XS Sights has upgraded their standard-height DXT2 Big Dot and R3D night sights for use with the Springfield XD OSP and Tisas Duty PX-9 Pistols. Those who wish to upgrade their factory sights for faster target acquisition—day or night—can choose between the Big Dot in Optic Yellow or Optic Orange or the traditional three-dot R3D sight with an orange or green front sight.
XS Sights has upgraded its offerings for Springfield XD OSP and Tisas Duty PX-9 pistols to include options for the DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights and the R3D Night Sights.
DXT2 Big Dot
The XS Sights renowned Big Dot night sight leads the industry in size and has a self-illuminating tritium center surrounded by proprietary Glow Dot technology which drives focus to the front sight for faster and more accurate target acquisition. The V-notch rear has a vertical tritium stripe creating a dot-the-‘i’ sight picture.
The DXT2 big dot night sights are a defensive tritium sight designed to enhance the person’s EDC. The extra-large dot absorbs ambient light and glows in low-light situations.
R3D
Featuring a traditional three-dot tritium notch and post sight picture, the R3D’s tritium front sight glows brighter than the two rear tritium dots and is surrounded by a bright orange or green Glow Dot. This differentiation prevents confusing the front and rear tritium dots in high-stress personal defense situations. The rear sight is also blacked out for increased contrast against the front sight and features a ledge for one-handed slide manipulation.
The R3D Sights are CNC machined from solid steel bar stock by XS Sight’s in-house machine shop. The front tritium sight comes equipped with their proprietary photoluminescent orange or green Glow Dot.
All XS Sights come with a 10-year, No Questions Asked warranty and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. The retail price for the R3D is $116, while the retail for the DXT2 is $138.
Colt has been expanding their line of snake guns for the past few years by giving old classics revolvers modern touches. One of the more interesting guns in the line is the King Cobra Target, a revolver chambered in 22 LR. The respected gun maker has stated it’s a versatile model with many applications, including competition shooting, hunting, and plinking.
The Colt King Cobra Target is chambered in 22 LR and designed to be useful for multiple applications. (Photo credit: Colt)
One thing is certain, and that is that the overall bulk of the Colt King Cobra Target negates almost any possibility of felt recoil. With its 22 LR chambering and stainless steel frame, this is a revolver that would make a fantastic model for introducing kids or new shooters in general to the wonders of wheel guns. After all, it pays to be a well-rounded shooter, and that means being capable of running a revolver just as well as a semi-auto.
A rimfire King Cobra? Yes, please. (Photo credit: Colt)
Justin Baldini, Vice President of Product Strategy at Colt CZ-USA, said:
We are very excited to [have] debut[ed] this new baby snake to our customers at NRA Annual Meetings. Shooting .22 LR is such an important part of shooting sports. It’s where we come to learn as a beginner; and where we return as seasoned shooters to cost-effectively enjoy more time at the range. We’re confident that new and old Colt fans will love what we’ve done with the new King Cobra 22 LR.
The Colt King Cobra Target is chambered in 22 LR and has a 10-round capacity. (Photo credit: Kat Stevens)
In addition to its polished stainless steel frame, the Colt King Cobra Target has a stainless steel, one-piece barrel, and overmolded Hogue rubber grips. This is a double-action-only gun, but the trigger is surprisingly good. It has a 10-round capacity and is being offered with either a 4.0-inch or 6.0-inch barrel. Both barrel lengths have a 1 in 16 RH twist rate. Guns ship from the factory with a fiber optic front sight and an adjustable target rear sight.
The revolver feels comfortable in the hand and seems to be well balanced. Parts fit together well and there is no concerning wiggle or slipping in the cylinder. All in all, this is a beautifully executed baby snake gun from Colt.
The Colt King Cobra Target in 22 LR is made according to the gun maker’s exacting standards. (Photo credit: Kat Stevens)
This is the type of gun that’s ideal for introducing basic revolver skills. With almost no felt recoil whatsoever, overall accuracy, and solid fitment of parts, the Colt King Cobra Target is a good choice for any and all gun owners. And if you are so inclined, it could certainly be used to hunting varmints and small pests like rabbits. Colt believes this gun will eventually become the favorite of competition shooters, but only time will tell.
