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New Corbon DPX Rifle Loads for 2008

By Richard on February 17, 2008 No Comments

CorBon has loaded the Barnes Triple Shock X bullets in their DPX Hunter line of cartridges for several years. The Triple Shock X bullet is an all-copper bullet that has proved to offer excellent expansion and penetration. Many hunters have had very positive results with these loadings, and CorBon has expanded the line with 14 new loadings in 2008.

One of the loadings, the 7.62×39 cartridge, also offers the potential of being an excellent self defense round. Many homes have an SKS or AK-47 type rifle that is part of the family home defense plan. The CorBon DPX loading for the 7.62×39 may be an excellent choice for these rifles.

CorBon DPX Hunter cartridge ammunition rifle


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Orlando To Host NRA Range Development Conference

By Richard on February 16, 2008 No Comments

News from the National Rifle Association:

Orlando To Host NRA Range Development Conference


FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association will hold a five-day Range Development & Operations Conference at the Holiday Inn – International Drive Resort in Orlando, Florida, March 29 – April 2, 2008. The course is designed for current or prospective range owners and operators, and the conference is the NRA’s forum for expert training in range design, construction, operation, and management.

The conference teaches methods for either identifying or avoiding common problems associated with range engineering, administrative controls, environmental issues, and safety. Topics will include:

  • Developing business and master plans
  • Public hearings and zoning boards
  • Environmental sound
  • Insurance
  • Lead on outdoor ranges
  • OSHA lead standards
  • Range maintenance
  • Range safety

“I have attended the Range Development & Operations Conference and want to commend the NRA and its staff on an incredible job of enlightening me with the proper knowledge and information needed to start up and maintain a safe, clean gun range,” said Tony Doukas of Pompano Beach, Florida, who attended a conference last year in Tampa, Florida. “Also knowing the NRA will be at your assistance with any issue you may incur in the future is a comforting and secure feeling.”

Registration for the conference is $450.00 (non-refundable), which includes all conference materials and a free copy of the NRA Range Source Book on CD-ROM.

Join us for this exciting and informative five-day industry seminar! To reserve your seat at the Range Development & Operations Conference in Orlando, please call (800) 672-3888 x1276 or visit http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/2008fl.asp

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Glock 30SF: Glock’s Next “Short Frame” Pistol in .45 ACP

By Richard on February 15, 2008 3 Comments

Glock started their SF (Short Frame) series of pistols with the Glock 21. At this year’s SHOT show, Glock introduced the model 30SF.

The Glock 30SF is based on the Glock 30: a compact, double stack pistol chambered in the ever-popular .45 ACP. The SF version shaves about 3mm from the backstrap, and improves the overall thickness creating a gun that fits better in the hands of many people. The 21SF was a very popular introduction, and the 30SF should be as well.


The Glock 30SF has the typical Glock rail and magazine release, not the Picatinny rail and ambidextrous release introduced with the 21SF.

Glock did not announce a definite shipping date, but they anticipate a mid-year roll out.

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Taurus Introduces a New Revolver in 5mm Remington Magnum Rimfire

By Richard on February 13, 2008 2 Comments

Taurus International firearmsWith a recent surge of interest in rimfire cartridges not starting with .22, Taurus International has brought out a new revolver in their Tracker line chambered for the 5mm Remington Magnum rimfire.

For those not familiar with the 5mm Magnum, the rimfire cartridge was introduced in 1970 by Remington Arms Co. Along with the cartridge, Remington introduced two rifles chambered for the 5mm, the models 591 and 592. However, a lack of sales prompted Remington to cease sales of the rifles in 1974, and by the early 1980′s, they stopped making the ammunition as well. However, like many discontinued cartridges, the 5mm rimfire has a small, loyal band of followers who have kept interest in this cartridge alive.


In recent years, several new rimfire cartridges (.17 HMR, .17HM2) have renewed the interest of the shooting community for high speed rimfire cartridges. Taurus, never afraid to think outside the box, introduced the first handgun chambered for the 5mm RMR at the 2008 SHOT Show.

The new Taurus revolver is a Tracker revolver with a nine-shot cylinder and 6 1/2″ barrel. According to Bob Morrison of Taurus said the new 5mm RMR Tracker is designed for varmint shooting and the revolver is “very scope-able.”

Taurus has not listed the new Tracker on their website yet, but the revolver should be shipping to dealers in the near future.

