Built As A Military/Le Sidearm, The New And Improved Bersa Thunder HC Pro Pistol Is Now Available
The Thunder PRO 9/40 High Capacity Pistol Delivers in Reliability, Durability and Accuracy in one Affordable Professional Package
Eagle Imports
Wanamassa, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Eagle Imports, Inc., importers of the popular Bersa line of firearms introduce the new and improved Bersa Thunder High Capacity (HC) PRO Series for individuals that prefer a high capacity firearm of professional quality for the job, self-defense or sport.Bersa HC Pro
The popular Thunder HC PRO pistols are available in 9mm or .40 S&W with high capacity magazines in 17 or 13 rounds respectively. They have been upgraded and now offer more features designed to provide top perform under any condition while still delivering all the comfort and accuracy you would expect from the Bersa name. The Thunder series features an improved Browning Petter locking system for reliable feeding and case ejection. Ideal for right or left hand shooters the Thunder PRO Series has ambidextrous features such as the safety, slide and magazine release. Combat features such as the skeletonized hammer and the 3-dot sight system add to the overall sleek and modern appearance of the new Thunder HC PRO Series.
The frame is machined from a lightweight alloy with an integral Picatinny rail for the addition of tactical lights and lasers. The new and improved Bersa Thunder High Capacity PRO Series in 9mm or .40 S&W is the handgun choice for individuals seeking a performance pistol package with an affordable price tag.
Like all of Bersa’s exceptional products, a Lifetime Service Contract comes with every Bersa BP CC 9mm. See it to believe it at Bersa. Visit Eagle Imports, Inc. and Bersa at SHOT Show, January 17 – 20, 2012 at the Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Booth 2610. or Visit: www.bersa.com
Charter Arms Introduces The 9Mm Rimless Revolver Pitbull
Charter Arms
Shelton, CT., -(Ammooland.com)- Charter Arms, manufacturer of American made affordable and reliable revolvers for over 48 years, has added the new 9mm Rimless Revolver to their popular PITBULL series.
Since its inception in 1902 by Georg Luger, the 9mm has been the world’s most popular and widely used NATO cartridge favored by Military and LE agencies.
The 9mm Rimless Revolver PITBULL uses the same unique rimless cartridge extractor assembly system as the Charter Arms .40 cal Rimless Revolver.
A dual coil spring assembly located in the extractor allows insertion and retention of a 9mm cartridge in each chamber of the revolver’s cylinder.
After firing, the shooter can easily eject the spent cartridges for immediate reloading.
Nick Ecker, President of Charter Arms, added, “Shooting enthusiasts will appreciate owning an American made revolver in 9mm and finding ammo is readily available and affordable. With its reduced recoil, the PITBULL is user friendly for even the beginning shooter.”
Specs for the 9mm Rimless Revolver PITBULL :
Model #: 79920
Capacity:6 shot
Barrel length: 2.2″
Frame: Stainless Steel Glass
Beaded Grip: Neoprene
Overall length: 6.75″
Height: 5″ Weight: 22 oz.
Hammer: Spurred MSRP: $465
About:
Founded in 1964, Charter Arms manufacturers a full line of revolvers made by professional, skilled American craftsmen in Shelton, CT, in the heart of New England’s ‘Gun Valley.’ Steeped rich in tradition with unmatched customer service, Charter Arms revolvers are consistently associated with personal protection because of their strength, reliability and accuracy and unmatched customer service. All Charter Arms revolvers are covered by a lifetime warranty.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. --(Ammoland.com)- Boberg Arms Corporation announced the release of the Boberg XR9-S.
The Boberg XR9-S is the world’s smallest and lightest rotating-barrel, locked breech semi-automatic pistol.
Combining power, accuracy and soft-recoil, the Boberg XR9-S was created out of a need for a smaller, more effective, hand gun.
Utilizing the patented XR Feeding Technology, the XR9-S cartridges are loaded nose forward into the back of the magazine. Live rounds are lifted straight into the chamber, eliminating the need for a feed ramp. This design allows a much longer barrel than other subcompacts, and it is rated for +P ammunition.
The corporation’s founder, Arne Boberg, created the XR9-S after noticing the need for a smaller, more powerful firearm.
He said, “I have been an avid gun builder, user and collector my entire life. Looking at the gun market in 2003, I noticed that many manufacturers were taking their big guns and chopping them off to create smaller guns. Unfortunately, these guns were losing power and reliability. I knew that these smaller guns needed to be reinvented, not just repackaged.”
Originally designed for self-defense, it is also an accurate range gun.
Boberg Arms customers value the XR9-S not only for its accuracy, but also for its artisanal hand-craftsmanship. Parts are hand fitted for optimal tolerances and the smoothest attainable action. The frame is billet aluminum and the slide billet stainless steel. Devin L., a customer from Florida, says, “I was really impressed with the quality of this pistol. A friend of mine compares it to the craftsmanship of a Swiss watch. I would agree.”
About Boberg Arms Corp.
Leaders in innovation and quality, Boberg Arms Corporation was founded by Arne and Melody Boberg in 2009. Focused on producing sleek, reliable hand guns, Boberg Arms Corp. has been manufacturing its patented pistols since 2011. The company’s facilities are located in Minnesota, where the corporation is dedicated to the production of superior U.S. products. For more information on Boberg Arms Corporation, call (651) 209-4812 or log on to their website. www.bobergarms.com
Bobergs are American made, and they are unlike any other semi-automatic in the world inasmuch their slide pulls a round from the magazine as it moves back on recoil instead of grabbing the round on the way forward after recoil is finished.
Holding one that had never been fired, outside of factory testing, I broke the gun down to see how the mechanism worked and what I saw differed so greatly from the mechanism of other semi-autos that I was intrigued, to say the least. So I took the pistol to the range and brought along a hodge-podge of 9mm full metal jacket ammo.
That’s when the let down of let downs took place–standing there with my eye and ear protection on and the target approx. 12 feet away, I pulled the trigger only to fire one round while simultaneously getting sprayed in the face with a sand-like substance. I actually thought that part of the gun had disintegrated in my hand. Then I looked and realized the slide had not come all the forward after the shot, so I re-racked the slide and pulled the trigger again, and once more I fired one round and was simultaneously sprayed in the face with a sand-like substance.
