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You may have heard of TekMat, an industry leader for gun cleaning and gunsmithing mats. Their popular line of Glock gunsmithing mats includes those for Glock 42/43, GEN 3, and G44 models. Designed to keep firearm components organized and protect workbenches, the TekMat Glock mats feature dye sublimation printing diagrams and parts listings of the specific firearm to aid in takedown and reassembly. 

This ultra-soft, oil- and water-resistant gunsmithing mat measures 11″ x17″ in size and provides enough room to fully disassemble a handgun with extra room for tools and accessories. The TekMat also includes a non-skid neoprene backing to secure the workspace to a workbench or table while keeping harmful chemicals, oil, and dirt from penetrating down to finished surfaces. Thanks to the same backing, the mat is pliable and will easily roll up for compact storage.

Every TekMat is proudly designed and manufactured in the great state of Texas. Each mat is a complimentary accessory to your firearms.

With an ever-growing assortment of over 60 firearm diagrams and designs, TekMat is currently available for Beretta, Browning, Glock, M&P, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, and more. Each mat features a soft thermoplastic fiber surface to protect your gun from scratching. Dye-sublimation printing ensures that the design will not fade or wash away. This heat-transferred printing impregnates the ink into the fibers for a lifetime of durability. TekMat does not silkscreen their designs like many other mat manufacturers. These mats are washable, waterproof, and oil resistant.

Not only does TekMat offer great handgun, rifle, and shotgun cleaning mats, but they also have eye-catching doormats with popular designs that will match your personality.

TekMat sets the industry standard for gun cleaning and gunsmithing mats with soft, oil- and water-resistant surfaces and protective, no-slip rubber substrate. Designed to protect and keep small firearm components organized and to protect workbenches from scratches and damaging chemicals, TekMats include firearm-specific diagrams and parts listings to aid in takedown and reassembly.

The mats have color options available and an MSRP of $18.99.

Cue the music and the Reagan-era vibes. It’s time to celebrate the Strandhogg plate carrier, First Spear summertime shirt style.

This new limited edition tee is a tactical (~ish) tip of the hat to Andy Warhol in pop art design and the iconic First Spear Strandhogg plate carrier.

The design is printed on a soft side seamed shirt which means better quality, more comfort, and a buff ‘Built for the X‘ appearance when heading out for some summer fun.

After all, looking cool matters.

First Spear keeps the description simple:

Across the front of this limited editions white t-shirt, the popular FirstSpear Strandhögg Plate Carrier is featured in vibrant colors.

On the back is the classic FirstSpear logo. This shirt is a perfect addition to your summer t-shirt collection.

The POP ART STRANDHOGG t-shirt is a limited edition run, designed and printed in the United States, and retails for $29.99 on the FirstSpear website.

Don’t wait these are available in limited sizes and quantities and when they are gone they are gone, no backorders will be filled.

Like everything made by FirstSpear, these T-shirts are high-quality and Built for the X.

Connect with First Spear on social:

• twitter.com/1stspear

• www.facebook.com/1stSpear/

• www.instagram.com/firstspear/

• www.instagram.com/firstspear_tv/

The versatile Sig FOXTROT2 weapon-mounted light is for the user that wants maximum output and maximum adjustability at their fingertips, with 580 lumens, 13,000 Candela, and programmable to three user-defined modes: Momentary, Latching, and Threshold Mode.

For those that may not know, the distinction between Lumens and Candela ratings is explained that the Candela output is what will be registered in the middle of the dot of the flashlight, while the Lumen rating is for the flood portion of the light.

SIG FOXTROT2 Features:

• 580 lumens
• 13,000 candela
• Powered by 1 CR123 battery, loaded via a removable bezel with lockout mode
• Programmable activation with 3 user-defined modes; momentary, latching, and threshold mode
• 4 interchangeable paddle designs for user-customized activation
• 4-position sliding rail; interface inserts for maximum adjustment range on the firearm
• Assembled in the USA

Additionally, the user can adjust the SIG FOXTROT2 on the rail using the supplied 4-Position Sliding Rail Interface insert for adjustments at the range while the firearm, or with the compatible Glock insert. This comes in handy to custom fit the light to your thumb placement on your handgun for better ergonomics.

The FOXTROT2 mounts to any Picatinny 1913, Sig Sauer proprietary, or Glock rails with no need for adapters or cross-slot modifications. Ambidextrous Activation Paddles, which there are four different options to choose from, to power the ultra-efficient white LED runs up to one hour on a single CR123 battery.

The rail-mounted light is ideal for home defense, law enforcement, or military applications and should fit most holsters designed for handgun lights.

