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Although lever actions are often associated with cowboys in old Westerns, there’s far more to the platform than John Wayne and “True Grit.” In fact, there are numerous tactical applications for the lever-action platform. The POF-USA Tombstone proves this point with its durable, tactical stock and 9x19mm Parabellum chambering: This is a lever-action rifle made for modern times, and it’s made to get the job done, whatever it may be.

According to POF-USA, the Tombstone is their take on everything a lever-action rifle should be. They’ve accomplished this by revolutionizing the original design, taking a radical approach and applying purpose-driven enhancements. The Tombstone is a modern-day lever-action rifle chambered in the ever-popular 9x19mm Parabellum, meaning it has defensive applications and can also be used for hunting small game.

The company states this is yet another example of their unique designs. For example, the Tombstone is magazine fed instead of utilizing a magazine tube for feeding like standard levers do. The gun comes standard with one 20-round magazine although there is also an optional 10-round magazine for restricted states or shooters interested in a low-profile or somewhat more compact look.

Jeremy Selting, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at POF-USA, said:

The Tombstone has been in the works for quite a while now and its truly representative of what POF-USA is all about, revolutionizing the original lever-action design with enhancements. The feedback from writers who have reviewed the Tombstone has been extremely positive with the common theme being that the rifle is extremely enjoyable and fun to shoot.

As mentioned before, this gun is chambered in 9mm. The Tombstone features a 16.5-inch free-floated, fluted barrel. The muzzle is threaded ½-28 and comes standard with a removable dual-port muzzle brake. Integrated XS Ghost Ring Sights are used for rapid target acquisition and can be easily adjusted for sight picture alignment. The gun’s receiver has a milled Picatinny top rail, making it easy to add an aftermarket red-dot sight or variable-powered optic, should you choose to do so.

The handguard is a monolithic 10.5-inch MLOK-compatible modular receiver rail and has slots at the three and nine o’clock positions. Picatinny rail sections are located at the six and twelve o’clock positions. Basically, there are plenty of options for mounting aftermarket accessories to the gun. As for the stock, it’s an interchangeable Magpul SGA 870 nylon stock which is fantastic for durability and to keep the platform lighter weight. In fact, the gun’s unloaded weight is an ultra-light 5.75 pounds.

Features of the POF-USA Tombstone include:

• 9x19mm Parabellum chambering
• 20 +1 or 10 +1 capacity
• Threaded barrel for the use of muzzle brakes, suppressors, or other accessories
• Picatinny top rail for easy addition of optics
• M-LOK compatible rail so you can mount lights or lasers to the gun
• 3.5-pound trigger pull weight set at the factory
• Cross bolt safety
• 16.5-inch free-floated barrel
• Offered in black for flat dark earth

MSRP for the POF-USA Tombstone starts at $1962.00.

While many see 9x19mm Parabellum as king, there are other cartridges out there that have gained popularity. 10mm Auto is a fantastic example. Lately, there’s been an ever-increasing number of new 10mm handguns released by a variety of manufacturers. The Hi-Point JXP10 is a budget-friendly contender designed to be what the gun maker calls “the working man’s gun.” This pistol offers a variety of features geared toward those who practice concealed carry. 

The Hi-Point JXP10 has a polymer frame and purpose-built slide. Angled, narrow serrations are located at the front and rear of the slide to facilitate slide manipulation and the edges of the slide itself are also blunted to reduce the risk of snags. The serrations are cut aggressively enough to help the shooter rack the slide under a variety of circumstances, but not so sharp as to be overly uncomfortable. In addition, this pistol has a patterned, textured grip for a firm hold even with wet or sweaty hands. It doesn’t have molded finger grooves, which is a big plus for most shooters.

Two things that significantly differentiate this model from previous Hi-Point pistols are the threaded barrel and the accessory rail ahead of the trigger guard. With the threaded barrel, shooters can choose to add a compensator or suppressor to their gun while the rail makes it easy to add weapon-mounted lights or lasers. After all, target identification and proper aim are vital to defensive shooting, and that means using a light or a light and laser combo.

The gun has a capacity of 10 +1. According to the manufacturer, it’s +P rated, which implies it’s capable of withstanding full-pressure 10mm loads. It has a 5.2-inch barrel length and an overall empty weight of 49 ounces, both features which help mitigate muzzle rise and felt recoil. That, in turn, leads to improved accuracy. The JXP10 has an oversized external thumb safety. Other features include compatibility with aftermarket Glock front sights and the magazine being compatible with the 1095 carbine.

