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Archive for November 2009 – Page 2

Winchester Announces New Ammo for Taurus Judge Revolvers

By Aaron on November 22, 2009 No Comments

winchester_pdx1_410Winchester Ammunition announced two new loads for the Taurus Judge revolvers: one a .45 Colt load and the other a .410 shot shell load.

Both new loadings are marketed under the Winchester Supreme Elite PDX1 line.  The .45 Colt cartridge has a 225 grain bonded jacket hollow point that was specifically designed for the Judge.

The new .410 shell has three plated “Defense Disc” projectiles and 12 plated BB’s.  The shot shells are reduced recoil loads.  Like the .45 Colt above, these .410 shells were designed for the Taurus Judge.

Winchester Ammunition stated both new loads should be available in February of 2010.

The Taurus Judge line of revolvers have been a smash hit for the company, and ammunition companies have been working on loads to meet consumer demands for these revolvers.  Federal introduced .410 ammo for the Judge at the 2009 SHOT Show.

Categories : Ammunition
Tags : .410, .45, Ammunition, Judge, Taurus, Winchester

Gen 4 Glock Information from Michael Bane

By Richard on November 20, 2009 4 Comments

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[Update 12/18/2009: Gen 4 Glock photo is here.]

Gen 4 Glock pistols was one of the topics discussed by Michael Bane on his Down Range Radio podcast this week.  Bane did not suggest any new information, but did confirm the same information Eric Shelton reported on the Handgun Podcast last week.  Bane also suggested the new Glock will look very similar to the old Glock.

Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Pistols
Tags : 2010 SHOT Show, Gen 4 Glock, Michael Bane

Remington Handguns

By Richard on November 20, 2009 No Comments

remington_logoJim Shepherd at The Shooting Wire is reporting Remington is getting back into the handgun market.  Shepherd reported he received and verified an internal Remington memo that confirms Remington’s return to manufacturing handguns.

Shepherd reports the first Remington pistol will be a 1911, which may be seen at the 2010 SHOT Show.  For more information, check out The Shooting Wire.

Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Pistols
Tags : 2010 SHOT Show, handgun, pistol, Remington

LaserLyte RL-XD/XDM Rear Sight Laser for XD, Sig Sauer

By Richard on November 19, 2009 No Comments

LaserLyte introduced a new rear laser sight for the Springfield XD/XDM and the Sig Sauer line of pistols.  Featuring the same style rear laser sight that they debuted on the Glock pistols, the LaserLyte RL-XD/XDM replaces the rear pistol sight and is user adjustable.


From LaserLyte:

laserlyte_xd_01Introducing the Rear Sight Laser (RSL) – A ground-breaking new laser design incorporated into the rear sight. Compact size and revolutionary performance make the new RSL the most extraordinary system LaserLyte has ever produced. Easy-to-install and easy-to-operate, the new RSL offers a high-power laser with the benefit of not having to replace existing grips, internal stock parts or holsters.

The activation switch is a strategically placed button at the back of the slide that is easily activated by the thumb in a normal shooting position for left- or right-handed shooters. First press of the activation switch produces the constant on mode, second press produces pulse mode, and third press deactivates the laser. A small LED on the back of the laser indicates if the laser is on and what mode it is in.

laserlyte_xd_02The RSL fits all Springfield Amory XD/XDM pistols and is constructed from MIM 4650, nickel enriched high carbon steel, the same material used for most heavy-duty gun parts such as iron sights, hammers and levers. It is also black oxide, bead blasted for a non-reflective finish. When mounted onto the pistol the RSL will fit all Level 1 and 2 holsters. Powered by four 377 batteries, commonly used in watches, that provide one hour of run time on constant on and two hours in pulse mode. LaserLyte also offers discounted batteries. Rear Sight Lasers for additional pistol models will be introduced later this year.

Categories : Optics and Sighting Systems
Tags : laser, LaserLyte, RL-XD/XDM, Sig Sauer, Springfield, XD

Hornady 6.5 Grendel Hunting Ammunition

By Richard on November 19, 2009 2 Comments

hornady_65grendelHornady has introduced several new hunting loads for 2010 including this one for the 6.5 Grendel.  Pushing a 123 grain Hornady A-MAX bullet at 2620 fps (1619 ft-lbs), this load gives the AR-platform guns a wider range of choices when hunting thin-skinned, medium sized game.