Compatible with all compact & full-size SIG SAUER pistols including:

• P320 Compact, XCOMPACT, XCARRY, XFIVE, Full-size, Carry (not Sub-Compact)
• M17, M18
• P226 & MK-25 (with accessory rail)
• P229 (with accessory rail)
• P220 (with accessory rail)
• SP2022 (with accessory rail)
• 1911 (with accessory rail)
• MCX, MPX, 516, 716, M400 with Picatinny rail

The Sig FOXTROT2 weapon light retails for $160.99.

Although the world of single-action revolvers and reproductions is typically dedicated to tradition, some models have modern twists for safety or enhanced performance. Even so, they tend to remain traditional, at least in appearance. That traditional appearance leaves some gun owners uninterested in venturing into single-action revolvers. But what if there was a tactical-meets-cowboy option?

The Rough Rider Black Tactical Cowboy is a single-action revolver chambered in 22 LR, making it both fun and affordable to shoot. It has a 6.5-inch barrel, an overall length of 11.85 inches, and an empty weight of 32.10 ounces.

This is a reasonably lightweight, well-made gun designed to bring the best of both old and new features, to the single-action shooting world. Its overall design is Heritage Firearm’s Rough Rider style, but it has quite a few modernized, tactical features as well. For example, the revolver has a Picatinny rail so a red dot sight can easily be mounted to the gun, and the grips are black carbon fiber. The barrel is also threaded so shooters have the option of adding aftermarket accessories such as compensators.

Heritage Firearms had the following to say about their Rough Rider Black Tactical Cowboy revolver:

For making tin cans dance in the backyard, pinging steel, or controlling pests and varmints around the farm, nothing beats the low-cost, high-adrenaline thrill of a single-action rimfire revolver. The Heritage Rough Rider handguns are built with numerous grip options and feature the same classic profile and precision. Chambered in 22 LR, is also compatible with the 22WMR cylinder allowing you to shoot either 22 LR or 22 WMR ammo. The new Heritage Rough Rider Tactical Cowboy features modern day technology into an old clasic world. The barrel is threaded for accessories like compensators and supressors. The picatinny rail allows the user to add different optics if desired, but also works as a rear open sight to be used with the bright front fiber optic sight.

22 LR single-action revolvers make a nice addition to anyone’s gun collection and the updated features on this gun make it even more user-friendly. The Rough Rider Black Tactical Cowboy from Heritage Firearms is a great way to get into the world of reproduction revolvers but also serves as a fun new gun for longtime revolver shooters.

Tactical Cowboy Specifications

• Manufacturer: Heritage Firearms
• Model: Rough Rider Black Tactical Cowboy
• Caliber: 22 LR
• Capacity: 6
• Finish: Black Standard
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO)
• Lands and Grooves: 6
• Front Sight: Fiber Optic
• Rear Sight: Picatinny Rail (functions as rear sight and can also be used to mount optics)
• Safety: Thumb and Hammer
• Grips: Carbon Fiber
• Barrel Length: 6.5 inches
• Overall Length: 11.85 inches
• Weight: 32.10 ounces, empty
• Other Features: Threaded Barrel, Compatible with 22 WMR Cylinder

MSRP: $212.88

The “pink it and shrink it” mentality is common in the gun world and has led to some less than stellar handgun offerings for women. Some companies understand the assignment better, though, and Walther Arms has proven itself to be at the top of the marketing game for female shooters. The respected gun maker’s line of handguns includes the Walther PDP F-Series which they say is designed specifically for women. And it isn’t pink, it’s black.

Walther Arms released the following statement regarding their PDP F-Series:

The same engineering passion, precision workmanship and innovation that made Walther’s PDP a groundbreaking achievement in firearms is now tailored specifically to Female shooters with the PDP F-Series pistol. The new F-Series elevates the next evolution in world class ingenuity for pistols to meet the demands of female shooters like never seen before. Accounting for precise structural differences, Walther has completely reengineered the ergonomics of the grip to be designed for the exact biomechanics of women’s hands. Featuring a new patented operating system resulting in a reduction in slide rack force paired with all the performance duty features of the PDP, the F-Series pistol is the elite choice for all women.

