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Often not necessarily for the benefit of the frugal shooter, the longarm nevertheless continues to evolve to suit the ever-growing demand for ballistic perfection....  Gunwerks Werkman Rifle System. Calibers: 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC, .300 PRC. Price: $4,950. WEBSITE  Proof Ascension. Calibers: 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm PRC, 28 Nosler, 308 Win, 300 Win Mag, 300 WSM, and 300 PRC. Price: $7,700. WEBSITE  Chapuis Armes X4 Double Rifle. Calibers: 9.3x74R or .30-06. Price: $7,299. WEBSITE  Browning x-Bolt Speed Suppressor Ready. Calibers: 204 Ruger, 223 Rem, 22-250 Rem. 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Win, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 Western, 7 PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 28 Nosler, 300 Win Mag, and 300 PRC. Price: $1,429.99+. WEBSITE  Savage Arms Stevens 334. Calibers: .308 Win. / 6.5 Creedmoor / .243 Win Price: $439+. WEBSITE  IWI Carmel. Calibers: 5.56 NATO. Price: $1,799 WEBSITE  Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical. Calibers: 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor. Price: $1,085. WEBSITE  Bergara B-14 Squared Crest. Calibers: .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and 300 Win Mag. Price: $2,000. WEBSITE  Stag Arms Pursuit Hunting Line. Calibers: .350 Legend, 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester. Price: $1,599+ WEBSITE  Colt CBX Precision Rifle System. Calibers: .308 Win; 6.5 Creedmoor. Price: $1,899. WEBSITE: Not yet Listed
 The new improved P-IX+ from Recover Tactical includes several upgrades from the original P-IX including reinforced upper rail, metal front guard, enhanced pistol retention, pistol grip w/ integral mag holder (plus an NFA SBR option with buffer tube and stock). When you convert your Glock into an AR Platform with the P-IX+ housing, you get inherent compatibility with AR modular accessories such as pistol grips, buffer tubes, stocks, braces, flip-up sites etc. Recover Tactical have proven themselves as manufacturers of innovative, high quality accessories designed to enhance shootability of Glocks, 1911's, Beretta's and other popular sidearm models. Visit their WEBSITE to order.
Features: AR Ergonomics | Quick, easy gun install | Uses standard AR accessories | Compat. w/ multiple Glock models | Safety selector | Adjustable trigger | Multiple pic rails | Optional collapsible buttstock | Made w/ glass-reinforced polymer.  The Ruger Wrangler has now been released in black, silver and bronze Cerakote with the original Peacemaker-length 7.5" barrel. This is Ruger's no-frills rimfire single-action-only revolver, and about the cheapest handgun they offer, but it still looks good in the classic cowboy way. No word yet on the longevity of certain internal MIM parts but time (and Youtube reviews) will undoubtedly tell. Hopefully fluted cylinders are in the future of this little six-shooter, plus too an eight shot cylinder to make it that much more useful on the belt, but, meantime I bet they're selling these faster than hot donuts! This from their WEBSITE:
 It holds 11 x 3" shells, has an 18.5" barrel with an overall length of just 26", has a carry handle and weighs only 5.4lbs! Short of being covered in little Luis Vuitton icons, what's not to love? The blurb from the KelTec WEBSITE says it all:
Here’s another bullpup for your collection and this one happens to be chambered for the whole family. This fun lil’ shotty turns heads and saves shoulders. The KSG line now has a sidekick with no kick, and we called it the KSG410. Hunt, train, plink with your friends or all the above. This pump-action shotgun does it all. The KSG410 comes in at just over an inch and a half wide. 1.7 inches to be exact. Although still wider than a communist’s brain, our engineers managed to stuff a barrel and two magazine tubes into that tiny space. This little beauty weighs in at only 5.4 pounds, so not only is the KSG410 slim, it’s incredibly light. Like her big brothers, KSG and KS7, this gal is 26.1 inches long, keeping all that excessive paperwork at bay. Ultimately, we’ll let you be the judge of that, but in our experience the KSG410 is virtually “recoilless” by any pump-action shotgun standards we could find. This extremely lightweight, slim, and easily manipulated KSG option is a pleasure to shoot for the whole family.  