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New Stag Arms 3G

By Aaron on February 2, 2012 No Comments

Stag Arms had their new 3G model displayed at the 2012 SHOT Show. Available since October of last year, Stag specifically designed the 3G to excel at 3-gun competitions that require a variety of long range and short range shots.

Stag 3G rifle

THE NEW MODEL 3

Last year Stag introduced the New Model 3, which upgraded the first Model 3 from a simple “optics ready” (top rail) carbine, to an optics ready and accessory ready carbine. Stag included a Diamondhead V-RS modular rail system handguard to accomplish that improvement, but what surprised many was that Stag did not increase the price of the carbine with the upgraded handguard (a $109 value). The new model 3 remained available for only $895. Those versions were gas-impingement rifles, but with the upgraded handguard and inexpensive price, the new Model 3 remains a popular option with AR shooters.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, Rifles
Tags : 2012 SHOT Show, 3G, rifle, Stag Arms

Rock River LAR-47

By Aaron on February 1, 2012 3 Comments

Aaron got a close look at the Rock River LAR-47 at the 2012 SHOT Show.  Here are his thoughts on the rifle.

Rock River Arms (RRA) has become one of the hottest AR-15 rifle manufactures in the country. Brothers Mark and Chuck Larson founded the company in 1996, after spending about 15 years as armorers with Springfield Armory, Les Baer Custom, and Eagle Arms – where they worked on AR platforms.

The RRA LAR-15 rifles and 2-stage triggers have become synonymous with quality craftsmanship. It was that quality that led the DEA to award RRA a contract for patrol rifles back in 2003, beating out several of the “majors” rifles for the bid. That bid alone may have propelled RRA into the AR market spotlight at an early age when most weapon manufacturers are still trying to work out the bugs of their brand name. RRA has excelled at making excellent rifles, and the number of agencies and personal owners has increased accordingly.

Rock River LAR-47

Though they have experience building 1911 pistols, RRA has for years focused their attention solely on AR-15 rifle platforms.

That is until now!

At the 2012 SHOT SHOW Rock River Arms announced that in 2012 they will begin distribution of the RRA LAR-47 CAR A4 – a sweet combination of the AR-15 and AK-47 platforms that RRA calls “a match made in heaven”. I talked with RRA representative, Steve Mayer about this truly unique innovation in the rifle market.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, Rifles
Tags : 2012 SHOT Show, 7.62x39, AK-47, LAR-47, Rock River, Rock River Arms, RRA

CMMG Revolution and M300 Rifles

By Aaron on January 26, 2012 No Comments

CMMG announced several new products at the 2012 SHOT Show.  Aaron caught up with them and took a look at the new CMMG Revolution and CMMG M300 rifles.

Being from Missouri I had to stop by and check out the latest from CMMG.  At the CMMG booth, I talked with Larry Wayland who sells their rifles through his retail store, and works closely with the CMMG staff.

The explosion of the .300 Blackout cartridge focused my attention to the CMMG M300, but while there Larry also showed me a very interesting new development that CMMG has been playing with. It’s called the Revolution model upper receiver and hand guard. This is an innovative AR-platform concept and CMMG has the patents. In addition to the .300 Blackout rifles coming out, the Revolution system is offered on their standard 5.56mm rifles as well.

CMMG Revolution

REVOLUTION UPPERS

This new creation from CMMG allows for an ambidextrous upper receiver. Not in the traditional sense, but instead the receiver is milled to allow the same receiver to service a right-handed or a left-handed shooter. This innovation cuts an ejection port on both sides of the receiver. So the selected shooting configuration (right/left handed) has a bolt-on plate containing the ejection port and forward assist knob. The other side of the receiver has a bolted on plate covering that ejection port.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, Rifles
Tags : 2012 SHOT Show, 300 BLK, CMMG, M300, Revolution, rifle

CMMG .50 CAL. AR-MUZZLELOADER

By Aaron on January 19, 2012 No Comments

Yeah, I said AR-Muzzleloader! We here at Gunsholstersandgear.com try to bring you the latest and greatest in firearms and related accessories – especially during SHOT SHOW. So here it is. Being from Missouri I had to check out CMMG – especially since I heard they had some new rifles in the ever-increasingly-popular .300 Blackout cartridge (see my article on the Revolution and .300 Blackout rifles).

While there I talked with Larry Wayland at the CMMG booth about a very interesting development. Apparently the engineers at CMMG challenged each other to come up with the most outlandish ideas for an AR-platform. The result is a .50 cal. muzzleloader on the CMMG AR-platform. Yes, it’s crazy! And get this … they’ve been sitting on the patent for this thing for a couple of years now!

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, Muzzleloading, Rifles
Tags : .50, AR15, muzzleloader, rifle

PCP Polymer Cased Ammunition

By Aaron on January 19, 2012 4 Comments

One of the most interesting ammunition vendors at Media Day 2012 was PCP Ammunition, out of Reston, Virginia. What immediately strikes the eye is the multi- colored casings. What those colors mean may very well revolutionize the way we shoot in the future.

