New Gun Releases

The Marlin 1895 is Back! Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has announced the Marlin 1895 SBL chambered in .45-70 Govt. The initial production and shipments of the Ruger-made Marlin lever-action are underway just after a year of acquiring the assets associated with the Marlin brand.

“We are excited to officially flip the switch and let our customers know that Marlin is back,” said Ruger’s President and CEO, Chris Killoy. “Since the move of over 100 truckloads of equipment and inventory back in November 2020, our engineering team took the 1895 through a complete design and production review focused on achieving the highest quality, accuracy, and performance standards. The end result is a quality rifle, produced using modern manufacturing methods, that consumers will be sure to enjoy and proud to own.”

The Model 1895 is just the beginning of the reintroduction of the Marlin brand. Ruger wants the 1895 to illustrate how they hope improved manufacturing processes will deliver reliable, attractive firearms. Ruger intends to introduce additional Marlin models, calibers, and variations over the coming years through these processes.

“Being a long-time Marlin fan, I knew that we needed to take our time and make sure that our reintroduction was nothing short of perfect,” continued Killoy. “From the quality of the firearm to clear ways for consumers to differentiate Ruger-made Marlins, we focused on getting every detail right.”

The Marlin 1895 SBL rifles made by Ruger are marked with “Mayodan, NC” bear an “RM” or Ruger-made serial number prefix. It also has the Marlin Horse and Rider logo laser engraved on the grip, and on the buttstock, it has a red and white “bullseye.”

Ruger wants to release more throughout the coming year. Other variations of the Model 1895 and the reintroduction of the Model 336 and Model 1894 are said to be on the list for the Ruger-made Marlins. Ruger is planning for strong demand of the limited quantity of the Marlin lever-action and encourages retailers to reach out to distributors for availability. Ruger also advises consumers not to leave deposits with retailers that don’t have a confirmed shipment.

Specifications

• Overall Length: 37.25″
• Length of Pull: 13.38″
• Barrel Length: 19″
• Thread Pattern: 11/16″ x 24
• Thread Cap: Match-Polished
• Barrel: Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel
• Twist: 1:20″ RH
• Grooves: 6
• MSRP: $1,399.00

Savage Arms recently announced the newest addition to their family, the Stance. The Savage Arms Stance is a micro-compact EDC (every day carry) pistol chambered in 9mm.

This new pistol shows Savage Arms’ return to the concealed carry and self-defense weapons and is reported to meet the demanding standards of accuracy and reliability for Savage weapons.

“Since Savage was sold in July 2019, President and CEO Al Kasper publicly stated that Savage Arms would be a complete firearm company,” Robert Gates, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Savage Arms said. “Today, Savage is proud to announce its first step into what is the largest segment of the firearms market with the introduction of Stance, a micro compact 9mm pistol manufactured with premium materials, finishes, and features.”

“Stance is another momentous milestone for Savage,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms added. “While this isn’t Savage’s first concealed carry pistol, and certainly not our first handgun, it has been more than a century since we focused on compact pistols purpose-built for every day carry. Stance is the first in a new series of handguns that will meet the accuracy and reliability standards that our customers expect, and a further demonstration of Savage’s commitment to build the best, most complete line of American made firearms.”

Savage opted to have the chassis be the serialized part of the weapon, meaning the Stance will be fully customizable with aftermarket accessories. Some of these accessories include a variety of grip frames that feature a 360-degree stippling texture for more friction and better grip on the pistol. The Stance comes from the factory with two options for back straps, a small or large grip.

The Savage Arms Stance includes an ambidextrous magazine release and slide catch straight out of the box. The slide is stainless steel and features a beveled front for ease in holstering. The Stance also boasts an easier takedown without the need for trigger pull or tool for disassembly.