Features of the Hi-Point JXP10 include:

• 10mm chambering.
• 10 +1 capacity.
• 5.2-inch barrel for greater accuracy and to somewhat reduce muzzle rise.
• 49-ounce empty weight, which helps mitigate felt recoil and improve accuracy and rapid target acquisition.
• Black finish.
• Threaded barrel for easy addition of aftermarket barrel-mounted accessories.
• Front and rear slide serrations for easier slide manipulation.
• External thumb safety.
• Standard 1913 compatible accessory rail for weapon-mounted lights and lasers.
• Fully adjustable rear sight for proper sight alignment and accuracy.
• The rear sight is listed as red dot compatible.
• Front sight compatible with aftermarket Glock sights, giving shooters myriad options.
• Last round hold open feature, meaning the slide locks back after the last shot is fired.
• 8.5-inch overall length, so this is a full-size pistol.
• YC9 style slide.
• Designed to be functional and to meet many of the features desired by those focused on self-defense.

Is this the gun that convinces you to join the Hi-Point family? Let us know what you think in the comments section.

MSRP for the Hi-Point JXP10 is set at $225.00.

Handguns are purpose-driven tools. Choosing one is a matter of hand size, skill level, personal preferences, and intended use. Fortunately, there are enough handguns on the market to fulfill whatever you’re looking for. For those in the market for full-sized, incredibly durable handguns, there’s the Canik SFx Rival-S, an all-metal handgun that’s fantastic for a variety of uses. This gun is meant for everything from competition to range time to defensive use.

The SFx Rival-S is a steel-framed pistol, meaning it’s built to last and endure dedicated use. According to Canik this gun is the evolution of the multi-award-winning Canik SFx Rival and maintains the popular ergonomics of the platform but with an all-metal design. It has an overall empty weight of 2.67 pounds, making it solidly designed but not excessively bulky. It’s 8.09 inches long, has a five-inch barrel length, is 1.41 inches wide, and has a height of 5.75 inches. The SFx Rival-S is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. This pistol’s additional weight and aluminum 90° break flat trigger are meant to decrease recoil and improve split times and accuracy. The gun maker states this model is “Forged for Superiority!”

This is an optics-ready pistol, so if you prefer a red dot to iron sights, it’s a simple process to mount your choice of dot to the gun. Canik states it’s designed for 100% co-witness and has ambidextrous controls. Each gun ships with a carefully created two-tier water-resistant hard travel case and two 18-round magazines, a competition holster, five optics plates, three different grip sizes, an external magwell, two aluminum magazine base plates, a fiber optic front sight with multiple color choices, tool kit and punch, cleaning kit, and speed loader. Basically, this gun is ready for just about anything right out of the box. It’s available as either the Rival-S (Chrome) or the Rival-S Dark Side (Black).

Features of the Canik SFx Rival-S include:

• 9x19mm Parabellum chambering.
• 18 +1 capacity.
• 5.0-inch barrel length for reduced muzzle rise and improved overall accuracy.
• All-metal design mitigates felt recoil which, in turn, helps accuracy and rapid target acquisition.
• Wide, angled forward and rearward slide serrations for easier slide manipulation.
• Accessory rail in front of the trigger guard for weapon-mounted lights or lasers.
• Safety blade trigger for an added layer of user safety.
• The slide is ported to produce a flatter-shooting gun.
• Ambidextrous controls and forward indexing points make the gun more user-friendly.
• Optics-ready slide, making it easy to add a red dot sight to the gun.
• Textured grip to help the shooter maintain a firm hold on the gun during live fire even with wet or sweaty hands
• 90° aluminum flat-face trigger for greater trigger control.
• Extended competition magwell to facilitate faster, easier magazine changes.

MSRP for the Canik SFx Rival-S is set at $949.99 for the Chrome model and $899.99 for the Dark Side model.

Odin Works, a popular firearms and accessories company based in Boise, Idaho, has a full line-up of parts, accessories, and firearms mainly for the AR platform. The company’s motto is “Forward with Purpose”, and the offerings match that. Previously, Odin Works offered longer options for the AR10 platform, but now has a shorter package to choose from.

