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Cimarron Wild BunCh 1911 6Great looks and sub-2-inch, 75-foot groups from this traditional style 1911 .45/shoulder-holster combo. Massad Ayoob

ruger Wrangler .22lr 14Make sure you have plenty of ammoon hand...this super-affordable,

single-action wheel gun is nearlyimpossible to put down. Bill Battles

eoTeCh XPS2 & eXPS3holograPhiC SighTS 24We take an in-depth look at SOCOM’s

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BeST of The 2020 laS VegaS ShoT ShoW 30We scoured the floors to bring you 40 stand-out new products from the largest gun show in the world.

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WilSon ComBaT eXPerior 1911’S 60From compact to longslide, double-stack

to single-stack, and in both 9mm and .45, Wilson’s newest line represents the

highest evolution of the 1911 platform. Massad Ayoob

gun & gear giVeaWay ConTeST 1 70Enter to win a SAR USA SAR9 X Platinum9mm pistol and 500-rounds of premium Black Hills 124-gr. JHP 9mm ammo worth over $900. OT Staff

gun & gear giVeaWay ConTeST 2 72Enter to win a Primary Arms AR rifle, optic, optic mount, 30-round magazine 3-pack and Black Hills ammunition package worth nearly $3,300. OT StaffOn Our Cover:SAR USA’s SAR9 X Platinum 9mm Pistol/weaponlight/holster package flanked by Black Hills’ premium 124-gr. JHP 9mm defensive ammunition. Photo by Ben Battles.

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that did so much to popularize “cowboy matches.” it’s based on the 1969 movie of the same title. Costume is required, either Old West garb of early 20th Century or military uniforms. The rifle will be a period lever-action, pump or mil-itary-style bolt action, ideally a Springfield .30-06 as in the movie; a Winchester Model 97 pump for the shotgun . . . and, for the pistol, a 1911 .45 auto. The latter is the subject of this article. Cimarron’s Chip Klaiber told On Target, “The Cimarron Firearms 1911 is a reproduction of the original 1911 that was issued to our troops during WWI and was manufactured by Colt from 1911 to 1924.

1— The M7 clone chesT holsTer ThaT is parT of The Wild Bunch package Was proudly – and very Well – Made in usa. noTe ThaT The M7 holsTer has depressed The pisTol’s grip safeTy due To unforTunaTe original locaTion of safeTy sTrap. iT Was designed To Be carried haMMer doWn on an eMpTy chaMBer — noT “cocked and locked” as shoWn here.

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There are many people who still appre-ciate owning and using a ‘period correct and historically accurate’ pistol. The Cimarron Firearms 1911 has passed the ATF Drop Test. We offer this pistol so that those who participate in the Wild Bunch Shooting Competitions have a gun that meets the requirements and rules of the competition. We have several customers who also purchase this 1911 pistol as a self-protection piece. Yes, it will safely shoot hollow point ammunition; however, everyone knows that the 1911 pistol has always operated best with round nose ball ammunition. The semi-wadcutter was and is designed for revolvers, not semi-automatic pis-tols.” Chip credits Mike Harvey as “the

brain behind all of Cimarron Firearms guns,” who came up with the Wild Bunch Combo idea.

First Glancethe pistol is made for cimarron by Armscor in the Philippines, as 1911 connoisseurs will recognize from the very slightly different configuration of its trig-ger guard. But the first thing you notice on the Wild Bunch gun is the finish. It’s a gorgeous, high polish blue, of a kind seldom seen in this pistol’s sub-$1,000 price range. The stocks are handsome walnut, checkered with the double dia-mond pattern historically identified with first generation 1911s. It’s a pistol you’ll be proud to show off to your friends.

Feature for feature, the Wild Bunch pistol is something of a cross-breed, mix-ing the original 1911 with the 1911A1 of the mid-1920s. The trigger is solid, to comply with Wild Bunch rules for pis-tols shot in the Traditional category. It is shorter than on the original 1911 but a tad longer than that of the A1 modifi-cation. The frame is true to the original and lacks the finger recesses at the rear of the trigger guard which distinguish post-1920 commercial models and the military 1911A1s. The tiny round rear notch and blade front sight are replaced with 1911A1 configuration sights: still small, but with a square notch in back and a bit more substance up front. The lanyard loop is present at the butt end

of the mainspring housing. The ham-mer spur is checkered, “old style.” The short-tang, first-issue 1911 grip safety, that bit the hands of so many doughboys in World War I that it led to a longer tang on the 1911A1, has thankfully been replaced by a long tang on the Wild Bunch gun also. The grip safety is narrow, not the currently popular bea-vertail, but in hundreds of full-power .45 rounds it never bit or even discomforted your correspondent here. SASS under-stands, and these little crossings of the time machine are within their rules.

I’m sure some folks will buy this gun just for its looks, but Mike Harvey designed it to shoot. The trigger pull on our sample was not bad at all.

Pull weight, as measured on a Lyman digital gauge, averaged 5.7 pounds. If I recall correctly, Army Ordnance’s 1911 spec for the original pistol was five to seven pounds for trigger pull, so the weight is historically correct.

The trigger was well adjusted on our test sample. In the hand, there was a slight take-up followed by a short, smooth roll before the hammer fell. All in all, a good “street trigger” for a single-action auto pistol.

In keeping with Wild Bunch Tra-ditional Division rules, the grip-frame itself is smooth: those rules don’t allow for checkered or otherwise modified front or back straps. It’s between your palm and the checkered walnut to pre-

vent slippage. I found that feature (the rear of the flat mainspring housing is flat and smooth in doughboy tradition also) encouraged the hard hold that is desirable when firing any .45.

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speaking of 1911 and traditions, one such was that the gun was de-signed for 230-grain hardball and needed tweaking for hollow point and semi-wadcutter loads. Our test sample lived up to that tradition.

At the beginning, the test gun expe-rienced 6 o’clock misfeeds, particularly on the first hand-chambered round of JHP. We started with Winchester white box 230-grain JHP, and the

1— naTurally, The Wild Bunch .45 feaTures John Moses BroWn-ing’s original Barrel Bushing and recoil spring guide design. finish is a gorgeous, high polish Blue, of a kind

seldoM seen in This pisTol’s suB-$1,000 price range. 2—longer grip Tang, sMooTh flaT Mainspring housing — coMpleTe WiTh a lanyard loop — and handsoMe, hisTorically-correcT douBle-diaMond-paTTern WalnuT grip panels characTerize The Wild Bunch .45. one high-qualiTy, high-polish-Blued 8-round acT-Mag Magazine is included. 3— slide Marking MoTif recalls ThaT of original colT 1911a1, as do The fixed sighTs, conTrols and spur haMMer. The ciMarron 1911 is a very close repro-ducTion of The original 1911 ThaT Was issued To our Troops during WWi and ManufacTured By colT froM 1911 To 1924.

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incompatibility was strong. When Remington Express 185-grain JHP, which normally feeds in anything that feeds ball, was found to choke, it was time to diagnose and remedy.

Over the decades, we learned that if a gun wasn’t running with hollow points and we weren’t ready to have a pis-tolsmith throat the feedway and cham-ber, there were a few things to try. In no particular order: More lube. Wilson magazines. A break-in shooting period. Ball ammo. If running an 8-round mag, download to seven. We tried ‘em all, and finally solved the problem.

The pistol worked with round nose full metal jacket 230-grain .45 ACP from the beginning, with the

1— Wild Bunch shooTing’s TradiTional division is done one handed: here, The Three airBorne cases shoW The TesT gun’s conTrollaBiliTy WiTh full poWer .45 acp. 2— Black hills 200-gr. lscW gave

The BesT 25-yard group, Measuring ouT aT Well under TWo-inches 3— rear sighT Was insTalled slighTly off-cenTer To righT, resulTing in This sTill-nice group of 6-reload-6 in 25 seconds froM 7 yards.

cenTering The poinT of iMpacT is an easy fix WiTh a push in The doveTail, Though.

provided ACT magazine and the Wilsons. With Wilson 47D mags the pistol ran 100% with the Remington JHP, 200-grain lead semi-wadcutters from Black Hills, and even the wide-mouth Winchester JHPs. By the time we passed the often-recommended 200-round break-in point, everything was working with the Wilson mags and all but the Winchester JHP with the ACT mag. (I usually don’t see problems with the ACT product, and this particular magazine may simply have not played well with this particu-lar pistol. That sort of thing happens.) There is a reason that a 200-round break-in period became gospel among those of us who shot 1911s in “the

days of yesteryear” . . . and the Wild Bunch pistol is a yesteryear concept.

accuracywild bunch matches require all-lead bullets due to the steel targets, so it was fortuitous indeed that the Wild Bunch pistol shot its best with such a load. Black Hills’ lead semi-wadcutter bullet, weighing 200 grains in what looks like the Hensley & Gibbs #68 format, plunked five shots into 1.45 inches, fired hand-held from a Matrix rest on a concrete bench at 25 yards. With hand-held shooting, I’ve long found that measuring the best three shots eliminates enough human error to correlate very well with what the

same pistol and load will do from a Ransom machine rest with all five, and is a lot easier for readers to duplicate with their own guns for comparison purposes. The best 3-shot group with this LSWC round measured under an inch: 0.95” center to center.

