Guns and Ammo

Ever since SIG Sauer introduced its Elite Performance Ammunition line in 2014, the company has continued to update and expand its ammo offerings. Now, SIG has announced it is adding a supersonic .300 AAC Blackout load to its Elite Performance lineup.

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For the past year, engineers at Kahr Arms have been redesigning the company’s existing line of premium pistols, and the result of their efforts is the new Kahr Gen2 Premium Series of pistols.

If you like guns, you probably appreciate great gun movies. I’m talking about war movies with great battle scenes, crime dramas with epic shootouts, gun slinging westerns and even documentaries.

Hitting your target at various distances encompasses much more than just physical shooting abilities. Target shooting is an enjoyable activity that’s made possible by scientific variables that your high school physics teacher could explain with any number of Newtonian laws, equations and models.

If you spend any amount of time at the shooting range, you’ll hear enough ballistic terminology to make your head spin if you don’t know the basics.

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Heizer Defense is expanding its family of pocket pistols with the introduction of a new offering chambered in the 7.62x39mm cartridge.

New shooters may often find it intimidating to start going to the range on their own. Many new shooters don’t have any idea what they should bring with them to the range. Some err by bringing nothing but their firearm(s), and then have to rent eye and ear protection, while paying a premium for targets and ammunition at the range. Others do the exact opposite and bring far too much gear, half of which is unnecessary to lug around at the range.

Ammunition selection can be one of the most intimidating challenges facing a new shooter or firearm owner. Manufacturers produce an array of different loads, with each one varying in some way from the others. Projectile weight, projectile type, velocity and other factors all differ, even among loads designed for the same firearm.

Firearms are precision tools built to demanding specifications. Robust as most modern guns are, though, they still require some very basic maintenance to keep them in top condition.

Long guns are, and have always been, great tools for shooters. Rifles and shotguns are versatile firearms that can be used for a number of purposes including general plinking and target practice, hunting and home defense. However, they also serve as some of the best learning platforms available for new shooters.

It’s not uncommon for a prospective handgun buyer to spend hours researching their options before making a purchase. Savvy shooters may even visit a range that rents guns and “test drive” the model they’ve been eyeing to see how it performs. Unfortunately, many underestimate the important role the holster plays in carrying a concealed handgun. When it comes to selecting a holster, price alone is often the deciding factor.

Given the technology that goes into making modern firearm optics, it’s a wonder that decent scopes are available today for a reasonable price. Today’s quality firearm optics are designed with precision-machined parts, including lenses with computer-optimized glass that’s engineered for optimum light transmission and color integrity. Lenses are also designed with exceptional coatings that minimize fogging, color fringing, and light refraction.

Whether you’re looking to boost the performance of your firearm or just want to add a personal touch, you don’t need gunsmithing experience to customize your guns. In fact, several firearm accessories can be installed in minutes without any special tools.

Technology is an ever-growing part of our lives, and its growth has led to a number of great innovations that make life easier. We see this every day with objects such as smartphones, tablets and laptops, but technology’s influence is certainly not limited to these devices.

SIG Sauer continues to expand its line of Elite Performance Ammunition to include full metal jacket (FMJ) centerfire pistol cartridges.

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Winchester Ammunition is expanding its Long Beard XR turkey loads in 2015 to include a magnum option for hunters.

The dawn of a new generation has arrived with the new Springfield Armory XD Mod. 2 Sub-Compact pistol.