New Gun Releases

Duck season is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to get your gear together. If you haven’t decided what duck hunting ammo to use in your favorite shotgun this year, or even if you have, take a look at the anniversary ammo from Winchester. It’s a limited edition run with Ducks Unlimited for their 85th anniversary, and it brings back the old style of packaging for a nostalgic feel this waterfowl season.

Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing at Winchester Ammunition, made some remarks about the commemorative duck hunting ammo:

As the official ammunition of Ducks Unlimited and one their most longstanding supporters, Winchester remains steadfast in its commitment to conservation and wildlife habitat projects across North America. Ducks Unlimited volunteers continue to do excellent work for the betterment of waterfowl populations.

Winchester released details about the ammunition and Ducks Unlimited’s conservation efforts:

In 1937, amidst the great depression and one of the worst droughts in history, a small group of visionaries came together to do their part to protect wetlands and the waterfowl that depend on them. Through the united efforts of sportsmen and women across the continent since then, 15-million acres of habitat has been restored and protected, benefitting hundreds of species of wildlife and providing untold recreational enjoyment for all.

Through innovative science, generous giving, and a committed network of volunteers, Ducks Unlimited has become the largest wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization in the world. Corporate partners like Winchester Ammunition, have played an important role in helping support this vital conservation work. Winchester continues to direct a significant amount of funding towards critical habitat projects each year, and hunters can help give back as well through the purchase of Winchester ammunition products.

The limited-edition Winchester XPERT steel waterfowl load is available in 12-gauge, 3-inch shells with a 1-1/4 ounce payload of number 2 shot, traveling 1,400 feet per second. The 85th anniversary packaging is loading now and will be available for waterfowl hunters for the 2022-2023 waterfowl season.

These shotshells are 12 gauge, the long-time favorite of waterfowl hunters. Winchester is producing their steel Xpert Waterfowl in 3-inch, 1 1/4 ounce loads. #2 shot is used in these loads and according to the manufacturer, it has a muzzle velocity of 1400 feet per second. Overall, the load data sounds tailor-made for ducks, as it should, and the packaging promises to be something you add to your collection long-term.

MSRP for the Winchester Limited Edition Ducks Unlimited Xpert Waterfowl 12 gauge, 3-inch, 1 1/4 ounce, #2 shot loads is not known at this time.

What’s your favorite Winchester ammunition? Tell us in the comments section.

One of the reasons AR-15s are so popular is because they can be so easily customized and adjusted to fit specific shooters. As a result, there are a lot of aftermarket accessories available, all designed to do different things. The Strike Industries LINK Angled HandStop is made to improve the user’s control of their rifle.

Strike Industries provides the following details of the LINK:

The Strike Industries LINK Angled HandStop with Cable Management System is a rearward angle setup for pull style grip options for better weapon manipulation control. This rail attachment assists in pulling the weapon into the shooters shoulder which aids in additional control and mitigating recoil. Textured front and rear finger areas for better grasp plus built-in front and rear barricade stop. The patented SI Link system allows mounting onto both M-LOK and KeyMod compatible devices for a bigger variety of applications. Also included is the patent pending SI Cable Management System (CMS) function which enables you to organize and store excess wire from your weapon light or any other cabled accessories. Cables can be routed alongside the handguard, across to the other side, 90-degrees, U-shape or Z-shape. Lightweight high-strength impact resistant custom blended SI Polymer Extreme material with a size and design to fit a wide variety of hands, the SI LINK Angled HandStop with Cable Management System is an excellent way to increase shootability of your weapon.

According to the manufacturer, the idea behind the LINK Angled HandStop is a modular system that’s compatible with both M-LOK and KeyMod thanks to its cable design. The LINK gives shooters the ability to grip their rifle with their support hand over a greater surface at a more natural angle than you get by holding onto the handguard alone. It’s made for simplicity and to fulfill a specific niche.

Product Features

• Patented SI LINK mounting system compatible with both M-LOK and KeyMod
• Built-in SI Cable Management System (CMS) with excess wire storage (patent pending)
• Cables can be routed either alongside, across, at 90-degrees, U-shape, or Z-shape
• Rearward angle for pull style grip options for improved weapon control during live fire
• Textured front and rear finger areas for a positive grip
• Built-in front and rear barricade stop
• Lightweight design
• High-strength impact resistant custom blended SI Polymer Extreme material for durability
• Available in black or Flat Dark Earth

Compatibility: M-LOK and KeyMod

NOTE: LINK screws and nuts provided are not manufactured by Strike Industries. Please make routine checks that the screws and nuts are secure as part of the preventive maintenance of the firearm.

Torque: Do not exceed 20 in/lbs for the LINK screws.