MSRP for the Colt King Cobra Target in 22 LR is $999.00.
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The Federal Premium HEVI-Bismuth shotshells line lets hunters pursue both upland birds and waterfowl with a hard-hitting, lead-free option that performs better than steel. HEVI-Bismuth shot gives hunters lead performance in a non-lead pellet. HEVI-Bismuth boasts a heavy-hitting payload of 9.6g/cc density pellets and is 22% denser than steel.
Federal HEVI-Bismuth Shotshells give you more pellets per round than steel. (Photo: Federal Premium Ammo YouTube Channel)
“Hunters wanting a non-lead shotshell option with increased performance will want to add HEVI-Bismuth to their hunting bag or vest this hunting season,” said Dan Compton, Federal’s Shotshell Product Manager. “We sourced the shot from our partners at HEVI-Shot and added Federal’s rear-deploying FLITECONTROL FLEX wad for even greater downrange performance.”
Bismuth pellets are denser than steel (Photo: Federal Premium Ammo YouTube Channel)
Available in three 20-gauge and six 12-gauge variants, the Federal Premium HEVI-Bismuth works for waterfowl and upland hunters. The loads have higher pellet counts than comparably performing steel shot loads, making for a greater chance of success in the field.
The new shell combines shot from HEVI-Shot and Federal’s Flite Control Flex Wad (Photo: Federal Premium Ammo YouTube Channel)
HEVI-Bismuth pellets are not only softer than steel and tungsten but can safely be used in both modern and classic shotguns.
Federal HEVI-Bismuth shells in 12 and 20-gauge are safe for modern and classic shotguns. (Photo: Federal Premium Ammo YouTube Channel)
“HEVI-Bismuth will be a great addition to the already wide range of shotshell products Federal offers,” continued Compton. “With bismuth also being safe to use in classic shotguns, hunters can take their favorite heirloom shotgun back into the field to hunt upland and waterfowl without worrying about damaging their barrels.”
Federal HEVI-Bismuth shotshells are great for waterfowl and upland birds. (Photo: Federal Premium Ammo YouTube Channel)
The Walther WMP is the German-based gunmaker’s first pistol chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) and the platform has an impressive array of features to go along with the new chambering. Walther Vice President of Marketing and Product Development, Jens Krogh says the WMP is the “most reliable and ergonomically correct .22 Magnum pistol ever made.”
(Photo: Walther Firearms YouTube Channel) Walther’s .22 Magnum WMP is the company’s first firearm chambered in WMR. Walther says it is “The most reliable and ergonomically correct .22 Magnum pistol ever made.” (Photo: Walther Firearms YouTube Channel)
The WMP ships with an optics-ready slide to maximize accuracy. Two optics plates are included, and the gun was a generous 5-slot Picatinny rail forward of the trigger guard for lights and other accessories. There is a high visibility fiber optic front sight with a squared-off adjustable notch in the rear.
The Walther WMP has an optics-ready slide right out of the box. (Photo: Walther Firearms YouTube Channel)
The grip has a new texturing design and the trigger guard textured on the squared off front. The WMP has an ambidextrous slide release and a large take-down lever. The improved ergonomics and 4.5-inch barrel ensure “ultra-low” recoil. Field stripping is easy. The gun also comes with two 15-round steel magazines. 10-round magazines are available as well.
The Walther WMP has a 4.5-inch barrel and has a 15+1 capacity. (Photo: Walther Arms)
Brand New Quad Release Reloading Mechanism
The WMP is also the first pistol to feature Walther’s patented ambidextrous Quad Release reloading mechanism. The Quad Release incorporates a magazine release button on each side and the trigger-guard-mounted ambidextrous paddle release of past Walther models, giving the shooter four distinct options to drop the magazine. The Quad Release is easily the most versatile reloading system on the market today.