With complete upper receivers, it’s all done for you and generally ready to go out of the box. With the Odin Works .308 11.5” upper receiver in the line-up, end users can get a shorter carbine-length upper that is plug-and-play. According to the company, the complete upper is ready to enhance the shooter’s experience.

The 11.5” barreled .308 complete upper is built on a forged upper and is designed to work with the DPMS Gen 1 pattern lowers. Inside the upper is an Odin Works 11.5” Tactical Match Carbine length .308 barrel matched up with the carbine length gas system inside a 10″ forend. The barrel seems to be threaded, as it ships with a matched thread protector so adding your favorite muzzle device or suppressor should be an easy task. Not only that, but the upper has an Odin adjustable gas block so fine-tuning the system will be a breeze.

Helping with the overall performance of the 11.5” AR10 upper is the multi-caliber high-pressure BCG (bolt carrier group) with a black nitride finish for durability. To round out the upper is the Odin eXtended charging handle, O2 Lite M-LOK forend with accessory rails with plenty of space for add-ons.

The Odin 11.5” AR10 .308 complete upper comes fully assembled and with Odin’s Warranty in place. The package, according to Odin, is a setup that is going to shoot phenomenally and look amazing. The .308 upper from Odin has an MSRP of $999 and is available now.

It isn’t just the red dot you drop on your gun that matters, it’s also the mount. There are a lot of different mounts and guns out there and also a wide variety of shooters. That means options are needed for height, eye relief, offset, and more. If you have a Holosun AEMS, the Reptilia Corp 1.93-inch DOT Mount is made specifically for it, and it’s designed to enhance overall performance.

Looking for a different height and better field of view through your Holosun AEMS? Check out the Reptilia mount.

Reptilia Corp states the 1.93-inch height DOT Mount for Holosun AEMS is offered in both black and flat dark earth anodized finish. Those finishes give the component greater resistance to the wear that comes with heavy use, prolonging the life of the mount. Similar to the company’s other red dot mounts, the 1.93-inch Height DOT Mount for Holosun AEMS is designed to be a lightweight, slim-line mounting solution that delivers additional height. This makes for a more comfortable shooting position, especially when upright, and can improve accuracy and rapid target acquisition.

The mount is machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum for durability and attaches to any M1913 Picatinny rail (meaning it’s compatible with most setups). It has a spring-loaded nitrided steel clamp and mounting bolt for a fast, easy installation process. Reptilia designed the mount so it sits flush with the body of the mount for a low-profile, anti-snag design that’s important to reduce the risk of the sight catching on objects.

Features of the Reptilia Corp 1.93 inch Height DOT Mount for Holosun AEMS include:

• Type III hardcoat anodized 7075 aluminum for durability, longevity, and resistance to wear and tear.
• Nitrided 4140 steel to withstand scrapes and bumps associated with serious use.
• 60 grams, meaning it doesn’t add excessive weight or bulk to the gun.
• Made in the USA.
• Compatible with the Holosun AEMS.
• Places the red dot sight 1.93 inches higher than the rail it’s attached to, which improves alignment with the shooter’s eyes and can enhance accuracy and target acquisition.
• Offered in black or flat dark earth anodized finishes.
• Easily mounted to the gun’s Picatinny rail; does not require a gunsmith.
• Designed to rest flush against the gun’s rail to reduce the risk of snagging during use.
• Adjusting the height can help shooters visualize the dot.
• Lifetime warranty for manufacturer defects.

As for the red dot sight the mount is designed for, it offers a host of features, including:

• Red or green dot.
• Runs off a CR2032 battery.
• Shake awake technology to simplify activation.
• 2 MOA dot reticle, so it won’t unnecessarily obscure targets.
• Broader field of view than many other sights.

What do you think, will you be adding the Reptilia mount to your setup? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section.

MSRP for the Reptilia Corp 1.93 inch Height DOT Mount for Holosun AEMS is set at $109.95.

It’s not only handguns that need good weapon-mounted lights, it’s long guns, too. The Streamlight ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount is designed for long guns and offers 2,000 lumens to give you an edge in brightness. Having the right light is a must for target identification and useful whether it’s going on your home defense gun or a hunting rifle. There’s no such thing as too much light.

Thanks to the innovation of the team at Streamlight, there’s also no such thing as a light that’s impossible to operate or mount to your gun. They’ve made it as simple as possible. Check it out.

