It’s been a good news/bad news sorta week for Big Green. Bad News First, the bad news. Remington announced that it has laid off more than 120 workers at its factory in Ilion, New York. “The small arms industry is facing significant near-term challenges related to slowing order velocity and high channel inventories; a dynamic [...]
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Remington Settles ‘Faulty Trigger’ Lawsuit, Lays Off 122 Employees
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 16, 2017 { 23 comments }Feelin’ Lucky? Enter Aguila Ammunition Lucky Shooter Sweepstake ($2,000 in Prizes!)
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Gander Mountain Filing Chapter 11, Closing 32 Locations
BY Max Slowik Published: March 13, 2017 { 62 comments }Sports retail giant Gander Mountain is rolling back and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and it will be shutting down 32 low-profit locations.
RAMBO: 3D-Printed 40mm Grenade Launcher Fires 3D-Printed Ammo
BY Max Slowik Published: March 11, 2017 { 13 comments }Researchers at the ARDEC successfully fired the first grenade created with a 3D printer from a 3D-printed grenade launcher.
Wilson Combat’s new EDC X9 Brings the 1911 into the 21st Century
BY Max Slowik Published: March 9, 2017 { 77 comments }The new EDC X9 is a modern, alloy-framed, double-stack 9mm service pistol based on the 1911 built from the ground up for everyday carry.
Springfield Armory: 10mm XD(M), 1911 TRP in the Works
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 9, 2017 { 10 comments }Springfield Armory announced last month that it has some 10mm handguns in the works.
Lone Wolf Distributors: Customize Your S&W Shield! – SHOT Show 2017
BY Jon Hodoway Published: March 8, 2017 { 6 comments }Lone Wolf is best known for the non-Glock, Glock. They have long been the go-to source for parts and new and innovative custom iterations on the iconic pistol all at more than fair prices.
Check Out These Wicked Fast Reloads for California-Compliant ARs
BY Max Slowik Published: March 6, 2017 { 20 comments }Mean Arms has a slick new way to reload AR-pattern rifles with fixed magazines using a modern take on the stripper clip called the MA-Loader.
Mega Arms Compact Frame .308 AR – SHOT Show 2017
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 4, 2017 { 8 comments }Make sure to visit the for more information. Overview Mega Arms teased us with a small frame .308 last year known as the SF-Maten .308. This year they promise it is coming to a store near you. What is the big deal with a small frame? The weight man, the weight! This .308 rifle with 16-inch [...]
Are these the Next H&K VP Pistols? The Subcompact and Long-Slide SFPs
BY Max Slowik Published: March 2, 2017 { 8 comments }Heckler & Koch has quietly released details about their new H&K SFP pistols for military and police users including a subcompact and a long-slide model.