I removed the magazine, pulled the slide back, and out fell a shell casing AND a bullet. Suddenly it dawned on me that in the process of firing one round, the recoil action of the slide was bringing back the next round with such force that inertia was separating the shell casing from actual bullet. This dumped the gun powder into the gun, which was subsequently being sprayed into my face when the gun fired one round, then jammed.
The gun jammed after one shot every time I pulled the trigger. In every instance it fired the first round in the magazine while pulling the second round apart–separating the casing from the bullet.
After spending about 20 minutes trying to get the gun to function properly, I called Arne Boberg and described my experience with the XR9-S to him. He then told me that there are certain varieties of 9mm that can be used with the pistol and certain that can’t.
He sent me a link from the www.bobergarms.com website which lists ammo known to be “incompatible” and ammo that is known to be “compatible” with Boberg pistols. It lists 69 varieties of ammo, showing 55 to be compatible with Boberg and 14 to be incompatible.
One problem with this is that the cheapest, most affordable plinking ammo is on the list of 14 that can’t be used.
The other problem is for around half the price of the Boberg pistol, firearm enthusiasts can buy a Glock model 19, a Springfield XD, or a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm. All of which hold more rounds than the XR9-S and all of which will shoot any of the 69 varieties of 9mm listed on Boberg’s site without forcing the gun owner to memorize a list of what is or isn’t compatible.
The XR9-S is compact and light, which is great for concealed carry. But if it can’t be trusted to shoot more than one shot without jamming or pulling another round apart, it’s defensive applications are limited, to say the least.
About:
AWR Hawkins writes for all the BIG sites, for Pajamas Media, for RedCounty.com, for Townhall.com and now AmmoLand Shooting Sports News.
His southern drawl is frequently heard discussing his take on current events on radio shows like America’s Morning News, the G. Gordon Liddy Show, the Ken Pittman Show, and the NRA’s Cam & Company, among others. He was a Visiting Fellow at the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal (summer 2010), and he holds a PhD in military history from Texas Tech University.
If you have questions or comments, email him at awr@awrhawkins.com. You can find him on facebook at www.facebook.com/awr.hawkins.
Miami, Florida – Diamondback Firearms TM, a Florida based firearms manufacturer of quality pistols and rifles, introduces their new full-size, polymer DB FS Nine handgun.
This new 9mm pistol is a double-action, striker-fire designed platform that incorporates an ergonomically driven polymer double stack frame with a stainless steel slide. With extensive research on the form and function of the tactile-enhanced grip, the operator will find the design enhances control, while providing consistent hand placement. The flared magwell aids in fast and reliable reloads while the extended magazine base pad provides a secure grip during loading, handling and shooting the DB FS Nine.
Diamondback has incorporated a trigger safety and firing pin block safety with a short, positive reset, minimizing trigger travel for faster cycle times. A cocking indicator is located at the rear of the slide, providing visual and tactical recognition. For quick target acquisition, fixed, three-dot sights are mounted onto the stainless slide. Both front and rear tactical serrations provide firm engagement between the user’s hand and the DB FS Nine’s slide, allowing for a better grip during manipulation. The dust cover has an integrated MIL-STD1913 Picatinny rail for tactical lights, lasers and other accessories, extending its versatility for everyday carry, home defense, training or use on the range. The 4.75” Chromemoly barrel on the DB FS Nine provides a long, 6.25” sight radius, aiding the overall accuracy of the pistol during practice and competition.
DB FS Nine Pistol Specifications
Caliber: 9x19MM
Frame: Double-stack, polymer with MIL-STD 1913 dust cover
Slide: Melonited Stainless Steel
Barrel: 4.75″ Melonited Chromemoly Steel
Sights: Fixed 3-dot
Trigger pull: 5.5#
Length: 7.8″
Height: 5.6″ (including magazine)
Width: 1.0″ (slide)
Weight: 21.5 oz (unloaded)
Sight Radius: 6.25″
Capacity: 15+1
Finish: Black Melonited
Safety Devices: Firing Pin Block and Trigger Safety
Includes: One Magazine, and a Free NRA membership with Purchase
MSRP: $483.34
About Diamondback Firearms LLC:
Founded in 2009, Diamondback Firearms LLC is an American made firearms manufacturer based in Cocoa, Florida. Diamondback Firearms is well known for employing American Craftsmen to engineer and produce the highest quality firearms. For additional information about Diamondback Firearms, visit www.diamondbackfirearms.com
Polish Occupied Territories in 1941 Note the Radom District, Center Left
Dean Weingarten
Arizona - -(Ammoland.com)- This story is purely anecdotal. It was told to me by the principle participant about his actions during WWII when he was a teenager/young man in NAZI occupied Poland.
I believed him when he told it to me; I still believe him. I doubt that he will write a biography, so I will relate the events here so that they may be preserved.
I met the old soldier while I was working for the U.S. Army in Panama. It was 1986, just before Christmas. Another friend had brought him over for dinner, and I was enthralled with his personal accounts from WWII. He was an accomplished linguist and knew several languages – English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, probably Korean as well. He credited his mastery of more than one German dialect with his ability to survive WWII. He said that he had been commissioned as a lieutenant in the Polish resistance forces when he was 16.
He had seen the war coming; as preparation, he had studied and mastered at least two German dialects. Early in the war, he was captured and sent to a German labor camp. He was born into the Polish aristocracy, and, perhaps because of his fluent German, the camp commander sent for him one day. I am not certain if the commander had some small chore for him to do; but the commander said that he had heard that the Polish aristocracy had a reputation for keeping their word, and the commander wished to test that reputation.
He proposed this test: I will give you a pass to go back to your home and visit your family; you will give me your word that you will return as required on the pass. Maybe he had to deliver a message. My memory fails on that point.
The old soldier had gladly accepted the challenge as a teenager. It was early in the war. He took the pass (as I recall for a few days), and upon arriving at his home contacted the best forger that he could find, who made him a duplicate pass for a future date. When he returned to the camp he hid the duplicate pass. A couple of weeks later, he escaped on the duplicate and returned to his home.
