New Gun Releases

News of a new collaboration is out: NexBelt and The Safariland Group working together on the L930 Nylon EDC Belt. The belt is designed for the firearms industry but has applications in other fields.

NexBelt, the pioneer and leader in hole-less belts, brings years of experience with EDC belts with its Precise Fit ratchet system for a custom fit for the “Gun Belt With No Holes.” Together with The Safariland Group, a company with a deep and rich history in law enforcement and sporting markets, the combination is sure to be a hit.

The L930 Nylon EDC Belt, while designed for the firearm industry, can be used by any field that requires a belt for tactical and technical equipment tools on your belt. The nylon is a high-density nylon with an advanced composite of ultra-fine polyester for additional stiffness and durability. The L930 nylon belts feature a water-repellent liner to stop any liquid, human-made or otherwise, from seeping into and staining the surface of the belt.

The belt features NexBelt’s one-handed on-the-fly adjustments. This is especially helpful when putting it on or removal with an IWB holster. Like all NexBelt belts, the L930 nylon belt has ¼” increments with the ratchet system, instead of the usual 1” adjustments with traditional holed belts. The 1.5” width of the rigid belt makes it a great option for an everyday concealed carry belt.

The L930 EDC nylon belt features the signature “S” of Safariland embossed on the bottom right corner of the buckle. The belt is currently available in black, and one size fits a majority of people up to a 50” waist. If it’s too long, the excess can be trimmed off, and install the buckle. The L930 EDC nylon belt from NexBelt and The Safariland Group has an MSRP of $68.

Having the correct magazine for your needs is important. Some gun owners don’t realize just how vital that one small part is, but if the magazine fails in some way, you can end up in serious trouble. Whether that translates to a lost range day, a missed shot during a hunt, or worse, depends on the day. Thanks to the team at Duramag, there’s a magazine specifically designed for marksmen. If you shoot for precision from the bench, this Duramag SPEED mag is made with you in mind.

Duramag’s SPEED magazine is made for the AR-15 platform. SPEED mags are created as enhanced USGI magazines. As the manufacturer points out, they are battle-proven magazines that have stood the test of time and have been relied on by members of the military and law enforcement for years. The body of the magazines is 6061-T6 aluminum which is a precipitation-hardened alloy known for its strength and heat resistance. Magazines are hard-coat anodized for superior resistance to wear and are available in a variety of colors.

What makes the SPEED magazine ideal for marksmen is not only their reliability but their size. The 20-round capacity SPEED mags are the perfect length for shooting from the bench or any rest where a longer magazine will be in the way. And if you prefer having a larger mag on hand, the SPEED is also available in a 30-round capacity.

The SPEED magazine is offered in the following colors. Color availability may vary by capacity:

• Black with black follower
• Black with orange follower
• Gray with black follower
• Gray with orange follower
• Gray with gray follower
• Pink
• Red
• Blue
• Bronze
• OD Green
• Desert Gold

This magazine is a solid choice for shooters accustomed to the curved profile of the larger 30-round magazine. Because this smaller magazine retains the curved profile it’s easier to carry and more familiar for reloads. Duramag designed this magazine according to exacting specifications and states you can depend on them for consistent performance.

MSRP for the Duramag SPEED 20-round magazine is set at $18.20.

Pistol caliber carbine fans have gotten quite the blow in the last few weeks, thanks to the ATF ruling regarding pistol braces. One of the many firearms affected by the ATF rule is the CMMG Banshee, one of the more popular options in the PCC realm. Not to take the abrupt change laying down, CMMG has pivoted and offered up Delayed Blowback Rifle Conversions kits in pistol carbine cartridges of .45, 9mm, and 5.7x28mm.

While the Banshee is still available to purchase with a pistol brace, it does require the necessary paperwork to acquire it. At the heart of the Banshee, is the short barrel rifle that gives the maximum portability and concealment in a small package. Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum receivers, M-LOK free-floating handguards, and a myriad of Cerakote finishes, it isn’t hard to see why the Banshee is so popular.