The Streamlight Protac 2.0 Rail Mount is a great option for illumination needs on long guns. It’s a fantastic entry-level light and has applications including home defense, truck defense, range time, and hunting. Low-light/no-light situations call for bringing some light to the subject, and this is one way to do it.

As mentioned before, this light produces 2,000 lumens with a max candela of 17,700. The company states its run time is 2.5 hours. Unlike other models that take CR123A batteries, the Protac 2.0 Rail Mount runs off a proprietary SL-B50. This simplifies powering the light because it can simply be charged via USB port with no need to remove the battery from the housing.

There are three settings for the light including low, high, and strobe, each of which uses different amounts of battery power.

Features of the Streamlight Protac 2.0 Rail Mount include:

• Runs off a proprietary Streamlight SL-B50-protected Li-Ion USB-rechargeable battery pack so there’s no need to purchase batteries regularly, or remove batteries from the housing.
• User-friendly thanks to TEN-TAP programming which offers your choice of three selectable programs: High/Strobe, High Only, and Low/High.
  • High: 2,000 lumens; 266 m beam; runs 2.5 hours, approximately
  • Low: 250 lumens; 93 m beam; runs 11 hours, approximately
  • Strobe for signaling or disorienting: runs 4.5 hours, approximately

• IP67-rated, dust-tight, and waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes for longevity (IPX4-rated when the remote switch is plugged in).
• Two-meter impact resistance tested, meaning it’s durable and resistant to wear and tear.
• 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-Spec anodized finish to withstand the bumps and scrapes that come with regular use.
• Mounts directly to Picatinny rails, making the process simple and straightforward.
• Available as “light-only” or “system” (system includes remote pressure switch which is fantastic for speedy operation).
• 6.30 inches in length, so it doesn’t add unnecessary bulk.
• 9.06 ounces with one SL-B50 battery pack.
• Available in black to reduce glare and make it less likely to give away your position.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty.

MSRP for the Streamlight Protac 2.0 Rail Mount is not known at this time but dealers have it listed for approximately $175.00.

AKs don’t have to be all wood furniture and classic lines; sometimes, AKs get tactical. The BarWarus ALPHA-1 AK Rail helps you trick out your AK with modern accessories, and it does it with Z-style. The modularity options are practically endless. Whether you’re a fan of the Zenitco-style handguard rail system or simply want to be able to add more aftermarket accessories to your AK, this component is well worth a closer look.

BarWarus states the ALPHA-1 AK Handguard Rail system is a two-piece aftermarket component designed in the Z-style. The Z-style is Zenitco and refers to the purpose-driven, long handguards designed for the AK platform with Picatinny rails on three sides. As for the ALPHA-1 AK Handguard Rail, it’s designed to withstand serious use and is made to hold whatever accessories you feel like adding to your AK platform rifle.

Although the ALPHA-1 AK Handguard Rail is a two-piece system, it’s easy to place on your AK platform rifle. There are eight set screws used to secure the topmost rail to the handguard. The upper portion of the handguard is specifically designed not to interfere with the line of sight when using iron sights. Screws are, of course, included. With Picatinny rails on three sides of the handguard system, it’s possible to add whatever lights, lasers, or offset sights you like. The handguard is currently available in black.

In addition to the Picatinny rails, there’s a mini Basis rail on the underside of the handguard. That means you can mount Basis-compatible accessories beneath the handguard, giving you even more options. The entire system has a weight of 380 grams, so it doesn’t add significant bulk to the gun. Basically, swapping out your current AK handguard for this system vastly improves accessory options.

Features of the BarWarus ALPHA-1 AK Handguard Rail system include:

• Black finish for aesthetic compatibility with a broader number of guns.
• Compatible with the following AKs:  103, 104, 105, 74S, 74M, AKM, AKMS, and rifles based on them.
• Not compatible with: AKs with milled receivers (only works with stamped receivers).
• Picatinny rail on three sides for the addition of aftermarket accessories.
• Basis mini rail on the underside of the handguard for even better accessory options.
• Weighs 380 grams, which is 13.4 ounces, so it isn’t excessively bulky.
• Installation manual included.
• Only sold as a set, parts not sold individually.
• Ships with eight set screws.
• In addition to making it possible to add accessories, the system gives shooters more real estate to hold during live fire.

Is this handguard system going to be your next modification on your AK? Tell us what you think in the comments section below (and tell us what accessories you’d mount to it).

MSRP for the BarWarus ALPHA-1 AK Handguard Rail system is set at $410.00.