Chip Klaiber mentioned that some traditionalists bought this gun for personal defense. For that, you want the jacketed hollow points forbidden in Wild Bunch competition. I shot the test Wild Bunch pistol off the bench with Remington Express (green and yellow box) 185-grain JHP, and it delivered a 4.20” 5-shot group, with the best three in 2.85”. That should certainly be accu-rate enough for home defense.

The pistol came out of the box with the rear sight off center to the right, which brought groups in the same direction. This sort of thing is an easy fix, simply drifting it to port in its dovetail, and not a big deal.

the rest oF the comBothe wild bunch combo comes with a beautifully made copy of the M7 “tanker” chest holster, like the one William Holden wore in his starring role as gang leader “Pike” in the “Wild Bunch” movie which is set in Pre-WWI Mexico. I found this strange since I’ve always associated the M7 rig with the WWII period. While the workman-ship was beautiful, the original design

was not. The security strap depresses the grip safety when fastened, and the fingers have to dig between the grip panel, plus the strap takes a distinct ex-tra movement to release. But tradition, beauty and great workmanship mean a lot to this gun’s target market.

MSRP is $995 for the gun and holster. What you’re getting is a not-quite-original 1911 that is abso-lutely beautiful to look at, can be made to do what it was designed to do, and comes with a strikingly handsome holster. If those are your needs, the price is right. And I can tell you, the gun was fun. See it at your nearest dealer, or con-tact Cimarron Firearms; Tel.: (830) 997-0802; Web: Cimarron-Firearms.Com

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would be hard pressed to find a better choice than the Ruger Wran-gler. Priced at a mere $249, the Wrangler is available in three differ-ent Cerakote finish colors.

The Wrangler’s compact dimen-sions (10.1” L x 4.75” H x 1.5” W) and 30 oz. empty weight make it

SpecificationS:

caliber: .22 long riflebarrel length: 4.62-inchesoal: 10.25-inchesWeight: 30-ounces gripS: checkered Syntheticcapacity: 6finiSh: black, Silver or burnt bronze cerakoteMSrp: $249.00

easy to pack or carry in a holster. Fitted with a 4.62-inch, cold ham-mer-forged steel barrel, its ultra-pre-cise, 6-grove rifling (1:14” RH twist rate) provides exceptional accuracy and long service life. The barrel,

6-round cylinder, cylin-der pin, ejector rod and spring, hammer spring and some internals are made from steel, while everything else—save the full-checkered black plastic grips on the Single-Six-pattern grip frame—is made from aluminum alloy. The frame, barrel, ejector rod housing, sights, trigger

Any shooter looking for atop-quality, accurate, weatherproofand affordable single-action .22 LR revolver

guard and loading gate are finished in your choice of matte black, silver or burnt bronze Cerakote, while the ejector rod, cylinder pin, push-but-ton cylinder pin release, frame pins and all screws are finished in matte black. The trigger and hammer on all versions are finished in matte silver Cerakote, providing an attractive and contrasty appearance, especially on the silver and burnt bronze models.

Consistent with its Old West pedigree, the fixed sights consist of a

1—While The fraMe of The Wrangler is Made froM aluMi-nuM alloy, 6-round cylinder, cylinder pin, eJecTor rod and spring, haMMer spring and soMe inTernals are Made froM sTeel. a Transfer Bar safeTy MechanisM alloWs safe carry on a fully-loaded cylinder and a loading gaTe inTerlock Means The haMMer has To Be doWn in order To sWing The loading gaTe open. all Told, iT’s aBouT as safe as a sin-gle-acTion revolver geTs.

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round-top blade front and integral notch rear, which were surprisingly easy to acquire, align and shoot with on the black model provided for testing. The sights on the silver and burnet bronze models, being finished in those respective colors, may be less easy to see and use—something you should check out at you gun shop before purchase.

The Wrangler is fitted with the now-standard Bill Ruger Sr. designed transfer bar safety, so it’s perfectly safe to carry a loaded round under the hammer. Combined with the aforementioned loading gate inter-lock, the Wrangler is about the safest to carry and handle single-action revolver you’ll find.

As I’ve said more than once in the past, gun writers just can’t bring themselves to write a gun

2—checkered synTheTic grips look greaT, line up perfecTly WiTh The grip fraMe and add To The hard-Working uTiliTy facTor of The Wrangler. The silver-colored haMMer and Trigger give a nice conTrasT.

1—The Wrangler’s 4.62-inch cold-haMMer-forged Barrel ensures you can send a Bazillion .22lr pills Through iT WiThouT Worry of Wearing iT ouT. cerakoTe finish opTions include Black, silver and BurnT Bronze…all aT The saMe $249.00 price poinT.

review without finding something to complain about, and I guess I’m no exception. There were only a handful of little quirks with that Wrangler that jumped out at me. First on the list was the overly stiff hammer spring, which made cocking

the hammer more work than neces-sary. Thankfully, the hammer spur is big and deeply checkered which made the process less onerous. I also found the loading gate to be stiff and difficult to open, which may be due to an interlock device incorporated

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into the design. Lastly, the trigger was OK but not great. Being a sin-gle-action revolver, I was expecting a crisp and relatively light trigger pull, but this one was on the heavy side—slightly over 5 pounds pull weight—and exhibited about 1/8 inch of take-up and a small amount of creep, the latter of which may decrease as the trigger wears in with use.

Accurate and soft-recoiling, on the range the Wrangler was an absolute joy to shoot—an experience made even more fun by the fact that the

factory sights were spot-on out of the box. Perfect point-of-aim/point-of-impact is a very good thing on any SAA-ish replica, because unless you want to break out a file and start do-ing some metalwork for elevation, or turning the barrel within the frame for windage, the sights are as fixed as fixed sights get.

This is the type of firearm that goes well with bulk, “value pack” types of ammo. Why? We’ve found that it’s a tough gun to put down after you start shooting. It’s also the

1—The full-lengTh eJecTor rod operaTed sMooThly and Made shorT Work of expelling spenT casings.

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type of firearm that’s fantastic to teach new, young shooters. Instead of being tempted to do a mag dump with a semi-auto pistol (because as any parent has found, this is usually a youngster’s first instinct) they will be forced, more or less, to make each round count, making teaching the fundementals all that much easier for

the one giving instruction. From the bench, this single-ac-

tion .22 surprised us a bit. We did dial the testing distance back from 25 to 15 yards — mostly due to the rudimentary sights these types of handguns are equipped with — but even still, the Wrangler shot an impressive 1.35-inch five-shot group

using CCI’s poly-coated Clean-22 Target load. Keeping groups under the sub-two-inch mark with other loads we ran through the Wrangler was not challenging. And again, point-of-aim/point-of-impact were nearly perfect.

There’s a lot to like about the Ru-ger Wrangler, but in a nutshell; it’s

a fun gun for both new and old gen-erations of shooters, cheap to shoot, and — in typical Ruger fashion — it’s a quality firearm at a price within reach of most buyers. See the three Wranglers at your firearms retailer, or for more information contact sturm, ruger & Co., inc.; Tel.: (336) 949-5200; Web: www.ruger.com


2—aT 15 yards froM The Bench, The Wrangler did noT disappoinT in iTs doWnrange precision capaBiliTy. using cci’s poly-coaTed clean-22 aMMo, our TesT gun drilled a BesT-of-TesT 1.35-inch five-shoT group, and easily produced suB-TWo-inch perforMance WiTh oTher loads. and again, poinT-of-aiM/poinT-of-iMpacT Were nearly perfecT.

1—young shooTers or older seasoned ones, iT Makes no difference — The Wrangler is an aBsoluTe BlasT To shooT. recoil and Muzzle rise are MiniMal, The sighTs Were spoT-on perfecT ouT of The Box and you can shooT all day WiThouT Breaking The Bank.

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eotech’s hws (holographic Weapons Sight) continues to be the close quarter battle sight of choice for the United States Special Op-erations Command (USSOCOM); issued to its elite troops, and in-use by most—if not all—tip-of-the-spear, counter-terror units around the globe, and for all the right reasons. The rapid target acquisi-tion this sight brings to the mission continues to go unmatched. A very large field of view paired with EO-Tech’s lightning-fast, yet utilitarian

increasing target focus.EOTech’s latest models, the XPS2

($555) and EXPS3 ($700) maintain their signature large, square field of view, and when coupled with the op-tional A65 circle dot reticle, the sight is a literal super car in the realm of close-quarter battle. The center dot is a precise 1-MOA in size and is designed as your 50/200-meter zero, while the 6 o’clock portion of the bottom rocker is your point of aim/point of impact at 7 to 10 yards. The 3 and 9 o’clock por-tions of the reticle can be used as holds on moving targets, and finally, the reti-cle can also be used for ranging targets.