He said that there was a factory in the town that made the “Army .45“. I presumed that the meant the Polish Radom pistol, which is a Browning derived pistol made in Poland before and during WWII. They are well thought of, but most were made in 9mm, with only a few in .45 and .22. Our young resistance fighter said that now that he was on the run, he needed a pistol and he needed documents.
Polish Radon VIS pistol. The Browning derivation is obvious
He entered the factory and went along the line, picking up a part at every station. After he left the factory, he assembled the pistol. This part of his story is partly verified in this article about the Radom VIS. As the story was told to me in 1986, when the Internet was just a collection of email addresses, (I had a connection for my work at the Tropical Test Center) I consider this Internet source to offer some validation. Quite a number of these pistols were used in the uprising of the Jewish Warsaw Ghetto.
He went to the local collaborator who worked with the Germans. He showed him the pistol and told him that he needed identification documents. Only a German officer could authorize the documents, so he told the collaborator to tell the officer that he was a cousin from the country who needed to be documented so that he could find work. He told the collaborator that if anything went wrong, the pistol would be used on the collaborator first.
They went to the German officer and the collaborator tried to tell the story, but his German was not nearly as good as that of the young resistance fighter. He told the officer the story, in the native dialect of the officer. The officer signed the request for the identification, then told the collaborator: “You ought to consider your cousin as an example. He really knows how to speak German!”
He managed to survive the war and joined the U.S. Army afterward. When I met him, he had been retired for a number of years. In his early 60′s, he was lean and sharp.
c2014 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice is included. Link to Gun Watch
About Dean Weingarten;
Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973. He taught the Arizona concealed carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained. He has degrees in meteorology and mining engineering, and recently retired from the Department of Defense after a 30 year career in Army Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation.
Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce the introduction of the all new Ruger LC9s pistol.
The LC9s is a striker-fired version of the award-winning LC9 pistol. Like the LC9, the LC9s is a slim, lightweight, personal protection pistol that is chambered in 9mm Luger.
The LC9s features a newly designed trigger mechanism with a short, light, crisp trigger pull that improves accuracy and performance.
“The Ruger LC9 set a high standard for reliable, lightweight personal protection,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger President and Chief Operating Officer.
“The LC9s follows the success of the LC9, yet provides a new option for shooters who prefer the short, crisp trigger pull of a striker-fired pistol,” he added.
The LC9s uses the same holsters, extended magazines, lasers and accessories as the rugged and reliable LC9 and features a blued, through-hardened alloy steel slide; a one-piece high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame with aggressive checkering; a grip extension magazine floorplate to improve handling; and a rapid acquisition, windage adjustable, 3-dot sight system.
The compact, 17.2 oz. Ruger LC9s pistol has a 3.12″ barrel, an overall length of 6″, a height of 4.5″ and a slim 0.9″ width. The compact frame and short trigger reach is designed to accommodate a wide range of hand sizes. The LC9s offers modern safety features such as an integrated trigger safety, manual safety, magazine disconnect, inert magazine for safe disassembly and a visual inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.
The LC9s ships with one 7-round magazine, a soft case and a cable locking device.
Model Number: 3235
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Slide Material: Through-Hardened Alloy Steel
Slide Finish: Blued
Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
Barrel Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3.12″
Length: 6.00″
Width: 0.90″
Height: 4.50″
Weight: 17.20 oz.
Sights: Adjustable 3-Dot
Capacity: 7+1
Grip Frame: Black, High Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon
Twist: 1:10″ RH
Grooves: 6
MA Approved & Certified: No
CA Approved: No
Suggested Retail: $449.00
Features:
Striker-fired version of the award-winning LC9 has a short, light, crisp trigger pull for faster, more accurate shooting.
Uses all existing LC9 accessories including lasers, holsters and extended 9-round magazines.
Slim, lightweight and compact for personal protection, just slightly larger (less than 1″ taller and 1″ longer) than the popular and incredibly
compact LCP.
Rugged construction with blued, through-hardened alloy steel slide and black, one-piece high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame.
Checkered grip frame provides a secure and comfortable grip.
Includes finger grip extension floorplate that can be added to the magazine for comfort and grip.
Dovetailed, high-visibility 3-dot sight system with windage adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight.
Blued, alloy steel barrel.
Safety features include integrated trigger safety, manual safety, magazine disconnect, inert magazine for safe disassembly and a visual inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.
Also Includes: one 7-round magazine; soft case.
Ruger Striker-Fired LC9 Compact 9mm Pistol
About Sturm Ruger
Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ. Visit: www.ruger.com
Diamondback Announces Their Shining Customer Appreciation Promotion
Diamondback Firearms
Miami, Florida – -(Ammoland.com)- Diamondback Firearms, a Florida based firearms manufacturer of quality pistols and rifles, introduces their new Customer Appreciation offer.
Purchase a DB FS Nine handgun before October 31, 2014 and you’ll receive a pair of Costa Caballito 580P sunglasses (Model CL-11-OGP) – absolutely FREE!
This new 9mm pistol is a double-action, striker-fire designed platform that incorporates an ergonomically driven polymer double stack frame with a stainless steel slide. With extensive research on the form and function of the tactile-enhanced grip, the shooter will find the design enhances control, while providing consistent hand placement. The flared magwell aids in fast and reliable reloads while the extended magazine base pad provides a secure grip during loading, handling and shooting the DB FS Nine.
Diamondback has incorporated a trigger safety and firing pin block safety with a short, positive reset, minimizing trigger travel for faster cycle times. A cocking indicator is located at the rear of the slide, providing visual and tactical recognition. For quick target acquisition, fixed, three-dot sights are mounted onto the stainless slide. Both front and rear tactical serrations provide firm engagement between the user’s hand and the DB FS Nine’s slide, allowing for a better grip during manipulation. The dust cover has an integrated MIL-STD1913 Picatinny rail for tactical lights, lasers and other accessories, extending its versatility for everyday carry, home defense, training or use on the range. The 4.75” Chrome moly barrel on the DB FS Nine provides a long, 6.25” sight radius, aiding the overall accuracy of the pistol during practice and competition.
Shoot in style this summer while making a bold statement just for choosing Diamondback. Purchase the New DB FS Nine and sport the Caballito’s squared edge frame on your next shooting adventure. This offer is valid on all DB FS Nine firearms purchased August 1st, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and carries a $149 value. Submissions must be received by November 30, 2014.
