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Archive for February 2008 – Page 3

Ruger M77 “Ruger Compact Magnum” Hawkeye Rifles in .300 and .338 RCM

By Richard on February 7, 2008 3 Comments

Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced two new M77 “extreme hunting rifles” using cartridges developed by Hornady. These rifles are offered in .300 RCM and .338 RCM. RCM stands Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifle .300 RCM .338 RCM Win Mag Winchester Magnumfor Ruger Compact Magnum and were developed by Hornady using the latest in smokeless powders.

The .300 RCM in a 20″ barrel matches the ballistics of the .300 Winchester Magnum from a 24.5″ barrel, while the .338 RCM with a 20″ barrel matches the ballistics of the .338 Winchester Magnum from a 24.5″ barrel, said Stephen L. Sanetti, the president of Ruger.

In addition to the shorter length, the new RCM rifles also feature a short action and come standard with a recoil pad, LC6 trigger, steel floorplate, and more. Each rifle can be had with a blued barrel and American walnut stock, or a stainless barrel and a black synthetic stock. Each M77 retails for $995.


From the Ruger website:

M77® Ruger Compact Magnums

The Ruger Compact Magnum cartridges, developed in conjunction with Hornady Manufacturing Co., are extreme cartridges for extreme hunting. Based on the beltless .375 Ruger, the .300 and .338 RCMs are engineered to offer .300 and .338 Win. Magnum performance in a more compact package. With their short actions and 20” barrels, the M77 Ruger Compact Magnums are today’s “mountain rifles and brush guns.”

The new cartridges are chambered in the compact action Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifles with features that include the smooth and crisp Ruger LC6™ trigger for improved out-of-the-box trigger pull, and a red rubber recoil pad that provides more effective recoil reduction. Other features of the Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifles appreciated by knowledgeable shooters are the Mauser-type controlled feeding and powerful claw extractor, 3-position safety, hammer forged steel barrels and free Ruger patented scope rings. The design of the patented steel floorplate, which bears the distinctive Ruger logo, provides easy unloading and eliminates accidental “dumping” of ammunition.

Two compact-action models of the Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifles chambered in the new Ruger Compact Magnums are available. The matte blued version features the M77 Hawkeye’s slimmer walnut stock with wrap-around cut checkering on the forearm and more rounded contours on the bottom of the stock and top of the pistol grips. The matte stainless version features a synthetic stock with a new recoil pad.

The new cartridges designed by Hornady Manufacturing provide unmatched ballistic performance in compact rifles, less felt recoil, longer barrel life, and superior performance at all temperatures. The .300 RCM is available in 150, 165 and 180-grain SST offerings. Each .300 RCM load exceeds comparative .300 Win. Magnum loads from a 20″ barrel. Muzzle velocities for the .300 RCM are 3,170 fps, 3,030 fps, and 2,900 fps, respectively – from a 20″ factory barrel. The .338 RCM is available in the newly developed 200 gr SST, and 225 gr SST offerings. Velocities for the .338 RCMs are 2,850 fps and 2,710 fps respectively, easily out performing the .338 Win. Magnum at equal barrel length.

Categories : Ammunition, Rifles
Tags : .300 RCM, .338 RCM, rifle, Ruger M77

Sig Sauer to Release New Sig P250 Pistol in Two-Tone

By Richard on February 7, 2008 No Comments

Sig Sauer P250 pistol in two tone finishSig Sauer has announced a new Sig P250: a two tone model with a black frame and a stainless slide.

From the Sig Sauer web site:

The P250, a modular pistol that allows the shooter to change caliber and size at will…. The SIG SAUER P250 was designed specifically to address the future needs of the military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters around the world.

The P250 will be available in the most popular calibers (9mm, .357SIG, .40S&W and .45ACP). The P250′s innovative design enables the shooter to quickly remove the functional mechanism and place it into the polymer grip of his choice. This allows an immediate change in caliber and size;(subcompact, compact and full). And after any change the pistol delivers both outstanding accuracy and reliable functionality.

Its modularity not only provides incredible ease of maintenance, but also provides a solution for accommodating different hand sizes – there are 6 different ergonomic combinations for each size, accomplished by changes in grip circumference and trigger style. Now you can own the world’s only modular shooting system globally engineered to deliver the “to hell and back” reliability you’ve come to expect from Sig Sauer.