The equation for the latter is a simple one; the height of an average adult male will fit within the 68-MOA circle at 100 yards and half the reticle at 200 yards. Most of our eye sight will be strained much beyond that, without a little help from a 3x magnifier and a very stable position.

EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights use state-of-the-art digital elec-tronics, including an onboard micro-processor. In fact, it’s the same tech used by elite fighter pilots for target

3—alThough noT an issue WiTh scheduled BaTTery changes, The one caveaT To The high-perforMance elecTronics of The hWs is iTs coMparaTively-shorT BaTTery life. BoTh sighTs are poWered By a single Transversely-MounTed cr123a liThiuM BaTTery and have a lifespan of 600 hours of runTiMe.

2—coupled WiTh an eoTech g33 Magnifier (availaBle in BoTh Black and Tan colors) — Which quickly and efforTlessly engages or flips To The side WiThouT pressing BuTTons — adds 3x MagnificaTion To your sighT picTure for exTended TargeT engageMenT. iTs qd ThroW-lever MounT aTTaches To any 1913 picaTin-ny rail and is heighT-adJusTaBle via The supplied spacer.

1—depending on Model, eoTech’s holographic Weapon sighTs are availaBle in a MulTiTude of reTicle configuraTions. in The coMpany’s signaTure “circle/doT” configuraTion, There are Three opTions—all of Which have varying degrees of BuilT-in BulleT-drop coMpensaTion capaBiliTy.

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4—Where The xps2 has a siMple ThuMB-screW MounT, The exps3 feaTures a locking/adJusTaBle quick-deTach-lever MounT. oTher differences BeTWeen The TWo include side-MounTed conTrols, 7MM raised Base and nighT-vision coMpaTiBiliTy on The exps3 vs. rear MounTed conTrols, sTandard-heighT Base and no nighT vision coMpaTiBiliTy on The xps2. The exps3 is availaBle in BoTh Tan and Black Where The xps2 is a Black-only proposiTion.

A65 holographic reticle, puts this sight far ahead of its peers.

Unlike tubular sights that can amplify “tunnel vision” under duress, the HWS’s wide rectangular win-dow heightens peripheral vision and encourages both-eyes-open shooting; increasing speed-to-target time and enhancing situational awareness thanks to its enlarged field of view.

A holographic weapon sight de-livers an instantaneous, razor-sharp view of both reticle and target. With HWS, the holographic reticle is perceived by the shooter to be as far away as the target, allowing for simultaneous focus on both the target and the reticle. That means not having to consciously shift focus during high-stress situations, thereby

eoTech eXPs3 Holographic red DotpoWer: 1xoBJecTive: 30MM By 23MM

elevaTion adJusTMenT: .5 Moa per click

Windage: .5 Moa per click

reTicle: a65; 68 Moa circle WiTh 1 Moa red doT

lengTh: 3.8 in.WidTh: 2.3 in.heighT: 2.9 in.WeighT: 11.2 oz.eye relief: unliMiTed

Msrp: $700

eoTech XPs2 Holographic red DotpoWer: 1xoBJecTive: 30MM By 23MM

elevaTion adJusTMenT: .5 Moa per click

Windage: .5 Moa per click

reTicle: a65; 68 Moa circle WiTh 1 Moa red doT

lengTh: 3.8 in.WidTh: 2.1 in.heighT: 2.5 in.WeighT: 9 oz.eye relief: unliMiTed

Msrp: $555

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1—The Wide, recTangular heads-up-display WindoW of The hWs lends iTself exTreMely-Well To BoTh-eyes-open shooTing, increased peripheral vision and increased speed-To-TargeT TiMe.

acquisition within the cockpit. When using holography, all the information required to recon-struct the reticle image is record-ed everywhere in the heads-up display window. It creates an accurate image of a target even in poor-visibility conditions like rain, snow, darkness or cloud cover. The heads-up display of a holographic sight provides the user with 2-eyes-open shooting that eliminates blind spots, tunnel vision, and maximizes peripheral vision.

Just like a high-performance automobile, a little more preven-tative maintenance is required. In EOTech’s case, this maintenance

comes in the form of battery life. The EXPS and XPS units are powered by a single CR123A lithium battery and have a battery life of 600 hours. Both XPS2 and EXPS3 models feature a battery life indicator that allows the reti-cle to pulse when initially pow-ered on if the battery has minimal life left, although this pulsing only occurs when the sight is powered on from an off state.

Rubberized push-button controls are located on the left side of the EXPS3 model and on the rear of XPS2 model. These buttons allow the user to pre-ad-just settings for known lighting conditions, or expected use with a weapon mounted light. When you first power up the sight it will turn on at level 12 of 20 daytime settings. To change the reticle intensity, simply press the 1.


up or down arrows, or press the NV button on the EXPS 3 model to activate the night vision set-ting for use in conjunction with in-line or head-mounted night vision devices.

The EXPS3 features an integrat-ed throw-lever mount/riser and positions the reticle at the lower 1/3 co-witness height, or about 1.73-inches above the top rail, for more of a heads-up shooting position. One of the secrets to the EXPS3’s combat-proven durability is an integrated roll bar that pro-tects the lens and acts as a built-in crush zone. If the sight were to take a tooth jarring impact, only the roll bar is likely to sustain superficial damage.

See them at your local gun shop, or for more information contact eoTech, Tel.: (888) 368-4656; Web: www.eotechinc.com

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Fn america Fn 503 Pistolpriced at a reasonable $549, the new striker-fired, 9mm, FN 503 is a slim, single-stack 9mm ideal for deep concealment. With its 3.1-inch barrel and 5.9-inch overall length, it weighs only 21 oz. empty. Its metal trigger blade with integral Glock-like safety offers a crisp break at a 5- to 7-pound pull weight. Front and rear sights are low-profile white dots dovetailed into the slide top. Other features include rear cock-ing serrations, 8+1 round capacity (it comes with one 6- and one 8-round magazine), a loaded chamber indicator, recessed target-crowned muzzle, polished chamber and feed ramp, advanced texturing on the grip panels and front and rear straps, oversized controls for quick and easy oper-ation, no external safety, large slide release and a guarded mag drop button. It comes with an FN logo soft pistol case. Contact Fn america; Tel.: (703) 288-3500; Web: www.fnamerica.com

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Federal Premium solid Core ammofederal’s new solid core bullet is made of extremely hard cast solid lead with a syntech polymer jacket that eliminates lead fouling and reduces friction without costly features like wax rings and gas checks. Made to take down everything from hogs to bears, these tough, flat-nose lead bullets hold together while blowing through bone, providing high weight retention and deep penetration. Solid Core bullets are currently available only in Federal Premium Solid Core loaded ammo ($28.99 to 39.99 per box of 20 rounds). Solid Core loaded ammunition is offered in 9mm Luger +P 147-grain., 357 Mag 180-grain, .40 S&W 200-grain, 10mm Auto 200-grain,.45 Auto +P 240-grain and .44 Rem. Mag. 300-grain. Look for the Solid Core line to expand with perennial hunting handgun cartridges like the .454 Casull. .460 S&W and .500 S&W. Contact Federal Premium; Tel.: (800) 379-1732; Web: federalpremium.com

rock river arms BT-9 ar Pistolthe latest entry in rock river’s 9mm ar pistol category is its shortest to date—the new bt-9 ($1,350). Built on a billet aluminum lower receiver with a Glock-compatible flared magwell and integral winter trigger guard, it features a blow-back operating system, chrome-lined 4.5-inch chrome moly barrel rifled at a 1:10” twist rate, Smith Vortex flash suppressor, muzzle threaded 1/2” x 36 TPI, extruded alu-minum A4 upper receiver with Picatinny top rail, and a 4.25-inch RRA lightweight aluminum free-float-ed handguard with Picatinny top rail and one M-LOK slot per side. Other features include RRA’s excellent 2-stage trigger, Hogue rubber pistol grip and an SB Tactical SBA3 stabilizing arm brace with five adjustment positions. It will accept all Glock 9mm magazines and comes with one clear 17-round Glock-pattern mag. Fully extended length is 23.5 inches, but empty weight and collapsed length were not available at press time. Contact rock river arms; Tel.: (309) 792-5780: Web: www.rockriverarms.com