LINK Angled HandStop Kit includes:

• LINK Angled HandStop with Cable Management (1)
• Screw (2)
• Nut (2)
• Torx key [T20] (1)
• Loctite Threadlocker Blue 243® (1)
• Warning card (1)

MSRP for the Strike Industries LINK Angled HandStop is $17.95.

Red dot sights are a fantastic addition to any gun. Not only can they speed up target acquisition and facilitate a clear sight picture, but they’re convenient and relatively easy to adapt to using. Of course, not everyone wants a dot that’s red, so what do you do if you want green, or hope to switch back and forth? You check out a red dot sight like the Konus Nuclear QR 1×22, which offers red or green at the flip of a switch.

The manufacturer provides the following details of the Nuclear QR 1×22:

Konus is adding to its comprehensive assortment of competitively priced optics a new and truly invaluable option for the especially demanding tactical field. On top of its very compact size, the # 7215 Nuclear-QR Red/Green Dot is uniquely versatile because it comes with a dual mounting system and with a special riser that allows for a much higher placement on [AR-15 platform rifles] if needed.

You can therefore switch from the low mount (suitable for Weaver/Picatinny rails) to the high mount (suitable for Picatinny rails and with Quick Release) in a fast and practical way, while gaining an additional 0.9” height in the process.

Features of the Konus Nuclear QR 1×22:

• Double high mounting system with quick release, and also low mounting system
• Red or green dot, both 3 MOA
• 8 brightness intensities for each color, according to the manufacturer’s press release
• Unlimited eye relief, adjustable to the user
• Fog resistant, water resistant, and anti-shock
• Low frame mount compatible with Weaver or Picatinny rail
• High frame mount compatible with Picatinny rail
• High precision tactical turrets
• Battery life estimated at 200 hours depending on brightness setting

This is a lightweight red dot sight with added versatility thanks to its easy-to-use high or low mounts. According to the manufacturer, the Nuclear QR 1×22 is made for tactical applications and provides reliable performance. Battery life is estimated at 200 hours, which depends on the brightness setting the user runs it on. The ability to change to dot from red to green is also a good feature for users with astigmatism who might struggle to focus on a red dot.

Specifications

• Diameter: 22mm
• Length: 70mm
• Weight: 140GR
• Dot size: 3 M.O.A.
• Brightness settings: 8

Do you have a red dot sight, or do you prefer green? Why not both? Tell us what your choice of red dot sight color is in the comments section below.

MSRP for the Konus Nuclear QR 1×22 is $154.99.

The High Speed Gear Special Missions Pouch is a highly versatile and adaptable pouch that allows the end-user the ability to wear or mount the pouch in three different ways.

The first way the Special Missions Pouch can be worn is hanger style while attached to a plate carrier or placard.

The Special Missions Pouch can be belt mounted for the second way. Two loops on the back of the Special Missions Pouch allow for most common belts to be threaded through the loops making it a perfect admin pouch for range days.

Thirdly, the Special Missions Pouch from HSGI can be worn waist pack style, as it comes with a provided back strap that allows the user to wear it around their waist making the pouch easy to attach and detach.

Additionally, the Special Missions Pouch was precisely designed for the ease of flex cuff storage. Elastic loops around the pouch allow for up to three flex cuffs to be stored on the outer edges of the pouch making it easy to deploy in one quick motion so that our users are not struggling with their gear while trying to detain an adversary.

“At HSGI, we understand that that missions will change, and our users will need to adapt to those missions,” said Allison Mitchum, director of sales and marketing at High Speed Gear. “We continue to produce versatile American-made equipment to solve the needs for those who rely on it most.”

The Special Missions Pouch from High Speed Gear comes in 8 colors: Black, Coyote Brown, LE Blue, Multicam, Multicam Black, OD Green, Wolf Gray, and Woodland Camo. The pouch has an MSRP of $122.

Specs

• Length: 9.5” (24.13 cm)
• Width: 7″ (17.78 cm)
• Height: 1.5″ (3.81 cm)
• Weight: 0.46lbs (211 g)

Features

• Modular design for easy reconfiguration
• Integrated loop panels for custom modification
• Elastic webbing for storage of up to three flex cuffs
• Removeable internal dividers
• Made in USA
• Berry Compliant

If you spend much time transporting firearms in your vehicle, you’ve probably put some thought into how best to accomplish it. Should you just put your rifle loose in the back? Can it be wedged between the console and the seat? Grey Man Tactical answers those questions, and more, with their Rifle Rack Package, designed to secure your guns and gear so they’re right where you need them, when you need them.