Founded in 2009, Diamondback Firearms LLC is an American made firearms manufacturer based in Cocoa, Florida. Diamondback Firearms is well known for employing American Craftsmen to engineer and produce the highest quality firearms. For additional information about Diamondback Firearms, visit www.diamondbackfirearms.com.
Built As A Military/Le Sidearm, The New And Improved Bersa Thunder HC Pro Pistol Is Now Available
The Thunder PRO 9/40 High Capacity Pistol Delivers in Reliability, Durability and Accuracy in one Affordable Professional Package
Eagle Imports
Wanamassa, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Eagle Imports, Inc., importers of the popular Bersa line of firearms introduce the new and improved Bersa Thunder High Capacity (HC) PRO Series for individuals that prefer a high capacity firearm of professional quality for the job, self-defense or sport.Bersa HC Pro
The popular Thunder HC PRO pistols are available in 9mm or .40 S&W with high capacity magazines in 17 or 13 rounds respectively. They have been upgraded and now offer more features designed to provide top perform under any condition while still delivering all the comfort and accuracy you would expect from the Bersa name. The Thunder series features an improved Browning Petter locking system for reliable feeding and case ejection. Ideal for right or left hand shooters the Thunder PRO Series has ambidextrous features such as the safety, slide and magazine release. Combat features such as the skeletonized hammer and the 3-dot sight system add to the overall sleek and modern appearance of the new Thunder HC PRO Series.
The frame is machined from a lightweight alloy with an integral Picatinny rail for the addition of tactical lights and lasers. The new and improved Bersa Thunder High Capacity PRO Series in 9mm or .40 S&W is the handgun choice for individuals seeking a performance pistol package with an affordable price tag.
Like all of Bersa’s exceptional products, a Lifetime Service Contract comes with every Bersa BP CC 9mm. See it to believe it at Bersa. Visit Eagle Imports, Inc. and Bersa at SHOT Show, January 17 – 20, 2012 at the Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Booth 2610. or Visit: www.bersa.com
Charter Arms Introduces The 9Mm Rimless Revolver Pitbull
Charter Arms
Shelton, CT., -(Ammooland.com)- Charter Arms, manufacturer of American made affordable and reliable revolvers for over 48 years, has added the new 9mm Rimless Revolver to their popular PITBULL series.
Since its inception in 1902 by Georg Luger, the 9mm has been the world’s most popular and widely used NATO cartridge favored by Military and LE agencies.
The 9mm Rimless Revolver PITBULL uses the same unique rimless cartridge extractor assembly system as the Charter Arms .40 cal Rimless Revolver.
A dual coil spring assembly located in the extractor allows insertion and retention of a 9mm cartridge in each chamber of the revolver’s cylinder.
After firing, the shooter can easily eject the spent cartridges for immediate reloading.
Nick Ecker, President of Charter Arms, added, “Shooting enthusiasts will appreciate owning an American made revolver in 9mm and finding ammo is readily available and affordable. With its reduced recoil, the PITBULL is user friendly for even the beginning shooter.”
Specs for the 9mm Rimless Revolver PITBULL :
Model #: 79920
Capacity:6 shot
Barrel length: 2.2″
Frame: Stainless Steel Glass
Beaded Grip: Neoprene
Overall length: 6.75″
Height: 5″ Weight: 22 oz.
Hammer: Spurred MSRP: $465
About:
Founded in 1964, Charter Arms manufacturers a full line of revolvers made by professional, skilled American craftsmen in Shelton, CT, in the heart of New England’s ‘Gun Valley.’ Steeped rich in tradition with unmatched customer service, Charter Arms revolvers are consistently associated with personal protection because of their strength, reliability and accuracy and unmatched customer service. All Charter Arms revolvers are covered by a lifetime warranty.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. --(Ammoland.com)- Boberg Arms Corporation announced the release of the Boberg XR9-S.
The Boberg XR9-S is the world’s smallest and lightest rotating-barrel, locked breech semi-automatic pistol.
Combining power, accuracy and soft-recoil, the Boberg XR9-S was created out of a need for a smaller, more effective, hand gun.
Utilizing the patented XR Feeding Technology, the XR9-S cartridges are loaded nose forward into the back of the magazine. Live rounds are lifted straight into the chamber, eliminating the need for a feed ramp. This design allows a much longer barrel than other subcompacts, and it is rated for +P ammunition.
The corporation’s founder, Arne Boberg, created the XR9-S after noticing the need for a smaller, more powerful firearm.
He said, “I have been an avid gun builder, user and collector my entire life. Looking at the gun market in 2003, I noticed that many manufacturers were taking their big guns and chopping them off to create smaller guns. Unfortunately, these guns were losing power and reliability. I knew that these smaller guns needed to be reinvented, not just repackaged.”
Originally designed for self-defense, it is also an accurate range gun.
Boberg Arms customers value the XR9-S not only for its accuracy, but also for its artisanal hand-craftsmanship. Parts are hand fitted for optimal tolerances and the smoothest attainable action. The frame is billet aluminum and the slide billet stainless steel. Devin L., a customer from Florida, says, “I was really impressed with the quality of this pistol. A friend of mine compares it to the craftsmanship of a Swiss watch. I would agree.”
About Boberg Arms Corp.
Leaders in innovation and quality, Boberg Arms Corporation was founded by Arne and Melody Boberg in 2009. Focused on producing sleek, reliable hand guns, Boberg Arms Corp. has been manufacturing its patented pistols since 2011. The company’s facilities are located in Minnesota, where the corporation is dedicated to the production of superior U.S. products. For more information on Boberg Arms Corporation, call (651) 209-4812 or log on to their website. www.bobergarms.com
Bobergs are American made, and they are unlike any other semi-automatic in the world inasmuch their slide pulls a round from the magazine as it moves back on recoil instead of grabbing the round on the way forward after recoil is finished.
Holding one that had never been fired, outside of factory testing, I broke the gun down to see how the mechanism worked and what I saw differed so greatly from the mechanism of other semi-autos that I was intrigued, to say the least. So I took the pistol to the range and brought along a hodge-podge of 9mm full metal jacket ammo.