PCP Polymer Case Ammo

PCP Ammunition is now offering Match Grade ammunition using polymer cases and top quality bullets from Sierra, Barnes, and Berger. In addition to reducing overall cartridge weight by 30%, PCP claims that the new polymer casings actually increase accuracy across the board in the different cartridges it manufactures. The revolutionary polymer case design has a patent pending.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, Ammunition, Media Day at the Range
Tags : ammo, PCP, Polymer cased ammunition

ERGO 2 Grip

By Aaron on January 19, 2012 No Comments

ERGO Grip announced at 2012 SHOT SHOW that they are releasing their ERGO 2 grip for AR/M4 & SCAR rifle platforms.

The grip has an A2 sized inner cavity compatible with accessories that are available on the market today. The design allows the grip to be installed on .556 and . 308 AR/M4 lower receivers without any need for spacer inserts.

The grip is made of the Suregrip textured material like other ERGO grips, and includes finger grooves, and an extended rear upper extension that supports the web of the hand when holding or firing the rifle. ERGO Grip states that the ERGO 2 is “virtually impervious to oils and solvents”.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show
Tags : 2012 SHOT Show, ERGO Grips

Black Label Arbitrator Knife

By Aaron on January 19, 2012 2 Comments

While walking the aisles at the 2012 SHOT Show, I came across the Browning area and noticed a little area reserved for the Black Label knives by Browning. These knives are specifically labelled as “Tactical Blades”, but in reviewing them I think there are broader applications for many of the knives.

In this article I’ll discuss my findings of the new Black Label products I learned through my interview with Black Label sales representative Jared Wihongi. Jared pointed out three new knives in the Black Label line, and in this article I’ll be detailing the Arbitrator. In other articles I’ll be reviewing the Shadow Fax, and Perfect Storm.

Black Label Arbitrator

THE ARBITRATOR

This knife is a fixed blade, full-tang knife that takes on the appearance of a traditional dagger. In talking to Jared, he told me that this was one of his favorite “fighting” knives. Personally I was looking at the Shadow Fax or Perfect Storm to fulfill that role, but Jared’s experience in knife fighting should put any knife enthusiast at attention.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, knife
Tags : 2012 SHOT Show, arbitrator, Black Label, Browning, knife

H&K MR762A1 Rifle

By Aaron on January 18, 2012 No Comments

Heckler & Koch brought some new toys to Media Day 2012. The rifle that caught my attention the most was the new H&K MR762A1. This rifle is the 7.62 mm version modeled after the company’s MR556A1, which is chambered in 5.56 mm. This is the civilian model of the H&K 416 that was developed for military and law enforcement use.

HK MR762A1

The rifle sports the H&K gas piston system, ambidextrous features, and 10-round standard polymer magazines with the ability to accept the 20-round versions designed for the 416. The MR762A1 also offers a whole lot more.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, Rifles
Tags : 2012 SHOT Show, 7.62x51, H&K, Heckler & Koch, HK MR762A1, Media Day at the Range, rifle

Springfield XD-S

By Aaron on January 17, 2012 7 Comments

(Ed. note: Make sure you scroll all the way down to see all of the photos and videos of the Springfield XD-S)

Media Day 2012 brought a lot of familiar faces along with several newcomers. One of the regulars was Springfield, a firearms company with a long history of fine craftsmanship and innovative designs. This year I got the chance to handle and shoot the new Springfield XD-S, a compact single-stack .45 ACP pistol.

Springfield XD-S

In the latest and hottest trend to hit the handgun industry, Springfield presents a compact and sleek handgun, delivering a powerful man-stopping punch, with all the same features as its bigger brothers in the XD series.

At a casual glance, the XD-S appears to be a “mini” XD pistol. One significant difference however is the single stack magazine that allows this handgun to truly fit into tight spaces.

Rob Leatham describes the new Springfield XD-S.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, Pistols
Tags : .45 ACP, Rob Leatham, Springfield, XD-S

Field & Stream hydroProof ULTRA Review and Field Test

By Aaron on November 14, 2011 2 Comments

Field Stream hydroproof reviewFall is upon us and the deer are rapidly approaching the peak of the rutting season. The Rocky mountains and the northeastern states have already experienced their first heavy snows of the year, and other areas are experiencing the cold rain that comes as the weather patterns change from the heat of summer to the cold of winter.

If you’re planning on entering the woods to hunt, or are simply going to be out in the elements, you need to make sure that you have the proper gear to keep you warm and dry.  To help keep you comfortable, I wrote this review of the Field & Stream Field & Stream hydroProof Ultra outerwear.

I am truly blessed to live in a part of the country that boasts some of the biggest trophy bucks on the record books, but I also live in an area where the weather can go from 70 degrees one day to below freezing the next! Usually that brings some form of precipitation along with it. Having the right outerwear is crucial to a successful hunt, and is just as important as my selection of rifle and ammunition.

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Categories : Hunting and Hunting Accessories, review
Tags : clothes, field & stream, hunting gear, review
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