Hi ViZ Lightwave H3 sightsthe new lightwave h3 day/night sights from hi viz feature all steel construction for the roughest use—personal defense, law enforcement or military. Employing a combination of ul-tra-bright encapsulated Tritium with fiber optic light pipes, they offer sight visibility in all lighting conditions, fit standard holsters and maintain factory sight heights. Priced at $135 per front/rear non-adjustable set, they are available for the HK VP9, VP40, HK45 and P30; S&W 9EZ Shield, EZ 380, M&P and M&P Shield; all generation Glock models chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W, 357 Sig, 10mm and .45 ACP, and plus Glock models 42/43 (pictured); Kimber 1911s; and Springfield Armory XD. Fixed front sights ($55) are offered for the Ruger GP100 model with

spring plunger retained front sight and adjustable rear sight; and S&W revolvers with DX type spring plunger retained

front sight. Contact Hi ViZ; Tel.: (800) 589-4315; Web: www.hivizsights.com


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mossberg 940 Jm Pro Competition autoloaderthe new 940 Jm pro competition autoloader 12-gauge shotgun from mossberg comes in two models: one with a black synthetic stock and the other in black multi-cam (both $1,015). Otherwise they are identical. Features include a 24-inch vent-rib barrel, 3-inch chamber, 9+1 round capacity, a set of Briley extended choke tubes and front fiber-optic sight. Stocks are fully adjustable for length of pull (13.0 to 14.5 inches), cast and drop. Overall length is 44.75 inches and empty weight is 7.75 pounds. The black-stocked model features a gold colored magazine tube extension collar, enlarged bolt handle, bolt release and trigger, while those parts are all matte blued on the multi-cam version, as are all other metal parts on both models. The “JM” in the gun’s name stands for World Champion competition shooter “Jerry Miculek.” Jerry doesn’t use crappy guns, so there’s no chance you’ll be disap-pointed. For more information con-tact o.F. mossberg & sons; Tel.: (203) 230-5300; Web: mossberg.com

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swagger steelbanger Bipod the new steelbanger basic bipod from Swagger Bipods ($149.99) offers the fastest target acqui-sition of any bipod on the market. Both legs can be flexed in any direction to accommodate uneven surfaces or adjust for rifle cant without having to shorten or length-en either leg. Designed as a competi-tive shooting bipod, it is even more useful for shooting at moving targets, like a pack of coyotes or hogs, or a trotting buck. All the shooter has to do is swing the rifle or move one of the spring loaded legs manually and it flexes to follow the target, with no loss of rifle support or stability. It functions equally well from prone, benchrest or car/truck hood shooting positions. It mounts direct-ly to a Picatinny forend rail, or to a sling swivel stud with an optional adapter. Weight is 15 oz. For more information contact swagger Bipods; Tel.: (308) 675-3017; Web: www.swaggerbipods.com


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siG sauer Cross Bolt-action riflesig sauer’s new cross precision bolt-action hunting rifle looks a lot like an ar. three cham-berings are available: 6.5 Creedmoor, 277 Fury and .308 Win. All have stainless steel barrels—18” for the 6.5 Creedmoor and 16” for the others. Features common to all include threaded muzzle (5/8” x 24 TPI) with thread protector, 5-round, detachable box magazines, fully adjustable SIG Precision buttstock, AR-style pistol grip, AR-style ventilated aluminum handguard with M-LOK slots along both sides, Picatinny top-rail that covers the entire receiver and extends about four inches down the handguard, 2-stage preci-sion match trigger, oversized bolt knob and enlarged trigger guard with magazine release mounted inside. The receiver, handguard and stock frame are finished in First Lite Cipher ARMAKOTE, while all other components except the barrel are black (.308 also offered in all black). Pricing was not available at press time. Contact siG saUer; Tel.: (603) 610-3000; Web: www.sigsauer.com


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mTm Tactical Pistol Casesmtm case-gard has introduced two new grab-and-go tactical carry cases for auto-pistols. the TPC1S offers outside dimensions of 11.3” L X 5” W X 7.2” D and is designed for compact and full-size pistols, plus two extra magazines. The TPC1C is for sub-compact pistols plus two extra maga-zines, and has outside dimensions of 8.5” X 4.5” X 6.9” D. They are precision molded from impact resistant polymer right here in the USA. The interior block of precut military-spec foam holds the pistol in a ready to draw position, and the magazines vertically for quick extraction. The hinged top with heavy-duty latching system is fitted with a water-resistant O-ring seal for dry storage, and has a comfortable carry handle and two padlock tabs. Both cases are available in dark gray. Pricing was not available at press time. Contact mTm Case-Gard; Tel.: (937) 890-7461; Web: www.mtmcase-gard.com

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nighthawkDrop-in 1911 Triggera common improvement sought by in a 1911 pistol is a high-quality, gunsmith trigger job, with a crisp, clean break. Exit gunsmith. With Nighthawk Custom’s new Drop-In Trigger System (DTS) for 1911s you can do it yourself. An all-in-one unit, it replaces your existing hammer, hammer strut, sear, disconnector, and sear spring. Your existing sear pin and hammer pin will be retained. It features a steel housing and fully machined, stainless steel internal components. The traditional three-pronged sear spring is gone as the springs for the disconnector and sear are built into the unit. A single-leg grip safety spring replaces the existing sear spring. Installation is simple enough that with minor gunsmithing skills, the DTS will give your current 1911 a high-quality trigger job in about 15 minutes. Available with stainless or black nitride hammer, it’s priced at $299.99. Contact nighthawk Custom; Tel.: (877) 268-4867; Web: www.nighthawkcustom.com

Patriot ordnance Factory rebel .22patriot ordnance factory introduced its first rimfire weapon—the semi-auto, .22 lr chambered, Rebel pistol ($649.99). While the polymer lower receiver is not a true AR-15 lower, it does bear some resemblance, with ambidextrous safety and magazine release, albeit in different locations than those on an AR. Featuring a blowback operated action, it’s fitted with an an 8-inch barrel rifled at 1:16” and muz-zle threaded at 1/2” x 28 TPI with muzzle protector. The monolithic, black anodized aluminum upper features a full-length Picatinny top rail, integral handguard with M-LOK slots along both sides and a handstop on the bottom. It comes with a Mission First Tactical arm brace, but will accept AR-15 pattern stock and brace options. The Mil-Spec AR trigger and selector can be replaced with AR-15 aftermarket options. Empty weight is 3.25 lbs. and overall length is 21.25 inches. Contact Patriot ordnance Factory; Tel.: (877) 561-9572; Web: www.pof-usa.com


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Black HillsmK262 mod1-C miLPaCK 5.56mm ammoin 1999, at the request of the U.S. Navy, Black Hills began the development of the 5.56mm military precision round. After extensive development and testing, that round be-came the only one of its kind fielded and used with great effect by our troops. Like the orig-inal, the new MK262 Mod1-C commercial round features the exact construction and per-formance specs of the military round. Loaded with a 77-gr. FMJ bullet at 2,750 f.p.s. (1,293 ft. lbs.), it is now available to civilian shooters in military ammo cans containing 460 rounds in 20 round cartons. These rounds get the same lot acceptance accuracy test as military lots. No lot will ship unless it shoots sub 2-inch, 10-shot groups at 300 yards (0.64 MOA). Black Hills’ built its company on this unrivaled round designed to protect our freedom. For more information contact Black Hills ammunition, Tel.: (605) 348-5150; Web: www.black-hills.com

savage model 110 elite Precisionsavage rifles are consistently among the most accurate bolt-guns we test, but they’ve outdone themselves with the new Model 110 Elite Precision. Chambered in .338 Lapua, .223 Rem., .300 Win Mag., .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmooor and 6mm Creedmoor, they retail for $1,999 ($2,149 in .300 Win Mag. And .338 Lapua) All feature a Core Competition machined alumi-num chassis with fully adjustable stock from Modular Driven Technologies (MDT), ARCA Rail along the entire length of the chassis, Savage factory blueprinted 110 action, 26-inch matte stainless steel barrel in the white (30-inch in .300 Win Mag. And .338 Lapua), detachable box magazine (capacity varies with caliber), matte black finished stainless steel receiver, bronze colored Titanium nitride bolt body, oversize bolt knob, AccuTrigger adjustable from 1.5 to 4 pound pull weight and gray Cerakote stock finish. Overall lengths and weights vary with caliber. For more information contact savage arms; Tel.: (413) 568-7001; Web: ww.savagearms.com


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mDT Xrs Chassis systemthe mdt xrs is a hybrid system bringing the benefits of a chassis to shooters who prefer a more traditional feel. Currently available for Remington 700, Savage, Howa 1500, Weatherby Vanguard and Tikka short-action rifles, it is priced at $499.95. It’s constructed from a full-length CNC machined core of 6061 aircraft grade aluminum, wearing high strength textured polymer panels for insulation from the elements. The precision aluminum V-block bedding system ensures fit, function and maximum accuracy, and comes with a replaceable over-molded and textured grip system with both angled and vertical grips included. The XRS features adjustable length of pull via spacers from 13.25” to 15+”, a quick adjust cheek piece to adjust for scope height and a 12-inch M-LOK compatible forend. It will accommodate barrels up to 1.25” in diameter and weighs 3.9 lbs. Contact modular Driven Technologies; Tel.: (604) 393-0800: Web: www.mdttac.com