Categories : Pistols
Tags : P250, Sig, Sig Sauer

Springfield XD Service Pistol in .45 ACP with a Thumb Safety

By Richard on February 7, 2008 36 Comments

Springfield XD Service Pistol .45 ACP thumb safetySpringfield Armory has introduced a new version of the popular .45 ACP XD Service Pistol. This model adds an ambidextrous thumb safety on the frame that closely mirrors the 1911. The thumb safety was placed far back on the frame, making it very easy to manipulate.

The Springfield XD pistols have been described as a modern day 1911, and in fact the Springfield XD does draw much of it’s inspiration from the 1911. I have talked with numerous 1911 shooters who were never impressed by the Glock pistols, but who are enamored with the XD line.

Springfield XD Service Pistol .45 ACP thumb safety

So, if you like the XD pistols, and have been waiting for a thumb safety, your wait is over. Springfield is delivering these pistols now, any you should find them on your dealer’s shelf.


Categories : Pistols
Tags : .45 ACP, Springfield XD

Taurus 845 .45 ACP Pistol and 840 .40 S&W Pistol: New Taurus 800 Handgun Series Based on the Taurus OSS Pistol

By Richard on February 7, 2008 17 Comments

Taurus International recently announced the new Taurus 809 9mm pistol based on the popular OSS pistol. Now, Taurus has announced two new pistols based on the same platform: the 840 and 845 pistols.

The Taurus 840 pistol is the next pistol in the 800 series, and is very similar to the original 809. The 840 is chambered in .40 S&W, and packs a 17+1 capacity.


Taurus 800 series pistol The Taurus 845 is the third pistol in the 800 series from Taurus. As the model number tends to indicate, this pistol is chambered in the ever-popular .45 ACP. The magazines are double stacked and allow you to carry 12+1 of serious defensive firepower.

All of the pistols in the 800 series are polymer framed and strike fired. Additionally, all of the pistols have the “second strike” capability, which is a feature that a growing number of shooters desire. The 800 series pistols have an external thumb safety/decocker.

Bob Morrison, President of Taurus International, said on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk that all three of the pistols were in production now, and that they would be on the shelves in April.

Touting the ease in which these pistols can be field stripped, Morrison said that the 800 series has “the easiest take down on a modern firearm.”

Earlier reports indicated that the 809 pistols would have a 17+1 capacity, however Morrison stated that the 809 would actually have a 19+1 capacity.

The price on these pistols? Try under $500 retail. That is a great deal in anyone’s estimation.

Categories : Pistols
Tags : .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 840, 845, Taurus

GeorgiaCarry.org Succeeds in Restoring Freedoms in Georgia’s Parks: Lawsuits Force Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Others to Abandon Illegal Anti-Gun Ordinances Regarding Concealed Carry

By Richard on February 6, 2008 4 Comments

GeorgiaCarry.org has won again. The cities of Roswell and Sandy Springs, both suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, had to abandon anti-gun ordinances after facing lawsuits filed by the pro-gun rights group, GeorgiaCarry.org. The city ordinances attempted to preempt state law by restricting citizens’ rights to carry firearms in city owned parks.

GeorgiaCarry.org has had a series of successes in other cities and counties as well. Congratulations guys!


From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

Sandy Springs, Roswell scrap local gun laws
Ordinance would have prevented people from carrying guns in city parks

On the advice of attorneys, the cities of Roswell and Sandy Springs scrapped local ordinances this week that prevent people from carrying guns in city parks.

A lawsuit has successfully challenged firearms bans enacted by several local cities and county governments, said Wendell Willard, the city attorney for Sandy Springs.

In December, the Georgia Court of Appeals found a Coweta County ordinance that restricted firearms, had incorrectly superseded state law.

Counties and municipalities with similar ordinances must now revise their laws, Willard said, because the court determined only the state can regulate where firearms may be carried.

The lawsuit challenging the firearms bans, filed by an organization called GeorgiaCarry.org, also affects ordinances adopted by Fulton County and the cities of Kennesaw, Milton, Atlanta, East Point and Union City.

After hearing from Willard, the Sandy Springs City Council revised its ban Tuesday. The city will allow people to carry guns into parks, but will prohibit their discharge.

Roswell’s City Council on Monday took similar action.

Categories : Concealed Carry, Open Carry, Second Amendment Issues
Tags : CCW, Georgia Carry, self defense

Smith & Wesson Rebates on M&P Pistols, Sigma Pistols, M&P15 Rifles, i-Bolt Rifles, 1000 Series Shotguns, and SW1911 Pistols

By Richard on February 6, 2008 No Comments

Smith & Wesson is offering significant rebates on new pistols, rifles, and shotguns purchased between February 1, 2008 and April 30, 2008. The rebates range from $50 – $100, and some of the deals include free magazines.