This might be the coolest firearm to show up in a while and provides an innovative 9MM carbine platform for shooters in regressive States. We haven't held one in person but features are highlighted in the diagram below. Weight is around 5.75lb and length a mere 36" so all-in-all it's pretty compact. Magazines are interchangeable with the POF Phoenix 9MM PCC (10rnd or 20rnd). Fit and finish looks quality and befitting of it's hefty price tag - price will inevitably be cheaper on line and may even lower if the rifle proves popular. There's a sense other calibers will be available going forward - a 45ACP would be real nice - and the threaded barrel makes ample sense for that old school subsonic round too. The lever action is probably the most proven and reliable of all 'repeaters' and the Tombstone is a long overdue (and very welcome) redux of the original assault rifle. As a fan of the Winchester 1892 and Marlin's 1895, I'm looking forward to the opportunity to handle and shoot one of these...btw that's a not-so-subtle hint to POF that we'd love a T&E unit? This from their WEBSITE.   Not yet displayed on the Henry website, the Homesteader is Henry's inaugural foray into an increasingly saturated 9MM PCC market. Because of the ballistic limitations of the 9MM pistol cartridge, I think 9MM PCC's should optimally be lightweight and compact (or compactible), and thusly easily stuffed in a backpack out of sight: in this regard the KelTec Sub2000 is (in my opinion) the benchmark. Virtually every other 9MM pistol caliber carbine (carbine = 16" barrel) is forfeiting stowability and ballistic excellence for ammo accessibility/affordability. Extensive testing has disproven the rumor that a 9MM round from a 16" barrel is as good as a 357MAG from a 16" barrel. It's now a trope, but it simply isn't true. That's like saying a 22LR is ballistically comparable to a .223 round - diameter of projectile does not determine velocity and energy foot pounds. The 357MAG is a far superior round with around 75% incapacitation from a single shot versus 47% for 9MM. So if you're looking for stopping power, Henry have several impressive 357MAG lever action rifles available.
All that being said, the Henry Homesteader is a handsome carbine with nice wood furniture, a tang safety (my personal favorite), a threaded barrel, Skinner-type sights, a five-round capacity with options for 10 round mags and an adapter for Glock/S&W M&P mag compatibility. The bolt handle can be installed on either side and the bolt release is ambidextrous (i.e. there is one on either side of the trigger guard). True to it's moniker, this would be a perfect one rifle for the homesteader with little or no firearm experience who doesn't want the fuss or recoil of a more formidable firearm. 9MM ammo is by and large cheap and after a couple of boxes any new owner will have reasonable familiarity and competence with this smart wee carbine. I have a great fondness for Henry rifles and Mr Imperato himself: they have made consistently good longarms and listened eagerly to their customers since their rebirth in 1996, and their mantra of "Made in America, or Not Made at All" is an example to follow in this era of cheap overseas manufacturing and profiteering. Keep your eyes on their WEBSITE for pricing and availability.  Though I've always felt the Chiappa Little Badgers were a brilliant, simple and potentially necessary addition to any bugout bag, their construction quality is inconsistent. Some people got flawless tack-drivers and others (like myself) got lemons. Because I didn't have time, it was a full six months before I got it out into the woods to shoot it. Despite attaching a suppressor, the report from the breach instantly deafened my right ear and with visible expansion of the brass shells, it didn't take me long to figure out they'd over-drilled the breach chamber. Resultantly, accuracy was horrible. I promptly called the customer service number on their website only to be told the six month warranty had expired: they would fix it but only at full cost to me. Considering I'd only paid $125 for the rifle I figured it wasn't worth fixing as they obviously weren't confident enough to stand behind their workmanship for the lifetime of the product. It has definitely made me worry about the longevity of the materials used (i.e die-cast zinc alloy, plastic etc) and the inherent safety (or lack thereof) for other Badger customers. That aside, this new iteration definitely covers a couple of the improvements I'd have opted for, but they should do away with the crap plastic M1 style sights and the plastic pic rails as neither of these features make the rifle more accurate nor user friendly. If they simply extend and groove the receiver, owners could add a sight of their choice and providing Chiappa make their barrels/breaches true, it'll shoot straight and serve as the truly useful survival weapon it's intended to be. The new Xtreme has greater foldability than the original Badger and comes with a plastic carry tube which is hopefully also waterproof and floats?! Visit their WEBSITE here.
