Archive for September, 2009
Wilson Combat Practical Carry Kit
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From Wilson Combat:
The Practical Carry Kit was designed to fill the needs of daily carry. The holster is born from all the best features of our time proven Practical and Tiger Shark holster designs, utilizing the very same leather polymer laminate construction, this is one tough holster.
Included are both the Paddle and the Double Loop attachment backs allowing you the freedom to customize this holster for the rigors of daily carry. Also included with this kit is an open front magazine pouch with a double belt slot back to offer a comfortable and stable magazine carry platform.
This Kit is available in either Shark or Elephant skin offering maximum durability and beauty in one package. Shark skin retails at $249.95. Elephant skin retails at $324.95.
SIG516: A Sig Sauer AR-15?
Posted by: | CommentsSteve at The Firearm Blog is reporting Sig Sauer showed the SIG516, a AR-15 style rifle, at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi 2009) show in England, UK.
The SIG516 shown was a short barrel carbine, obviously designed for the military market, and was manufactured at Sig’s New Hampshire facility.
Additional information, including photographs, is available at The Firearm Blog. Excellent work by Steve to locate this information!
Henry Keeps the Famous AR-7 Survival Rifle Alive
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Henry Repeating Arms continues to manufacture the famous AR-7 Air Force Survival Rifle. These semi-auto, rimfire rifles disassemble into three parts: the stock, barrel, and receiver. The barrel and receiver then stow in the waterproof, floating stock, making the rifle compact for storage, and resistant to harsh environments. No tools are needed, and the rifle can be reassembled in about 30 seconds.
Chambered in .22 Long Rifle the Henry AR-7 can handle both standard- and high-velocity rounds. The detachable magazines hold eight cartridges. Read More→
Tampa PD Purchase of S&W M&P Pistols Delayed
Posted by: | CommentsBack in May I reported that the Tampa, FL Police Department appeared to be ready to purchase the Smith & Wesson M&P 40 pistols. It looks like this purchase is definite, but delayed.
Speaking to one of the Tampa PD firearms instructors, I found out that budget cuts have pushed the purchase of the new pistols back to “around January” of 2010. The instructor also told me that the department has already taken delivery of the new holsters for the M&P, and have sent their armorers to the S&W armorer school.
So, it would seem that the deal is almost certain at this point, just the timing has been thrown off due to the city’s budget woes.
The move to the M&P 40 is away from the 9mm series of Glock pistols.
Wilson Combat Night Hunter Hog & Predator Hunting Light
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Wilson Combat introduced a new rifle light designed specifically for night hunting of hog and predators. From Wilson Combat:
Texas and other states allow night hunting of wild hogs and various predators. You can’t shoot what you can’t see, so Bill Wilson an avid TX hog and predator hunter developed the Night Hunter Rifle Light specifically for this purpose.
Bright LED white light is activated by a rear pressure switch (momentary or constant on) and allows you to shoot a precise shot at distances out to 150 yards. Unit is easy to install with NO modification to your rifle and consists of the following: Read More→
High Noon Holsters for Taurus 709 Slim and Sig Sauer P238
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High Noon Holsters Tailgunner
I’ve recently had multiple e-mails asking who is making holsters for the Taurus 709 (aka the Slim) and the Sig Sauer P238. Based on how well both of these guns have been selling, I imagine their is a great deal of demand for quality holsters for these firearms.
If you are in the market for a holster for the 709 or P238, you should check out High Noon Holsters. Based in Tarpon Springs, FL, High Noon Holsters makes a variety of high-quality holsters in many different styles, including models for the Taurus Slim and Sig P238.
Holsters for the Taurus 709 can be had in belt holsters, paddle holsters, and IWBs. For a good inside-the-waistband holster, check out the Tailgunner model. Read More→
NC Highway Patrol Leaves Sig Sauer, Goes Smith & Wesson
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The North Carolina Highway Patrol recently made a significant shift in their firearms by selecting the Smith & Wesson M&P pistols and rifles for their troopers. Previously carrying the Sig Sauer P229 DAK, the Patrol has adopted the S&W M&P pistols chambered in .357 Sig.
The initial order is 2000 pistols, which is enough to equip all of the troopers. According to S&W, “reliability, ambidextrous operating controls and three interchangeable palm swell grip sizes were noted by officials within the agency as key reasons for the selection of the new duty sidearm.”
Additionally, the NC Highway Patrol selected the M&P 15 rifle for the troopers. S&W states that 1000 rifles have been ordered by the Patrol.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is one of many U.S. law enforcement agencies converting to the M&P pistols and rifles. S&W states that 570 U.S. agencies issue or approve the M&P pistols for duty use, and more than 250 issue or approve the M&P 15 rifles.
Kholster Offers 9/11 Discounts, Donates Proceeds to St. Louis Backstoppers
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Kholster LLC is offering a 20% discount on the Kholster through September 15, 2009. $1 of each sale will be donated to the St. Louis Backstoppers charity.
From Kholster:
Tonight the first annual Kholster 9/11 Never Forget sale will begin. In addition to discounting all Kholsters 20% until midnight on 9/15/09, we will be honoring the fallen 9/11 heroes by donating $1 for every Kholster sold to the St. Louis BackStoppers organization. Please visit http://www.backstoppers.org for more information about this great organization that serves the families of fallen Fire fighters and Police Officers in the St. Louis area. Spread the word so we can make this a great contribution, Thank you for your support.
SureFire LX2 LumaMax 200 Lumens Flashlight
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SureFire introduced the LX2 LumaMax, a 200 lumens flashlight. The LX2 is an evolution of the SureFire L2 line, making it SureFire’s first commercial LED light capable of 200 lumens.
From SureFire:
SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has announced the release of its new LX2 LumaMax® flashlight. The LX2 is the natural evolution of the popular L2 LumaMax® flashlight introduced by SureFire in 2004. It features a cutting-edge design with higher output and longer runtime than its predecessor. Read More→
New Kahr PM9 Pistol Introduced: PM9193 and PM9193N
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Kahr Arms announced two new PM9 pistols: the PM9193 and the PM9193N. The new pistols feature an external safety and loaded chamber indicators. Kahr stated that the PM9 pistols were manufactured to meet the regulatory requirements of a few states. The original PM9 remains in the Kahr line-up.
From Kahr:
Kahr Arms is proud to introduce a new model of their popular PM9 pistol. The new model, available as the PM9193 and PM9193N, includes a loaded chamber indicator and external safety feature. Read More→
Carry Concealed? Join the US Concealed Carry Association!
Posted by: | CommentsThe U.S. Concealed Carry Association is an organization founded by Tim Schmidt to address the unique needs and concerns of law abiding U.S. citizens exercising their rights to carry a firearm for self defense.
The USCCA professes to be “the ultimate resource for the law-abiding, armed citizen.” With a library of articles on the website, an active member forum, a full color magazine, a weekly e-mail newsletter, and a store featuring training videos and more, the USCCA certainly goes a long way to back up that claim. Read More→
2010 Shot Show
Posted by: | CommentsWe are only four short months from the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV. And yes, we will be there.
The 2010 SHOT Show promises to be a great one. Several manufacturers held back on new products at the 2009 SHOT Show due to the overwhelming demand for the products they were already producing. Companies like Charter Arms said they were not going to introduce anything they wouldn’t be able to deliver.
So, at the 2010 SHOT Show, we should see a lot of new products. As you did with the ’09 Show, stay tuned here for all of the latest announcements, photos, and reports.