That’s when the let down of let downs took place–standing there with my eye and ear protection on and the target approx. 12 feet away, I pulled the trigger only to fire one round while simultaneously getting sprayed in the face with a sand-like substance. I actually thought that part of the gun had disintegrated in my hand. Then I looked and realized the slide had not come all the forward after the shot, so I re-racked the slide and pulled the trigger again, and once more I fired one round and was simultaneously sprayed in the face with a sand-like substance.
I removed the magazine, pulled the slide back, and out fell a shell casing AND a bullet. Suddenly it dawned on me that in the process of firing one round, the recoil action of the slide was bringing back the next round with such force that inertia was separating the shell casing from actual bullet. This dumped the gun powder into the gun, which was subsequently being sprayed into my face when the gun fired one round, then jammed.
The gun jammed after one shot every time I pulled the trigger. In every instance it fired the first round in the magazine while pulling the second round apart–separating the casing from the bullet.
After spending about 20 minutes trying to get the gun to function properly, I called Arne Boberg and described my experience with the XR9-S to him. He then told me that there are certain varieties of 9mm that can be used with the pistol and certain that can’t.
He sent me a link from the www.bobergarms.com website which lists ammo known to be “incompatible” and ammo that is known to be “compatible” with Boberg pistols. It lists 69 varieties of ammo, showing 55 to be compatible with Boberg and 14 to be incompatible.
One problem with this is that the cheapest, most affordable plinking ammo is on the list of 14 that can’t be used.
The other problem is for around half the price of the Boberg pistol, firearm enthusiasts can buy a Glock model 19, a Springfield XD, or a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm. All of which hold more rounds than the XR9-S and all of which will shoot any of the 69 varieties of 9mm listed on Boberg’s site without forcing the gun owner to memorize a list of what is or isn’t compatible.
The XR9-S is compact and light, which is great for concealed carry. But if it can’t be trusted to shoot more than one shot without jamming or pulling another round apart, it’s defensive applications are limited, to say the least.
About:
AWR Hawkins writes for all the BIG sites, for Pajamas Media, for RedCounty.com, for Townhall.com and now AmmoLand Shooting Sports News.
His southern drawl is frequently heard discussing his take on current events on radio shows like America’s Morning News, the G. Gordon Liddy Show, the Ken Pittman Show, and the NRA’s Cam & Company, among others. He was a Visiting Fellow at the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal (summer 2010), and he holds a PhD in military history from Texas Tech University.
If you have questions or comments, email him at awr@awrhawkins.com. You can find him on facebook at www.facebook.com/awr.hawkins.
Miami, Florida – Diamondback Firearms TM, a Florida based firearms manufacturer of quality pistols and rifles, introduces their new full-size, polymer DB FS Nine handgun.
This new 9mm pistol is a double-action, striker-fire designed platform that incorporates an ergonomically driven polymer double stack frame with a stainless steel slide. With extensive research on the form and function of the tactile-enhanced grip, the operator will find the design enhances control, while providing consistent hand placement. The flared magwell aids in fast and reliable reloads while the extended magazine base pad provides a secure grip during loading, handling and shooting the DB FS Nine.
Diamondback has incorporated a trigger safety and firing pin block safety with a short, positive reset, minimizing trigger travel for faster cycle times. A cocking indicator is located at the rear of the slide, providing visual and tactical recognition. For quick target acquisition, fixed, three-dot sights are mounted onto the stainless slide. Both front and rear tactical serrations provide firm engagement between the user’s hand and the DB FS Nine’s slide, allowing for a better grip during manipulation. The dust cover has an integrated MIL-STD1913 Picatinny rail for tactical lights, lasers and other accessories, extending its versatility for everyday carry, home defense, training or use on the range. The 4.75” Chromemoly barrel on the DB FS Nine provides a long, 6.25” sight radius, aiding the overall accuracy of the pistol during practice and competition.
DB FS Nine Pistol Specifications
Caliber: 9x19MM
Frame: Double-stack, polymer with MIL-STD 1913 dust cover
Slide: Melonited Stainless Steel
Barrel: 4.75″ Melonited Chromemoly Steel
Sights: Fixed 3-dot
Trigger pull: 5.5#
Length: 7.8″
Height: 5.6″ (including magazine)
Width: 1.0″ (slide)
Weight: 21.5 oz (unloaded)
Sight Radius: 6.25″
Capacity: 15+1
Finish: Black Melonited
Safety Devices: Firing Pin Block and Trigger Safety
Includes: One Magazine, and a Free NRA membership with Purchase
MSRP: $483.34
About Diamondback Firearms LLC:
Founded in 2009, Diamondback Firearms LLC is an American made firearms manufacturer based in Cocoa, Florida. Diamondback Firearms is well known for employing American Craftsmen to engineer and produce the highest quality firearms. For additional information about Diamondback Firearms, visit www.diamondbackfirearms.com
Polish Occupied Territories in 1941 Note the Radom District, Center LeftDean Weingarten
Arizona - -(Ammoland.com)- This story is purely anecdotal. It was told to me by the principle participant about his actions during WWII when he was a teenager/young man in NAZI occupied Poland.
I believed him when he told it to me; I still believe him. I doubt that he will write a biography, so I will relate the events here so that they may be preserved.
I met the old soldier while I was working for the U.S. Army in Panama. It was 1986, just before Christmas. Another friend had brought him over for dinner, and I was enthralled with his personal accounts from WWII. He was an accomplished linguist and knew several languages – English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, probably Korean as well. He credited his mastery of more than one German dialect with his ability to survive WWII. He said that he had been commissioned as a lieutenant in the Polish resistance forces when he was 16.
He had seen the war coming; as preparation, he had studied and mastered at least two German dialects. Early in the war, he was captured and sent to a German labor camp. He was born into the Polish aristocracy, and, perhaps because of his fluent German, the camp commander sent for him one day. I am not certain if the commander had some small chore for him to do; but the commander said that he had heard that the Polish aristocracy had a reputation for keeping their word, and the commander wished to test that reputation.
He proposed this test: I will give you a pass to go back to your home and visit your family; you will give me your word that you will return as required on the pass. Maybe he had to deliver a message. My memory fails on that point.
The old soldier had gladly accepted the challenge as a teenager. It was early in the war. He took the pass (as I recall for a few days), and upon arriving at his home contacted the best forger that he could find, who made him a duplicate pass for a future date. When he returned to the camp he hid the duplicate pass. A couple of weeks later, he escaped on the duplicate and returned to his home.