Aguila Ammunition announced that they will begin producing 5mm Remington Magnum ammunition for the Tracker. This is also good news for the owners of those Remington model 591 and model 592 rifles.

*** Update: Refer to my post here about the new Aguila 5mm RMR ammunition and when it is shipping. ***

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Winchester Repeating Arms Introduces the Speed Pump Defender Shotgun

By Richard on February 12, 2008 15 Comments

U.S. Repeating Arms, the manufacturer of Winchester-branded rifles and shotguns, announced they were closing the New Haven, CT plant in January 2006. Much of the firearms community believed that we would never see another new Winchester rifle or shotgun. Winchester Repeating Arms was at the 2008 SHOT show and proved the doubters wrong.

Winchester Speed Pump Defender Shotgun

Winchester Repeating Arms, showed several new guns at the 2008 SHOT show, including the new Speed Pump Defender shotgun.  Winchester claims that the Speed Pump is the “fastest pump [shotgun] ever.”  That is a pretty bold statement, and I look forward to getting one of these on the range to test out.


The Speed Pump Defender looks a lot like the old Model 1300 Defender. The Winchester shotgun features a chrome-lined 18″ barrel and can handle buckshot and slugs. The Defender shotgun holds 5+1 three-inch 12-gauge shells making it a solid component in your home defense plan.

The new Winchester Defender shotgun sports a synthetic stock with integral recoil pad, and the fore arm is aggressively ridged allowing a sure grip in stressful situations. The metal surfaces have a matte black finish, which eliminates any glare that you might get from shiny parts.

MSRP on the new Winchester Speed Pump Defender is $299.

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Barnes Bullets Offers New Varmint Grenade Bullets in .204 and .224 Calibers

By Richard on February 10, 2008 No Comments

Barnes Bullets introduced several new bullets at the 2008 SHOT show. In their popular Varmint Grenade line, Barnes was showing the .204 caliber, 26 grain bullet for the .204 Ruger cartridge and a .224 caliber bullet in 50 grains for .224 cartridges.

The .204 bullets and the 50 grain .224 were both developed specifically due to customer demand said Jessica Brooks of Barnes Bullets.

The Varmint Grenade line was developed for specialized military applications, but has also proved to be excellent for varmint hunting. The bullet has a powdered copper and tin core with a gilded metal jacket. This bullet is able to be driven to high speeds, yet instantly fragments upon impact.


Barnes has some spectacular videos of these bullets hitting and fragmenting in a seedless grape. Woodchucks and prairie dogs beware!

Both bullets are available immediately through Barnes’ website and other distributors like Midway USA. If you don’t load your own ammunition, fear not. Black Hills currently loads the .223 and .22-250 cartridges using the Varmint Grenande bullets, and I suspect they will start loading with these new calibers as well.

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Smith & Wesson Model 629 Stealth Hunter Revolver in .44 Magnum

By Richard on February 9, 2008 No Comments

Smith and Wesson Model 629 Stealth HunterThe Smith and Wesson Performance Center is now producing a special Model 629 revolver called the Stealth Hunter. The Stealth Hunter was built from the ground up to provide a superb handgun hunting platform.

The Stealth Hunter features:

  • Ball Detent Lock-up
  • Forged Color Case Trigger with Overtravel Stop
  • Forged Color Case Hammer
  • Old-School Pinned Sear
  • MagnaPorted™ Barrel
  • Aluminum Performance Center Case

The barrel is 7 1/2″ long, making the overall length of the 629 just under 13″. Sights are fully adjustable with a red ramp front. However, most hunters will opt to add a scope or reflex sight on the mount. MSRP is $1596.


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Largo, Florida Homeowner Shoots at Burglar Who Drives at Him in a SUV

By Richard on February 8, 2008 No Comments

A Largo, FL man, fearing for his life, shot at a burglar who was driving toward him in a GMC Envoy. After arriving home, the resident found a strange vehicle in his driveway. As he approached the house, the burglar came out of the house, entered the SUV, and drove toward the homeowner. Fearing for his life, the homeowner shot at the vehicle with a .357 Magnum revolver.

The alleged burglar was arrested on unrelated charges, and later confessed to the burglary. Largo police say the resident acted lawfully.


From the St. Petersburg Times:

Largo homeowner shoots at burglar’s car

LARGO — Gunfire broke out this week on N Peaceful Lane when a Largo couple returning home from running some errands found a burglar outside their home, police said.