Stance Features

• Includes (2) 18° interchangeable backstraps to adjust the grip size
• Ambidextrous magazine release & slide catch
• Stippling grip texture for 360° secure fit with finger indexing
• Stainless steel slide with melonite finish for corrosion resistance
• The slide features a beveled front for easy holstering
• Ported, wide slide serrations for increased purchase
• Short, crisp trigger with short reset and wide, well-rounded face
• 3.2” stainless steel barrel
• Removable chassis for interchangeable grips
• Easy takedown with takedown lever, no trigger pull or tool needed for disassembly
• Snag-free functional sights
• Ambidextrous manual safety & night sight models available
• Includes (2) magazines and hard case for protection
• Magazine capacity options range from 7, 8, or 10-round magazines available
• Package option includes Viridian E-Series Red Laser

The pistol is available in other models that include an ambidextrous manual safety, with laser options and night sight options. Both the basic and the night sight models are also available in three different colors: black, FDE, or gray. MSRP for the base Stance starts at $479 with other options adding to the price.

Savage Arms recently announced their partnership with Magpul to introduce the newest Savage 110 rifle, the Savage Arms 110 Magpul Hunter. With this pairing, the reputed highly accurate Savage 110 action mates with the Magpul versatility making a highly user-friendly rifle.

The new Savage 110 Magpul Hunter comes in either .308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor. The marriage between the decades-old reliable Savage model 110 and the high-customizable Magpul means there is a configuration to meet the needs of most every end-user.

Savage Arms’ recent joint project with Magpul is the latest version of the Savage Model 110, the Savage Model 110 Magpul Hunter rifle.“Magpul builds incredible accessories,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms, said. “Their Hunter Stocks are a solid complement for the versatility of the 110 action and barrel. But this is much more than an aftermarket stock. We’ve designed a 110 with a heavy barrel and durable coatings that match the look and feel of the Magpul Hunter Stocks.”

All versions of the 110 Magpul Hunter are available in left- or right-hand configurations. The standard features of the rifle are an 18” Carbon steel heavy barrel threaded in 5/8×24 and Cerakote Tungsten finish to withstand corrosion and the elements. Also, the rifle comes standard with the knurled bolt along with an adjustable pull length.

Savage Arms 110 Magpul Hunter Specifications

• Factory blueprinted action available in right and left hand
• Magpul Hunter Stock upgraded with aluminum bedding block
• Fully adjustable length of pull (13-15”), comb height, and enhanced ergonomics
• M-LOK slots on forend sides and bottom for mounting options
• 1.5-4 lb user-adjustable AccuTrigger
• 18” Carbon Steel Heavy Barrel Threaded (5/8-24”) for muzzle devices
• Tactical, knurled bolt handle for improved handling
• Tungsten Cerakote Barrel, Receiver, and Bolt Handle
• 5-round AICS Magpul Magazine included
• Drilled & Tapped Receiver (8-40)
• 1-Piece 20 MOA Rail

The Magpul Hunter stock has a fully adjustable length of pull and comb height that lend to the high degree of customization and ergonomics at play with this rifle. The Accu-Trigger is also fully adjustable to meet the needs of the user while employing the Savage reliability and accuracy. Additionally, the stock boasts M-LOK slots on the fore end for mounting options for bipods, lights, or what the user needs.

The whole package comes standard from Savage along with a 5-round AICS Magpul magazine. With all that comes with the Savage and Magpul names, there is sure to be a rifle to meet most all needs. All options and configurations start with an MSRP of $1,049.

Air Venturi recently announced the newest addition to their popular Avenger PCP Air Rifle line-up, the Avenger Bullpup. This newest Avenger joins a long list of air rifles from Air Venturi.

“After the initial success we had with the synthetic stock Avenger rifle, we listened to the customer feedback and the consensus was clear that they wanted a wood stock version, and they wanted a Bullpup” explained Air Venturi President, Val Gamerman. “We were happy to launch a wood stock version of the rifle early in 2021, but our real excitement and focus has been on this Bullpup version.”

This new Avenger Bullpup comes in three chambering options: .177, .22, and .25. The Bullpup version comes in almost a full 10” shorter than the other options at around 33” in overall length lending itself to maneuverability and ease of use in most situations for the user. “Another change we know customers will love is a new polymer that has been used to create the Bullpup stock, it has a higher quality look and feel to it compared to the original synthetic stock on the rifle,” says Gamerman.