He said that there was a factory in the town that made the “Army .45“. I presumed that the meant the Polish Radom pistol, which is a Browning derived pistol made in Poland before and during WWII. They are well thought of, but most were made in 9mm, with only a few in .45 and .22. Our young resistance fighter said that now that he was on the run, he needed a pistol and he needed documents.
He entered the factory and went along the line, picking up a part at every station. After he left the factory, he assembled the pistol. This part of his story is partly verified in this article about the Radom VIS. As the story was told to me in 1986, when the Internet was just a collection of email addresses, (I had a connection for my work at the Tropical Test Center) I consider this Internet source to offer some validation. Quite a number of these pistols were used in the uprising of the Jewish Warsaw Ghetto.
He went to the local collaborator who worked with the Germans. He showed him the pistol and told him that he needed identification documents. Only a German officer could authorize the documents, so he told the collaborator to tell the officer that he was a cousin from the country who needed to be documented so that he could find work. He told the collaborator that if anything went wrong, the pistol would be used on the collaborator first.
They went to the German officer and the collaborator tried to tell the story, but his German was not nearly as good as that of the young resistance fighter. He told the officer the story, in the native dialect of the officer. The officer signed the request for the identification, then told the collaborator: “You ought to consider your cousin as an example. He really knows how to speak German!”
He managed to survive the war and joined the U.S. Army afterward. When I met him, he had been retired for a number of years. In his early 60’s, he was lean and sharp.
c2014 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice is included. Link to Gun Watch
About Dean Weingarten;
Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973. He taught the Arizona concealed carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained. He has degrees in meteorology and mining engineering, and recently retired from the Department of Defense after a 30 year career in Army Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation.
Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce the introduction of the all new Ruger LC9s pistol.
The LC9s is a striker-fired version of the award-winning LC9 pistol. Like the LC9, the LC9s is a slim, lightweight, personal protection pistol that is chambered in 9mm Luger.
The LC9s features a newly designed trigger mechanism with a short, light, crisp trigger pull that improves accuracy and performance.
“The Ruger LC9 set a high standard for reliable, lightweight personal protection,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger President and Chief Operating Officer.
“The LC9s follows the success of the LC9, yet provides a new option for shooters who prefer the short, crisp trigger pull of a striker-fired pistol,” he added.
The LC9s uses the same holsters, extended magazines, lasers and accessories as the rugged and reliable LC9 and features a blued, through-hardened alloy steel slide; a one-piece high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame with aggressive checkering; a grip extension magazine floorplate to improve handling; and a rapid acquisition, windage adjustable, 3-dot sight system.
The compact, 17.2 oz. Ruger LC9s pistol has a 3.12″ barrel, an overall length of 6″, a height of 4.5″ and a slim 0.9″ width. The compact frame and short trigger reach is designed to accommodate a wide range of hand sizes. The LC9s offers modern safety features such as an integrated trigger safety, manual safety, magazine disconnect, inert magazine for safe disassembly and a visual inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.
The LC9s ships with one 7-round magazine, a soft case and a cable locking device.
Model Number: 3235
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Slide Material: Through-Hardened Alloy Steel
Slide Finish: Blued
Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
Barrel Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3.12″
Length: 6.00″
Width: 0.90″
Height: 4.50″
Weight: 17.20 oz.
Sights: Adjustable 3-Dot
Capacity: 7+1
Grip Frame: Black, High Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon
Twist: 1:10″ RH
Grooves: 6
MA Approved & Certified: No
CA Approved: No
Suggested Retail: $449.00
Features:
Striker-fired version of the award-winning LC9 has a short, light, crisp trigger pull for faster, more accurate shooting.
Uses all existing LC9 accessories including lasers, holsters and extended 9-round magazines.
Slim, lightweight and compact for personal protection, just slightly larger (less than 1″ taller and 1″ longer) than the popular and incredibly
compact LCP.
Rugged construction with blued, through-hardened alloy steel slide and black, one-piece high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame.
Checkered grip frame provides a secure and comfortable grip.
Includes finger grip extension floorplate that can be added to the magazine for comfort and grip.
Dovetailed, high-visibility 3-dot sight system with windage adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight.
Blued, alloy steel barrel.
Safety features include integrated trigger safety, manual safety, magazine disconnect, inert magazine for safe disassembly and a visual inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.
Also Includes: one 7-round magazine; soft case.
Ruger Striker-Fired LC9 Compact 9mm Pistol
About Sturm Ruger
Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ. Visit: www.ruger.com
Diamondback Announces Their Shining Customer Appreciation PromotionDiamondback Firearms
Miami, Florida – -(Ammoland.com)- Diamondback Firearms, a Florida based firearms manufacturer of quality pistols and rifles, introduces their new Customer Appreciation offer.
Purchase a DB FS Nine handgun before October 31, 2014 and you’ll receive a pair of Costa Caballito 580P sunglasses (Model CL-11-OGP) – absolutely FREE!
This new 9mm pistol is a double-action, striker-fire designed platform that incorporates an ergonomically driven polymer double stack frame with a stainless steel slide. With extensive research on the form and function of the tactile-enhanced grip, the shooter will find the design enhances control, while providing consistent hand placement. The flared magwell aids in fast and reliable reloads while the extended magazine base pad provides a secure grip during loading, handling and shooting the DB FS Nine.
Diamondback has incorporated a trigger safety and firing pin block safety with a short, positive reset, minimizing trigger travel for faster cycle times. A cocking indicator is located at the rear of the slide, providing visual and tactical recognition. For quick target acquisition, fixed, three-dot sights are mounted onto the stainless slide. Both front and rear tactical serrations provide firm engagement between the user’s hand and the DB FS Nine’s slide, allowing for a better grip during manipulation. The dust cover has an integrated MIL-STD1913 Picatinny rail for tactical lights, lasers and other accessories, extending its versatility for everyday carry, home defense, training or use on the range. The 4.75” Chrome moly barrel on the DB FS Nine provides a long, 6.25” sight radius, aiding the overall accuracy of the pistol during practice and competition.