On Wednesday, Michael and Kay Petryszak came home to find an unfamiliar dark blue GMC Envoy in their driveway. While his wife got out to see if there was anyone in the SUV, Michael Petryszak felt there was something wrong and retrieved a .357-caliber handgun from the glovebox, police said. Petryszak is licensed to carry a concealed firearm.

Petryszak opened the garage door and, as he did, saw a strange man leave the side yard and head for the driveway. The stranger jumped into the GMC and began to back out of the driveway. Petryszak had parked behind the SUV, and when the trespasser began to back up, he feared that the man was going to hit him, his wife or his car, police said.

Petryszak fired twice at the driver’s side front tire of the GMC as it fled from the scene. He acted lawfully, said Largo police Lt. Mike Loux.

Police said they found that the man forced his way into the Petryszaks’ home by breaking the jalousie windows on a rear door and stole several items from the home.

Tb_jacobs On Thursday, Largo police learned that a possible suspect — 48-year-old Robert Howard Jacobs (left) of Largo — had been arrested by sheriff’s deputies on unrelated charges. Detectives interviewed Jacobs, who confessed to the burglary but told them he didn’t realize that Petryszak had shot at his vehicle, police said.

Police said they are looking for the 2002 dark blue GMC Envoy Jacobs was driving. It has Florida tag X83 5WY. Police think the driver’s-side tire should be flat unless it has been changed. Police also are investigating whether Jacobs is connected to any other burglaries.

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Holsters for the Sig Sauer P250 Pistol

By Richard on February 8, 2008 28 Comments

There has been a lot of interest in the new Sig Sauer P250 pistol. One of the only problems with this pistol is that there are few holsters available for it. While this will change in the coming months and years, what’s a person to do if they have Sig Sauer P250 holsteralready bought a P250 and need to carry it today?

There are a few options available to the Sig P250 owner. First, is the purchase and use of a “generic” holster. This includes fanny packs and non-specific nylon holsters like some of those made by Uncle Mikes. For a lot of people, these may not be good choices.


Blackhawk Serpa holster for Sig Sauer P250 pistol gunIn polymer holsters, there are two choices available: the Blackhawk CQC Serpa Holster and the Sig Sauer branded “Serpa-like” holster. Both holsters are strong-side hip carry, outside the waistband holsters. Both holsters are open top with a retention button on the side of the holster where the trigger finger naturally lands when the shooter obtains his or her grip to draw. The Blackhawk comes in matte black or carbon fiber finishes ($48.99 and $58.99 respectively.) The Sig holster comes in matte black and retails for $44.95.

Kramer leather holster scabbard for Sig Sauer P250In leather, I have only found one company that is making holsters for the Sig P250: Kramer Handgun Leather. Kramer Handgun Leather has been producing finely made holsters for law enforcement and armed citizens since the early ’80s. Kramer recently obtained the castings needed for the P250 to begin producing their holsters for the new Sig.

Kramer IWB holster for Sig Sauer P250In an e-mail, Will Kramer said that most of the Kramer line of holsters are available for the Sig P250. The obvious exceptions are the rigs designed for small guns such as the pocket and ankle holsters. This means you have a wide range of holsters now available including inside the waistband and traditional leather scabbards. Prices depend on the model holster and if any special detail work is requested. The quality is high, so the prices are very fair.

CrossBreed Holster for Sig Sauer P250 quick clipAnother option is one of the fine holsters from CrossBreed Holsters. CrossBreed Holsters, among other things, makes several different inside the waistband holsters (IWB) that blend polymer and leather to create a very secure, yet comfortable, holster.

Mark Craighead, the owner of CrossBreed Holsters, said that they are able to produce holsters for the Sig P250 pistol immediately. Prices range from $52.50 to $65.50, and delivery is normally in about 2-3 weeks.

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Houston Man with CCW Permit Shoots Would-Be Carjacker in Self Defense

By Richard on February 7, 2008 No Comments

A Houston man shot and killed a criminal who had pointed a gun at him and tried to force him into a car.

Fortunately, the victim had a CCW (carry concealed weapon) permit and was able to defend himself with his firearm. When the criminal tried to force the victim into the car at gun point, the victim produced his own firearm and saved his own life. The criminal, who fled in a car with another person, died a short time later. The driver of the get-away car was arrested by police.

This is yet another example of how people must be an active participant in their own survival. The victim recognized that a criminal who would try to kidnap him at gunpoint was an imminent threat to his his life. The victim had the tools (the will to win and a gun) to fight back and win.


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