There are currently two handguns in the PDP F-Series line, one with a 4.0-inch barrel and one with a 3.5-inch barrel. Walther Arms states they fine-tuned these models to better suit women who shoot in the following ways:

• Reduced trigger reach for improved trigger control and finger placement
• SuperTerrain serrations are designed as raised areas rather than cuts for easier slide manipulation
• Reduced slide force is required with a 20 percent reduction in how much power must be put into racking
• Performance duty grip texture in a tetrahedron design for an aggressive yet comfortable feel
• Changed ergonomics through reduced grip circumference
• Optics-ready thanks to a removable slide plate
• Modularity through two different frame sizes and three options for slide length

A great deal of research and attention to detail went into the creation of the Walther PDP F-Series. The gunmaker involved several well-known competition shooters in the process including Walther Shooting team member, Olympian, and Firearms Instructor Gabby Franco. She made the following statement about the new guns:

The PDP F-series is the result of a revolutionary approach to creating a pistol with female shooters in mind. Walther Arms took the difficult task of developing a mid-sized frame handgun that offers high ammo capacity with a smaller grip, shorter trigger, and excellent ergonomics like no other. The F-series is the best tool in the market for self-defense, law enforcement, target shooting, and competitive shooting. It makes me proud to be part of a project to bring a pistol that contributes to many women’s quests to become better shooters!

Walther PDP F-Series Specifications

Manufacturer: Walther Arms
Model: PDP F-Series 4-inch (also offered in 3.5 inch)
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Color: Black
Slide Material: Steel
Frame Material: Polymer
Overall Length: 7.25 inches
Slide Length: 7.0 inches
Width: 1.34 inches
Height: 5.4 inches
Barrel Length: 4.0 inches
Sight Radius: 6.4 inches
Trigger Reach: 2.56 inches
Grip Circumference: 5.5 inches utilizing medium backstrap
Weight Without Magazine: 21 ounces
Weight With Empty Magazine: 24 ounces
Magazine Capacity: 15 +1
Magazines Included: 2
Trigger: PDT-F
Safeties: 3-Auto
Trigger Pull Weight: 5.6 pounds according to the manufacturer
Trigger Travel Distance: 0.24 inches

MSRP for the 4.0-inch barrel and 3.5-inch barrel models is $699.00.

One of the greatest things about Glocks is how thoroughly they can be customized. Whether you want to replace the trigger, add a grip sleeve, or Cerakote the slide, there’s something out there to get it done. But if you’re interested in a different barrel, does it really make sense to go with an unknown or unproven manufacturer? Why not go with a proven pro? Something you might not know is that Faxon Firearms manufactures high-quality Glock barrels. Faxon is a trusted manufacturer known for their attention to detail and dedication to strict quality control.

From Faxon Firearms regarding their line of Glock barrels:

Faxon’s Match Series Pistol Barrels for G17 / Glock 17 are machined 100% in-house from stress-relieved 416-R stainless steel. These barrels are then given a black Nitride or PVD coating to increase lubricity, barrel life, and resistance to surface wear. All barrels are conventionally rifled to allow a wider range of ammunition to be used, including cast lead. The barrels drop into factory-spec slides with no gunsmithing required. Better-than-factory tolerances ensure a consistent, tighter lockup than OEM.

Technical specifications for the barrel pictured above:

• Handgun: Glock G17
• Barrel Caliber: 9mm
• Barrel Profile: Flame Fluted, Drop-In (Compatible with Gen 1-4)
• Barrel Material: 416-R Stainless Steel
• Barrel Twist: 1:10
• Muzzle Thread: N/A
• Crown: 11-degree Target Crown
• Rifling Method: Button Rifled, Fully Stress Relieved
• Rifling Type: Conventional
• Inside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
• Outside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride & Chameleon (Rainbow) PVD

The Glock G17 is an incredibly popular handgun, and Faxon has more than one barrel available for it. Available designs for the G17 include fluted, not fluted, threaded, and not threaded. Finishes include the rainbow chameleon PVD, gold, and, black.

If you prefer the more compact dimensions of the Glock 19, Faxon has you covered. Their aftermarket G19 barrels are compatible with all generations of G19 and are offered in a variety of finishes and styles.

Technical specifications for the barrel pictured above:

• Handgun Type: G19
• Barrel Caliber: 9mm
• Barrel Profile: Drop In (Compatible with Gen 1-5)
• Barrel Material: 4150
• Barrel Twist: 1:10
• Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28 TPI
• Crown: 11-degree Target Crown
• Rifling Method: Button Rifled, Fully Stress Relieved
• Rifling Type: Conventional
• Inside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
• Outside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride

Technical specifications for the barrel pictured above:

• Straight Fluted
• 1/10 Twist
• 416-R Material
• Chameleon PVD Finish
• Target Crowned
• Handgun Type: Glock G43/43X 9mm
• Barrel Caliber: 9mm
• Barrel Material: Stress Relieved 416-R Stainless Steel
• Barrel Twist: 1:10
• Crown: 11-degree Target Crown
• Rifling Type: Conventional
• Finish: TiN PVD

Faxon Firearms manufactures barrels for the G17, G19, G34, and G43/43X, among other products. Odds are good they have a barrel or other aftermarket product to fit your needs.

