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SDS Imports Launches the Zigana PX-9 G2

The new SDS Imports 9mm semi-auto pistol has some impressive features, which we will address shortly. But before we get into all of the details — this second-gen pistol takes Sig P226 mags. 

Sig P226 mags

One of the most notable features of this model is that it takes Sig 226-style magazines. Like these.

PX-9 G2 Details

The 2nd Gen Zigana PX-9 is updated with improved ergonomics and a grip that can be customized with different-sized side panels and back straps (included with the gun). It also has a magwell that can be left in for easier reloading, or removed for better concealability. The safety and mag release are both ambidextrous. Other features include a light rail, adjustable sights, a one-piece trigger, a 4-inch hammer-forged barrel, and the gun ships with two 18-round mags.

Unlike the original model that only had a front post night sight this is the Gen 2 model with full night sights front and rear as a standard feature. The rear sight on this model is adjustable.

 

SDS Imports PX-9 G2 adjustable sights, S&W M&P 2.0-style sight dovetails

The PX9-G2 makes use of industry-standard accessories, such as S&W M&P 2.0-style sight dovetails.

 

SDS Imports Zigana PX-9 G2 removable magwell

The gun comes with a removable magwell.

SDS Imports Zigana PX-9 G2 side panels, back straps, magazines, and holster

The PX9-G2 can be customized to fit with interchangeable side panels and backstraps which allow 27 different grip configurations, and users have the option of using the removeable magazine well.

 

SDS Imports Zigana PX9 G2 9mm

An ambidextrous frame-mounted safety comes standard on this model, and the enlarged trigger guard makes it easier to shoot while wearing gloves.

SDS executive David Fillers stated that “We’ve worked closely with Tisas, the manufacturer of the PX9’s, to develop the G2 version for the US market, and look forward to continuing this partnership and building on the success of the original PX9”.

Here’s how it’s described in the official press release:

SDS Imports, a leader in quality imported firearm products, announced the much-anticipated release of the PX9-G2 pistol. Designed to replace the highly successful PX9, the PX9-G2 offers a host of upgrades to meet the needs of today’s shooters.

Building on the reliable design of the Gen 1, the PX9-G2’s 9mm hammer forged barrel and slide come standard with a polymer frame, adjustable sights, and forward slide serrations. The PX9-G2 makes use of industry-standard accessories, such as S&W M&P 2.0-style sight dovetails and Sig P226 magazines.

The PX9-G2 features a light rail, ambidextrous safeties and magazine release. The PX9-G2 can be customized to fit any shooter with interchangeable side panels and backstraps which allow 27 different grip configurations, and users have the option of using the removeable magazine well.

The SDS PX9-G2 ships with two (2) 18 round magazines, cleaning kit, holster and owner’s manual in a lockable hard case.

Zigana PX-9 Generation 2 Semi Automatic Pistol, 9mm

– Hammer Forged Frame & Slide
– Polymer Frame w/ Integrated M1913 Rail
– Customizable Grip w/ Interchangeable Side Panels & Backstrap, Offering 27 Grip Configurations
– 18rd. Standard Capacity Magazines, 2: Included w/ Loader (226 Pattern)
– Adjustable Rear Sight (S&W Dovetail Cut)
– Removable Magazine Well
– Paddle/Belt Holster Included

Oh, and did we mention, it takes Sig P226 mags? Like these:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGf7Zts0foI

Read more about the PX-9 G2 at SDS Imports.

Stephanie Kimmell is the firstborn daughter of Missouri’s Pecan King, worthy scion of a Vietnam veteran sailor turned mad engineer-orchardist-inventor-genius. With a BA in technical writing, she freelances as a writer and editor. A Zymurgist greatly interested in the decoction of fermented barley and hops, she is in many ways a modern amalgam of Esther Hobart Morris, Rebecca Boone, and Nellie Bly. She hunts, fishes, butchers, and cooks most anything. When not editing or writing, she makes soaps and salves, spins wool, and occasionally makes cheese from cows she milked herself. Kimmell is a driven epistemophilic who loves live music and all sorts of beer.

CategoriesNew Gun Releases

Strike Industries’ New T-Bone Charging Handle for .223/5.56

Strike Industries just announced a new charging handle for AR-15’s in .223/5.56 that should be especially beneficial for use with suppressors. How? Well, take a look. It’s designed to direct the gas flow to the left, right, or even both ways—you get to decide. But the thing is, you’re not going to get that obnoxious gas cloud in your face. And, since the user determines which way the gas flows, it’s good for left and right-handed shooters.

Adjust the handle to direct gas flow away from your face and firing hand.

