MCX-SPEAR is an adaptable multi-caliber rifle (277 SIG FURY, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62 NATO, with barrel change) featuring rear and side non-reciprocating charging handles, 6-position folding stock, ambidextrous fire control, bolt-catch, and mag release, 2-stage match trigger, 2-position adjustable gas piston, a lightened free-float M-LOK™ handguard, a full-length picatinny rail, and ships with (2) 20-round magazines.

“The revolutionary SIG FURY ammunition is the most technically advanced leap in smalls arms ammunition in over 150 years, this turns your intermediate rifle platform into magnum performance without the added weight or length while still using 20-round magazines,” added Cohen.

The 277 SIG FURY ammunition is the commercial variant of the 6.8 x 51 hybrid military round available in the hybrid case technology submitted to the U.S. Army NGSW program. Also available is a 277 SIG FURY FMJ traditional cartridge round.

“The final component of this special-edition offering includes the SLX Suppressor. The design of the SLX suppressor is optimized to dramatically reduce harmful toxic backflow and features our patented QD attach/detach system making installation of the suppressor a game-changing level of ease,” said Cohen.

The SIG SAUER SLX Series of suppressors are designed to drastically reduce toxic fume inhalation by the end-user and sound reduction and are available commercially for 5.56, 7.62 NATO, and SIG FURY 277 calibers. The SLX suppressors feature a monolithic core construction in Inconel, an internal multi-flow path to exhaust gases at a higher rate resulting in lower toxic fume inhalation, a sound reducing baffle design, a flash reducing end cap, and are available with either the new Clutch-LOK QD mounting system for easy install and removal that offers an intuitive tactile locking ring with infinite radial locking positions, or direct thread.

MCX-SPEAR:
Caliber: 277 SIG FURY / 6.8 x 51
Overall length: 34.1 inches
Overall height: 7.97 inches
Overall width: 2.98 inches
Barrel length: 13 inches
Barrel Twist: 1:7
Weight (w/magazine): 8.38 lbs

SIG FURY Ammunition:
277 SIG FURY 135 Gr FMJ Bullet – Standard Brass Case
277 SIG FURY Elite Series Accubond 150 Gr Nosler Accubond Bullet – Hybrid Brass/Stainless Steel Case

SLX Suppressor:
Finish: High Temp Cerakote
Core Material: Inconel
Diameter: 1.67in.
Overall Length: 5.24in./7.49in.
Weight: 8.8oz -19.4oz.
Attachment Type: Clutch-LOK QD or Direct Thread

The MCX-SPEAR, 277 SIG FURY Hybrid Ammunition, and SLX Series Suppressors are now shipping and available at select commercial retailers. To learn more about the SIG SAUER submission to the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons Program or the products visit sigsauer.com.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 2,700 employees across eleven locations. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Whatcha got Brandon? A Smoothie? – Brandon Herrera’s SCAR 17 Review

By

Keith Finch

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January 12, 2022

The FN fans, like myself, were not immune from the Mike ‘The Blizzard Thumb’ Jones’ frozen rifle tests… and, sadly, our favored rifle, the SCAR 17, froze under the pressure.

Actually, it froze under the water, because the laws of physics. The SCAR 17 is many things, but capable of bending the laws of space and time is not among its powers. Tame recoil in a lightweight .308 though, that it does nicely.

authors scar17 in the cold and snow — It does, in fact, work well in both the cold and with a suppressor on if not left to freeze all the bits that should move into ones that don’t move anymore.

Caleb and I discuss that here,

A long video about a long video and why, sometimes, the internet gets worked about ‘out-of-contexts’ things.

Anyway.

Brandon has joined we happy Belgian Waffle Folk and gives his opinions on this fine firearm. Yes, it is a fine firearm. Even when it froze and rusted under freezing and thawing conditions that cause rust.

Enjoy!

The FN SCAR 17 continues to be one of the standard setting battle rifles. It’s almost 20 years old at this point, but it’s a design that seems set to last. It built on upgraded concepts from the M1 Carbine, the FN BAR and FN MAG, and the AR. It brought together the best modern concepts (to that point) and seen steady upgrades from that point.

It was before the longer handguard revolution swept the industry (just prior to) and companies have solved that, and several other wants of the ownership group, both government and private, that came out. It remains a premier .308 (and emerging 6.5 and potential 6.8x51mm host) that taught us that optic quality matters.

You can see that in the video, the RDS is M O V I N G on the top of Brandon’s SCAR. But, to be fair, look at any rifle, especially an AK, fire in slow motion and it is disconcerting. Everything flexes… a lot. Like a very uncomfortable amount of ‘I don’t think anything flexed that much…’ And on that note I discourage you from looking up bridges and skyscrapers in high winds.