New Guns and Gear June 2023

Check out these 7 new bits of gear and guns to add to your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: Smith & Wesson M&P FPCLike a lemming to cliff edge, gunmakers are scrambling towards pistol-caliber carbines. Smith & Wesson is the latest to take the plunge, and the results have been impressive. The 9mm M&P FPC has a grip-loaded affair, with all the trappings and features of the company’s celebrated striker-fired gun line. It is sure to appeal to shooters who value convenience. The horizontal folding mechanism is one of the most notable features, reducing the overall length of the gun from 30 inches to 16 inches. The optics remain zeroed after folding because they are mounted on a Picatinny Rail that is mounted on top of the MLOK handguard. The charging handle also doubles as a latch to allow for lightning-fast, intuitive deployment. The threaded muzzle and interchangeable backstraps, as well as the M-Lok slots, round out this system. MSRP: $660Maxim Defence PRS SuppressorsWhether you’re hunting, competing, or simply enjoying your shooting more, a suppressor is a great accessory. Maxim Defense’s lightweight and effective PRS suppressor for 6.5 mm and.308 mm calibers improves the three pursuits. The monolithic MonoKore, made of titanium and aluminium, is a sealed monolithic can that will not be noticed on most firearms. Maxim designed this device to minimize the increase of gas blowback and cyclic rate when suppressing a firearm. A hard-coat anodized surface protects your investment while its direct thread mounting makes attachment universal and easy.MSRP $695Bear Creek ARSENIUM NEEDS MORE 10mm PCCs. Bear Creek Arsenal has answered our prayers. The BC-10mm chambers for the “perfect ten” and has a number features that are simply cool. The side charging handle is the most important feature of this blowback carbine. It makes manipulation easy and fast. BCA also uses an 8-ounce weighted buffer in the platform to make the 10mm snappy and tame in terms of recoil. The BC-10mm is compatible Glock magazines which allows for standard capacity magazines (in terms long-guns). The carbine is a great choice for 10mm enthusiasts, as it has ample M-Lok space on the handguard, and is built around billet receivers. MSRP: $820Volquartsen’s VT2When Volquartsen comes to precision rimfires they always have something interesting cooking. The rimfire, dubbed the VT2, boasts a simple button/lever takedown system that doesn’t require any tools. The system is even more flexible, allowing users to swap barrels and calibers. The AR-pattern rimfire can also be chambered in.22 LR but its small receiver size prevents it from swapping. Volquartsen currently offers two chamberings,.17 HMR or.22 WMR. The rifle also features a 16.5-inch barrel made of carbon fiber, a compensator, a TG2000 trigger, and plenty of MLOCK mounting space. MSRP: Starting at $2261Magpul Daka Grid Organizer Pelican Vault V730 & V800Every gun that is worth its weight in ammunition deserves a quality case. Every case should have a topnotch organization system. Magpul’s Daka Grid organizer replaces the annoying foam that comes with most hard cases. The system is a drop-in solution that secures your gear and, better yet, can be reconfigured to fit the gun and gear you are carrying. The secret lies in the use of expanded polypropylene blocks and panels that nest together to form retention systems tailored to each firearm. The panels can be easily removed and reinstalled to accommodate your next loadout. The lightweight Grid system also doesn’t absorb contaminants and creates the perfect environment for your firearms. The system is currently available for the V730 and the V800 Pelican cases. MSRP: $140 or moreRock River Arms Operator DMR RiflesRock river Arms has turned their studied eye towards precision shooters by introducing the Operator DMR rifle series. The DMR line, which stands for Designated Marksman Rifle (short for Designated Marksman Rifle), includes six variants. Two are chambered for 5.56 NATO or.223 Remington, and four are for 7.62 NATO or.308 Winchester. Rock River offers two 16″ barrel options, and two 20″ barrel options for the 7.62 models. One of these is an enhanced version. This means that the rifle comes with a SilencerCo Chimera300 suppressor, a RRA 3-slot extra rail assembly, and an ARCA Swiss Rail adapter. There’s no option for the 5.56 guns. You can choose between 16- or 20-inch barrels. The company equips all guns with chrome-lined, low-profile barrels, two-stage Ultra Match RRA Triggers, and Magpul flip-up Pro Series iron sights. MSRP: $1745 and aboveBrownells BRN-180SH LowerIt is about damn time that the AR-180 was brought back to the fold. Brownells has a lot to thank them for. The Iowa concern continues to evolve its version of the Eugene Stoner-designed gem with the introduction of a suppressor-optimized, .300 Blackout upper. The BRN_180SH upper is distinguished by a three-setting, preset gas block. It can be used for suppressed, unsuppressed or off. The latter turns the gun into an automatic straight pull that is whisper quiet when running a can. The component is a 10 1/2 inch fire tube with a barrel that’s threaded, which plays off the Blackouts short-barreled credentials. It also features an adjustable charging handle, and mounts easily on the Brownells BRN180 lower receiver. MSRP: $1,000. The target grids and the bullseye sizes have been converted to MOA. Subscribe to the Gun Digest newsletter and we will send you your print-at home target pack immediately. Enter your email below.