It’s compatible with AR-15, M4, and M16 upper receivers, but not AR-10s. The company advises that the handles can be easily swapped with option sizes and styles that will be announced soon. The handle comes with two set screws and two hex tools for assembly and adjustments. Also, it’s available in five colorways, including FDE and Olive Drab—so most likely you’ll be able to find something that fits your platform.

Strike Industries T-Bone AR-15 Charging Handle for .223/5.56

The new handle has a black aluminum shaft, with polymer handles available in black, red, blue, FDE, and Olive Drab.

Here’s how SI describes the new charging handle:

The Strike Industries T-Bone Charging Handle for .223/5.56 AR-15’s feature a patented gas redirect system that allows you to configure the gas to exit only left, only right, or evenly to both sides. The shaft of the charging handle is machined from 7000 series aluminum which excels in applications requiring lightweight and high strength.

However, with comfort and control in mind, the T-Bone latchless handles are made from SI PolyFlex polymer. The handles can be easily swapped with optional (coming soon) different sizes and styles. The latchless feature of the T-Bone gives minimal wear and tear on your AR upper receiver compared to traditional charging handles on the market.

The Strike Industries T-Bone Charging Handle for .223/5.56 gives you a modular way to direct the gas and setup the feel and look for one of the most overlooked and essential part of your AR upper receiver.

T-Bone AR-15 Charging Handle Features:

•Configure gas to exit only left, only right, or evenly on both sides
•Latchless modular SI PolyFlex polymer handles
•SI patent pending ambidextrous charging handle
•Handles can be easily swapped with option sizes and styles (coming soon)
•Minimal wear on upper receiver compared to others on the market
•Machined from 7000 series aluminum which excels in applications requiring lightweight and high strength

Specs

•Length: 172.04mm (6.77″)
•Width: 62.06mm (2.44″)
•Height: 14.95mm (0.59″)
•Weight: 1.0 oz
•Weight w/ pkg: 1.6 oz

What’s in the package?

Strike Industries T-Bone Charging Handle package contents.

Everything you’ll need to install and adjust the charging handle to suit your preferences.

•x1 T-Bone Charging Handle (fully assembled)
•x2 Set screw [M3x8mm]
•x1 Hex tool [1.5mm]
•x1 Hex tool [3mm]

Other Notes about the T-Bone Charging Handle

Compatibility: It is compatible with AR-15/M4/M16 upper receivers.
Not compatible with: AR-10 upper receivers.

Also:

•Strike does point out that aluminum material will wear out faster than steel, so keep that in mind.
•Due to numerous factors that take place during the anodization process, the color lines from batch to batch of a certain product may vary.

Read more at Strike Industries.

Stephanie Kimmell is the firstborn daughter of Missouri’s Pecan King, worthy scion of a Vietnam veteran sailor turned mad engineer-orchardist-inventor-genius. With a BA in technical writing, she freelances as a writer and editor. A Zymurgist greatly interested in the decoction of fermented barley and hops, she is in many ways a modern amalgam of Esther Hobart Morris, Rebecca Boone, and Nellie Bly. She hunts, fishes, butchers, and cooks most anything. When not editing or writing, she makes soaps and salves, spins wool, and occasionally makes cheese from cows she milked herself. Kimmell is a driven epistemophilic who loves live music and all sorts of beer.

CategoriesNew Gun Releases

A New Exclusive Ammunition from Global Ordnance

Global Ordnance (G.O.) has announced the arrival of “ADI World Class“, a new line of ammunition from Australian Munitions. G.O. is the exclusive US distributor of that brand and is directly offering the entire range of ADI World Class small arms cartridges to individual consumers. It is also available for wholesale and to their dealer network. 

ADI World Class Ammunition

ADI World Class 3098 WIN Sierra Match King.

Below is how they describe the ammo and its availability.

ADI World Class Ammunition is a match grade ammunition available in .223REM, 300 AAC Blackout, .308WIN, and additionally 5.56x45mm F1 Ball Ammunition, with more calibers on the way in the future. Australian Munitions has a long history of supplying high-quality powders and ammunition throughout the world and its ammunition is now being offered directly from Global Ordnance.

Global Ordnance has been an exclusive distributor for Australian Munitions for over 3 years, including their Australian Outback line of ammunition, and is now bringing the same high-quality standards through the new line of match grade and ball offerings to the market. 

ADI World Class Ammunition from Global Ordnance

ADI World Class Ammunition from Global Ordnance is available in 300 BLK, 308 WIN, and 223 REM.

Marc Morales, President and Owner of Global Ordnance, explains further. 

“We are very excited about our partnership with ADI, especially given the recent ammunition shortages in the United States. Having another source of high-quality ammunition to offer to our customers helps us keep up with the demand and bring more options to the end-users.” 