Grey Man Tactical released the following details of their rifle package:

Safely secure your rifle, muzzle-down, housed in the Muzzle Cup Kit for a solid mounting solution for most muzzle devices. The rubber-coated steel cup kit not only secures the muzzle but also protects it from unnecessary wear and tear for ultimate protection.

The #203 package was created for customers who wanted a better way to store and transport a rifle muzzle down and still have access to magazines and gear. The QuickFist clamp complements the rifle mount, which securely holds the buffer tube of any AR15. Two AR15 mag pouches and a large utility pouch complete the package, providing additional storage for magazines and gear.

What’s in the Rifle Rack Package?

• 15.25 X 25 RMP (1)
• Buckle Loop-Around + D-Ring Strap RMP Strap Black [Headrest] (1)
• Buckle Loop-Around RMP Strap™ Black [Seat Bottom] (1)
• QuickFist Go-Between Clamp – Enlarged [Handguard] + RMP Backer Plates (1)
• RMP Muzzle Cup Kit – Standard or XL Cup (1)
• RMP Buttstock – 6″ Extension – Black Anodized (1)
• G-Code Soft Shell Scorpion Mag Carrier [Rifle] – Black (2)
• Large Utility Pouch (1)

Check out the video from Grey Man Tactical that covers the features of this package:

It’s a smart idea to find a way to keep your rifle secured while you’re driving. Whether you’re a hunter or focused on having a truck gun at your disposal for defensive purposes, you need your gun not only held in place but protected from damage as much as possible. With the Rifle Rack Package, that’s what you get. Not only does the rack clamp your gun in place, but the muzzle cup also protects the muzzle end of the barrel from damage and foreign objects.

Specifications

• Width: 15.25 inches | 387.35mm
• Height: 25 inches | 635mm
• Thickness: 0.188 inches | 4.77mm
• Weight: (Standard) 88 ounces | 2494.76 grams (XL) 93 ounces | 2636.51 grams
• Material: Injection Molded Glass Filled Nylon
• Brand: Grey Man Tactical

MSRP for the Grey Man Tactical Rifle Rack Package is currently $419.99.

Would you use a rack like this to store your rifle on the back of your seat while you drive? Do you think it gives you enough access to the firearm in case of emergency? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when it was the exception, rather than the rule, to see people running handguns with red dot sights in classes. But time has passed, trends have changed, and their use has increased exponentially. Red dot sights are now practically standard, which means you have to find a way to mount one to guns that aren’t optics-ready. If you have an XD, Springfield Armory has a line of OSP Slide Kits made to convert your pistol into an optics-ready platform without a trip to the gunsmith.

Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory, Steve Kramer, had the following to say about the company’s slide kits:

With these new XD 4″ 9mm OSP Slide Kit and Slide Assembly conversion systems, Springfield Armory is providing owners of this rugged and proven pistol a means to update their handgun for the use of modern red dot optics. In addition, the XD OSP Slide Assembly option allows you to convert other full-size 9mm and .40-cal. variants of the XD into the 4”-barreled 9mm configuration with optics capabilities.

Springfield Armory describes the details of the slide kits:

First up is the XD OSP Slide Kit…a package that provides users with a complete OSP-cut, full-size XD slide assembly packaged with a recoil spring assembly, barrel and an optics mounting plate in the Springfield Micro footprint. This plate accepts optics like the Shield SMSc and allows for co-witnessing with the iron sights…. With this XD OSP Slide Kit, you can convert several XD variants to a full-size 4″ 9mm configuration featuring OSP capabilities. The kit converts the following:

• XD 5″ 9mm to XD 4″ OSP 9mm
• XD 4″.40 to XD 4″ OSP 9mm (with purchase of 9mm magazine)
• XD 5″.40 to XD 4″ OSP 9mm (with purchase of 9mm magazine)

Also available is the XD OSP Slide Assembly…which includes an OSP-cut slide assembly for an XD 4″ 9mm pistol along with a Springfield Micro footprint optics-mounting plate. It is designed to convert an XD 4″ 9mm to an XD 4″ 9mm OSP, while utilizing the original pistol’s barrel and recoil spring system. With this assembly, you can easily swap out the slide on your 4″ 9mm pistol to gain OSP optics-mounting capabilities…. Also available is an XD OSP Slide Assembly packaged with a Crimson Trace CTS-1500 red dot optic and optic mounting plate…. Both XD OSP Slide Assembly offerings convert the following:

• XD 4″ 9mm to XD 4″ OSP 9mm

Who doesn’t want an optics-ready slide? These kits and assemblies make it possible to make several XD variants far easier to add red dot sights to, which is a great idea for serious shooters. Why mess with mounting plates and milling when you can get a slide made for this specific purpose?

MSRP for the XD OSP Slide Kit is $396; MSRP for the XD OSP Slide Assembly starts at $270.

