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Rifles

Henry Keeps the Famous AR-7 Survival Rifle Alive

henry_ar7_01Henry Repeating Arms continues to manufacture the famous AR-7 Air Force Survival Rifle.  These semi-auto, rimfire rifles disassemble into three parts: the stock, barrel, and receiver.  The barrel and receiver then stow in the waterproof, floating stock, making the rifle compact for storage, and resistant to harsh environments.  No tools are needed, and the rifle can be reassembled in about 30 seconds.

Chambered in .22 Long Rifle the Henry AR-7 can handle both standard- and high-velocity rounds.  The detachable magazines hold eight cartridges.

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Holsters

High Noon Holsters for Taurus 709 Slim and Sig Sauer P238

High Noon Holsters Tailgunner
High Noon Holsters Tailgunner
High Noon Holsters Tailgunner

I’ve recently had multiple e-mails asking who is making holsters for the Taurus 709 (aka the Slim) and the Sig Sauer P238.  Based on how well both of these guns have been selling, I imagine their is a great deal of demand for quality holsters for these firearms.

If you are in the market for a holster for the 709 or P238, you should check out High Noon Holsters.  Based in Tarpon Springs, FL, High Noon Holsters makes a variety of high-quality holsters in many different styles, including models for the Taurus Slim and Sig P238.

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Rifles

Zel Custom Manufacturing Adds .416 Barrett Uppers to Line

Zel Custom Tactilite .416 Barrett

Zel Custom Manufacturing added uppers chambered for the .416 Barrett to its Tactilite line-up.  According to the Zel Custom website, the initial production run has already sold out, but they are taking orders for the next batch.  I would venture to guess that is the position many businesses would like to find themselves in.

The Tactilite uppers are designed to mount to any standard AR lower, and work as a bolt action gun. A Cerakote finish is standard, with optional patterns and stenciling.

Standard barrel lengths are 18.5″, 22″, 24″, and 29″.  Custom lengths up to 36″ are available as special order items.  The barrels are free floated, and are made by Mossberg or Lothar Walther, depending on the model.

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Shooting Gear Skills

LaserLyte Introduces the Laser Trainer Pro

laserlyte_trainer3LaserLyte introduced a new training laser: the LaserLyte Laser Trainer Pro.  In a nutshell, this device adjusts to fit the barrels of most handguns.  Once inserted into the barrel, the device will flash a laser each time it “hears” the hammer fall.

The idea is you would use this device while dry firing to make sure that you are properly exercising the fundamentals of accurate shooting (especially trigger control) and the bullets would have gone where you thought they would have.  If the laser shines someplace different than where you were aiming, then you know something is off, and you can set about correcting your shooting.

In a time when ammo is both scarce and expensive, this little device could be valuable for anyone who practices with dry firing.  See the video below for a demonstration of how the Laser Trainer Pro works.

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Ammunition

Buffalo Bore’s .45 Auto Rim

Buffalo Bore is now manufacturing the .45 Auto Rim in four loadings: two standard pressure and two “+P”.

buffalo_bore_autorimIn standard pressure, you can get a 200 gr JHP at a little over 1000 fps (444+ ft-lb) out of a 4″ S&W revolver.  The 255 gr hard cast FP is clocking almost 870 fps (410+ ft-lb) out of the same 4″ Smith.

With the “+P” designation, the 200 JHP is sizzling at almost 1200 fps (635 ft-lb) out of the 4″ S&W.  The hard cast 255 gr FP is moving at more than 1030 fps (570+ ft-lb).  These are amazing numbers.  It should be noted that there is not a SAAMI specification for “+P” in the .45 Auto Rim.  Consequently, use only a modern firearm with the +P ammunition.  Buffalo Bore does state that the +P loads are safe to use in all post-WWII revolvers chambered for the .45 ACP.

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