Global Ordnance, known among other things for the immensely popular Grand Power Stribog, (read our Stribog review here) carries an entire Grand Power selection and Arex Delta lineup. They are a veteran-owned company headquartered in Sarasota, Fl. 

Connect on social @global_ordnance or follow them on Facebook, /global_ordnance/. 

ADI ammo in 300BLK.

ADI ammo in 300BLK.

 

Brock Trautman is the senior news anchor for The Mag Life, the official publication of GunMag Warehouse. He’s also a cartoon, so…don’t get butt-hurt about anything he says. He’s not making subjective judgments on things, or reviewing anything – he’s just passing along the news.

CategoriesNew Gun Releases

The Family Business: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel

Baen Books has released Mag Life contributor Mike Kupari‘s latest book: it’s the Family Business novel. It’s a dystopian (perhaps post-apocalyptic) tale of a Federal “Recovery Agent” on the job in a very-much-changed United States of America.

As of this writing, it is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon.

Here’s an excerpt:

“He remembered, vividly, the day California was invaded. A combined Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force offensive had finally pushed the UEA out of Texas and back into Mexico. The damned Greys counterattacked by opening up a second front in the Continental United States. They were somehow able to jam NORAD’s radars effectively enough to conceal hundreds of hypersonic transport aircraft. 

The planes dropped troops and weapons into Southern California before turning kamikaze and striking various targets throughout the region. Having secured a beachhead, the UEA was able to bring up more assets from Mexico and South America by sea, reinforcing their toehold in California and allowing them to break out of the Greater Los Angeles Perimeter. 

They were able to take the entire LA-to-San Francisco corridor before being stopped, and they held that territory for two years. The number of American citizens caught behind enemy lines (and being used as human shields) prevented the US from responding with nuclear weapons.”

Kupari, a self-described revolverphile who preaches the Gospel of the FN, is an experienced (though wrong-handed) shooter who uses his experience as a former EOD Technician, PMC contractor, and general retro-gun-nerd-savant to provide verisimilitude to his writing.

Mike Kupari novels.

Kupari, who is a Mag Life contributor by the way (!), has written several novels.

 

Here’s another excerpt.

“Jesse’s shop looked cluttered and chaotic, but he seemed to know right where everything was. The centerpiece of it was a CNC mill and a lathe. Electronics projects cluttered one workbench, while firearms projects took up another. 

A faded Arizona flag hung on one wall, as did a prewar, fifty-star US flag. Next to them was a pair of posters. REMEMBER PHOENIX, one declared, while the other proclaimed KEEP WATCHING THE SKIES! 

Below those, framed, was his certificate of his completing the Arizona Ranger training course and a photo of his swearing-in ceremony. Leading Nathan to his gun-bench, Jesse picked up a large pistol and proudly handed it to his friend.

“What’s this?” Nathan asked, examining the gun in his hand. It wasn’t anything he’d seen before, and he knew his way around a gun.

“Did you make this?”

“I did,” Jesse said, beaming. “That’s my third prototype. It’s ready for field testing.”

The gun was a hefty semiautomatic, but the magazine well was located in front of the trigger guard. Nathan locked back the slide, verifying that the weapon was unloaded, and looked at the markings.

“.45 Win Mag?”

Jesse grinned. “Yup! The problem with most magnum semi-autos is that they’re huge, right? It’s because they’re trying to cram a revolver-length, rimmed cartridge into a pistol grip. You end up with a grip like a two-by-four. I solved that by moving the magazine well out of the grip.”

“Like a Broomhandle Mauser,” Nathan said.

“Only in overall layout. This gun is striker-fired. It’s roller-delayed, recoil-operated, like the Kraut STG-88 assault rifle. Try the trigger!”

Nathan released the slide and squeezed the trigger. With only a little bit of take-up, it felt like a thin glass rod breaking. 

“Damn.”

“Three and a half pounds’ pull weight on that, and it doesn’t feel mushy. I added a thumb safety because the trigger pull is so light, and to make it extra drop safe. I tossed my second prototype off the roof, onto the driveway, over and over again, trying to get it to discharge, and the safety held. 

Anyway, the barrel is fixed, so it’s real accurate. For the next prototype, I’m working on a user-serviceable quick-change barrel system. You’ll be able to swap from the five-inch service barrel, like on this one, to a longer, heavier target barrel, and even a short snub barrel. I figure I can machine a scope mount into the heavy barrel, so it’ll be good for handgun hunters. I may be able to figure out a caliber conversion system, eventually, too.”

Real Avid Gun Tools

“This is really nice, Jesse,” Nathan said, aiming the pistol at an antelope head mounted on the wall.

