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Recently, Rock River Arms released two new ARs chambered in .350 Legend. The two new rifles are aimed at the hunting rifle market. They feature M-Lok handguards, low pro gas block, and a two stage trigger.
Last week, Sig Sauer announced that Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has transitioned to the SIG P320 as it’s official duty pistol. Nevada Highway Patrol has over 480 sworn officers throughout the state of Nevada.
Recently, Accuracy International (AI) announced their two new rifle models: the AX MKIII and AX 50 ELR rifles. The new AX MKIII evolved from the AI’s multi-caliber AXMC rifle. The AX MKIII is chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. The AX MKIII can be converted to chamber .300 WIN MAG and .308. While the AX 50 ELR rifle is an evolution of AI’s AX 50 rifle. The AX 50 ELR rifle is chambered in .50 BMG.
On Tuesday, Trijicon announced the selection of Trijicon VCOG (Variable Combat Optic Gunsight) as the Marine Corps’ Squad Combat Optic or SCO. Trijicon was awarded the $64 million dollar contract for the SCO. The SCO will be replacing Trijicon’s ACOG and Trijicon’s SDO that are currently in use in the Marine Corps.
Welcome to the first official Industry Spotlight article from Obsidian Concepts. The goal of the spotlight article is to give you the reader an inside look into the firearm companies we know and love.
Rossi is also adopting the trend of all black lever action rifles. This year Rossi has introduced a new variant of their R92 rifle called Triple Black. The new Triple Black rifles feature: black furniture, Picatinny rail, wrapped loop lever, threaded barrel, with a full length magazine.
Last week, Strike Industries releases their next product in the season of Strike—the Strike Industries Mag Release for CZ Scorpion. Strike designed the new magazine released to be operated by one hand.
Stoeger has recently added a new option to its Freedom Series shotguns with the new P3000 Supreme shotgun. The P3000 Supreme shotgun as added new features over the P3000 Defense model.
On February 23, 1945, seventy-five years to the date, six Marines raised the American Flag upon the top of Mount Suribachi. The blood of thousands of Marines was spilled upon the sand and leaked into the seas during the thirty-six day battle for Iwo Jima. Over 19,000 marines lost their lives in effort to secure the island of Iwo Jima for the U.S. Military.
Last week, Wilson Combat announced the addition to the AR9 family with the AR9X series of AR pistols and carbines. What makes the AR9X different from the Wilson AR9 is that it runs Wilson Combat-Mac Gar EDC X9 magazines. The AR9X comes in three different variants: pistol, SBR, and carbines, all using EDC X9 magazines. The Wilson Combat AR9X retails at $1,995 for non-fluted variants and $2,095 for the fluted.
Recently, Buck Knives announced the release of the Ground Combat Collection of knives. The new knives have been tested by military troops in demanding harsh conditions. The new collection of knives feature tanto and spear point blades. Giving you the ability to choose the flavo you like. The Ground Combat Collection was design, developed, and produced here in America. The new Ground Combat Collection from Buck knives retails at $130.
Recently, Brownells has announced the release of California Compliant versions of their Retro lineup of reproduction rifles. California compliance would call for the removal of key features of the Retro rifles that would ruin the historical significance and value of the retro rifles. Instead of removing features Brownells instead decided to install Battle Arms Development fixed magazine conversions into the Retro rifles.
I began reading our First President’s address and it struck a cord with me. All the issues and themes we discuss today in America are covered in his farewell address. Instead of me trying to write something myself for President’s Day. I would rather lay silent, step back and let our First President George Washington speak to the nation again. His words are powerful, honest, and deep.
Last month, Ballistic Magazine announced the Reader’s Choice for Best Semi-Auto Shotgun from 2019. The Benelli M4 is known for its awesome reliability, mean and aggressive looks, and light felt recoil for a 12-gauge shotgun. The Benelli M4 H20 Tactical received Ballistic Magazine Reader’s Choice by receiving more than 40% of the reader’s votes.
A couple of weeks ago Agency Arms and Sage Dynamics teamed up to design, develop, and release a new lineup of signature series of Sage Dynamic pistols. The new Sage Dynamic signature pistols come in two variants: V1 and V2. Both Sage pistols are based on consumer supplied G45 and G19X.
On Thursday Daniel Defense released a safety notification in regards to a potential defect in the Delta 5 bolt-action rifle. The potential defect is in Delta 5 rifles manufactured prior to September 20th, 2019. Daniel Defense asked all Delta 5 owners to take this safety notification seriously. The affected Delta 5’s may contain a faulty firing pin cross pin, which could potentially lead to a unintentional discharge of the firearm.