The offers are as follows:

Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols – $50 rebate plus two free magazines
Smith & Wesson Sigma Pistols – $50 rebate plus two free magazines
Smith & Wesson SW1911 Pistols – $100 rebate
Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles (AR15 style) – $100 rebate
Smith & Wesson i-Bolt Rifles – $75 rebate
Smith & Wesson 1000 Series Shotguns – $50 rebate

As with all offers, make sure you check with the manufacturer prior to buying anything to make sure your purchase will qualify. The coupon you will need to send in for your rebate is available at your dealer or you can download it here.

Categories : Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, Shotguns
Tags : Rebates, S&W, Smith & Wesson

Barnes Reloading Manual Number 4 Arriving Soon: The Expanded Reloading Manual from Barnes Bullets To Arrive By April 2008

By Richard on February 6, 2008 No Comments

Jessica Brooks of Barnes Bullets Inc. announced on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk radio program that the fourth Barnes Bullets reloading manual, Barnes Reloading Manual Number 4, is set to arrive in two months. So, by April, we should see a newly updated and expanded loading manual for all of those innovative bullets Barnes has been producing.

Barnes is taking pre-orders for the book on their website. For $49.99 you get a hard bound edition of the book, plus they are including their ballistics program, a hat, and access to more data on their website.


From the Barnes website:

Barnes Reloading Manual Number 4, an all-new reloading manual from Barnes Bullets, will be available in 2008. Full color illustrations appear throughout the manual, which has a distinctive embossed and debossed cover.

More than 200,000 rounds were fired in testing the new loads. Extensive loading data provided in the new manual covers the full range of Barnes Triple-Shock™ X Bullets® (TSX™) and Maximum-Range X (MRX™) hunting bullets now available. Loading data is also offered for the new Barnes Banded Solids™ for dangerous big game, as well as for the recently introduced Varmint Grenade™—a highly frangible varmint bullet developed from military technology.

The new manual features loading data for many recently introduced cartridges, including Winchester’s Short and Super-Short Magnums, .338 Federal and the .375 Ruger. It also contains data for bigbore dangerous game cartridges like the .470 and .500 Nitro Express, .505 Gibbs and .577 Nitro. Extreme-range accuracy loads for Barnes’ .50 BMG bullets are listed for Very High Power shooters.

New load data is also offered for Barnes’ greatly expanded selection of XPB™ pistol bullets, including those designed for .460 and .500 S&W revolvers. Recommended loads for Barnes’ Expander MZ™, as well as the long-range Spit-Fire MZ™ and TMZ™ muzzleloader bullets appear in a special section.

Customer accounts of Barnes Bullets’ performance in the hunting field are included. As a bonus, noted gun writers like Craig Boddington, Sam Fadala and Brian Pearce share their expertise in feature articles.

Categories : Ammunition, Books
Tags : Barnes, reloading manual

Smith and Wesson Night Guard Revolvers in .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, and .45 ACP: New Revolvers with XS Sights and Pachmayr Grips

By Richard on February 4, 2008 5 Comments

Smith and Wesson has produced a lot of quality firearms throughout the years. However, I think Smith and Wesson will always be known for making some of the finest revolvers in the market.

Smith & Wesson Night Guard revolver .44 MagnumAt the 2008 SHOT show, Smith and Wesson has introduced a new series of home defense revolvers: the Night Guard line. These bead-blasted black revolvers are a slight departure from what Smith and Wesson has done in the past. The revolvers feature a Scandium-alloy frame with a stainless steel cylinder, so they are lightweight, yet heavy duty.

The front sight on all of the Night Guard revolvers is a “big dot” type night sight from XS Sight Systems. The rear sight, the Extreme Duty from Cylinder and Slide, is a wide, blackened notch allowing for fast visual pick-up of the front sight. Smith and Wesson has installed Pachmayr grips on all of the Night Guard revolvers.


The Night Guard revolvers are all medium framed revolvers with a 2 1/2″ barrel. These Smith and Wessons will come with six to eight shot cylinders depending on caliber. Calibers include .38 Special (model M315), .357 Magnum (model M327 in 8 shot, Model 386 in 7 shot), .44 Special (model M396), .44 Magnum (model M329), and .45 ACP (model M325).

The Night Guard series of handguns are “specifically built for self defense,” said Tom Taylor, President of Smith and Wesson.