The Walther WMP features the brand-new Quad Release Reload Mechanism with four activation points for the magazine release. (Photo: Walther Firearms YouTube Channel)
The Anderson Manufacturing Gen 2 AM-10 series of rifles is based on the AR-10 platform. Chambered in .308 Winchester, there are three complete rifle builds ready to ship or the receivers may be purchased individually to complement a rifle build project. All components are compatible with the most popular AR-10 uppers, lowers, and aftermarket parts and accessories.
The first three models of the AM-10 Gen 2 series of AR-10 platform rifles (Photo: Anderson Manufacturing YouTube Channel)
Three Initial AM-10 Gen 2 Models
The AM-10 Gen 2 line has launched with the following models:
AM-10 Battle Rifle
The Battle Rifle configuration features a 16-inch barrel, Magpul MOE adjustable stock, Magpul K2 grip, Mid Length Gas System, and an A2 birdcage flash hider. The Battle Rifle is ideal for general use and home defense.
The Anderson AM-10 Gen 2 Battle Rifle features a 16-inch barrel, making it an ideal general-purpose rifle. (Photo: Anderson Manufacturing)
AM-10 Ranger
The Ranger features an 18-inch barrel, Magpul MOE adjustable stock, Magpul K2 grip, two-stage trigger, Mid Length Gas System, and a Knight Stalker flash hider. The Ranger is a multi-purpose option for long-range and home defense roles.
The Anderson AM-10 Gen 2 Ranger’s 18-inch barrel provides maximum flexibility. (Photo: Anderson Manufacturing)
AM-10 Marksman XL
The Marksman XL features a 20-inch barrel, Magpul PRS Light adjustable stock, Magpul K2 grip, two-stage trigger, Rifle Length Gas System, and a Knight Stalker flash hider. The Marksman XL is perfect for hunting, home defense, or long-range precision shooting.
The Anderson AM-10 Gen 2 Marksman XL’s 20-inch barrel lets you accurately reach out, whether you’re hunting or shooting long distance precision. (Photo: Anderson Manufacturing)
Common AM-10 Gen 2 Specifications
All three Anderson AM-10 Gen 2 Rifles share the following specs:
All AM-10 Gen 2 rifles come equipped with a full-length DPMS High Standard Rail and 15-inch Magpul M-LOK Handguard for mounting optics, lights, and other accessories. (Photo: Anderson Manufacturing YouTube Channel)
Additional Features
Anderson says the “exceptionally accurate” AM-10 Gen 2 Series is engineered to meet the diverse needs of budget-conscious shooters. Each AM-10 rifle comes with a 15-inch Magpul M-LOK handguard, DPMS high standard upper rail height for maximum platform capability, and is compatible with all AR-15 grips. The enhanced mag well flare makes for easier, more reliable magazine insertions. Finally, the improved contouring and tolerances ensure better handling, performance, and accuracy for a better shooting experience.
The AM-10 Gen 2 Ranger has an 18-inch barrel and Knight Stalker flash hider. (Photo: Anderson Manufacturing YouTube Channel)
More Rifles to Come
Anderson promises to extend the AM-10 Gen 2 Line in the future. This looks like a well-thought-out addition to the crowded modern sporting rifle market. Good quality modular options for shooters on a budget can only be a good thing, making the AR-10 platform more accessible.
The AM-10 Gen 2 Marksman XL is built for long-range shooting with its 20-inch barrel and Magpul PRS Light Stock. (Photo: Anderson Manufacturing YouTube Channel)
Maxim Defense has upgraded their suppressor line along with their ammunition line to include a .22lr suppressor and frangible ammo in 5.56mm and 9mm. This is a natural progression of their product line that already includes suppressors and other ammunition offerings.
Maxim Defense has upgraded its suppressor offerings to include the .22 DRF suppressor. The DRF is rated for .22lr, .22MAG, and .17HMR.
Maxim Defense DRF:22 Suppressor
The Maxim Defense DRF suppressor is specifically designed to minimize the increase in cyclic rate and gas blowback of a suppressed weapon system. Primary design features include the significant reduction of sound signature, decreasing flash signature, reduction of recoil, and increasing accuracy.