“The magazine holds ten rounds. I’m working on a twenty-rounder, but I haven’t put it together yet. Even still, that’s four extra shots over a typical police revolver, it’s more powerful, and it reloads quicker.”

“I’m impressed, Jesse. Very nicely done. You gonna put these into production?”

“Eh, I really can’t. I’m a one-man outfit. I don’t have the capability to mass-produce a gun and making these as one-offs would make them too expensive. Once I get the design finalized, I’m going to try and sell the manufacturing rights.”

“Yeah, I guess that makes sense.” Nathan flipped the gun around in his hand and offered it to Jesse butt-first. “You gonna pack this beast on your next Ranger call-up?”

 

The book is officially described thusly:

Decades ago, the Visitors descended on Earth. They claimed to bring peace and prosperity. Their real goal was the total subjugation of humankind. But humanity did not give up its only home without a fight. After a devastating war, the Visitors were driven back to Mars. Their millions of willing human collaborators were left behind. The task of hunting down these former alien collaborators and bringing them to justice falls to Federal Recovery Agents like Nathan Foster.

Now, Nathan Foster is tasked with bringing to justice Emmogene Anderson. As a teenager, Emmogene was experimented on by the Visitors and implanted with a device that allows her to control other people. With her is her obsessive ex-lover, who was also a former commando of the Visitors’ forces. It’s an easy enough job—but Emmogene has been implanted with something else, something much more important.

Nathan and Ben must decide what is right in a largely lawless world— and the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.

Says Kupari,

“I started writing in high school. I didn’t really get into it until college when I began writing fiction online. I never seriously considered trying to be a novelist, though, not until 2006. That was the year I met Larry Correia. He liked a story I was writing online and asked if he could jump in on it. That story ultimately became DEAD SIX.

I lived in Doha, Qatar for a year, while working security at a US installation there. Qatar ultimately became the inspiration for the fictional country of Zubara.

Later in life, I served as an explosive ordnance disposal technician in the US Air Force. I deployed to Afghanistan and applied that experience to my second book, Swords of Exodus.

My first solo novel, Her Brothers Keeper, wasn’t exactly inspired by real life. I am sad to admit that I’ve never captained a privateer rocket ship. I do, however, have a lifelong love of science fiction and space opera and am excited to continue sharing my take on different genres.”

You can find the book on the Baen website or in Amazon.com’s book section.

 

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Brock Trautman is the senior news anchor for The Mag Life, the official publication of GunMag Warehouse. He’s also a cartoon, so…don’t get butt-hurt about anything he says. He’s not making subjective judgments on things, or reviewing anything – he’s just passing along the news.

CategoriesNew Gun Releases

Check out the New Competition Chassis Rifle from PROOF Research

PROOF Research and MDT just announced a new precision rifle. It’s the new PROOF MDT ACC Competition Chassis Rifle and it incorporates parts and mechanisms from several companies including TriggerTech, Zermatt Arms, and Area 419. Whether used for competition or hunting, users will appreciate the sub 1/2 MOA accuracy guarantee. And, it’s available in six different chamberings.

PROOF Research Competition-Ready MDT ACC Chassis Rifle

Proof’s new Chassis Rifle is available chambered in 223 Rem, 6 ARC, 6 Dasher, 6 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 308 Win.

Here’s how PROOF describes it:

Whether you’re new to the competition scene and want to jump in with both feet, a seasoned shooter who wants to take their game to the next level, or you just enjoy a superbly accurate rifle, the PROOF Competition Chassis rifle is for you. Rather than reinvent the wheel, we have partnered with companies whose products are already on the podium weekend after weekend to assemble the ultimate precision rifle.

It all starts with a solid foundation. The MDT ACC Chassis looks the part with custom PROOF Research colors and engraving. The adjustable length of pull and comb height are adaptable to any shooter and any unconventional shooting position. The ACC Chassis sports a full Arca rail down the entire length of the forend and M-Lok mounting points for weights and accessories.

Our competition contour steel barrel has been the choice barrel for some of the worlds top precision rifle competitors. Our competition contour barrel when coupled with the MDT buttstock weight works to balance the rifle and decrease felt recoil.

PROOF Competition Chassis rifle barrel and brake

26″ PROOF Competition Contour Steel Barrel

The PROOF Competition Chassis features a Zermatt Arms TL3 action, Triggertech Pro Curved Diamond Trigger with an adjustable pull weight from 4 to 32 oz, an Area 419 Hellfire muzzle brake, and a MDT 12 round AICS-pattern steel magazine. A custom fit hard case is included to haul your rifle to your next match.

PROOF Competition Chassis Rifle action, trigger, and magazine

PROOF MDT ACC chassis rifle and case

 

The Proof Competition Chassis Rifle is backed with an accuracy guarantee and is available in 223 Rem, 6 ARC, 6 Dasher, 6 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 308 Win.