But given the current state of the rulings, many current owners are looking to convert their PCC to a rifle, and out of the SBR range. Enter the Delayed Blowback Rifle conversion kits that take the Banshee from PCC to a rifle. The conversion kit does as advertised: it can take the 5.7x28mm, .45 ACP, or 9mm Banshee and make it a rifle, letting the owner skip all that paperwork.

The Delayed Blowback conversion kit includes a 16.1” barrel, barrel nut, CMMG 15” EML handguard along with a RipStock to round out the rifle. The barrel length along with the Ripstock are the key components that take the Banshee to the rifle length required by law, helping skip the registering process for an SBR and the months-long wait for that Form 1 paperwork to come back. As a side note the longer barrel fits with the Radial Blowback bolt carrier group, negating the need to swap out the BCG.

Available in six Cerakote colors, the Delayed Blowback Rifle Conversion kit matches colorwise to existing Banshee models and comes with the CMMG’s Lifetime Quality Guarantee. Cerakote color options include Armor Black, Charcoal Green, Coyote Tan, Midnight Bronze, Sniper Grey, or Titanium. The conversion kits are available in .45ACP, 9mm, and 5.7x28mm and each has an MSRP of $474.95.

Hunters, and everyday shooters alike, understand the need for precision aiming when shooting shotguns, especially with the tighter patterns and longer distances with current loads. Given the increased popularity of tungsten shot, when a tighter aim is required, many shooters get that with a red dot. But not all shotguns have the ability to mount a red dot. Enter the Burris SpeedBead Vent Rib mount for red dots.

According to Burris, the Vent Rib Mount allows the shooter to transform the shotgun into a dynamic hunting-ready weapon that allows the shooter to get on target for clays, waterfowl, upland, and turkey targets. The easy-to-install SpeedBead Vent Rib mount goes on lightning-fast without the need for drilling or tapping any holes.

The mount, specifically designed for use with the Burris FastFire series of red dot optics, or any red dot that uses a Docter mounting pattern, has an easy DIY installation. The unique design of the Vent Rib mount makes it self-centering with no play to the sides and comes with assorted rib adapters that allow the mount to be compatible with multiple rib widths.

The SpeedBead Vent Rib mount is constructed from aluminum with a black anodized finish that won’t damage the finish on the shotgun and provides a seamless look. Additionally, according to Burris, the SpeedBead Vent Rib Mount completely captures the vent rib on both sides for maximum clamping power along the full length of the mount. Since the mount can attach anywhere along the vent rib, it can be adjusted forward or rearward to match the perfect location for the shooter’s sightline.

The red dot optic of choice attaches to the Vent Rib mount and then attaches to the shotgun vent rib. It is the perfect addition to any shotgun that did not come from the factory with an optic-compatible receiver and comes with Burris’ unconditional Burris Forever Warranty. The SpeedBead Vent Rib mount is a great solution for shotguns using high-density ammunition as well as shotguns with tight chokes or for hunting turkeys at close range.

The Burris SpeedBead Vent Rib mount is available currently and has an MSRP of $60.

The ability to hunt at night broadens your options exponentially. Although not all animals can be hunted at night, many predators and non-game animals can be, such as feral hogs and bobcats. If you don’t have thermal, hunting them is a lot harder. If you have thermal on hand, your success will be far greater. Of course, not all animals come close. For example, coyotes are notorious for getting hung up at a distance. X-Vision Optics is here to help with the long-range friendly Impact TS300, a thermal scope specifically made for those longer shots.

According to X-Vision optics, the TS300 has a 640 x 480 thermal sensor capable of detecting large animals at distances past 3,000 yards, which is truly impressive. The TS300 offers a total of ten reticle styles with six color options and six different palettes, meaning you can select the features you prefer for the place and time.