The Maxim Defense 22 Suppressor is made from military-grade materials and construction. It reportedly has no first-round pop and decreases the flash signature and reduces noise levels to hearing safe levels.
The DRF:22 Suppressor sports the state-of-the-art MonoKore design that Maxim uses in their other suppressors, complete with the carbon-cutting tube cleaners in the design. The suppressor is a three-piece assembly made of military-grade materials and construction that can be disassembled using common tools.
Light-weight and ideal for pistols, the DRF:22 suppressor is rated for .22LR, .22MAG, and .17HMR loads. It adds only 5.4” to the end of the host weapon, all under 4 ounces. Maxim states that the DRF has no detectable first-round pop and drops sound levels to well below hearing safe levels with a specific reduction based on caliber, host weapon, and weather conditions. Maxim’s average measurement per MILSTD-1474D of 114 dB average with Gemtech subsonic ammunition and 123dB with CCI Minimag ammunition.
The three-piece DRF:22 suppressor from Maxim Defense boasts the MonoKore design, making it easy to assemble and disassemble with common tools. The light-weight suppressor only adds 3.5 ounces and less than 6″ to the host weapon.
According to Maxim, the DRF:22 suppressor decreases flash and recoil and increases accuracy. The suppressor has an MSRP of $439.95.
DRF:22 Suppressor Specs
Calibers: .22LR, .22MAG, .17HMR
Color: Black
Materials: 7075-T6 Aluminum and 6Al-4V Titanium
Diameter: 1.0” [25.4mm] outer diameter
Weight: 3.5 oz [99.2g]
Length: 5.9” [149.9mm]
Finish: Type III MIL-SPEC hard coat anodizing, DLC
Thread Pitch: ½-28
Direct thread, Rimfire suppressor
Maxim Ammunition Frangible Ammunition
Newly released for 2022, the Maxim Ammunition Frangible Ammo has been specifically designed with home defense and tactical training in mind. It is compatible for use with their newly released suppressors.
The Maxim Ammunition line-up includes frangible ammo options for 9mm and 5.56mm loads. These loads are compatible with the suppressor line as well. These rounds are green compliant and safe for use in the state of California.
The Maxim frangible ammo is some of the most consistent and accurate in the industry, according to Maxim. Frangible ammo is said to reduce the chance of ricochet and over-penetration and supposedly reduced unintended injury in both training and in-the-field situations. Loaded at Red Mountain Arsenal, LLC, this ammunition is green compliant and safe for use in California.
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has entered the slim compact pistol market with the Masada Slim. The Masada Slim continues the companies Masada line with similar features like the flat trigger with safety blade and modular, serialized high-grade steel trigger mechanism housing. Like the full-size Masada, that trigger mechanism is easily removed for cleaning and maintenance.
The Masada Slim is IWI’s entry into the slim compact carry pistol market (Photo: Tactical Life Magazine)
Features and Specifications
The IWI Masada Slim is a compact, polymer striker-fired pistol. Currently offered in 9mm, the Masada Slim comes with two 13 round magazines. It weighs 1.27 pounds without the magazine and 1.4 pounds with the mag inserted.
Like the full-size Masada, the Masada Slim also comes with interchangeable backstraps for shooters with larger or smaller hands. It also retains the ambidextrous magazine release button of the original model. A forward picatinny rail allows the addition of lights and other accessories. The barrel length is 3.4 inches. This looks to be IWI’s answer to the Sig Sauer P365XL, Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro, and Glock 43X.
The Masada Slim features a generous 13+1 capacity in 9mm. (Photos: IWI US)
The Masada Slim comes with a white front dot sight and a blacked-out rear sight. Sight cuts are the same on the Masada Slim as on the full-size Masada, while the slide utilizes the RMS Shield optics cut for direct optic mounting options. This footprint also allows the user to run the Holosun EPS Carry, 507K X2, Sig Romeo Zero, and similar optics.
