DoubleStar, known for their AR-15 products, has announced a new handgun: the DoubleStar 1911.
The DoubleStar 1911 uses a forged steel frame, and has a beveled magazine well, Novak sights and a National Match stainless steel 5″ barrel. The finish is parkerized. Customizations are available, including a variety of grips, and a choice in trigger guards. Read More…
I just posted a review of the Streamlight PolyStinger DS LED flashlight over at BlueSheepdog.com. Let me say that I was very impressed by this flashlight. It is very bright, durable, and reasonable priced. If you have need of a new flashlight, check out the review.
The Outers® gun cleaning brand has been keeping firearms clean and functional for 75 years. The company now introduces a Beginning Shooters Kit to help get young and new shooters started off right. It provides the basic gear needed to maintain a gun and lists at $48.49 MSRP—available spring of 2009.
Eyes & Ears included
The new Outers Beginning Shooter Kit features 27-pieces and includes everything necessary for cleaning multiple calibers and gauges. It even contains extra gear like shooting glasses and hearing protection. The rugged aluminum case holds all the components secure in a molded tray and ensures everything is kept right where it can be easily located and used.
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In the past year, I have run ammunition price updates every few months. I can’t do that anymore. None of the cartridges I had followed are in stock, or expected to be in stock, in the near future. In fact, a lot of ammo of all types is sold out at most locations.
The WalMart stores near me seemingly have people lined up at the ammo counter every morning, waiting to buy ammunition that is on the daily truck delivery. Online vendors can’t keep ammo in stock, either. Read More…
Black Hills Ammunition introduced three new handgun loads at the 2009 SHOT Show. The three new loadings, available in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP, use the Barnes TAC-XP bullets. The TAC-XP is a pure copper bullet with a large hollowpoint cavity and pre-formed petals. This design allows for very large diameter expansion while still retaining 100% of its weight. Read More…
I have previously run articles about the increase in ammunition costs and ammunition shortages. I have had a few people claim that the ammunition manufacturers were restricting supply to drive up prices. Based on the contacts I have made in the industry, I knew that companies are producing as many rounds as they can, as quickly as they can.
However, it seems that the rumors persist. Read More…
I heard this 16 Tons parody on Michael Bane’s podcast this week:
International company CBC purchased Sellier & Bellot the company announced on April 1, 2009. CBC already owned ammunition manufacturer Magtech. CBC also manufactures military ammunition in calibers up to, and including, 30mm. Read More…
Support for new gun control laws is at an all-time low according to a Gallup poll published April 8, 2009.
Down from an all-time high of 60% recorded in 1959, only 29% of the surveyed adults believed that citizens should be banned from owning and possessing handguns. Additionally, 69% of those surveyed outright oppose any ban on handguns. Read More…
The Ruger LCR polymer revolver
The Ruger LCR is now shipping. My local dealer does not know when he may get any in, so if anyone is able to put their hands on one, please let us know what you think.
The Ruger LCR is a five-shot, .38 Special revolver that uses polymer as a significant portion of the frame. It is designed to be a lightweight concealed-carry or back-up firearm.
Click here for more information on the entire line of Ruger LCR revolvers.