Takedown .22LR rifles are just kinda cool. Minimalist designs that date back to the old Marbles Game Getter reached more widespread adoption by the time of the 1960s Armalite AR-7 and the Marlin 70 Papoose of the 1980s. Today, besides the Mountain View Arms Pack-Rifle, and Volquartsen VT2 Takedown, you can also add Henry’s rebooted… Continue reading Savage Introduces A22 Takedown Rifle
Category: Firearm News
We summarize the important developments in the world of firearms in our weekly News Briefs. No filler, all news.
Smith & Wesson Gets an Equalizer
Smith and Wesson introduced the “easy to use” M&P Shield EZ models in 2019. Chambered in .380 ACP and equipped with a special reduced-weight recoil spring that allowed those without a lot of hand strength to better rack the slide, they were handy and compact single-stack pistols that included both a standard rear grip safety… Continue reading Smith & Wesson Gets an Equalizer
New From Staccato: An Officer-Sized 2011
Texas-based Staccato just announced the new CS pistol, a 16+1 capacity 9mm single-action 2011-style pistol. While they already have a similar “carry” sized 16+1 round 2011 on the market– the Staccato C2– that pistol runs a more Commander Sized 3.9-inch bull barrel, which sets up the CS to be a more compact gun as it… Continue reading New From Staccato: An Officer-Sized 2011
So, FN Found 400 FALs in a Warehouse
The true-blue 7.62 NATO FN FAL battle rifle was in production in Belgium from 1953 (when it was born) until 1988 when it was replaced by the smaller and easier-to-handle 5.56 caliber FNC. While it was (and is still) made under license around the world, just something like one out of every seven FALs produced… Continue reading So, FN Found 400 FALs in a Warehouse
Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro, now in FDE
Springfield has evidently been calling in requests for new colors to the folks over at HS Product in Croatia because we have been reporting on a slew of fresh Hellcats in Robin’s Egg and Burnt Bronze. Now, they have added a Flat Dark Earth Hellcat Pro to the list as well. Of course, they already… Continue reading Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro, now in FDE
Dan Wesson Heirloom 2022 1911 (and CZ Lions)
Showing they are still making at least some pistols, CZ-owned Dan Wesson is marketing a new “Heirloom” series 1911 pistol. The Heirloom 2022 is a full-size Government Issue in .45 ACP and uses all-steel components for the frame, slide, and parts. Running a standard 5-inch barrel, beavertail grip safety, and a commander-style hammer, it sports… Continue reading Dan Wesson Heirloom 2022 1911 (and CZ Lions)
Anderson Liger, we mean Kiger, Pistols
The “poverty pony” has made a name for itself by making black rifles easily obtainable, selling something like 1.3 million AR lowers in the past few years alone. They are now moving into the Glock clone market with a new Gen 3 G19ish 9mm that has a lot of decent features. The Kiger 9c has… Continue reading Anderson Liger, we mean Kiger, Pistols
Springfield Hellcat, now in many colors
Springfield is bringing a ton of new SKUs online in the coming days and weeks featuring the 11+1 round capacity Hellcat/Hellcat OSP and 15+1 round Hellcat Pro pistols in Burnt Bronze and Robin’s Egg Blue Cerakote patterns. The asking price, depending on the model, runs from $635-$677. Word is, an FDE Hellcat Pro is also… Continue reading Springfield Hellcat, now in many colors
Magpul MBUS 3, finally
Magpul last week announced their newest series of backup folding sights, the third generation following up on their original MBUS and second gen MBUS Pro series. The MBUS 3 comes in a smaller form than the original MBUS, sitting just under a 1/2 inch tall when folded and under 1.4 inches wide, with aesthetics and… Continue reading Magpul MBUS 3, finally
And out of nowhere came 7mm PRC
Hornady just coughed up another new high-performance hunting cartridge– the 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge. Calling it the “first truly modern 7mm magnum” the new round brings heavy, low-drag bullets and a co-designed chamber concurrently. It uses a long, heavy-for-caliber high-BC bullet that uses magnum speed propellants for consistent velocity, rather than cranking up the speed… Continue reading And out of nowhere came 7mm PRC