The Masada Slim is optics ready right out of the box (Photos: IWI US)
The IWI Masada Slim is expected to hit dealer shelves in late Quarter 2 or early Quarter 3 of 2022. MSRP on the gun is $450.
The IWIW Masada Slim is the latest addition to IWI’s Masada line of handguns. (Photo: LWRoad YouTube Channel)
William “Bucky” Lawson is a self-described “typical Appalachian-American gun enthusiast”. He is a military historian specializing in World War II and has written a few things, as he says, “here and there”. A featured contributor for Strategy & Tactics, he likes dogs, range time, and a good cigar – preferably with an Old Fashioned that has an extra orange slice.
The Maxim Defense has upgraded its PDX offerings to include a 9mm option. The MD9 is available in both SBR and Pistol formats. Inspired by the award-winning PDX, the Maxim Defense MD9 is designed to handle the fierce demands of the Tier-1 community and dominate in close-quarter encounters without sacrificing energy on target and accuracy. Paired with either a Maxim Defense CQB stock or brace, the MD9 is a reported game changer.
Maxim Defense upgraded its compact offerings to include the MD9 9mm platform. The MD9 is available in three different colors (black, arid, and urban gray) with either the CQB brace or stock option.
The 9mm caliber pistol carbine offers Maxim’s known platform from the PDX in a CQB option. Made from Military-grade materials, the MD9 offers a 5.8” free-floating barrel inside the custom handguard complete with M-Rax and M-Slot compatibility. With after-market options for lights, optics, and accessories, the MD9 is easy to modify to fit the shooter’s needs.
The MD9 is an upgraded rifle based on the popular PDX platform and is designed to handle the fierce demands of the Tier-1 community and dominate in close-quarter encounters without sacrificing energy on target and accuracy.
The package weighs in at just over six pounds unloaded and 20 inches collapsed, adding to the small footprint. The MD9 also boasts an ambidextrous magazine release and Radian charging handle and selector. It accepts all Glock 9mm pattern magazines, G19 or longer. Rounding out the set-up is an included Maxim Defense Hate Brake flash hider and ALG Combat trigger standard.
Available in black, urban gray, and arid, the MD9 is fully and easily serviceable by the end-user with common tools. It has an MSRP of $1,995 for either the CQB stock or brace.
The package is just over 6 pounds unloaded and measures 20 inches collapsed, adding to the versatility of the small footprint. It accepts all Glock 9mm magazines G19 and longer as well and is available in black, arid, or urban gray color schemes.
Specifications
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Barrel Thread Pitch: ½-28
Material Composition: 7075 Aluminum & tool steel
Finish: Nitride / Type III Anodizing
Barrel Length: 5.8” [147.32mm]
Overall Length: 20” [508mm] (collapsed)
Weight: 6lb 1oz [2.75kg] empty
Barrel Material: 4150 CrMoV
Muzzle Velocity: 1,150 FPS (Federal FMJ 124gr)
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Taurus, the manufacturer of handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, has upgraded its offers to include the first factory custom variant of the G3 9mm defensive handgun. The G3 Tactical pistol comes ready for duty with design features that accept key user-installed aftermarket upgrades.
Taurus has upgraded its product offerings to include the first factory custom variant of the G3 pistol, the G3 Tactical pistol in 9mm. The G3 comes ready for duty with key upgrades like a threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights, and a flat two-staged trigger.
The Taurus G3 Tactical is a full-size polymer striker-fired pistol that visually sets itself apart from the standard Taurus G3 with its receiver in Magpul FDE and the slide complemented with an element-resistant Patriot Brown Cerakote finish. Offered in either 17- or 10-round magazine configurations, the Taurus G3 Tactical delivers the same ergonomic performance and reliable operation that has made the Taurus G3 handgun a reported leader in the personal defense handgun category.
Understanding that confidence in equipment equates to confident performance in the field, Taurus engineers equipped the G3 Tactical to allow the modern-day personal defense practitioner to build their firearm “their way.”
