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Rifles

Zel Custom Manufacturing Adds .416 Barrett Uppers to Line

Zel Custom Manufacturing added uppers chambered for the .416 Barrett to its Tactilite line-up. According to the Zel Custom website, the initial production run has already sold out, but they are taking orders for the next batch. I would venture to guess that is the position many businesses would like to find themselves in.

The Tactilite uppers are designed to mount to any standard AR lower, and work as a bolt action gun. A Cerakote finish is standard, with optional patterns and stenciling.

Standard barrel lengths are 18.5″, 22″, 24″, and 29″. Custom lengths up to 36″ are available as special order items. The barrels are free floated, and are made by Mossberg or Lothar Walther, depending on the model.

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Shooting Gear

LaserLyte Introduces the Laser Trainer Pro

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.

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Handguns

Walther PK380 Pistol

The Walther PK380 pistol is a newest .380 ACP handgun for sale and is based on the very popular P22. It is a compact handgun with a polymer frame. The gun is hammer fired, not striker fired as many modern polymer guns are.

These Walther pistols are not the tiny, subcompact pistols like the Ruger LCP. Instead, the PK380 handguns are a little larger, which makes them easier to shoot. By having a marginally larger size, the guns tend to be more reliable and can have features typically found on large handguns like a larger capacity and better sights.

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Ammunition Rifles

Remington 597 Rifles and .17 HMR Ammunition Recall

Remington Arms Co. has announced a major rifle recall, and a serious warning on .17 HMR ammunition. Remington is immediately recalling all of the Model 597 rifles chambered for the .17 HMR. Remington is not offering any repairs, rather they are issuing coupons of $200-250 for a replacement Remington rifle and refunding the shipping costs of sending the rifle back.

Additionally, Remington announced that their .17 HMR ammunition is not to be used in semi-auto firearms. Stating that the use of Remington .17 HMR ammunition in a semi-auto firearm “…could result in property damage or serious personal injury.” People wanting to return the ammo will be issued $10 coupons for each box of 50 they return.

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Rifles

Stark Equipment SE-2 AR-15 Grips with Sling Mount

Stark Equipment is now shipping their latest product, the SE-2 Sling Grip for AR-15 style rifles. The SE-2 is the first AR-15 pistol grip to be integrated with an ambidextrous sling mount.

The SE-2 is available in two versions. The Hook Mount provides a loop compatible with most common sling hooks. The Swivel Mount allows the attachment of push-button sling swivels.

The SE-2’s sling mount is located above the hand and below the buffer tube, with a low profile design that stays out of the way of even fully collapsed M4-style stocks. When added to AR pistols, the SE-2 provides excellent one-handed control while providing sling attachment that doesn’t clutter up the receiver extension.

Extensive strength testing has been performed on the SE-2 to ensure a reliable attachment point that you can depend on.

Just like the original SE-1 Pistol Grip, the design of the SE-2 enhances weapon ergonomics and functionality, bringing M16, M4 and AR-15 style weapons to a higher level of control and comfort. The grip has been designed for a wide range of hand sizes and shooting demands. Features include a smooth integral trigger guard to increase comfort, textured surface for added grip and storage for batteries or other equipment.

The SE-2 Sling Grip is available in Black, Dark Earth and OD Green.

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These grips are considered to be very good AR-15 grips by a number of people. Mossberg is now using the Stark Equipment SE-1 grips on a number of their AR-15 (modern sporting rifles). The grips feel good in the hand and these offer the benefit of having a quick-attach, quick-detach point for adding a sling. These SE-2 grips are available in black, but other colors such as foliage green, olive drab, flat dark earth and more will likely be available in the near future.