Additionally, Hornady stated they will also begin selling 6.5 Grendel brass and reloading dies to allow shooters to custom load their own cartridges.

Categories : Ammunition, Hunting and Hunting Accessories
Tags : 6.5 Grendel, Ammunition, Hornady, hunting

Hornady 7.62×39 V-MAX Loads

By Richard on November 18, 2009 No Comments

hornady_762_vmaxHornady announced a new load for the 7.62×39 cartridge.  The new load in Hornady’s Custom line is a steel-cased, Berdan primed round topped with a 123 grain V-MAX bullet.  Muzzle velocity is rated at 2350 fps, which puts energy at 1508 ft-lbs.

Hornady’s V-MAX bullet has been popular with shooters, and with the number of AK and SKS variants on the market, I would venture to guess this will be a good seller for them.

Categories : Ammunition
Tags : 7.62x39, AK-47, Ammunition, Hornady, SKS

Semi-Auto .308 FN SCAR to Ship in 2010

By Aaron on November 18, 2009 No Comments

The FN SCAR 17S, a semi-auto .308 rifle based on the SCAR platform, will ship in 2010.  More information is over at The Firearm Blog.

Categories : Rifles
Tags : .308, 7.62x51, FN, SCAR

DeWalt DPGA-3AAA LED Flashlight Review

By Richard on November 17, 2009 1 Comments

dewalt_3aaa_01aThe DeWalt DPGA-3AAA LED flashlight is one of a series of DeWalt flashlights I have reviewed this year.  Fitting neatly between the sizes of the DPGA-3D full size flashlight and the pocket-sized DPGA-1AAT, the 3AAA has a number of features to make it a good choice for navigation lighting, work lighting, or even as a tactical light in a pinch.  I found the light to be very solid, and it worked without any problems throughout the past six months I have been using it.

General Features

Like the other DeWalt flashlights, the 3AAA uses a CREE XLamp LED.  The 3AAA is rated at 80 lumens (total light output).  Like other LED flashlights, the 3AAA’s light is a much whiter light than regular incandescent bulbs, which tend to be yellow.  The center beam is well focused, providing a good spot across a room.  The flashlight also throws a good amount of less intense light around the center focus.

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Categories : Misc Gear
Tags : DeWalt, flashlight

Federal Air Marshal Service Pick Sig Sauer P250

By Richard on November 17, 2009 2 Comments

The U.S. Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) recently chose the Sig Sauer P250 as the new duty gun for their agents.  Chambered in the highly potent .357 Sig cartridge, the FAMS upgraded to the P250 from the Sig Sauer P229.  Specifics of the contract have not yet been released by FAMS, but the award was confirmed by Sig Sauer staff.

Categories : Pistols
Tags : .357 Sig, FAMS, P250, Sig Sauer

Hornady Lock-N-Load Sonic Cleaner

By Aaron on November 16, 2009 3 Comments

hornady_cleanerHornady is bringing to market a new solution to case cleaning: the Sonic Cleaner.  Part of the Lock-N-Load series of reloading equipment, Hornady is claiming to bring “case cleaning to the next level.”

At about $135, the Sonic Cleaner is more expensive than a standard tumbler.  However, it is potentially superior to standard tumbling.

From Hornady:

Hornady® Manufacturing has taken cartridge case cleaning to the next level with the new Lock-N-LoadTM Sonic Cleaner.TM A combination of intense ultrasonic cleaning action and a unique cleaning solution, One Shot® Sonic CleanTM, provide an extremely effective and efficient method to remove carbon residue and other foreign materials from the entire case.

Unlike tumblers, this sonic cleaner quickly cleans the inside of the case as well as primer pockets. The ultrasonic action creates microjets that blast carbon buildup off cases, small gun parts and equipment.

The Lock-N-LoadTM Sonic CleanerTM can hold up to two hundred 223 Rem cases or one hundred 308 Win cases. No other cleaning tool on the market even comes close.

Categories : Reloading/Handloading
Tags : case prep, Hornady, reloading
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