You are looking for a new iron, or a piece of equipment to improve the one you have? You are looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance your existing firearms?
Springfield Armory has some good news for shooters who still believe in the.45ACP to protect their six. The company introduced the XD-M, a big-boy cartridge that can be used for self-defense. It is now available in a pack that is perfect for EDC. The Elite 3.8-inch Compact OSP (.45 ACP) combines big-bore power and cutting-edge performance to offer concealed carry users an exceptional option. The pistol has a 10+1 capacity, ambidextrous controls, and a top-notch META trigger. It can also be equipped with an optic ready sight, which allows for the addition if a red-dot sight. Springfield even offers a factory package that includes its HEX Dragonfly 3.5 MOA Red-dot optic. You can still purchase the gun as a standalone.
MSRP: Optic Package $843; Standalone $653Silencer Central Bank 338
Large bore cartridges are not only good at poking larger holes, but they can also go the distance. Silencer Central hopes to make the.338 Lapua, one of the most well-known options in this category, easier to control upon launch. The Banish 338 is the smallest and most quiet.338 suppressor available on the market. It offers just enough to give the long-range specialist an edge. The durable option is made of titanium and Inconel and adds only 17.5 ounces to a rifle’s length and 9.1 inches more. The can also offers 33 dB noise reduction and a number of felt recoil.
MSRP: $1.600Galco High Ready Chest Hoster
Galco offers the perfect accessory for those who love to take to the woods carrying a big-bore gun. Galco’s latest High Ready Chest Holster is part of an expanding range of torso-mounted hunting or outdoor holsters. The rig can be used to carry a large-frame semiauto in a comfortable chest position. It is also ideal for protecting you when hunting, fishing or hiking in bear country. The innovative backing plate of the holster, which is composed of a ballistic nylon body and a closed-cell foam front, provides comfort. Galco’s Comfort Cloth is a flexible performance mesh that provides comfort and wicks moisture to the back portion of the plate that rests against the wearer.
MSRP: $169Sig Sauer MCX-Spear
The Spear is an expansion of the company’s MCX line. It brings a new twist to the semi-auto rifles and puts the power of.277 Sig Fury into the hands of shooters. The rifle was designed with war fighting in mind. It offers an option that increases the power, accuracy, and range of the platform. This is where the.277 comes in, a commercial version of the 6.8x51mm military round that has excellent external and terminal ballistics. It’s a large package that includes a lot of extras, such as threaded muzzle, QD attachment points, QD suppressor, and ambidextrous controls.
MSRP: $8,000Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL Lever-Action Rifle
Marlin is back and 1895 SBL lever action rifles are shipping again for first time since August 2020, when the company stopped production. This is Ruger’s first gun since it acquired the company. There seems to be a lot to love about the.4570 Government-chambered gun. Ruger has not messed with the milled-steel receiver and internals. The ’95 should be as reliable as ever. The company has made a few improvements to the ’95, including a threaded muzzle and laminate stock, as well as a Picatinny Rail that includes a ghost rear aperture. These and other enhancements will be tested over time, but it’s nice that Marlin is back online.
MSRP: $1,400Federal Ammunition HammerDown
Federal Premium launched the popular HammerDown ammunition line in 2020 to tackle the lever-gun market. The ammo manufacturer recently expanded its line to include three big-bore options sure to impress hunters:.45 Colt and.35 Remington. The.45 Colt comes with a 250-grain bullet, while the.35 Remington has a 220-grain bullet and the.444 Marlin has a 270 grain. All cartridges feature a flat-tipped, bonded-core bullet. They are safe to use in tubular magazines. The bullets are designed to retain the maximum amount of material at impact, creating deadly wound channels. To ensure smooth extraction, the cases are chamfered for easy feeding.
MSRP:.45 Colt $38 box of 20,.35 Remington $52 box of 20,.444 Marlin $63 box 20Fiocchi Gold Turkey TSS
Fiocchi has been focusing its expertise on providing premium hunting iron fodder in recent months. The new addition to the Golden Series is the high-performance Golden Turkey SSS loads. The shell is loaded with Fiocchi’s ultra-dense Tungsten Super Shot and provides a deep-penetrating option that will increase the range of your turkey gun. The loads create the tight patterns hunters are used to from superior metal. Fiocchi is dominating the market with two 12-gauge loads (No. 7 and 9 shot), 20 gauge (No. 7 and 9 shot), 20-gauge (No. 9). As with all Fiocchi high-quality shotshells, Golden Turkey TSS uses precision-manufactured hulls and wads, combined with top-notch primers and carefully selected powder, to achieve predictable and dependable results.
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