Desert Tech, formerly Desert Tactical Arms, announced a new rifle: the Micro Dynamic Rifle (MDR). The Desert Tech MDR is a compact rifle in a bullpup-configuration. With a 16.5″ barrel, the overall length of the gun is only 26″. This makes it an 1/8″ shorter than the IWI TAVOR that was introduced to the US…
ATI Outdoors (ATI) announced new grips for the Taurus Judge and model 85 revolvers. ATI appears to be taking a different path than other companies that make thin, low-profile grips. These grips appear they could make shooting the guns as comfortable as possible. And, let’s face it: the new grips have a bonus feature of…
The NSSF’s SHOT Business magazine is reporting that SIG Sauer is getting ready to introduce a brand new product line called the P320 Modular Pistol. The new SIG P320 will be a striker-fired, polymer framed handgun that is designed to easily change configurations to match the shooter’s hand and use. A shooter can change the…
Chambered for the most popular handgun cartridge currently made, the Smith & Wesson 929 is an 8-shot 9mm revolver from the Performance Center. Introduced in December of 2013, Smith & Wesson posted a teaser video for the new model 929 revolver on YouTube. In it, the company described the revolver, many of its features and how…
EAA is now selling a line of pistols designed for women shooters. Unlike some companies that simply paint a gun pink and deem it a “woman’s model,” the new Tanfoglio Witness Pavona guns are seemingly more than just flash. Tanfoglio enhanced aspects of the gun’s operation to make it easier to operate, especially for people who…
B&T AG is getting ready to start production of the new APC 300. The APC, or Advanced Police Carbine, will be chambered in .300 Whisper, and is designed from the ground up for the cartridge. The gun is full-auto capable and is intended for use with a sound suppressor. The APC 300 fires from a…
FN Herstal rolled out the latest update to the company’s light machine gun line, the MINIMI Mk 3. The company stated the new Mk3 was designed around the feedback received from actual combat troops using the gun in the field. Essentially, all updates are focused on improved ergonomics and improved mobility. While there are undoubtedly…
SIG Sauer announced a new version of the P290 pistol. The SIG P290 ORB is functionally identical to the P290 ES I reviewed, but it has an oil rubbed bronze coated slide. This is the same finish used on the popular SIG 1911 Spartan pistol that we saw at the 2013 SHOT Show. The new…
Safariland announced the introduction of a new light attachment for pistols called the Rogers’ Rail Lite. The system uses a Streamlight Microstream flashlight with the rail, and the total package has a very affordable MSRP of $48. There are a number of things that I like, and do not like, about this system.
SIG Sauer is now showing two new M400 rifles on their website: the Predator and the Muddy Girl. The guns address two distinctly different markets for the AR-15 rifle market. The new SIG M400 Predator rifle is designed for long range precision: for either hunting or competition. Chambered for the 5.56 NATO, the rifle uses a…
I picked up a Magpul iPhone 5 case in OD green about a month ago after my OtterBox was no longer serviceable. The case is made of a textured plastic that snaps over the back and sides of the iPhone. It has the distinctive Magpul logo and waffle grip pattern on the case. There are…
Looking for a new polymer framed revolver? The new Chiappa Poly Lite Rhino was recently shown to wholesalers at the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Expo. The new gun is a derivation of the existing Rhino line, but with some significant differences. The PolyLite Rhino will be available only in .38 Special, not in .357…
I find the new Edge Arms Reliant pistol to be a very intriguing concealed carry handgun. It is a four barrel, subcompact pistol chambered in .22 WMR (aka .22 Magnum). A second pistol chambered in .17 HMR will also be manufactured. The pistol uses a break open design, not unlike the DoubleTap pistol. A lack…
Well known for its AR gear, Magpul continues to expand its offerings for AK-platform weapons. In today’s article, I review the MOE AK Grip and show you how to install one on your AK-47, AKM, or AK-74 based gun. Let’s jump right in.
ArmaLite is set to announce a new bolt action rifle similar to the company’s AR-30A1. The ArmaLite AR-31 is a short action rifle that will be initially offered in .308 Winchester. Depending on popularity, other calibers are a possibility. A nice feature of the AR-31 is designed to accept AR-10B magazines, meaning that a wide…
I’m losing my hearing. It’s not all gone, and I don’t know how much more I might lose, but I’ve definitely lost a significant portion of it. The combination of shooting, rock concerts and sirens from the old job have conspired to rob me of more than I would have liked to have lost. As…
MasterPiece Arms announced the addition of an AR-type pistol to the company lineup. The new MPAR 556 pistol is not-surprisingly based on the company’s MPAR 556 rifle. It is chambered for the 5.56 NATO cartridge and will also fire the .223 Remington. The pistol retains many of the same features found on the rifle version of…
Two short months before the 2014 SHOT Show, Ruger announced the release of the SR-762 rifle. The new rifle was chambered for the 7.62×51 and .308 Win cartridges, and it used the same type of piston system the company perfected in the SR-556 rifle. While initial reaction seemed both positive and strong, the gun ultimately…
Online discussions regarding what makes the best combat handgun sights will too often devolve to arguments over sighted vs. unsighted fire. The armchair warriors and keyboard commandoes often come out in strong support of their various, yet inexperienced, views. Unfortunately, the clamor of fools often drowns out the voices of reason and experience.
Electronic hearing protection is quickly becoming standard gear for shooters. There is now a wide range of options available at price points to meet the needs of virtually any shooter. This review covers the Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs, which is a moderately priced set of electronic ear pro with superior noise reduction capabilities.
If you are looking for 9×18 Makarov ammunition for self-defense, you may have had a hard time finding a load that meets your needs. Unlike the .380 ACP or the 9mm Parabellum (aka Luger or 9×19), the Makarov round does not enjoy a wide range of commercially loaded hollow point ammo.