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rCBs matchmaster Dispensing scalethe new matchmaster dispensing scale ($909) is the best thing ever to happen to precision handloaders. It has two modes: Match and Standard, and dispenses charges with 0.04-grain accuracy in Match mode. Entirely digital, every-thing from dispense speed to powder grain size and shape can be selected. And it’s fast! Thanks to its large and small diameter

dispensing tubes—which work together—a tuned Matchmaster in Match mode can dispense 38.5 grains of H4350 in only seven sec-onds. A new quick-drain feature permits

no-spill emptying of the one-pound ca-pacity hopper when changing powders. We

loaded 200 rounds of .223 Rem. using three different bullets weights and three powders

of differing grain shapes and sizes, and never saw a charge vary by more than

0.02 grains. Charge weights were checked on a scientific-quality

balance-beam scale to verify accuracy. See it in action

on the RCBS YouTube channel, or contact

rCBs; Tel.: (800) 533-5000; Web:

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Vortex razor HD Gen iii10x24mm riflesopethe next evolution of the wildly popular Vortex Razor line, the Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24mm scope brings the highest level of first focal plane performance to those who demand the versatility of 1-10 power variable magnification. Military, law enforce-ment, and competition shooters love the clarity of the HD optical system and its crisp, illuminated reticle (two choices) in a package that weighs the same as the Vortex 1-6x. It offers true 1x on the low end and daylight bright illumination for reliable performance in all conditions. Built on a 34mm tube, it has 3.6 inches of eye relief, a field of view at 100 yards ranging from 116 to 11.7 feet, fixed 100 yard parallax, 0.1 MRAD windage and elevation adjustment graduations, 10 MRAD adjustment per turret rotation, 30 MRAD maximum windage and el-evation adjustment and rubber padded ocular lens ring. See it at your local dealer or for more information contact Vortex optics; Tel.: (800) 426-0048; Web: www.vortexoptics.com

Yankee Hill machine resonator K if you value your hearing, suppressing your rifle makes a lot of sense. if that’s the case a quick-connect suppressor, such as YHM’s Resonator K offers a lot of sound-suppression for the money.

What we love about the Resonator K ($589) is that the blast chamber is threaded for the popu-lar 1-3/8”-24 thread, making it compatible with many of today’s mounting options. The updated endcap design greatly reduces flash and the suppressor can be used on rifle calibers ranging from .17HMR all the way up to 300 RUM.

Not only is the Resonator lightweight, quiet and affordable, it utilizes a tubeless design housing 17-4 stainless steel baffles and a 718 Inconel blast baffle, both of which have been heat treated, increasing longevity and shrugging off years of rigorous, full-auto abuse. The QD version is barely there, weighing only 12.4 ounces and stretching a hair over 5.5-inches in length. See it at your local dealer or for more information contact Yankee Hill machine; Tel.: (877) 892-6533; web: www.yhm.net

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Desantis Dual angle Hunter Hybrid Holsterdesantis’ new dual angle hunter hybrid ($44.99) is the latest iteration of their popular original Hunter from the 1970s. Built from 1060 Denier Senior ballistic nylon it features a smooth pack cloth lining with a core of protective closed cell foam. The upper section is made from premium saddle leather, and is ambidextrous without any adjustments for hand preference. The Hunter Hybrid is avail-able in four sizes that will fit most 4- and 6-inch revolvers, including the Colt Python 4”; Ruger GP100 4”; Smith & Wesson L Frame 4”; Colt Python, Trooper and Cobra 6”; Ruger GP100 and Security-6 6”; Smith & Wesson L Frame, 586 and 686 6”; Colt Anaconda 4”; Dan Wesson 44VH 4”; RUGER Red-hawk 4”; Smith & Wesson N Frame 4” and Classic Hunter; Smith & Wesson N Frame 6” and 6-1/2”; Dan Wesson 41VH and 44VH 6”; Colt Anaconda 6” and Smith & Wesson Classic Hunter 6-1/2”. Con-tact Desantis Gunhide; Tel.: (800)GUNHIDE;Web: www.desantisholster.com


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Velocity Triggersremington 700 Triggerstom vehr of velocity triggers in Phoenix, Arizona has designed and is now producing triggers for the ubiquitous Reming-ton 700 rifle. Available in black, blue red or green, with your choice of straight or curved trigger blades in black or matching colors, the new Veloc-ity Remington 700 triggers are priced at $169.95. The new design is a drop-in replacement for all short- and long-action Model 700 tiggers. Among its standard features, the Velocity Model 700 tigger is user adjustable for pull weights ranging from 2.0 to 4.0 pounds (it comes from Velocity set at 3.0 pounds), and it eliminates the excessive creep and overtravel found in Rem-ington factory triggers. Perhaps its most unique feature is the ability to put the safety selector on safe in the fired position and then cock the bolt with the safety on. For more information contact Velocity Precision engineering; Tel.: (602) 595-5931; Web: www.velocitytriggers.com


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springfield armory sainT edge eVaC ar Pistolthe new springfield armory saint edge evac ar pistol is a real looker that you can carry in a small backpack. Chambered in .223 Rem., with a 7.5 inch 416 stainless steel barrel, it comes with a Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 1 forearm brace attached to a Law Tactical Gen 3-MAR folding stock adapter, permitting a folded overalll length of only 18 inches. Other features include di-rect gas impingement operating system, forged upper (A4) and lower receivers, machined aluminum, free-floated handguard with nine rows of M-LOK slots (three per row) and forward hand stop, proprietary muzzle device, nickel-boron single-stage flat trigger, ambidextrous safety selectors, adjustable flip-up sights, Reptilia CQG pistol grip and one 20-round Magpul PMAG Gen M3 magazine. It weighs 7 lbs 2.5 oz. empty. Pricing was not available at press time. Contact springfield armory, Tel.: (800) 680-6866; Web: www.springfield-armory.com

CCi meateater .22 ammunitionmeateater’s steven rinella relies on high-quality rimfire ammunition to put small game on his plate. That’s why CCI has partnered with this renowned conservationist, chef, author and hunter on an exclusive new line of ammunition, featuring CCI’s proven Copper-22, Mini-Mag and Maxi-Mag loads. MeatEater is offered in CCI’s Copper-22 line of

.22LR with a 21-grain copper hollow-point bullet at 1,850 f.p.s ($10.99 per 50), their Mini-Mag .22LR with a 36-grain copper-plated hollow-point bullet at 1,260 f.p.s.($28.99 per 300) and the Maxi-Mag .22 WMR with a 40-grain jacketed hollow-point bullet at 1,875 f.p.s. ($59.99 per 200). All Meat Eater .22 caliber ammunition offers accu-rate, reliable performance on small

game and varmints, clean-burn-ing propellants, reliable cycling and surefire CCI priming. Contact CCi ammunition; Tel.: (866) 286-7436; Website: www.cci-ammunition.com


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CZ Bren 2 ms Carbinebased on the selective-fire bren 2, the new bren 2 ms carbine from cz ($1,999) operates via a short-stroke gas piston system with return spring contained within the action. With no buffer tube, it has a folding, adjustable stock with ribbed rubber butt pad. Overall length with stock extended is 35.6 inches; 28 inches with the stock folded. Chambered in .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, it features an aluminum upper receiver, carbon-fiber composite lower receiver, ambidextrous AR-style bolt catch/release system with another bolt release in the front of the trigger guard, ambidextrous safety and magazine release, 16.5-inch cold hammer forged barrel with prong flash hider, non-reciprocat-ing charging handle that stows in the forward position until needed and is swappable from side to side and a 30-round magazine. Empty weight is 7.3 pounds. The “Ms” designation means it employs a modular forend that can be swapped to different lengths or styles based on user preference. Contact CZ-Usa; Tel.: (800) 955-4486; Web: www.cz-usa.com

Boyds spike Camp Gunstockdesigned as an “essentials only” stock, Boyds new Spike Camp ($99 to $115, depending upon finish color) is available in all Boyd color schemes. It’s short (29.75 inches), light (2.5 lbs. average) and is avail-able for most rifle makes and models. Forearm length is 8.5- to 11 inches, and length of pull is 13.5 inches. An optional rubber butt pad can be added. It features a short Monte Carlo comb, free-floated barrel channel for enhanced accuracy, comfortable and ergonomic thumbhole grip and sling swivel studs fore and aft. The Spike Camp is constructed of Boyds top-grade, laminated hardwood, dried to exacting specifications to ensure ri-gidity and stability, and sealed with a chemical-resistant finish for long-last-ing durability in all conditions. En-gineered to perfectly fit the gun, it’s tight where it needs to be, and loose where it needs to be for superior per-formance. Contact Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks; Tele.: (605) 996-5011; Web: www.boydsgunstocks.com

