Archive for August, 2009
DeSantis Nemesis Pocket Holster Review
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Ed. note: The Nemesis has been updated, and a review of the new model Nemesis is here.
The DeSantis Nemesis is a synthetic holster designed to carry a wide range of compact handguns in a pants pocket. Compared to many holsters on the market, the Nemesis is relatively inexpensive option to carry a concealed firearm. During my review, I found the Nemesis to be a quality holster, but with two small problems that I explain below.
I purchased a Nemesis holster to carry my S&W 642 revolver. The 642 is my “everywhere, all-the-time” kind of gun. Light enough to go everywhere, yet still chambered in a respectable caliber (.38 Special).
The Nemesis did a good job of hiding the outline of the revolver in a loose fitting pocket. In a pair of cargo shorts, it would be highly unlikely anyone would notice the gun, much less identify it as such. In a regular pair of jeans, the Desantis holster still did a respectable job, though the naturally closer fitting cut of the jeans made the gun a little more obvious than I would have liked. With a pair of relaxed casual pants like Dockers, the gun was well concealed. Read More→
Home Defense
Posted by: | CommentsRemington Arms Announces Fall Rebates
Posted by: | CommentsRemington announces new rebates:
Beginning August 1, 2009, Remington Arms Company, Inc. is launching their consumer fall rebate program with offers on select firearms and ammunition products. These promotional campaigns feature exciting cash-back savings for valid retail purchases from August 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
Consumers receive tremendous value with the “Remington Load Up on Savings 2009″ rebate offers on Model 870TM Express® pump action shotguns; Model 11-87TM autoloading shotguns; specific Model 700TM bolt-action rifles; and Model 770TM bolt-action rifles. For valid ammunition purchases, consumers maximize their savings when they choose Remington Premier® Copper SolidTM Sabot Slugs and Core-Lokt® centerfire rifle cartridges during the same promotional period. Read More→
Prois Xtreme Jacket: Warm Hunting Jacket for Women
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From Próis Hunting Apparel:
Extreme hunters require the most extreme gear to keep up with the rigors of their hunt. That?s why the experts at Próis Hunting Apparel have stormed into the industry with yet another piece of high-performance gear that allows the most intrepid female hunters to brave the elements in warmth and comfort.
Chilly hunting trips are a welcome adventure with the new Próis Xtreme Jacket. Constructed with a 100% polyester 8000/5000 waterproof, breathable fabric, the jacket is soft and silent to keep your position secret while you remain in total comfort. Insulated with 200 Gram 3M Thinsulate, and lined with 100% nylon tricot, hunters are kept warm and toasty with ease of movement and layering capabilities. Read More→
Extreme Shock Ammunition Introduces Gripwell and Lightwell
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Extreme Shock Ammunition, known for producing the world’s most advanced ammunition, introduces two new products, the Extreme Shock Gripwell and the Extreme Shock Lightwell.
These two products are built for use with an M4 or AR-15 to offer better grip, allow for faster reloads, improve stance for CQB and protect the gun itself.
The Gripwell allows the operator to use the magazine well as a grip and creates a magazine funnel to reduce reload time. It weighs only 110 grams and is independent of the barrel length so it can be interchanged between full length and carbine length weapons. Read More→
LaserLyte Introduces the Laser Trainer Pro
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LaserLyte introduced a new training laser: the LaserLyte Laser Trainer Pro. In a nutshell, this device adjusts to fit the barrels of most handguns. Once inserted into the barrel, the device will flash a laser each time it “hears” the hammer fall.
The idea is you would use this device while dry firing to make sure that you are properly exercising the fundamentals of accurate shooting (especially trigger control) and the bullets would have gone where you thought they would have. If the laser shines someplace different than where you were aiming, then you know something is off, and you can set about correcting your shooting.
In a time when ammo is both scarce and expensive, this little device could be valuable for anyone who practices with dry firing. See the video below for a demonstration of how the Laser Trainer Pro works. Read More→
2009 Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium
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The 2009 “Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium” will be held on Saturday, September 12, at Northwestern University Law School, in Chicago, Illinois. This event will be hosted by The NRA Foundation and the Northwestern University chapter of the Federalist Society.
Capitalizing on recent developments in our nation’s federal courts regarding the Second Amendment, panelists will discuss and debate current Second Amendment scholarship and related issues. Featured panelists at this year’s event will include scholars on the Second Amendment such as Professors Nelson Lund and Michael O’Shea, and other scholars including Clayton Cramer, David Kopel, and others. Read More→
Buffalo Bore’s .45 Auto Rim
Posted by: | CommentsBuffalo Bore is now manufacturing the .45 Auto Rim in four loadings: two standard pressure and two “+P”.
In standard pressure, you can get a 200 gr JHP at a little over 1000 fps (444+ ft-lb) out of a 4″ S&W revolver. The 255 gr hard cast FP is clocking almost 870 fps (410+ ft-lb) out of the same 4″ Smith.
With the “+P” designation, the 200 JHP is sizzling at almost 1200 fps (635 ft-lb) out of the 4″ S&W. The hard cast 255 gr FP is moving at more than 1030 fps (570+ ft-lb). These are amazing numbers. It should be noted that there is not a SAAMI specification for “+P” in the .45 Auto Rim. Consequently, use only a modern firearm with the +P ammunition. Buffalo Bore does state that the +P loads are safe to use in all post-WWII revolvers chambered for the .45 ACP. Read More→
Trijicon Advanced Thermal Weapon Sight (ATWS)
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From Trijicon:
Trijicon, Inc.®, the world leader in Brilliant Aiming SolutionsTM and combat optics, is proud to announce its development of the latest-generation, cutting-edge Advanced Trijicon Thermal Weapons SightTM (ATWS) for small arms use.
The Trijicon ATWS is the first high-definition (640×480 pixel) small arms mounted, uncooled thermal sight in the world. It is also smaller and lighter than most current lower-definition weapons-mounted
thermal sights available on the market. Read More→
Man Carries Rifle at Obama Town Hall Meeting
Posted by: | Comments…and nothing happened.
Knight Rifles Recalls Revolution and Revolution II Rifles
Posted by: | CommentsFrom Knight Rifles:
Knight Rifles has received a small number of reports from the field of Revolution muzzleloading rifles accidentally discharging as the user closed the action. While there were no reports of personal injury, we asked those customers to return their rifles to us for inspection.
Although we were unable to duplicate the claimed accidental firings in most of the rifles, we have instituted this recall for ALL Revolution and Revolution II rifles to allow us to inspect and repair the trigger mechanisms. Even if you have never had a problem with your Revolution or Revolution II rifle, you should not use your rifle until you have returned it to us for inspection and repair under the recall program. This recall only applies to Revolution and Revolution II rifles, and does not apply to any other models of Knight muzzleloaders. Read More→