Shoot in style this summer while making a bold statement just for choosing Diamondback. Purchase the New DB FS Nine and sport the Caballito’s squared edge frame on your next shooting adventure. This offer is valid on all DB FS Nine firearms purchased August 1st, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and carries a $149 value. Submissions must be received by November 30, 2014.
Founded in 2009, Diamondback Firearms LLC is an American made firearms manufacturer based in Cocoa, Florida. Diamondback Firearms is well known for employing American Craftsmen to engineer and produce the highest quality firearms. For additional information about Diamondback Firearms, visit www.diamondbackfirearms.com.
Evans Machining Launches Consumer Facing Firearms Brand in 2015
Clairton, Pennsylvania – -(Ammoland.com)- Evans Machining Services Inc., a family owned and operated 35 year manufacturer of military firearms components, proudly announces the launch of the Nite Owl Firearms brand of personal pistols for civilian use.
Their first product line of striker fired pistols are slated for nationwide availability in 2015 at an introductory MSRP of $675 and are 100% made in the USA. The official unveiling of their initial 2015 product lineup will take place at the Great American Outdoors Show in Harrisburg, PA from February 7- 15, 2015 (Booth #718).
The pistols come with a full lifetime warranty and are designed for concealed carry, home defense, competitive use and general hobby. Additionally, the pistols will include true right and left hand iterations.
Unique from the typical manufacturing process, Nite Owl Firearms produces all of its own parts in-house through machined steel billet, ensuring a perfectly functioning finished product.
“Over the last three years, we’ve developed a product that is ergonomically ideal and performs flawlessly out of the box”, says Dan Evans, President of Nite Owl Firearms.
“We believe consumers should expect more from their firearm, especially if they entrust their life to it for self defense. We aim to deliver on that expectation.”
The pistols themselves are comprised of high strength polymer frames and feature a tactical rail along with all internal components machined from solid steel billet produced in the U.S.A.
The first Night Owl Pistol is the NO9-R. (Nite Owl 9mm – Right Hand).
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Capacity: 15 + 1 / 17 + 1
Barrel 4.05 inches
Overall Length: 7.2 inches
Height: 5.28 inches
Width 1.13 inches
Weight: 28 oz.
Construction: Polymer Frame with Steel Slide
Magazine: ACT Mag
With big plans for the future, Nite Owl Firearms is off to an ambitious start.
“Every time we turn around we have another idea,” continues Evans. “We’re looking forward to what the future holds for Nite Owl Firearms and are excited for feedback from our fans and customers.
About Evan’s Machining Services Inc.
Evans Machining Service Inc. has over 35 years of experience in the manufacturing sector and a long history of producing key components and assemblies for all types of small weapon systems for the United States Department of Defense. With the launch of the consumer facing brand “Nite Owl Firearms”, their vision is to be recognized as the most modern, reliable and customer friendly manufacturing company in the Outdoor & Personal Defense Industry.
Apache Junction, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Ruger has been making some new types of handguns and one of their newer models is the Ruger 9E Handgun.
It is a full size model capable of 18 shots loaded. The market is saturated with DA 9’S so for one to be commercially successful it has to have some features to offer the consumer. Among them is a reasonable price and reliability.
A good trigger and sights are other features that a consumer would look for. As for looks, most of them leave something to be desired but that is the least important feature one should look for.
Even an ugly gun with good features would endear itself to me rather then a pretty paperweight.
One of the Ruger 9E Pistol features are is it is light and feels good in my hand. It has the typical 3 dot white sights which enables us to pick them up rapidly and a major plus in a defensive gun.
The two-position safety is located near the back end and is awkward to release. I am not crazy about its position, as it isn’t the best place for rapid use. It is however positive and prevents the gun from going off accidentally.
The magazine release is both very positive and convenient to use rapidly. The gun will fire with the magazine removed, which is a good feature in my view. It has a lug beneath the barrel, which will enable the owner to mount a laser or flashlight.
Personally I prefer the Crimson Trace system and hopefully they will be available for this model.
Ruger 9E Handgun Magazine, Note the round counter.
The recoil spring is strong and someone with small hands or not a lot of strength may have a little difficulty chambering a round. Shooting may loosen that up. It comes with one magazine but I strongly suggest an owner buy at least two more. The magazine is usually the weak link in a semi so a couple of backups are necessary. You can see a loaded round in the chamber and if it is cocked the back of the firing pin protrudes from the back of the receiver and moves rearward when the trigger is being pulled. The trigger is an improved striker fired mechanism and is better then many others I have shot. The manual covers everything well including dis assembly and cleaning. If I am reading correctly the length of the warranty depends on where you live. Interesting but I imagine Ruger would make good on any gun they produced unless it was abused.
The retail price (MSRP $429.00) is within the means of most consumers, another attractive feature.
This young lady enjoyed shooting the Ruger 9E Handgun
As always other shooters will have an opportunity to try each gun as part of my review. Its a method I use when evaluating a gun. Everyone has different tastes so it is only fair to have shooters of both genders and different experiences to try it out.
Several shooters tried the gun and the comments were favorable. They liked the trigger and the general feel. The way the gun fits a shooter is a personal thing and any person contemplation on buying a serious gun should try various brands to see what fits them the best. Any personal defense gun should fit and be the largest that you can handle efficiently. Small guns are convenient to carry but are more difficult to shoot well. Small caliber guns may be more prone to malfunctions. The 9 isn’t my favorite caliber but with modern ammo and a high capacity magazine it will do well in a social situation. Of course it has to be 100% dependable otherwise it is a paperweight. This Ruger measures up.
Naturally, the bottom line is how does it shoot?
Sig Sauer V-Crown 9mm Ammo ran well in this gun and others.
We started out with some Wolf steel case ammo which is perfect for practice. It shot well but if you limp wristed the gun they would occasionally stovepipe. Again, that may go away after a few hundred rounds. The Sig and Double Tap ammo performed flawlessly.
However, I had some cast bullet loads and it did not like them as they frequently jammed. Since they were just some left over ammo from previous tests I wasn’t too concerned. I will make up some newer cast loads and retry them.
I was running some test with Hodgdon HS-6 so I used it for these reloads. It is a mild powder for the 9 and if velocity is your goal another powder may be your choice. I use a lot of 231 and similar powders for most of my 9 mm loading. The 130 grain bullet was made for a 38 but since it is a round nose I sized to .356 and it works well.