TrUGLo eminus rifle scopesthe new eminus long-range rifles scopes from TRUGLO offer outstanding performance at very reasonable prices. Three models are offered: a 3-9x42mm ($248.99), a 4-16x44mm ($328.00) and a 6-24x50mm ($390.99). All feature 1/4-MOA locking target turrets, illuminated TacPlex MOA-based reticles with simplified adjustments, tracking, and holdover, multi-coated lenses for en-hanced clarity and contrast, 30mm tubes for increased turret adjustment range and increased bright-ness, hardcoat anodized matte finishes and nitrogen gas-filled, fog-proof construction. They are water and shock resistant and have leaf-spring turret controls for positive and responsive click adjustments. They offer generous eye relief (varies with model and magnification setting) and side-mounted parallax dials that range from 20 yards to infinity. And all come with TRUGLO’s Lifetime Limited Warranty. Contact TrUGLo; Tel.: (888) 8-TRUGLO; Web: www.truglo.com


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Taurus 942 .22 Lr revolverstaurus has Just introduced its new model 942 double-action revolver. actually two of them: one in matte stainless steel ($408.33) and the other in matte black carbon steel ($391.67). Otherwise both guns are identical. Made in Brazil, these J-frame size revolvers both feature 8-round fluted cyl-inders, internal transfer bar safeties, no external safeties, push-forward serrated cylinder releases, two-inch precision rifled full lug barrels, pinned black serrated ramp front sights, black drift adjustable rear sights, and black polymer grips with serrated backstrap and prominent thumb ledges on both sides. Despite their all-steel construction, they are surprisingly light with empty weights of 23.60 oz. Other dimensions include overall lengths of 6.0 inches, widths of 1.34 inches and heights of 4.64 inches. Quality and fit and finish is great, and you can’t beat their affordable retail prices. Contact Taurus Usa; Tel.: (800) 327-3776; Web: www.taurususa.com

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Bear & son Cutlery rancor executive Viiithe new rancor executive viii assisted opening knife from Bear & Son Cutlery ($224.99) is fitted with a 2-3/4-inch, taper ground blade made from S35VN steel, an advanced alloy with vanadium and niobium carbides added to improve its toughness, wear resistance and ability to hold an edge much longer than other tool steels. Open length is 6-1/2 inches, closed length is 3-3/4 inches and weight is a mere 1.7 oz. The The Rancor Executive VIII’s light weight is due in no small part to its hybrid grips: stonewashed Titanium on the tip-up pocket clip side and full-coverage checkered carbon fiber on the front side to pro-vide the ultimate in grip traction, even with wet or bloody hands. With the blade stowed, its large, assisted opening tab protrudes prominently from the bottom for instantaneous deployment of the blade. Contact Bear & son Cutlery; Tel.: (256) 435-2227; Web: www.bearandsoncutlery.com


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Trijicon Tenmile Long-range riflescopesthe new tenmile long-range riflescopes from triJicon are specifically designed for refined shoot-ers, who demand accuracy and precision at extreme ranges. The Tenmile line includes a 3-18x44mm with 30mm tube and MRAD red illuminated reticle set in the first focal plane ($2,199); a 4-24x50mm with 30mm tube and MRAD red or green illuminated reticle set in the second focal plane ($1,799); two 4.5-30x56mm models with 34mm tubes and two different red or green illuminated reticles set in the first or second focal planes ($2,600 to $2,675); a 5-25x50mm with 30mm tube and MRAD red illumi-nated reticle set in the second focal plane ($1,999); two 5-50x56mm models with 34mm tubes and two MRAD or MOA red/green illuminated reticles set in the second focal plane ($2,700); and a 6-24x50mm with 30mm tube and MRAD red or green illuminated reticle set in the second focal plane ($1,399). Con-tact Trijicon; Tel.:(800) 338-0563; Web: www.trijicon.com


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Leupold Performance eyewearthe new performance eyewear from leupold is offered in five different frame styles in tan, matte gray, matte black, matte tortoise or a combo of the latter two depending on model, providing shooters with both style and superior eye protection. Features and prices ($129.99 to $189.99) vary from model to model, but include Daylight Max UV protection, shatter-proof ANSI Z87.1+ high velocity ballistic rated lenses with Diamondcoat scratch resist coat-ings, no-slip, soft-touch rubber bridge pads, in-fused polarized lenses to eliminate glare, Guard-ion hydrophobic coating that sheds dirt and water for a clear, crisp image, and interchangeable and prescription lenses in the Tracer model only. Six- and 8-base curvature frames are made from TR90 and TR90 NZZ, the most resilient non-metal frame materials on the market. TR90 and TR90 NZZ frames are rugged, lightweight, flexible, maintain their structure under stress and can withstand the harshest weather conditions. In our opinion, Leupold absolutely nailed it with the styling and features. Contact Leupold; Tel,: (800) LE-UPOLD; Web: www.leupold.com

rossi r92 Lever-action riflesrossi’s two new r92 top-eJection, lever-action rifles are identical in every respect except their chamberings: one is chambered in .357 Mag, while the other is chambered in .44 Rem. Mag. Both feature 16.5-inch full round barrels with threaded muzzles for installation of a suppressor or muzzle device, 8-round tubular magazines, wood stocks and forends painted with a durable, all-weather black-on-black splatter paint, black Cerakote metal finishes, big loop levers with the bottoms wrapped in black paracord to cushion the back of your hand when throwing the lever, barrel-mounted aluminum Picatinny rails to accommodate red dots or long eye relief magnifying optics with an integral adjustable rear peep sight, raised blade front sight and manual thumb safety. Overall length is 34 inches and empty weight is 5.9 pounds. Contact rossi Usa; Tel.: (229) 515-8707; Web: www.rossiusa.com

mcmillan Z-1 Fully adjustable rifle stockavailable in right- and left-handed configurations, the new z-1 fully adJustable rifle stock from McMillan ($941.99) features a universal inlet which allows it to accommodate a wide variety of Remington-type actions, and a universal barrel channel to fit most any barrel contour. The stock also has a low top line to eliminate the need for bolt release inlets and port cuts. The Z-1’s ergonomic grip and built in thumb-shelf help optimize hand placement for trig-ger control and comfort. Other features include a bottom-mounted 6-inch McMillan Picatinny rail for attaching a bipod, buttpad spacer system with upgraded 1-inch thick, recoil absorbing Pachmayr Decelerator pad (length of pull is adjustable from 13.5– to 15 inches), quick-adjust, clampbar adjustable cheek piece, three flush mount cups located on the left side and bottom rear and aluminum bedding pillars installed. See it at your local dealer or for more information contact mcmillan Fiberglass stocks; Tel.: (623) 582-0536; Web: www.mcmillanusa.com

sar Usa sar9 Pistolavailable with matte black or stainless-steel slide, the new sar9

9mm striker-fired pistol may be the most rigorously tested pistol ever developed. It endured 130° F baking to simulate desert conditions,

-50° F for arctic use, salt fog, high altitude, 24 hours of rain, solar radi-ation, fouling, drop tests and 150,000 rounds of live fire in the facto-ry. Police later ran their own 50,000 round test, while a NATO test against major manufacturers from Austria, German and the U.S. ran 90,000 rounds, with the SAR9 the clear winner. Features include a 4.4-

inch barrel, polymer frame, three interchangeable back straps, low barrel axis, Glock-like trigger safety, ambidextrous manual safety, low-profile fixed sights, front and rear slide serrations, external extractor/ejector, 3-slot equipment rail and 17+1 round capacity. Empty weight is 27.1 oz. and overall length is 7.5 inches. See it at your local dealer or for more information contact sar Usa; Tel.: (833) 727-4867; Web: www.sarusa.com


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sureFire m600DF scout Lightmany years ago, surefire earned our trust as the top manufacturer of forward thinking, robust, weather-proof light systems specifically designed to withstand the con-stant punishment of being mounted to a firearm, and they continue to lead the pack in our opinion.

SureFire recently released new PRO versions of its proven Scout Light line; our favorite is the M600DF PRO ($299) boasting 1,500 lumens of ultra-white light. The DF stands for Dual Fuel, allowing the light to run on a pair of CR123A lithium batteries, or an 18650 recharge-able battery, which comes with a truck charger.