Wouldn’t it be nice to see where the bullet travels when you fire your gun? If you’re thinking that’s only possible if you’re using the rather incendiary tracer round, you’d be wrong. Streak Ammunition from Ammo, Inc., is designed to let shooters see the path their bullets take without the flammable risk of tracers. It’s offered in green as well as red, with green being preferable for many shooters depending on their vision and daylight needs.

Ammo Inc’s Chairman & CEO Fred Wagenhals had the following to say about Green Streak:

Building upon the great success we have had with our Red Streak ammunition in the marketplace, our team has worked to expand our patent on the cutting-edge application process we utilize to apply the patented product to the round, resulting in the grant 18 months ago of additional patent protection. “At the same time, our engineering team has been working to develop this Green version of our O.W.L. Technology to offer the Streak rounds in that color variant because green is a top visibility color for the naked human eye. Based upon their hard work, we are excited to roll this color-enhanced product out to the commercial, military and law enforcement markets.

Features of Streak Ammunition

Exclusive Patented Technology

• Unique patented STREAK technology features a luminescent dot on the rear of the bullet. When fired, the muzzle flash illuminates this dot, providing the user with a tracer-like glowing bullet path,

Nonincendiary Projectiles

• Unlike traditional tracer ammunition, STREAK does not generate heat. This removes the fire risks associated with shooting tracer ammunition. STREAK ammunition is safe for indoor and outdoor shooting environments.

Safe for Range Use

• Since STREAK technology is nonincendiary, shooting it indoors or outdoors provides no greater risk to the shooting range over shooting any other type of projectile.

Improve Your Accuracy

• Get immediate feedback on your shot and make corrections. From a training tool to real world self-defense, STREAK technology can improve your accuracy.

Check out this video about the ammunition and how it can help:

Streak Ammunition is offered in a variety of calibers including:

• 380 ACP
• 38 Special
• 45 Colt
• 45 ACP
• 44 Special
• 44 Magnum
• 9mm

MSRP for the ammunition varies by caliber.

Would you use this type of streaking, color-trailing ammunition for training? It certainly has pros to back its use, such as the fact it might make it easier to make adjustments as you shoot. Then there’s the fun factor, because who doesn’t want ammo that cuts a bright green path? For a long time, tracer rounds were the only option when it came to creating a visual path for bullets, but now there’s Streak Ammuntion.

Have you tried Streak Ammunition? Tell us about your experiences in the comments below.

Aftermarket options for IWI Masada and Masada Slim owners just increased. Meprolight, the maker of the popular Mepro Hyper-Bright sights has expanded its line to include options for those two handguns. The sights are reportedly 30% brighter than other pistol sights on the market and come with an extremely bright contrasting color ring on the front sight.

The tritium in the sight is specifically formulated to give the shooter the industry-first brilliance from broad daylight to midnight, according to MeproLights. The proprietary coating used on the front sight ring improves target acquisition during the day while the tritium illumination does the same at night and in low-light conditions.

The rear sight which features a “U”-notch contains just the tritium vials and lacks any significant contrasting color or outline that you would otherwise find on styles of sights like MeproLights Tru-Dot family of night sights. The contrast in the presentation of the front and rear sight helps the shooter focus on the front sight quicker, which is critical in defensive and competitive shooting.

Meprolight recommends the end user upgrade the sights on the handgun with tritium enhanced day/night sights to increase their capabilities in any lighting condition. Bill Yerby V.P. Sales & Marketing, Meprolight added, “….selecting your sights is as important as selecting your firearm. Upgrading the sights on your EDC—Every Day Carry—gun, will increase your capabilities to put the shots you need on target, in any light, when you need them the most. Without a doubt, Meprolight Hyper-Bright sights will give you an edge.”

The IWI Masada and Masada Slim allow for aftermarket sight upgrades, like the Mepro Hyper-Bright sights. The low-profile barrels and perceived reduced recoil are a good match for the bright sights allowing the shooter to get on target and stay there easier.

Advantages of Mepro Hyper-Bright

• An extremely bright contrasting colored front sight ring
• No batteries, no switches—always ready for action
• Fast target acquisition

Meprolight Hyper-Bright sights are available in three colors—Orange, Green, and Yellow. The contrasting color combinations of the sights help the shooter focus on the front sight quicker which is critical for self-defense or competitive shooting. The tritium luminance is guaranteed for 12 years.

According to MeproLights, you can’t predict when everything will depend on your sight’s visibility, but you can count on Hyper-Bright. The MeproLights Hyper-Bright sights are available for around $110 a set for the IWI Masada and Masada Slim pistols. Other model-compatible sights are also available.