Frankly, these handguns look good! But don’t misunderstand: these revolvers are meant for self-defense work, not show. MSRP runs $980-1044 depending on the model. Considering all of the custom work and parts that have gone into these guns, the price tag is very reasonable. Some models have already started shipping, with the rest “in the market in the next 30 days,” said Taylor.

Categories : Revolvers
Tags : Night Guard, revolver, S&W, Smith and Wesson

New Sako A7 Rifle “For American Hunters” from Beretta: MSRP Below $1000!

By Richard on February 4, 2008 5 Comments

Beretta USA announced they are offering for the first time a Sako rifle with a sub-$1000 list price.

The Sako A7 offers same “five shot, one inch group at 100 yards” guarantee that comes with all Sako rifles, along with the requisite fit, finish, and craftsmanship the Sako name has come to represent.

Chris Klass, the marketing manager for Beretta, said the Sako A7 was designed “specifically for the average American hunter.” Klass, while speaking to Tom Gresham on Gun Talk, said that modern production techniques have allowed Beretta to produce this high quality rifle at a very affordable price.

The Sako A7 will be offered in 12 calibers, in both short and medium actions, and will hit the dealer shelves in June of 2008.

Beretta Sako A7 rifle


From the Beretta press release on the Sako A7:

THE NEW SAKO A7 — DESIGNED FOR THE AMERICAN HUNTER

The New Sako A7 rifle offers accuracy, reliability and value.

ACCOKEEK, MD (January 28, 2008) — When it comes to buying a new hunting rifle, nothing is more important to a rifle shooter than accuracy and reliability. But equally important in today’s economy is value. The new Sako A7 meets all of these criteria straight out of the box. Available in 2008 as the new benchmark for the perfect American hunting rifle, mixing the world’s finest out-of-the-box accuracy rating with superior value, the new Sako A7 offers the rare combination of unprecedented accuracy and ultimate reliability at an affordable price.

The Sako A7 improves upon the world famous Sako 75 design, featuring a machined forged-steel bolt, match-grade hammer-forged barrel, adjustable single-stage trigger (adjustable between 2.2 and 4.9 pounds), detachable magazine and synthetic stock. The A7 also integrates the new “Total Control” Magazine Latch introduced on the Sako 85, eliminating any chance that the box magazine can come loose during operation. This new rifle is available in two finishes: blued and Sako’s no-glare Stainless Steel. The A7′s bolt offers a silky-smooth movement with a 70-degree throw. Together with Sako’s super-crisp trigger, the A7 provides an incredibly fast total lock time of less than 1.3 milliseconds.

Since 1921, Sako has led the industry in accuracy by setting the standard by which all other rifles are compared. Each rifle must place five shots within one inch at 100 yards or they don’t ship. Serious shooters know that in order to obtain consistent sub-inch groups one must start with a high-quality firearm and move forward from there. The new A7 not only holds the same level of accuracy as its brother the Sako 85, but it offers a price that makes the A7 the hands down best value in the American market.

The new Sako A7 rifle series is a superbly executed medley of tradition, technology, out-of-the-box accuracy and unprecedented value.

Established in 1921, Sako was originally created to build and service firearms for the Civil Guard in Finland. Since that time, the company has been dedicated to providing innovative solutions to shooters’ emerging needs for precision firearms. For decades now, Sako has developed world-class military, target and hunting rifles. The Sako brand offers the shooter uncompromising accuracy and reliability in a variety of calibers. Along side Beretta and its unique firearms traditions that reach all the way to the year 1526, Sako proudly carries on the precision rifle craftsmanship that has led to the success of the Sako products. Today, Sako manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of rifles. Beretta USA is the exclusive distributor in North America for Sako products. For additional information visit: www.berettausa.com.

Categories : Rifles
Tags : A7, rifle, Sako

Ruger SR9 Pistol: The Slim Striker Fired 9mm Pistol from Ruger Now Available with OD Green Frame

By Richard on February 4, 2008 1 Comments

Ruger SR9 OD green frame pistol striker fired polymerAt the 2008 SHOT show, Ruger announced that their run-away hit pistol, the Ruger SR-9, will now be available with an OD green frame.

One of the thinnest, full sized handguns in production, the Ruger SR-9 has quickly become very popular with the self-defense and concealed carry buyers. Now with the availability of the OD green frame, Ruger’s customers have one additional way to customize their pistol.

The SR9 with the OD green frame and blackened stainless slide retails for $565 and comes with two 17 round magazines.


Categories : Pistols
Tags : 9mm, pistol, Ruger, SR9
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