 Finally, Rossi aesthetics have been revived via this gorgeous satin stainless redux with a three inch barrel and 6-shot cylinder. Forged under license by Taurus Arms in Brazil, it retains all the elegance of the Rossi wheelguns from bygone eras. Bigger brothers come with 4" and 6" barrels (and cost more) for those wanting more pointability. Prettier and cheaper than most other revolvers on the current market, revolver fans will be rejoicing! This from the Rossi WEBSITE:
The legendary Rossi revolver returns with a bang in 2023. The RP63 features Rossi’s prized double action trigger, and an unbelievably crisp single action trigger pull. The RP63 is optimized for concealed carry, thanks to its three-inch barrel and fixed sights. The front sight is ramped for a snag free draw. Like all of the new Rossi revolvers, the firing pin is mounted directly to the hammer giving the gun maximum reliability with all types of primers. The RP63 has 6 shots of .357 Magnum on tap in its steel cylinder. The full underlug barrel adds additional weight which helps manage magnum recoil. Further aiding recoil control and benefiting concealment is the round butt grip frames.There are already a considerable number of accessories available for the RP63, as it fits common holsters and speedloaders for similar sized medium frame revolvers. But the Rossi RP63 isn’t just about performance. It’s about building a serious concealed carry and personal protection revolver for the real world. The steel frame, three-inch barrel, and amazing trigger all combine to make this a revolver you won’t just love to carry – you’ll love to shoot it.  If you're looking for a good non-lethal home defense stun device, consider the TAG-67 from TAGinn. At $89 for a six pack they're a smidge more costly than a pretentious boutique brewery IPA however I guarantee they'll prove a hell of a lot more entertaining! Intended for airsoft combat simulation, they're designed to take out a nest of rival competitors huddled out of sight in a bunker or other shelter. To buy them you'll need to take a brief, online, one-time safety certification test called T-TOP that provides you with a code to use every time you make a purchase: but the certification allows you to buy any of their grenade devices ranging from 130-140db and with a variety of functions from flash-bang, fragmentation, paint ball and white smoke. If you were a thief rifling through drawers in someone's home when all of a sudden a hand grenade rolled to a stop at your feet and detonated, my guess is you'd bolt for the nearest door or window to make a hasty exit whilst completely panicked you were in the process of bleeding out! As a homeowner you've just saved yourself the stress and danger of engaging an intruder, and you didn't have to damage your home in order to do it. Considering most people don't have the training or military experience to coolly deploy a firearm in a self-defense scenario, I think civilian-legal hand grenades might just be the best first line of defense in the event of a home invasion. Imagine you wake up in the middle of the night to someone clattering around in your garage? Having determined your family are safely sleeping in their beds the only logical assumption is you're being robbed. You grab your sidearm but can you be certain the robber isn't armed and more proficient with a weapon? Toss a TAGinn flash bang or frag grenade in through the door, lock the door and retreat. I'd bet good money when that thing detonates your thief will bolt and you'll have spared yourself a shootout. In a shootout your family may lose their father, husband and provider, or, you have a dead plunderer in your home and all the legal and psychological fallout that comes with that. I'm a staunch advocate of non-deadly repellants as a first assault, then if that doesn't promptly do the job then break out the big guns, but these TAGinn hand grenades are top of my list for keeping you out of some neerdowell's line of fire. Check them out here on their WEBSITE.
 Ruger's redux of the Marlin GBL may just be the Rolls Royce of all the Marlin generations. All desired features come in the package including slimmer forend and rubber butt pad on laminate furniture, a 6-round tubular mag, a 19.1" cold hammer forged (threaded) barrel for optimal powder burn and bullet stabilization, a nickel-plated bolt and bead blasted inner components all topped off with semi-buckhorns. This is a rifle you'd previously have had to order as a custom for twice the coin - Ruger's debuting it now for a mere $1200. I doubt there's a comparably refined civilian-legal canon on the current market so if you've always wanted a rifle that shoots this awesome, formidable round, now is the time to buy. We can't wait to see which rifle they bring out next! This from the Marlin WEBSITE:
Formerly known as an "1895 GBL" (Guide Big Loop), this model is Ruger's first reintroduction in the Guide Gun family of rifles and Ruger's first introduction of an alloy steel Marlin rifle with a blued finish. Improved manufacturing processes create tight tolerances, resulting in a reliable, attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, result in a high-quality product. Durable, laminate buttstock and forend with sharp checkering remain dimensionally stable in varying weather conditions. 11/16"-24 threaded barrel is made of alloy steel and is cold hammer-forged which results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Glass bead-blasted components for a satin finish. Adjustable semi-buckhorn sights are great for quick target acquisition. Oversized lever loop provides clearance for operation with heavy gloves. Nickel-plated bolt aids smooth cycling.  This from the FN America WEBSITE:
The premiere compensated handgun in the FN Edge Series is perfected in the FN factory for ideal concealed carry performance. An auto-indexing FN compensator cuts muzzle flip by 25%, enabling faster, more accurate shots at speed. Takedown for maintenance is faster than any other compensated pistol, just push in and twist 90 degrees to field strip. FN’s patented Low-Profile Optics Mounting System™ makes the FN 509 CC Edge optics-ready; simply mount and zero a favorite red dot. A flat-faced trigger puts all the precision in hand, with a smooth take-up and positive wall. Driven with a high-endurance striker, the duty-ready fire control system has a best-in-class pull at approximately 5.6-lbs.  The Wolverine is a folding pump action shotgun that comes in an 18.5" barreled version (the "X") or a 10" barreled version (called the "M" for mini). Only available in Canada, the Wolverine is sold by several Canadian outlets though most prominently by Tamgha Arms: established by a Turkish-Canadian outdoorsman, Tamgha specialize in commissioning the best shotguns from the most experienced Turkish gunmakers. Hopefully a US distributor will quickly see the potential of this innovative design and make it available to US buyers. Meantime while you drool and pine you can view the Wolverine here on the Tamgha WEBSITE.