Optic-Ready Slide
The precision alloy steel slide features the innovative Taurus Optic Ready Option (T.O.R.O.), with interchangeable optic mounting plates to allow easy installation of the most common red dot optics on the market. Compatible mounting patterns include Docter, Venom, FastFire (plate 1), Trijicon RMR, Holosun 407c/507c (plate 2), C-More STS2 (plate 3), and Leupold Deltapoint Pro (plate 4).
Keeping the end-user in mind, Taurus equipped the G3 Tactical with modern-day personal defense options. The TORO option, with interchangeable mounting plates for optics, along with the factory threaded barrel means that the user can modify the pistol to meet their needs.
Threaded Barrel
With the growing use of suppressors and aftermarket compensators, the Taurus G3 Tactical also comes with a factory-threaded 1/2×28 DLC-coated barrel. The Diamond-Like Coating’s reduced friction coefficient ensures smooth operation and increased durability. Installation of a custom muzzle device or suppressor is simple, and a thread protector is included for use when the barrel is run “bare.”
Backup Sighting Solution
To accommodate the use of a suppressor or optic, the Taurus G3 Tactical comes with tall co-witness open sights. These offer a clear sight picture when used in combination with most suppressors and aftermarket muzzle devices and provide the much-needed backup sighting solution for use with a red dot optic.
The G3 Tactical comes standard with suppressor-heigh sights that also co-witness optics, meaning your sight radius won’t be impeded when using with a suppressor.
Pic Rail
Additional features of the Taurus G3 Tactical include a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail to mount a tactical light or laser and a loaded chamber indicator for visual verification if a cartridge is loaded in the chamber. The pistol also comes with a re-strike capability. In the event of a failure-to-fire condition, the shooter can pull the trigger again to re-strike the primer. The manual safety is eliminated to ensure a snag-free deployment and quick engagement in a stressful defense situation.
Trigger
Assisting in more accurate shot placement and trigger control is the G-Series trigger. This is a two-stage trigger system noted for its light uptake to “the wall” followed by a crisp break. The trigger is further enhanced by a short reset for faster target re-engagement.
The G-Series trigger included in the G3 Tactical pistol is a two-stage trigger that is specifically designed to provide a light take-up with a distinct wall, crisp break, and short reset capabilities.
A custom soft case is also included with the G3 Tactical for storage and protection while transporting to the range. MSRP for both the 17- and 10-round Taurus G3 Tactical models is $582.98.
Expanding on the line of personal defense ammo for rimfire platforms, Federal Ammunition has Punch ammunition in 22 WMR caliber. This round is propelled at extreme velocities and engineered to minimize expansion to hit critical penetration depths, even through short-barrel handguns.
Federal Ammunition has expanded its Punch line of ammunition to include the 22 WMR option. According to Federal, the expansion of this line to include this load makes rimfire cartridges a viable self-defense option.
“After the launch of the Punch 22 LR we saw the great response to that round and wanted to expand the options,” said Federal’s Rimfire Product Director, Rick Stoeckel, “The Punch 22 WMR continues to allow rimfire users to have effective performance but now in the magnum cartridge.”
The load’s nickel-plated lead-core bullet is propelled at extreme velocities and engineered to minimize expansion to hit critical penetration depths through short-barrel handguns.
This new load expands on the line of Federal Premium Punch Personal Defense options, now in the 22 Win. Mag. Rimfire cartridge. It features a 45-grain nickel-plated lead-core bullet. This bullet is designed for maximum penetration needed in personal defense scenarios. This new load has gone through rigorous testing for reliability and function. The case is nickel-plated for easier extraction and corrosion resistance.
“The success of the bullet designed for the Punch 22 LR easily transferred to the WMR,” continued Stoeckel. “The larger 45-grain bullet and extreme velocities in the Punch 22 WMR allows this to be a great round for popular 22 WMR revolvers.”
According to Federal, the new load underwent stringent function testing that ensures the most reliable ignition, cycling, and overall performance. The ammunition’s maximum velocity for energy and penetration sits at 1,000 fps muzzle velocity through a 2-inch barrel, and 1,800 fps through rifle barrels.
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