This thermal has an IP67 weatherproof rating, meaning it’s more capable of withstanding the elements, and it’s made with a durable chassis. Even better, this scope can be used for day or night hunting, meaning you can have one scope that does it all on your favorite rifle.

Between the Impact TS300’s 3100-yard detection range and 1400-yard recognition range, you can be confident you’ll find your target. This scope has a high frame rate of 50 Hz and 12 µm pixel size, meaning it can capture sharp images and provide smooth tracking of even quickly moving animals at a distance. The scope’s objective lens is 35mm in diameter and, according to the manufacturer, it has a field of view of 70 feet at 100 yards. Magnification for the TS300 is listed as 2 to 16x.

One great feature of this thermal scope is the fact that it emits a WiFi signal, making it capable of connecting to numerous devices at the same time without relying on data. This facilitates a true long-range connection, allowing devices to connect to the thermal up to 150 yards out. The TS300 ships with free applications for IOS and Android devices so pictures and videos can be saved either on a connected device or utilizing the scope’s internal memory of 16 GB.

Other features of this scope include optional hotspot tracking, a capability that utilizes a crosshair to pinpoint and then follow whatever the hottest object is in its field of view. which uses a small crosshair to pinpoint and follow the hottest object in its field of view. This makes it much simpler to track a far-off, moving object. In addition, the scope has a stadiametric rangefinder so you can figure out just how far away a target really is in real-time. A picture-in-picture feature also allows the user to see the scope’s max magnification in a subset of the main screen.

MSRP for the X-Vision Optics Impact TS300 thermal scope is set at $5999.99.

FN America, LLC has given lovers of its pistols another option to choose from with the release of four promotional pistol bundles for the FN 509 and FNX-45 Tactical. These bundles include upgrades like the FN 509 flat-faced trigger and fiber optic front sight, in addition to the five magazines per package.

Each pistol bundle will be packaged with three additional extended capacity magazines, if available, to reach that 5-magazine total. The bundle will come inside a premium FN zippered range bag and will be available for a limited time only.

FN 509 Tactical 

The first package is for the FN 509 Tactical pistol. This pistol is a duty-proven pistol with upgrades that are perfect for a high-round count shooter, like FN’s custom flat-faced precision trigger. The FN 509 Tactical is optics-ready with suppressor height night sights and includes three 24-round magazines and two 17-round magazines. The pistol bundle is available in black or FDE with two different magazine configuration options for an MSRP of $1,104.

FN 509 MRD FOS

The next package from FN is for the FN 509 MRD FOS, the fiber optic front sight option. This pistol is patterned after the handgun chosen by the LAPD. This pistol also features FN’s custom flat-faced precision trigger, and the shooter can co-witness with a fiber optic front sight. The FN 509 MRD FOS has a flat dark earth or black finish and a factory-milled slide. The pistol has magazine choices of three 10-round magazines or three 24-round magazines. The FN 509 MRD FOS bundle has an MSRP of $899.

FN 509 Compact

The third pistol bundle from FN is the FN 509 Compact pistol bundle. The FN 509 Compact is the next generation for personal protection and is specifically designed for concealed carry with a full-sized performance. This pistol bundle has three extra 24-round magazines, ambidextrous controls, and a flat-faced precision trigger that is perfect for high-round count practice shooters. The pistol bundle is available in black or FDE and has an MSRP of $754.

FNX-45 Tactical

The last five-magazine FN pistol bundle is the FNX 45 Tactical. The FNX-45 Tactical pistol offers performance with the latest technological advancements that no other handgun can match, according to FN. This .45ACP pistol has ambidextrous controls and is available in either black or FDE finishes. The FNX-45 Tactical pistol bundle has an MSRP of $1,379.

Glock has added a few models to its Gen 5 line-up, including the 9mm G47 and variants of the G20 in 10mm and the G21 in .45. Shown initially at SHOT Show 2023, the Gen 5 models are readily welcomed by consumers, some of which have been waiting for these updated models for over 10 years.