PROOF Competition Chassis Rifle Specs

  • •MDT ACC Chassis
  • •Zermatt Arms TL3 Action
  • •Adjustable Triggertech Pro Curved Diamond Trigger
  • •MDT 12 Round AICS Steel MAG
  • •26″ PROOF Competition Contour Steel Barrel
  • •Area 419 Hellfire Brake
  • •20 MOA rail
  • •Weight – 15lbs-14oz w/ mag
  • •Accuracy Guarantee
  • •MSRP: $5,699

 

Stephanie Kimmell is the firstborn daughter of Missouri’s Pecan King, worthy scion of a Vietnam veteran sailor turned mad engineer-orchardist-inventor-genius. With a BA in technical writing, she freelances as a writer and editor. A Zymurgist greatly interested in the decoction of fermented barley and hops, she is in many ways a modern amalgam of Esther Hobart Morris, Rebecca Boone, and Nellie Bly. She hunts, fishes, butchers, and cooks most anything. When not editing or writing, she makes soaps and salves, spins wool, and occasionally makes cheese from cows she milked herself. Kimmell is a driven epistemophilic who loves live music and all sorts of beer.

CategoriesNew Gun Releases

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Bandolier: for Multi-Mission Loadout Options

The Firebase Parabellum Bandolier is a tactical bandolier from Vertx. Developed in conjunction with Firebase Combat Studies Group, the Vertx Firebase Parabellum is a low-profile, multi-use load bearing option designed to mitigate the weight and space problems sometimes created by the need to pack and load for multiple mission profiles. As you can see in the video below, the Parabellum can be worn as a bandolier, like a chest rig, or under the arms.  You can also mount it to a plate carrier, inside a bagpack, or down in a kit bag. 

Vertx Firebase Parabellum tactical bandolier in use.

Vertx advises, 

“You can’t always spare the space or weight it takes to pack for multiple mission profiles so when it comes to loadout the Firebase Bandolier is the versatile solution you need. With the ability to be worn or stored in four different configurations, the Firebase Bandolier is an expert addition the Prepared Professional’s arsenal.”

VTX FIrebase CSG "Parabellum Bandolier"

Features:

• Unique multi-purpose pouch platform allows for on or off-body carry options
• Exterior panel can be stowed to reveal hook-side for attachment in bags, packs, chest rigs and plate carriers
• The center stow pocket can be used to store sensitive items like IDs and documents or IFAK
• Belt keeper shock-cord provides added security when worn in x-strap configuration
• Snap closures add retention when on the move
• Straps can be reconfigured for left or right-handed use
• Pouches can be oriented faceup or facedown for faster reloading

Construction:

• 4 pouches sized to fit AR15 magazines, IFAKs, radios and other tools (Option 1)
• 4 pouches sized to fit pistol caliber carbine magazines, flashlights and other tools (Option 2)
• Overlapping elastic retention
• Silicone printing inside mag pouches for added retention

Fabric and Technology:

• Pliable material conforms to the body
• Wear-resistant honeycomb mesh
• Lightweight and durable Hypalon snap closures

 

AR Bandolier Version

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Bandolier

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Bandolier

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Bandolier

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Bandolier

PCC Bandolier Version

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Pistol Caliber Carbine Bandolier

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Pistol Caliber Carbine Bandolier Vertx Firebase Parabellum Pistol Caliber Carbine Bandolier

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Pistol Caliber Carbine Bandolier

Vertx Firebase Parabellum Pistol Caliber Carbine Bandolier

 

Vertx provides the following bandolier/chest rig advice:

 

Be A Hard-Charger, Just Do It Discreetly

You can’t always spare the space or weight it takes to pack for multiple mission profiles so when it comes to loadout the Firebase Parabellum Bandolier is the versatile solution you need. Worn either under the right or left arm like a shoulder holster, diagonally across the body like a bandolier, attached to the front of your plate carrier, or deployed from your bag for off-body carry, the Firebase Parabellum Bandolier allows up to four mags with  the ability to configure access either from the top or bottom.

Each mag cell has silicon printing for extra retention and the centerline pocket is Tactigami compatible and a great place to store maps, documents or an IFAK. Designed for concealment under shirts or jackets the low-profile shoulder and waist straps secure the bandolier without adding bulk. A multifunctional, multiple carry platform, the Firebase Bandolier is an expert addition the Prepared Professional’s arsenal.

 

 

Firebase CSG is online at https://firebasecsg.com/. 