 This is a gorgeous, powerful, tactically appointed rifle that amply qualifies for that perfect "one gun" - this below from the Big Horn Armory WEBSITE.
The new Big Horn Armory Black Thunder in 500 S&W is made to handle whatever you get into or need to get yourself out of. The .500S&W Magnum chambering lets the Black Thunder shoot bullets from 200grains to a truck-stopping 700grains. This incredible weight range combined with the availability of almost any style and type of bullet imaginable makes the Black Thunder capable of taking any game animal walking the planet. You can reserve your rifle now for $600: deposits are non-refundable. And, optics and bipod pictured above are not included  I have to say "finally!" Finally a manufacturer other than KelTec see's the value of extending a pistol into a carbine whereby the magazine is loaded directly into the grip. Not only does this prevent certain magazine issues but also dramatically cuts down the weight - the LC comes in at just over 5 pounds despite a full length CNC'd aluminum handguard. Add M-LOK slots, flip-up sights, 1911 style safety, a folding stock, a 16.5" threaded barrel (1/2 x 28) and AR grip/stock compatibility and what's not to love? Ruger has really knocked this one out of the park. Take a look here on the Ruger WEBSITE.
 For anyone with a hankering for the full auto buzz, take a serious look at the new Crosman ST1. At $280, not only will it save you the tens of thousands of dollars you'd pay for the live-fire equivalent but what you'll save in ammo costs alone will let you buy that two acres down the road to build your own shooting range! Reviews on the ST1 are very favorable. And if you haven't checked out the Crosman website in a while you might be pleasantly surprised by their adult-centric theme of gorgeous girls and cool dudes looking all tactical whilst horsing around with airguns....who'd have thunk?! This below from the Crosman WEBSITE:
The Crosman ST-1 Full-Auto CO2 BB Rifle is a futuristic tactical BB gun that would look at home in a science fiction series of movies and TV shows about battles in space. Capable of producing velocities up to 450 FPS, it is set up to deliver all-day excitement for backyard plinking or casual target shooting. Aside from its looks, this BB gun is unique because it allows shooters to use it as a long tactical airgun with the butt stock and barrel extender attached, a smaller profile carbine with the barrel extender removed, or a shorter tactical air pistol with those two pieces removed. This enables a single air gun to fulfill multiple functions, so shooters get extra value out of their purchase, as well as getting the benefits of a full auto air pistol and a full auto air rifle. The Crosman ST-1 Full-Auto shoots .177 caliber steel BBs from its 25-round drop free magazine to facilitate both full-auto and semi-auto mode, and a high-capacity 300-round BB reservoir with built in speed loader simplifies reloading the magazine and reduces downtime. The tactical stock features an ergonomic textured pistol grip and a textured forward grip for comfort and control, and the ridged rubber buttpad on the removable buttstock gives shooters a repeatable hold. For accuracy when aiming, this select-fire BB gun comes with a red dot sight, and shooters can add a scope or other sighting device to the long picatinny optics rail. In addition, forearm picatinny accessory rails on both sides and the bottom provide attachment points for items such as tactical flashlights, lasers, and bipods. To get an airgun that converts from a tactical experience to a compact BB pistol for exciting target shooting and backyard plinking, buy a Crosman ST-1 Full-Auto CO2 BB Rifle today at Pyramyd Air. Crosman ST-1 Full-Auto CO2 BB Rifle
 Volquartsen's new ENV in 17HMR is made to order so it may take a few weeks to arrive, but when it does it's certain to be the gift that keeps on giving with endless smiles and envious looks from range peers. Complete with a 1/2x28 threaded barrel and the SB Tactical brace, this promises to be a highly versatile weapon that could capably be that "one" firearm you grab when the zombie apocalypse comes knocking at your neighborhood! This from the Volquartsen WEBSITE:
This versatile pistol configuration is perfect for range day or even small game and varmint. The 22 LR models are red dot ready with a receiver that is drilled and tapped for most popular red dots. This allows you to keep the red dot as close to the bore-axis as possible. The 17 HMR models utilize our aluminum receiver which features an integral Picatinny rail. The barreled action is then fit into an aluminum chassis system from Enoch Industries that offers compact versatility for the rimfire platforms. It incorporates all the current AR-15 attachment standards for a new level of function.  This from the MAXIM DEFENSE website:
When you’re looking for Maxim Defense ingenuity in a new standard AR-9, the MD-9 is your answer. The MD-9 was engineered to fit the growing demand for cutting-edge AR9 style rifles for today’s Military and commercial market. For increased comfort and versatility every MDX features our free-floating barrel with our custom handguard. These handguards provide a monolithic-like upper receiver platform and M-Slot compatibility. FEATURES
 The newly revived Auto Mag is safer, stronger, more reliable and metallurgically superior to it's original incarnation (1966-1971) which became an icon of movie toughness. The Raven is their latest variation on the theme since the brand's revival in 2017 and has over 20 improvements on the 20th Century original. If you like the Ruger MK pistols and want a large caliber bigger, badder brother, then this may be for you. This from their WEBSITE:
A special production run, the Auto Mag RAVEN features a 6 ½” barrel with an all-black finish, Hogue wooden grips and a brush satin cocking piece to accent the upper and receiver. The front sight is fixed while the rear sight assembly (Kensight) is fully adjustable. The RAVEN incorporates over 40 improvements from the original production Auto Mag® resulting in a safer, more reliable gun with improved accuracy. Ships in a custom plastic gun case designed to protect your gun from damage along with two magazines capable of holding 7 rounds each, Certificate of Authenticity, and Shooters Manual. Additional grip styles and Auto Mag accessories are available to complement your purchase. This is a special (limited) manufacturing run for our on-hand 6 ½” barrels. Our special ION applied finish makes this release a truly unique gun to own – either as your first Auto Mag or to complement one already owned! Available ONLY in the configuration shown above. Sales Price now includes free 2-day shipping from FedEx, handling charges and shipping insurance covering loss or damage during product shipment.  Stoeger has a longstanding reputation for innovative design and build quality in it's shotguns and pistols, and the STR-9S upholds this reputation amply, plus some. Where else can you find a quality polymer 9 that boasts the full range of combat/competition features for an MSRP of $599? Not only is it optics ready but it comes with four of the most common adapter plates to better insure your chosen sight will fit. With an outstanding sub-3lb trigger, out of the box accuracy, threaded barrel, three interchangeable backstraps, a flared and bevelled oversized mag well, three 20-round magazines (10 round mags optional), suppressor-approriate-height tritium night sights, loaded chamber indicator and a handsome bulldog profile (like it's popular cousin, the STR-9) it's a full works pistol that can cover all eventualities. And reviewers are raving. Check out the STR-9S Combat on the Stoeger WEBSITE.
 Mossberg has just released it's Gen 2 version of it's popular MC pistol. This new improved evolution comes in 16 variants covering a variety of popular configurations: there's a state-compliant 10-round magazine option, a 14/16-round magazine option, an optics-ready option, a tritium sight option, a two-tone color option and the choice of manual (cross-bolt) or no manual safety. Prices vary accordingly. The MC2C is possibly the slimmest, most compact double-stack high capacity pistol in it's class and is well worth consideration if you're browsing for Made in America firearms from a legendary company. It's quite smart of Mossberg to stick to perfecting one tried-and-tested pistol platform (this approach has worked well for other companies) as opposed to trying to produce an overwhelming array of different sized pistols in multiple calibers. We live in a era where the myriad of choices can actually serve as a deterrent to buyers rather than an an enticement - Mossberg fully understands that it's marque already symbolizes affordability, reliability and durability so happily dispenses with the fluff as it focuses on perfecting this neat slimline little subcompact EDC pistol designed for most wallets. This from the Mossberg WEBSITE.
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