The Glock 21 was initially released in 1990 and had its last update in 2011, essentially frozen in time since then. Glock seemed to be following market trends since then and focused more on the smaller framed 9mm, but what some have seen as a resurgence of large framed pistols, has breathed a fresh breath into the larger full-sized framed 10mm G20 and the .45 G21 pistols.

So, what got updated on the Gen 5 Glock 21?

According to Glock, all the Gen5 qualities are present in this compact-sized pistol. The G21 Gen5 MOS has improved accuracy, lighter recoil, and is ready to accept an optic on the slide. The G21 has dropped the finger grooves on the grip but added a flared magwell and a standard ambidextrous slide-stop lever.

It has a barrel a little over 4.5” and an overall weight of just under 26 ounces unloaded. Although the G21 Gen5 MOS does not have the freshly announced flat-faced Glock Performance Trigger, its trigger does have a smoother pull and an improved reset when compared to previous models.

The G21 Gen5 MOS pistol has the nDLC surface finish on the major metal components that give the pistol unmatched hardness and rust resistance. The frame has a high traction texture for a better feel and grip on the hand. The pistol also features a reversible magazine catch that can be quickly changed, and the Glock Modular Backstrap System (MBS) so the shooter can adjust the fit of the pistol to their hand easier.

To help round out the features on the Gen5 Glock 21 is the MOS portion standard from the factory, which stands for Modular Optics System, meaning it’s optics-ready out of the box. So far, the G21 Gen5 MOS is one of only a few .45 ACP pistols in the Glock catalog that have the MOS standard. Initial reports state that the Gen5 MOS pistol will come with the No. 2 optics plate that is compatible with Trijicon, Ameriglo, and Holosun patterned red dots, with other plates available from Glock.

The Gen5 Glock 21 MOS has a 13-round capacity with Glock’s Safe Action System and the high visibility orange magazine followers. The G21 Gen5 MOS pistol is available with an MSRP of around $650.

Sig Sauer has expanded the MCX series of rifles to include the commercial version of the U.S. Army’s XM7 rifle in the MCX-SPEAR rifle. The Army rifle is a part of the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program. The civilian version has been eagerly anticipated since the NGSW program was announced. The MCX-Spear currently is available in 7.62 NATO and 6.5 Creedmoor, with 277 SIG Fury coming later.

“The SIG SAUER-MCX family of rifles has become synonymous with innovative engineering and premium quality in a reliable and proven carbine.” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “The next generation has arrived with the new MCX-SPEAR, offering enhanced AR-10 capabilities in the MCX platform for the first time on the commercial market.”

According to Sig, the MCX-SPEAR is an adapter multi-caliber rifle packed full of features the end-user would expect and want. The SCX-SPEAR features a rear and side non-reciprocating charging handle for the ultimate flexibility in shooting positions and optics options with the gas-piston system. The system also features a two-position adjustable gas valve for shooting suppressed or non-suppressed. The rifle is suppressor ready with the Sig SLH and SLX suppressor-ready QD mount flash hider.

The MCX-SPEAR has fully ambidextrous controls with bolt catch, bolt release, and other fire controls. The rifle has a lightened free-floating M-LOK handguard with a full-length Picatinny rail for the attachment of accessories. Additionally, the system has integrated stainless steel QD mounts in the lower receiver for a fast and easy way to attach a sling.

Rounding out the features of the Sig MCX-SPEAR rifle is a 6-position folding Magpul SL-M stock, a two-stage Matchlite Duo trigger, and ships with one 20-round magazine. The MCX-SPEAR also has a user-interchangeable barrel to swap between calibers easily.

According to the Sig Sauer company website, the rifle will be available in full-length, short-barreled, and pistol lengths. Barrel lengths will range from 16” for the full-length down to 13” for the SBR and Pistol versions. All weapons have a coyote tan anodized finish.