What sets the new PRO apart from its predeces-sors is the way it mounts to your rifle. The PRO fea-tures a new Low-Profile Mount (LPM) that allows the light body to rotate and roll inboard or outboard, fitting snuggly beneath other accessories, significantly reducing the profile of the light. Mounts are compatible with M-Lok and Picatinny rail sections. While Scout Lights are most commonly mounted on AR-15/M4 style pistols and rifles, the LPM opens the doors to effectively mount a white light onto other platforms such as lever guns, bolt guns and bull pups, with the most contour hugging, signature reducing profile possible. Contact sureFire; Tel.: (800) 828-8809; web: www.surefire.com

Heritage rough rider rancher Carbinethe new rough rider rancher carbine from

Heritage Manufacturing ($297) is an outstand-ing-looking “revolver type” rifle chambered in .22 LR.

with a 6-round cylinder and a 16.125” barrel. It features a walnut buttstock with straight checkered neck, adjustable Buck-

horn rear sight, fixed blade front sight, front sling barrel band, rear sling swivel stud, sling swivels and adjustable natural leather sling. Since there is neither a buttstock pistol grip nor any forearm, a fixed (as in inoperable) “second trigger” is machined into the underside of the trigger guard just aft of the real one to provide extra grip purchase. The Rough Rider is a single-action-only rifle, mean-ing that the hammer must be manually cocked to fire. It has both a mechanical thumb safety and a hammer safety to permit carrying a live round under the hammer. All metal except the natural-finish hammer is finished in black oxide. Empty weight is 4.1 pounds., and overall length is 32 inches. Contact Heritage manufacturing; Tel.: (229) 515-8099; Web: www.heritagemfg.com


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Dan Wesson DWX Pistolswith the looks and controls of the 1911, the grip angle and ergonomics of the CZ 75 and a bunch of innovative features, the new double-stack Dan Wesson DWX pistol is avail-able in 9MM or .40 S&W (both $1,799). Ca-pacity is 19+1 in 9mm and 15+1 in .40 S&W. Common features include the crisp single-ac-tion fire control group of the Dan Wesson 1911, locked breech barrel system, CZ-style takedown via the slide stop, front fiber optic sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, ambidex-trous thumb safety, steel frame and slide with Dan Wesson Duty Finish, bushingless 5-inch barrel, red aluminum grip panels, magwell and flat-faced K-style trigger, sharp checkering on the front strap and main spring housing, 7-slot Pictinny rail machined into the dust cover, flat serrated top rib, front and rear slide grasping grooves and serrated flat-top Commander hammer. A 4-inch 9mm Compact with Tritium front night sight is also offered at the same price. Contact Dan Wesson Firearms; Tel.: (607) 336-1174; Web: danwessonfirearms.com

Traditions nitroFire muzzleloaderstraditions has changed muzzleloading forever with their new nitrofire .50 caliber muzzleloading rifle. Traditions teamed with Federal Premium and Hodgdon Powder to make muzzleloading safer, more reliable and more consistent. The NitroFire is the only muzzleloader on the market that uses Federal Premium’s Firestick. The Firestick’s bright orange polymer case is loaded with either 100 or 120 grains of Hodgdon’s new Triple 8 propellent, and contains its own primer pocket for insertion of a 209 primer. Ten different NitroFire rifles are offered, from the plain Jane all-black entry level model ($549) to six scoped and three un-scoped models with a variety of Realtree, Go Wild and Mossy Oak camo finishes. All feature ultralight chromoly steel tapered and fluted 26-inch barrels, Cerkote metal finishes, composite stocks, Elite XT trig-ger systems, fast action release buttons and dual safeties. For more information contact Traditions Firearms; Tel.: (860) 388-4656; Web: www.traditionsfirearms.com


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Kimber open range Pro Carbon - open Country riflebuilt on the legendary kimber 84m action, the new kimber open range pro carbon - Open Country rifle ($3,099) is made for hunters who have to cover a lot of ground. Available chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Win., and weighing just 6 lbs. 3 oz. empty and without optics, it features a 24-inch Proof Research carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel with match-grade chamber, muzzle brake and thread protector, drilled and tapped stainless steel action, AG Composites pillar bedded carbon fiber stock finished in GORE Optifade Open Country camo, 1-inch Kimber rubber recoil pad and an adjustable trigger. Other features include gray KimPro II metal finish, Mauser claw extractor, 3-position Model 70-type wing safety, oversized bolt knob and 4-round magazine capacity. Length of pull is 13.75 inches, overall length is 43.5 inches and it comes with a sub-1 MOA accuracy guarantee. Contact Kimber manufacturing; Tel.: (888) 243-4522; Web: www.kimberamerica.com


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27 nosler Cartridgethe .270 win. has taken millions of medium and large game animals since its introduction in 1925, but the new 27 Nosler beats it hands down. Based on the 404 Jeffrey case, the 27 Nosler has a long leade for sleek, high ballistic coefficient, long ogive, ABLR and RDF style bullets. Loaded with a 150-gr. bullet, the 27 Nos-ler is a whooping 400 f.p.s. faster than the .270 Win., and 300 f.p.s. faster than the 270 WSM at the muzzle, which translates into an extra 800 ft. lbs. and 600 ft. lbs. extra muzzle energy respectively. At 500 yards, the 27 Nosler drops 11” less than the .270 Win. and 7” less than the 270 WSM. Nosler offers both loaded ammunition and bullets, and Nosler’s published load data shows attainable muzzle velocities over 3,400 f.p.s. with their 150 gr. AccuBond bullet. Look for a full review on this cartridge — as well as a Nosler-made rifle chambered for it — in our Fall Hunting issue. Contact nosler; Tel.: (800) 285-3701; Web: www.nosler.com


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Thompson/Center ComPass ii riflethe new compass ii bolt-action rifle from thompson/center builds on the reliable performance of the original T/C COMPASS rifle, with enhanced features and a low sticker price ($405). The COM-PASS II is available chambered in.243 Win., .270 Win., 308 Win., .223 Rem, .30-06 Springfield and 6.5 Creedmoor with 21.625-inch 5R rifled barrels, and .300 Win. Mag and 7mm Rem. Mag. with 24-inch barrels. All models feature blued metal, black composite stock with rubber recoil pad and front and rear sling swivel studs, 2-piece scope bases, detachable box magazine, oversize bolt knob, and bolt-mounted safe selector. The trigger is T/C’s new Generation II trigger system with center safety blade reminiscent of the Savage AccuTrigger. An optional Crimson Trace scope package is available on all models except the .223 Rem. and 7mm Rem. Mag. Contact Thompson/Center arms; Tel.: (866) 730-1614; Web: www.tcarms.com

elite survival systems stealth sBr rifle Backpacka smaller version of the stealth discreet rifle backpack, the new STEALTH SBR covert rifle backpack ($199.95) has an internal length of 20 inches to accommodate most short-barreled rifles, and is built with ample MOLLE/velcro attachment points for carrying magazines and accessories. Heavy-duty exterior and 500 Denier nylon interior provides rugged durability. Available in black or gray, other features include a main compartment lined with velcro loop, adjustable tie-down system to secure weapon, velcro and PALS webbing for adding pouches, zippered compartment for armored/ballistic panel, padded sides and bottom, front compartment with admin panel for organization and a mesh pocket for visibility, S-shaped shoulder straps with sternum, waist strap with zippered pockets and quick-release buckle, vented back panel with aluminum stay for support and heavy-duty carry handles on top and sides. Weight is 2.9 lbs. Contact elite survival systems; Tel.: (866) 340-2778; Web: www.elitesurvival.com


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Wilson Combat siG P320 Grip moduleswilson combat has reengineered the p320 grip frame to optimize its practical shooting potential ($64.95), and the significant improvements will give your P320 the superb feel of a hand sculpted custom gun. Features include 9mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG caliber availability, both carry and full-size models in black or tan with standard or manual safeties (full-size models have standard safeties only), high-cut 1911-style beavertail grip tang, undercut front-strap and reshaped, radiused trigger guard for the highest grip possible, enlarged, integrated magwell opening, improved grip trac-tion with Wilson Combat’s Starburst grip pattern on the sides and aggressive texturing on the front and backstrap, frame reference serrations for support-hand finger positioning, internal slots for rod-style Tungsten weights, angled holster cuts for snag-free re-holstering and compatibility with all standard holsters. A factory SIG-SAUER maga-zine release is pre-installed. We’re absolutely in love with these things, and they cost less than a full stipple job. Contact Wilson Combat; Tel.: (800) 955-4856; Web: wilsoncombat.com

iWi Zion-15 Carbineiwi’s new zion-15 carbine is a surprisingly-af-fordable ($899) M4 pattern AR chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 15-inch free floated hand-guard with seven rows of eight M-LOK slots, B5 Systems adjustable buttstock with cheek weld and QD sling swivel receptacles on both sides and a B5 Systems polymer hand grip. Proudly manufactured and assembled in the USA, this direct gas impingement operated semi-auto is fitted with a 16-inch barrel made from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium HB steel rifled at a twist rate of 1:8”, forged A4 upper and lower receivers, full-length Pica-tinny top rail, standard AR controls found in their usual places and birdcage flash hider Overall length is 36.25 inches extended and 33 inches collapsed. Empty weight is 6.5 pounds, and it comes with one 30-round Magpul PMAG. Contact iWi Us; Tel.: (717) 695-2081; Web: www.iwi.us


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a marque that is to 1911s as Patek Phil-lipe or Movado are to wristwatches.

Founder Bill Wilson earned his fame by not only modifying 1911s into more capable pistols as a gunsmith, but winning top level championships firing them himself. His progression to manufacturer was an outgrowth of that. Wilson Combat offers a broad array of 1911s, built to serve different needs in different hands.