Not only is the upgraded stock new, but it also includes the ability for storing two additional magazines in the stock. Additionally, it has a four-position adjustable cheek piece and a tool-free vertically adjustable rubber buttpad.

The front boasts a 10” long Picatinny scope rail to allow for different additions to bring the total of four fore end picatinny rails for adding bipods, lights, or whatever strikes your fancy. The Avenger Bullpup also has a standard side lever action and a male quick disconnect fill fitting.

As for internals, the Avenger Bullpup has standard dual pressure gauges for regulator and fill pressure, so getting to that sweet spot for the shooter is even easier. Not only can the user adjust the regulator externally, but the Bullpup has a standard externally adjustable hammer spring allowing the shooter to adjust their trigger to their liking. All that comes in handy with shooting speeds of over 1000 fps in .177 caliber, over 900 fps in .22 and .25 calibers.

The Air Venturi Avenger Bullpup air rifle is available for preorder now at $399.99.

Strike Industries is riding the waves made by the Sig Sauer P365. After releasing the Strike Slide back in October, the company just released their new (patent pending) Strike Barrel for the Sig P365. And now that the company has released both the barrel and the slide, Strike Industries is offering a deal when the two are bought as a combo.

This 416R stainless steel barrel is fluted, has a reverse target crown and black nitride coating. Strike Industries says that the new Strike Barrel brings superior properties in terms of being extremely smooth, uniform, and wear-resistance without changing the dimensions.

Strike Industries thinks the new barrel is perfect for old and new Sig Sauer P365 builds with easy drop-in installation. The company also says that their Strike Barrel is up to SAAMI chamber specs, a standard that Sig Sauer itself stands by.

Barrel Specifications

• Barrel Length: 78.54mm (3.1″)
• Chambering: 9mm
• Material: 416R Stainless Steel
• Finishing: Black Nitride
• Rifling: 1:10 6-Groove rifling w/ reverse target crown
• Weight: 2.1 oz
• Weight w/pkg: 3.6 oz

Features

• Fluted to reduce weight and increase cooling
• Reverse target crown to protect rifling at end of the barrel
• Drop-in installation
• Black Nitride coating finish
• SAAMI spec chamber
• Made in the USA

The Strike Barrel’s MSRP is $197.95 or $437.90 when bought in a combo with the Strike Slide.

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The Smith and Wesson CSX 9mm pistol will evidently be one of the new guns of 2022. A recent Reddit post caught and reported on by the Primer Peak blog contained a single photo of the new handgun. It was evidently a new product arriving at a local retailer and, given subsequent removal of social media posts (and a lack of comment from S&W) almost certainly a leak. 

The post, appropriately entitled Look, it’s not another M&P! was made by u/RAMRODtheMASTER late in the day on 12/30/21 in the r/guns subreddit. In the text accompanying that post — which as of this writing is the only information available and so may not be completely accurate —  advised the following: 

9mm, 10 and 12 round magazines, Single Action Only, Frame appears to be aluminum, Ambi safety and slide stop, Mag release appears to swap, 3 dot sights, M&P style backstraps

Trigger has a short travel but mildly stiff break. Trigger pull overall is not bad. The reset is atrocious though. False reset then real reset. Hope that wears out.

Haven’t shot it but it feels great in the hand as well as solid.

If this and available imagery is accurate, the CSX will be a Single Action Only (SAO) pistol without RDS accommodation or rail for a light. That said, we have just the one picture so far. There may very well be other models of CSX that do provide for a red dot sight, WML, or another accessory. 

Speculation that it uses Shield Plus magazines from another Reddit user was answered with, “Different mags, I tried.” 

Smith & Wesson has yet to acknowledge the CSX (much less provide details) but it’s a pretty good bet they’ll do something at (or more likely before) SHOT Show 2022 now that it’s been leaked. 

You can find their original article here:

primerpeak.com/smith-and-wesson-csx-9mm-pistol-leaked/

Nice catch, Daniel Reedy!