Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic)

The Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) debuted at SHOT last week. The scope has been put together with law enforcement officers in mind. The basic optic is comparable to the Aimpoint CompM2 but with the more popular 2 MOA dot (emitter) rather than the larger 4 MOA dot. It features a QPR2 quick release mount which is also found on the military Aimpoint CompM4. With its 30,000 hour (3 - 4 year) battery life Aimpoint recommends turning it on and leaving it on. The MSRP is $440.

Sage International Ltd, M14ALCS/PMRI

The modern M14/M1A Sage EBR platform rifle was deployed in 2004 with the Navy under the designations MK14 Mod 0 and MK14 Mod 1. This was due to their need for a compact M14 with a collapsible stock, which would facilitate easier deployment in the confines of ships, vehicles and in air operations. Shortly after, the U.S. Coastguard adopted the Sage EBR, also under the designation MK14 Mod 0. Other forces followed suit, with the Army’s M14EBR-RI, the Marine Corps’ M39 EMR, and the Air Forces’s MK14 Mod 0.

Now, Sage offers a newer version of this classic rifle in the M14ALCS/PMRI configuration. Aimed at precision shooters or snipers requiring an adjustable stock comb height, the traditional EBR chassis is now fitted with a MagPul PRS2 stock.

 

Visit Sage at SHOT Show 2011, Booth # 20540

Sage International Website

Ruger displays first and 25 millionth firearm at SHOT Show.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. will proudly be displaying the very first Ruger firearm and the recently produced 25 millionth Ruger firearm at the 2011 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The original Ruger Standard Pistol that founded Sturm, Ruger & Co. will sit next to the 25 millionth Ruger firearm – an SR9c™ compact pistol that has been embellished and engraved to commemorate this remarkable achievement. The dramatic differences between these two firearms serve as an illustration of the growth and development of Sturm, Ruger & Co. over the course of its 62-year history.

William B. Ruger and Alexander Sturm founded Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. in 1949 with a mere $50,000 investment and one unique firearm design. Bill Ruger had invented the Ruger .22 Standard Pistol, a rimfire autoloading pistol with a cylindrical bolt that moved inside a tubular receiver, creating a strong yet simple action. With a profile resembling the popular German Luger pistols, the .22 Standard Ruger (later to be known as the Mark I pistol) proved to be reliable, affordable and incredibly popular. Mark I pistols were produced until 1981, when they were replaced by the next generation Mark II™ pistols. This classic firearm is still produced today in the form of Ruger Mark III™ pistols and the similar, 1911-style inspired 22/45™ pistols.

The 25 millionth firearm is a highly polished stainless steel version of the popular, award winning SR9c compact pistol. The pistol is engraved with the words “25 Millionth” and an enlarged Ruger Eagle on the left side of the slide, while the right side has the words “Ruger SR9c” engraved into the slide serrations. The SR9c is a centerfire pistol with a glass-filled nylon frame and a slim, compact size that is perfect for discreet carry. This modern, high tech handgun represents well how the traditional Ruger company has developed into an innovative, cutting edge leader in the firearms industry.

Ruger SR9c 9mm Luger

  The Ruger booth at the SHOT Show is number 11740 and is located on the upper level in the firearms and ammunition section. Stop by to see the very first production Ruger Standard Pistol – serial number 0012 – and the embellished 25 millionth SR9c pistol, along with the entire line of Ruger firearms.

Ruger Website.

Magnum USA Unveiling All MultiCam Boots at SHOT Show 2011

Magnum USA has issued a press release with images of their all-MultiCam Sidewinder HPi and Spider 8.1 HPi boots.

These boots have been in development for more than a year with the aid of American, British and Southern Hemisphere Special Forces personnel, which also includes field testing in Afghanistan.

These will officially be launching at SHOT Show 2011 with a June release date. You can check these out for yourself, if you’ll be at the show, by visiting Magnum USA’s booth (#11164).

Features Spider 8.1 HPi

• Ion-mask™ hydrophobic surface enhancement - keeps the materials cleaner and resistant to liquids
• Leather / 1650 denier ballistic nylon upper with Tec-Tuff leather toeguard resists snags and abrasions
• TPU exo-frame reinforcement for support
• Spider Mesh lining for comfort and breath-ability
• Tested & certified to EN 20347:2004 standard for occupational footwear
• Ergonomically designed
• Metal-detector friendly with non-metallic TPU shank and composite hardware
• Lace storage system on tongue
• M-PACT comfortable contoured sock-liner
• Spider out-sole with reinforced stabilizers and flexible toe fins to silently stick to walls
• Vent-Guard™ sand-proof ventilator technology - This advanced, patent pending system is the best way to keep your foot breathable while keeping debris out. It was designed specifically to allow airflow at the point where the boot bends the most and builds up heat. As the foot flexes, air is cycled through both sides of the boot, keeping the foot cooler for longer. There is also a special filter layer within each Vent-Guard port that allows this flow of air while keeping out sand and other unwanted materials.
• Fast-Rope System with SuperFabric® - SuperFabric® materials were specially selected as the very best way to protect the uppers from abrasion damage caused by fast-roping. This material is laced with ceramic, making it highly heat-resistant—a must-have feature for operators and trainers. The exo-frame build also includes a curved, hard composite piece at the instep that wraps around the rope correctly. It is highly resistant to melting or other damage. The lateral side of the out-sole also has a 90-degree edge for reliable braking to slow decent.

 Magnum Boots tested at SWAT round Up 2010