The new bandolier is available online at: https://vertx.com/firebase-parabellum-bandolier 

                                                         and: https://vertx.com/firebase-pcc-bandolier

Brock Trautman is the senior news anchor for The Mag Life, the official publication of GunMag Warehouse. He’s also a cartoon, so…don’t get butt-hurt about anything he says. He’s not making subjective judgments on things, or reviewing anything – he’s just passing along the news.

CategoriesNew Gun Releases

M400 Switchblade Rifle Caliber Pistol — New from Sig Sauer

Sig Sauer just added a fifth model to the M400 series, and this one has features that were purpose-built for competitive shooters. The M400 Switchblade is a rifle-caliber AR pistol with several ambidextrous controls, 2-stage Matchlite Duo Trigger, free-float M-LOK handguard, and the new Magpul BSL brace which is adjustable for length.

Sig Sauer M400 Switchblade

The Switchblade has an 11.5” barrel, Magpuls’ all-new BSL brace (not shown), full ambi controls, twin locking clamp handguard, match-grade flatblade trigger, and a Cerakote Titanium finish.

 

“The M400 Switchblade brings an entirely new level of performance to the M400 product family with unmatched flexibility and capability,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, Sig Sauer, Inc. “The pistol features fully ambidextrous controls to include the charging handle, selector, and unique to the Switchblade, the bolt catch and release for seamless transitions from hand to hand and rapid deployment of the catch. Additionally, the new Magpul BSL brace offers improved stability, and the rigid handguard is designed to withstand the weight of maximum accessory installation, truly making the M400 Switchblade the ultimate performance pistol.”

As described by Sig:

Sig Sauer is pleased to announce the expansion of the M400 series with the introduction of the Sig Sauer M400 Switchblade, which brings the performance features of the popular M400 SDI platforms — that were purpose-built for competition shooters – to this rifle caliber pistol.

The Sig Sauer M400 Switchblade is an aluminum frame rifle caliber pistol featuring a Cerakote Titanium Elite finish, with a telescoping Magpul BSL Brace, an 11.5” cold hammer-forged carbon steel tapered barrel for easy suppressor installation with a three-prong flash hider, and a rigid free-floating handguard with M-LOK accessory rail that installs with a clamp system and designed to eliminate deflection from the added weight of accessory installation. The pistol offers fully ambidextrous controls including the bolt catch, charging handle, and selector switch, has a 2-stage Matchlite Duo Trigger, and comes optics-ready. The pistol is chambered in 5.56 NATO and ships with a thirty-round magazine.

Watch the product launch video:

M400 Switchblade Specs

•Overall length: 30 inches

•Overall height: 7.5 inches

•Overall width: 2.5 inches

•Barrel length: 11.5 inches

•Barrel twist: 1:7

M400 Switchblade Features

•Ambidextrous Bolt Catch

•2-Stage Matchlite Duo Trigger

•11.5″ Carbon Steel Barrel

•Cerakote Elite Finish

Magpul BSL Brace

•Free Floating Handguard

Sig Sauer M400 Switchblade features

The M400 Switchblade features an ambidextrous bolt catch (top left), 2-stage Matchlite Duo Trigger (top right), and 11.5″ carbon steel barrel (bottom).

Read more at Sig Sauer.

Stephanie Kimmell is the firstborn daughter of Missouri’s Pecan King, worthy scion of a Vietnam veteran sailor turned mad engineer-orchardist-inventor-genius. With a BA in technical writing, she freelances as a writer and editor. A Zymurgist greatly interested in the decoction of fermented barley and hops, she is in many ways a modern amalgam of Esther Hobart Morris, Rebecca Boone, and Nellie Bly. She hunts, fishes, butchers, and cooks most anything. When not editing or writing, she makes soaps and salves, spins wool, and occasionally makes cheese from cows she milked herself. Kimmell is a driven epistemophilic who loves live music and all sorts of beer.

CategoriesNew Gun Releases

B&T’s New SPR300 PRO — Takes AR Mags!

Florida-based B&T USA just announced the next-gen version of its SPR300—the Special Purpose Rifle that is equipped with an integral suppressor. This one is the SPR300 PRO with several improvements including, a new chassis, Timney trigger, and folding stock. And, well, this is GunMag, you know…we’re pretty sure that the best new feature about this new model is that it’s designed to take AR magazines!  

 

The original SPR300 was originally developed for European special mission units and has an incredible reputation as a whisper-quiet precision rifle that boasts comparable sound and flash signature to that of an air rifle. 

B&T’s Vice President of Sales Jon Scott said, “Due to increased demand, the SPR300 has jumped the line to receive our updated PRO treatment. The new PRO version features an updated chassis, accepts AR-pattern magazines, features a Timney match trigger, and has a new folding stock assembly compatible with the myriad of AR/M4-style stock models available today” 

B&T SPR300 Pro

Oh, and did we mention, it takes AR mags?

