The Springfield Armory folks have been busy. New for the NRA Annual Meeting and Expo are a slew of new models. Let’s take a quick look.
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Introducing the New M&P Shield in .45 ACP — NRA 2016
Updated: May 20, 2016Smith & Wesson made their big, new NRA Annual Meeting product announcement and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser: meet the new S&W M&P Shield in .45 ACP.
Heckler & Koch Unveils Semi-Auto SP5K, New VP9 in FDE — NRA 2016
Updated: May 20, 2016Heckler & Koch unveiled a commercial semi-automatic version of their iconic MP5K machine pistol at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting, the SP5K. They are also adding a new model VP9 pistol with a flat dark earth (FDE) frame and factory night sights.
NYPD Approves XD-S Variant for Backup, Concealed-Carry
Updated: May 17, 2016Springfield Armory is announcing that the XD-S was added to the NYPD’s very short list of approved handguns for carry off-duty and backup use.
Does KA-BAR’s Tactical Spork Take ‘Tactical’ Too Far?
Updated: May 16, 2016The KA-BAR Tactical Spork. I don’t even know what to say. A tactical spork!!!
Leader 50 A1 Bullpup gets Spotlight at 2016 NRAAM
Updated: March 31, 2024St. George Arms will be showcasing their award-winning Leader 50 A1 semi-automatic bullpup sniper rifle chambered for .50 BMG at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting.
Ruger’s Enhancing its Precision Rifle
Updated: May 9, 2016Now Ruger is updating their relatively-new design with the Enhanced Ruger Precision Rifle, or ERPR. It incorporates a handful of improved components based on user feedback and will be produced in both .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor
Boba Fett Replica Armor from Galac-Tac Is Just Around the Corner
Updated: May 3, 2016The team is working on a May return to business and will hopefully start taking orders again in the next few weeks. Galac-Tac armor and helmets will soon be available for purchase.
Arsenal Halts Strike One Exports to USA–For Now
Updated: May 2, 2016The Strike one is not going out of production, but they are switching to a new importer, and that means a gap in supply.
The President’s Renewed Push for ‘Smart Gun’ Initiative
Updated: April 29, 2016The President has announced a 3-step plan to implement so-called “smart gun” technology starting with a set of requirements for law enforcement users.