Like any gun it is important to see which ammo runs best especially in a defense gun. The trigger pull is decent and shouldn’t give anyone a problem unlike some other 9 mm guns I have previously tested. It has some creep and travel but it is entirely usable.
A new brand of ammo well worth checking out is the Liberty Brand. They make a 50-grain bullet that clock in the neighborhood of 2000 FPS depending on the gun. Recoil is light and in every gun I have tried it in there have been no feeding problems. They make it in several calibers and I believe that it will catch on.
LOAD BULLET VELOCITY COMMENT
7 grains HS-6 115 grain cast 1187 decent load
6.8 X HS-6 115 grain FMJ 1095 mild
Barnes 115 grain Tac TP 1053 mild
Blaser 115 gr FMJ 1132 consistent
Winchester 115 gr FMJ 1148 nice
Wolf steel case 115 gr FMJ 1105 consistent
SIG 124 gr JHP 1103 nice
6.5 grains HS-6 125 gr Berry 953 accurate
6 grains HS-6 130 gr FMJ 906 consistent
Double Tap 147 gr JHP 988.1 decent
5 grains HS-6 147 gr Berry 717 mild
Double Tap 165 gr 868 interesting
The gun has been shot several hundred times with no issues except those lead bullets, which isn’t a problem in my view. Everything else worked which would make it a good candidate for a carry gun.
Since it handles hollow points of various shapes, your social ammo shouldn’t be hard to get. As with any serious protection gun, you should try several brands of ammo to establish what you are comfortable with and what the gun likes. Other things to look for is availability of your ammo.
Handloads can be used but caution should be observed if you use them for self-defense. If you live in an area that has an anti-gun AG they may try and prosecute you for using handloads. Yes, it is ridiculous but so is every anti-gun argument but they will pursue it nonetheless.
Results: A good, reliable, simple to use weapon for self defense or sport shooting. Read more Ruger 9E Pistol specs here: http://www.ruger.com/products/9E/specSheets/3340.html
About Bob Shell
A Custom Reloader of Obsolete and Antique Ammo, Bob Shell, writes about the subject of Guns, Ammo, Shooting and Related Subjects. Visit: www.bobshellsblog.blogspot.com
USA – -(Ammoland.com)- The biggest announcement at SilencerCo’s recent Maxim Vice event was the reveal of the Maxim 9 – an integrally suppressed 9mm pistol.
Never before has a company successfully managed to produce a handgun with an integral silencer that is holsterable and hearing safe with any factory ammunition.
This product is primed to take the industry by storm, and we’re proud to to show it to you – our loyal SilencerCo supporters – first.
We’re keeping exact product details under wraps since it is still in the final design stages, but one thing is certain – the Maxim 9 will forever change the way people think about firearms when they realize that there is no longer any reason guns have to be loud.
Founded in West Valley, Utah in 2008, SilencerCo started with a belief in the fundamental premise that firearms don’t have to be loud and has now become the market leader in sound suppressors, muzzle devices and related products. By investing in innovation, customer service, organic manufacturing, advocacy, education and talent, SilencerCo is now focused on making firearms hearing-safe for all hunting and shooting applications, introducing products that have never been made before, and making the buying experience a better one.
Suppressor Ready Performance Center Ported and Standard C.O.R.E. Pistol Now Available
Smith & Wesson – M&P Performance Center Ported PistolSmith & Wesson
Springfield, MA -(AmmoLand.com)- Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it is adding greater versatility to its premier line of M&P pistols by offering two new versions of the M&P with an additional threaded barrel included in the box.
The new 9mm variants, which include the Performance Center M&P Ported and the Performance Center M&P C.O.R.E. (Competition Optics Ready Equipment), allow owners the ability to easily attach a sound suppressor of his or her choice without the use of additional tools.
At the foundation of the new M&P Performance Center Ported and Performance Center M&P C.O.R.E. pistol resides a specialized mounting platform on top of the slide that can be conveniently changed to match the desired optic. Five removable brackets allow the user to simply install the corresponding mounting screws to achieve the precise fit and height required. Designed to work in conjunction with the Trijicon RMR, C-More STS, Leupold DeltaPoint, Docter, Insight MRDS and J-Point, both M&P models offer quick and custom sight installation for the industry’s most popular aftermarket red-dot sight manufacturers.
Smith & Wesson – Performance Center M&P C.O.R.E. pistol
Engineered as a true competition platform, each firearm model retains original design features including a polymer frame with a through-hardened stainless steel slide and barrel, ambidextrous operating controls, striker-fired action and a durable, corrosion resistant finish. For improved handling, both the M&P Performance Center Ported and Performance Center M&P C.O.R.E. feature a new textured interchangeable back strap with prominent stippling. Three patented palmswell grips are supplied with each pistol, providing shooters the ability to tailor the grip size to their personal preference.
The M&P Performance Center Ported pistol and Performance Center M&P C.O.R.E. are each standard with a Performance Center sear, providing improved accuracy and precise shot placement by way of the enhanced trigger design. The M&P Performance Center Ported pistol has been further enhanced with a factory ported barrel and slide as well as a user-adjustable trigger stop. Both new M&P models feature a 4.25-inch barrel along with higher sights on top of the slide that can be used in conjunction with the mounted optic.
The additional threaded barrel included with both pistols brings an added retail value of $175 andfeature a thread pattern of ½”-28-2A. The two 9mm pistols are standard with a 17+1 round capacity and are shipped complete with two magazines.
For more information on the new M&P pistol models with threaded barrels, please visit www.smith-wesson.com.
About Smith & Wesson:
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC) is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality firearms, related products, and training to the global military, law enforcement, and consumer markets. The company’s firearm division brands include Smith & Wesson, M&P, and Thompson/Center Arms. As an industry leading manufacturer of shooting, reloading, gunsmithing and gun cleaning supplies, the company’s accessories division produces innovative, top quality products under Battenfeld Technologies, Inc., including Caldwell Shooting Supplies, Wheeler Engineering, Tipton Gun Cleaning Supplies, Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools, Lockdown Vault Accessories, and Hooyman Premium Tree Saws. Smith & Wesson facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, and Missouri.
For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.