MSRP begins at $139.00.

When it comes to high-quality defensive rounds, Speer Ammunition’s Gold Dot line is both popular and proven. The ammo maker’s Gold Dot line was first introduced in 1991, back when its design was truly cutting-edge technology, and it’s only continued to improve with the passage of time. It’s available in a variety of calibers including 380 ACP and 9mm, but if you’re more inclined to use a newer cartridge, it’s also being made in 30 Super Carry.

Speer Ammunition Gold Dot has long been a trusted load of countless members of law enforcement. The company has tested it extensively to check penetration according to FBI ballistic standards, including its ability to penetrate barriers, and the design has also been used a great deal in the field. As for the 30 Super Carry cartridge, Speer states the round gives self-defense-focused gun owners the terminal performance of 9mm, but with greater overall capacity. The company feels the cartridge gives shooters the best features and details through performance and overall size.

30 Super Carry was invented and officially launched by Federal Premium in 2022. Federal’s Senior Director of Product Management, Jesse Whiteside, released a statement regarding the Speer Gold Dot 30 Super Carry load: “We are excited to add this new cartridge to the line of the No. 1 bullet choice of law enforcement. The new 30 Super Carry option packs all of the functional features that law enforcement and concealed carry users have trusted in a personal protection round. The Uni-Cor bonded Gold Dot Bullet is designed for better weight retention, deep penetration, and exceptional expansion. It’s clear to see why the line of Gold Dot ammunition continues to be so popular.”

According to Speer, their Gold Dot line “remains a benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, and it’s earned the trust of law enforcement world-wide. It features a pressure-formed lead core that’s bonded to an extremely uniform jacket a single atom at a time. This virtually eliminates separation on impact for more retained weight and penetration to crucial depths. Its Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Ignition and cycling are guaranteed thanks to sealed primers and nickel-plated brass.”

When you’re choosing ammunition that absolutely must work at the most important moment of your life, care must be taken in its selection. You want defensive loads with a proven history that cycle consistently and perform reliably with stellar weight retention and penetration upon impact. Speer Gold Dot has always delivered on those things and these 30 Super Carry rounds promise to do the same.

The 30 Super Carry addition to the Speer Gold Dot line features a 115-grain Jacketed Hollow Point bullet, nickel-plated casing for greater visibility in low-light situations, and sealed primer. It’s being sold in boxes of 20 with an MSRP of $35.99.

As a relatively new cartridge that was launched in the first quarter of 2022, 30 Super Carry is definitely the new hotness when it comes to self-defense handguns. The cartridge was designed by Federal Premium and there are already a number of handguns chambered in it, so it’s a good thing more ammunition options are also coming out. CCI is among the ammo lineup with their CCI Blazer Brass 30 Super Carry 115 grain FMJ FN (Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose).

CCI’s Handgun Ammunition Product Director, Mike Holm, had the following to say about the round: “The 30 Super Carry is an all-new handgun chambering launched this year. The innovative cartridge fires a smaller-diameter bullet than 9mm Luger yet carries the same energy at the muzzle. Plus, it has significantly superior ballistics than the 380 Auto. This small and mighty cartridge truly changes the game for those looking for the most modern self-defense, conceal-carry option available.”

Regarding future possibilities and the round’s components, Holm went on to say, “The all-new cartridge could also someday be chambered in smaller, easier to conceal handguns. Blazer Brass 30 Super Carry uses reliable 115-grain full metal jacket bullets and reloadable brass, plus quality primers and propellants.”

It’s common to think training ammunition doesn’t matter, but it does. The quality of your rounds makes a difference in everything from the life of your gun to accuracy, and if the grain of the bullets is far different than your defensive ammunition the variations are even more extreme. That’s not to say you shouldn’t train with your defensive loads, because you should, but it’s a good idea to use training rounds of the same weight. 

CCI’s Blazer Brass uses new brass, meaning it can be reloaded, and they load all their ammunition according to strict standards. That way shooters get a consistent performance, reliable cycling, and the option to collect spent brass to reload for even more trigger time. It’s good quality ammunition from a respected ammunition manufacturer, and using well-made ammo helps make your practice time count.

According to the manufacturer, “Blazer Brass handgun ammunition features reloadable brass cases, quality primers and clean-burning propellants. It offers reliable, accurate performance for target shooting.”

This training ammunition features CCI’s FMJ FN bullets for consistency and accuracy and utilizes standard boxer primers for ease of reloading. The ballistics charts on CCI’s website are a good tool to give shooters an idea of the round’s capabilities and limitations, but there’s nothing that can replace doing your own testing.

CCI Blazer Brass 30 Super Carry 115 grain FMJ FN is available at an MSRP of $30.99.