Here’s how the company describes it in the official press release:

B&T USA is excited to announce the release of its next generation SPR300 (Special Purpose Rifle 300BLK), the SPR300 PRO. Built for maximum accuracy out to 165 yards, the SPR300 PRO features a 9.8-inch 1:8 twist barrel chambered for 300BlackOut (7.62x35mm). The platform features a foldable, fully adjustable stock; extended top rail designed to accept clip-on night vision/thermal devices and prisms; a quick-detach bipod and a thread-on suppressor. Due to precision Swiss engineering, the SPR300 PRO can be broken down and quickly reassembled with no change in point of impact.

The SPR300 PRO features a durable hard anodized, aircraft aluminum receiver for reduced weight, a Timney single-stage Hunter Elite trigger adjustable from 1.5 lb. to 4 lbs., M-LOK compatible accessory slots, a three-position safety selector, as well as cocked bolt indicator.

Read more at B&T.

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Shield Arms SA15 FLR: Integrally Folding AR15

The coolest thing about the Shield Arms SA-15 FLR isn’t that it’s a folding AR15 (although that’s pretty cool). The coolest thing about the Shield Arms SA-15 FLR is that it’s an integrally folding AR15: meaning no after-market thingamawhatsits to get it thataway. 

Hence Folding Lower Receiver (FLR). Funny how that works eh? 

Folding AR15 gif

Anyway, the Shield Arms Folding Lower Receiver (FLR) is now available in pistol, rifle, and stripped lower configuration and (as of this writing) it’s in stock. As originally reported on Soldier Systems Daily, the SA-15  FLR is a fully-folding lower receiver that does not require an adapter. 

It’s a patent-pending billet AR-15 lower receiver with a folding stock mechanism machined and built directly into the receiver, allowing the stock or pistol brace to fold without the need of an aftermarket folding adapter.

The various SA15s feed via standard (i.e. unmodified) AR15 magazines

 

SA15 Folding AR15 Rifle

SA15 Folding AR Pistol

SA15 Folding AR Pistol A2

SA15 Folding AR15 Stripped Lower Receiver

 

Here’s what it looks like when locked in place and set up with some other cool toys for Insta:

S15 folding AR15

An SA-15 folding AR pistol in FDE build on the Shield Arms folding lower receiver. Keeping it company; Glock 43X with extended S15 mag, SA hat, and a G10 Pugio dagger (w/IWB kydex sheath) in coyote tan. Or coyote brown. Or whatever we’re supposed to call it now.

Each respective configuration is detailed below.

 

Folding-AR15_Shield-Arms-FLR

 

SA-15 FLR

A 16 in. folding Rifle built on Shield Arms folding lower.

Build Specifications
  • Upper/Lower: 7075-T6 billet aluminum upper/lower
  • Barrel:
    • 16″ length, 5.56 NATO Chamber
    • Mid-length length gas system
    • 1:7 RH twist
    • 4150 CMV
    • Stress relieved after rifling
    • Black Nitride finish
    • M4 extension
    • .076″ gas port
  • Bolt Carrier Group
    • Black Nitride finish
    • Shot peened
    • Magnetic Particle Inspected
    • 9310 5.56/.223 bolt
    • 8620 M16 carrier
  • Handguard: Shield Arms 13″ MLOK
  • Trigger: Enhanced Milspec
  • Safety: Shield Arms Ambi Safety Selector
  • Grip: Magpul MOE SL
  • Gas Block: Shield Arms Adjustible Gas Block
  • Muzzle Device: A2
  • Buttstock: B5 Systems Bravo
  • Charging handle: Milspec
  • Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz
  • Ships with 1 magazine

 

 

 

SA-15 Folding 11.5 in. Pistol (5.56 NATO)

SA-15 Folding 11.5 in. Pro Pistol built on the Shield Arms FLR for compact storage.

Build Specifications

  • Upper/Lower: 7075-T6 billet aluminum upper/lower
  • Barrel:
    • 11.5″ length, 5.56 NATO Chamber
    • Carbine-length length gas system
    • 1:7 RH twist
    • 4150 CMV
    • Stress relieved after rifling
    • Black Nitride finish
    • M4 extension
    • .070″ gas port
  • Bolt Carrier Group
    • Black Nitride finish
    • Shot peened
    • Magnetic Particle Inspected
    • 9310 5.56/.223 bolt
    • 8620 M16 carrier
  • Handguard: Shield Arms 10″ MLOK
  • Trigger: Enhanced Milspec
  • Safety: Shield Arms Ambi Safety Selector
  • Grip: Magpul MOE SL
  • Gas Block: Shield Arms Adjustable Gas Block
  • Muzzle Device: A2
  • Pistol Brace: SB Tactical SBA3
  • Charging handle: Milspec
  • Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz
  • Ships with 1 magazine

 

 

 

SA-15 Folding 11.5 in. A2 Pistol (5.56 NATO)

SA-15 Folding 11.5″ A2 Pistol built on the Shield Arms FLR for compact storage.