A few years ago, the company introduced its X-Tac line, designed to combine concealed carry size with high performance. In late 2019, Bill

announced his latest evolution of the X-Tac series, and his 1911 line in general,

the Experior. On Target traveled to Wilson’s hunting ranch and shooting range in Texas to test the Experior prior to its introduction.

evolution, not revolutionthe new experior does not replace the X-Tac line, it extends it. Says Bill Wilson simply, “We don’t discontin-ue, we add.”

One of the most visible differences is grip frame treatment. The original X-Tac was designed for a secure grip; the Experior carries that motif farther. “It gets awfully hot and sweaty here in Texas in the summer when we’re shooting the heck out of pistols. I wanted something that would give the hand traction no matter how wet

The wilson Combat pistol line is a benchmark of quality,

1—a Wilson coMBaT concealMenT proof haMMer, MediuM-lengTh Trigger, BulleT proof ThuMB safeTy (can Be ordered as an aMBi for souThpaWs), BulleT proof Magazine release and counTersunk slide sTop round ouT The operaTing conTrols. ThuMB safeTy and grip safeTy Were perfecTly adJusTed. slide serraTions on The rear of The slide and Wilson BaTTlesighT rear sighT cuT doWn on sighT-picTure glare.

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or treatment. Wilson Combat calls it their “TRAK grip texture.”

To appreciate the Experior, we have to look to its roots and familiarize ourselves with its Wil-son Combat ancestor, the X-Tac. Starting at $2,760 MSRP, the X-Tac has deep cuts in a diamond pattern to allow the palmar surfaces of the shooter’s firing hand—and even support hand—to take a solid hold. Starburst grip panels likewise have a scientific, ergonomic surface for more secure grasp. A somewhat different but still distinctive pattern

is found on the slide grasping grooves. Wilson’s famous Bullet-proof parts ensure longevity, and their outstanding Battlesights come standard. 2018 saw an upgrade, the X-Tac Elite, offered in both 9mm and .45 ACP.

When Bill and his team issued us the new Experior’s on the firing line, I was mildly surprised to see that they were 9mm instead of the 1911’s original .45 ACP chamber-ing. I shouldn’t have been surprised. Bill told On Target, “Across our whole 1911 line, 9mm now ac-

counts for 55% of our production. .45 ACP is more like 45%, with about one percent in other calibers such as .38 Super. If you include our proprietary XD9, that comes up to 70% 9mm. If you include our Wilson Combat Beretta 92s, that brings 9mm dominance here up to about 75/25.”

The Experior has scalloped cutouts in its frame rails. This is to allow dirt clearance. Each scallop be-comes sort of a reservoir of lubrica-tion, so when contact surfaces have rubbed some oil away, some remains to keep the parts smoothly gliding along one another. “WAVE” is Wil-son Combat’s term for this slide rail configuration.

Those of us who’ve been in the 1911 game a long time know how long it took to get 9mm 1911s to work reliably. The pistol’s heavy slide needs momentum to cycle it, and the 9mm cartridge is shorter in overall length than the .45 ACP cartridge around which John M. Browning designed the 1911 to begin with. Bill Wilson and his team have, with the Experior, come up with anoth-er little subtlety to enhance 9mm

function in this platform. Bill told us, “The Experior’s front locking lug doesn’t drag. We took about ten one-thousandths of an inch off, to allow it to unlock easier with 9mm recoil levels.” The front of the slide has been narrowed to cut slide weight and better serve reliability with light 9mm loads, as well.

Want more than single-stack capacity in your 1911? In one subset of Experior models, Wilson Combat has cross-bred their hugely popular EDC X9 format into this series. Magazines of 15- and 18-round capacity (9mm) are available. Those

who love everything about 1911s but its grip safety will be happy to

4—Trak grip TreaTMenT on The fronT and rear sTraps Worked greaT for The auThor, as did The unique and aTTracTive Black g10 Trak paTTern grips — BoTh providing JusT The righT aMounT of TracTion. noTe ThaT douBle sTack Models are produced sans grip safeTies.

3—regardless of The Model, each experior pisTol is fiTTed WiTh a sTainless-sTeel, MaTch grade Barrel WiTh a flush-cuT reverse croWn and fluTed chaMBer. a red fiBer-opTic fronT sighT is anoTher consisTency.

1—aT 18+1 rounds, The pisTol shoWn here — The full-size 5” douBle sTack Model — carries The largesT payload of The experior line, and uses The saMe preMiuM, proven and ulTra-reliaBle Magazines as The Wilson edc x9 line (ships WiTh TWo). an unoBTrusive yeT very-effecTive aluMinuM MagWell gives a definiTe reload TiMe-advanTage.2— The Wilson coMBaT experior coMes in a varieTy of forMaTs — 10 in ToTal as of WriTing This — in BoTh single and douBle-sTack, 9MM and .45 acp and in Barrel lengThs ranging froM a 3.5-inch suB-coMpacT Model To a 6-inch longslide configuraTion.

know that this variation of the Expe-rior doesn’t come with one.

shootinG the experiorwe shot several variations of the Experior at the introduction event, from subcompact to the very sweet six-inch barreled longslide. All fell within the factory trigger spec of

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3.5 to 4.5 pounds pull weight. Wilson’s guns are famous for their uniformly excellent trigger pulls, and these were no surprise. Uniformly, there was a tiny bit of “good creep” before a very clean, crisp roll-off of the shot. A bit of a jargon alert is called for here. “Bad creep” in a trigger is a series of little catches that stall the trigger movement briefly before the shot releases. “Good creep” is a light, predictable take-up that doesn’t interfere with a smoothly controlled trigger press, but still tells the shooter “Hey brain, finger here: we’re moving the trigger so be really sure you want this gun to go off.” Every one of the several Experiors we shot during the test exhibited that desirable feature.

Accuracy? I didn’t have a chance to bench rest an Experi-or, but watching good shooters on the firing line and doing a good bit of shooting with them myself, it looks as if they’ll all confirm Wilson’s guarantee of 1.5” precision at 25 yards with the best ammunition.

On every gun, the slide ran along its rails as smoothly as if it was on oiled ball bearings. As noted earlier, the TRAK concept worked; my hand nev-er felt chafed or abused by the high traction grip surface, and none of the Experior pistols ever moved detectably within my grasp. On every example, the thumb safeties were per-fectly adjusted: on or off safe, the resistance was just right, like Momma Bear’s porridge: not too stiff, not too easy. That says something good about consistency of manufac-ture and quality control.

1—furTher solidifying Their “one-sTop shop” sTaTus, Wilson coMBaT also carries a full line of preMiuM leaTher and kydex holsTers. The Black leaTher/sharkskin TriMMed loW profile ii holsTer is shoWn here and is an exceedingly-coMforTaBle and duraBle choice for all-day carry of a full-size 1911.


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Bottom linethe experior pistols’ msrps start at a hair under three thousand dol-lars. That’s a price tag that makes a lot of people wince. How does high price factor into value?

What you’re paying for is pride of ownership, of course. That in turn draws from obvious build quality, and a well-earned reputation for per-formance, longevity, and reliability.

There’s also that very subjective element of Wilson Combat “shoota-bility.” Let me give you an example

1—TesTers Were uniforMly pleased WiTh The perforMance of The experior pisTols, shooTing for accuracy “on The clock.” as evidenced By The TWo shells JusT having cleared The eJecTion porT froM a quick dou-Ble-Tap, The full-size 9MM experior douBle sTack is a very con-TrollaBle pisTol When run hard and fasT. TesTers shoT “BuckeTs of BulleTs” Through several experiors and reliaBiliTy Was, Well, exeMplary. a 1” aT 25-yards accuracy guaranTee accoMpanies each experior pisTol.2—noT JusT preMiuM guns, Wilson coMBaT also produces an iMpressive selecTion of preMiuM house-Blend aMMuniTion, in BoTh Training and defensive loads and BoTh single-Box and Bulk quanTiTies.

of that. A few days after the Experior test shoot, Wilson Combat Ranch hosted a “gun geezer gathering” of shooters who’ve been involved in “combat competition” since the mid 1980s. It included some old-style IPSC shooting courses done in fixed-time format as in the days before electronic gunshot timers. Not having gotten the word that we were supposed to bring 1911s (my fault, not Bill Wilson’s), I borrowed one of Bill’s: a compact X-Tac 9mm, the forerunner of the Experior. When

the proverbial smoke had cleared, I had come in one point behind many-time World Champion Rob Leatham. Rob scored 714 out of 715 possible points, and the borrowed X-Tac gave me 713.

A pistol that lets an old fart like me come that close to a world champi-on’s score is a pistol that’s worth the Wilson Combat asking price…and the Experior is the improved version of that pistol! For more information contact Wilson Combat; Tel.: (870) 545-3618; Web: wilsoncombat.com


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