Build Specifications

  • Upper/Lower: 7075-T6 forged aluminum upper/lower
  • Barrel:
    • 11.5″ length, 5.56 NATO Chamber
    • Carbine-length length gas system
    • 1:7 RH twist
    • 4150 CMV
    • Stress relieved after rifling
    • Black Nitride finish
    • M4 extension
    • .070″ gas port
  • Bolt Carrier Group
    • Black Nitride finish
    • Shot peened
    • Magnetic Particle Inspected
    • 9310 5.56/.223 bolt
    • 8620 M16 carrier
  • Handguard: Magpul MOE SL Carbine-length
  • Trigger: Enhanced Milspec
  • Safety: Shield Arms Ambi Safety Selector
  • Grip: Magpul MOE SL
  • Muzzle Device: A2
  • Rear Sight: Griffin Armament M2
  • Pistol Brace: SB Tactical SBA3
  • Charging handle: Milspec
  • Weight: 6.0 lbs
  • Ships with 1 magazine

 

 

 

SA-15 Stripped Folding Lower Receiver

SA-15 stripped folding AR15 billet lower receiver built on the Shield Arms folding lower receiver.

Features

  • Built-in folding mechanism for compact storage – NOT AN ADAPTER
  • Machined from 7075-T6 aircraft grade billet aluminum
  • Ships with an h2 weight proprietary buffer
  • Accepts standard AR-15 magazines
  • Matte black hard-coat anodized per Mil 8625 Type 3 Class 2
  • Precision machined magazine well with beveled feed lip for easy mag changes
  • Caliber marking of “MULTI”
  • Compatible with most standard AR-15 components  and most aftermarket parts
  • Takedown pin spring and detent hole is threaded for a 6-32 set screw for easy capturing (hardware included)
  • Upper tension screw behind grip screw (threaded hole with hardware included) to adjust any “slop” out of vertical fit between upper and lower
  • Threaded bolt catch pin (Threaded hole and hardware)

Learn more online at ShieldArms.com/SA-15 or at FoldingLower.com.

 

Types of folding AR15 from Shield Arms

 

And you know how we like cool AR stuff

 

 

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CategoriesNew Gun Releases

Seatback MOLLE Panel: a RMP Kit from Grey Man Tactical

This is the new (as of this writing) Vehicle Seatback MOLLE Panel Kit from Grey Man Tactical. The “Vehicle Seatback RMP Kit” has a wide array of attachment options and provides an extremely modular way to organize and mount gear. 

Each GreyManTac seatback MOLLE panel comes with their 15.25 x 25 Rigid MOLLE Panel (RMP) and headrest and seat bottom straps. The kit is fully compatible with accessory choices from GMT’s most popular attachment categories: gear, medical, and utility. 

There are many ways to exploit GMT’s seatback MOLLE panels. 

For hunting, ranch inspections, range visits, and of course on-duty use you can throw rifles, mags, and other gear on there. 

GreyManTac vehicle MOLLE back for rifles and gear.

But that’s hardly the limit. Camping gear, tools, you name it — it’s all in how you Tetris it together. 

Grey Man Tactical vehicle MOLLE back for tools and outdoor necessities.

And if you don’t want someone to see what’s under there, or if you want to pull the rig out of the vehicle into a base camp, you can always cover it up. 

 

 

Each kit allows the user to customize from the following, choosing one option from each of the three categories.

 

GEAR: 3” QuickFist Clamp with hardware OR Dual QuickFist Original Clamp with hardware.

MEDICAL: Tear Away Medical Pouch OR Tear Away Medical Pouch with BaseMED First Aid Kit.

UTILITY: Large Utility Pouch OR Shockloop Bundle (x2)

Grey Man Tactical Vehicle Seatback MOLLE Panel

Grey Man Tactical Vehicle Seatback MOLLE Panel

Grey Man Tactical Vehicle Seatback MOLLE Panel

Grey Man Tactical Vehicle Seatback MOLLE Panel

The 15.25in x 25in RMP is a universal fit for driver or passenger seatbacks and passenger seat fronts on:

• Compact to full-size cars

• Compact to full-size SUVs

• Compact to full-size SUVs

• Compact to full-size trucks

• Most helicopters and boats

You can learn more about the vehicle seatback kits online at the GreyManTac website

 

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