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We make every attempt to only preview new products when they are actually available on the market. This spares consumers from wasting time trying to locate an item to buy when it hasn't yet left the prototype phase. Please note that during SHOT Show (January of each year) manufacturers often announce new items that are several months from stores: we still announce these despite not being immediately available for purchase.

standard mfg switch-gun. MSRP: $449

10/27/2021

 
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Clever compact design from the team who brought us the S333 Thunderstruck. This from their WEBSITE:
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The revolutionary new SWITCH GUN is the latest advancement in personal protection from Standard Manufacturing. The SWITCH GUN fits into your pocket and occupies about the same amount of space as your cell phone. When in the folded position, the grip of the SWITCHGUN completely encapsulates the trigger to prevent any type of accidental discharge. Upon depressing a button the SWITCHGUN immediately springs open as is ready for the immediate and reliable discharge of five .22 Magnum cartridges. When not in use, the SWITCHGUN can be folded into a very small form factor and stored in your pocket to conceal. Unlike any of it's competitors, the SWITCHGUN features a large handle to provide a tremendous amount of grip similar to a full-sized revolver which provides the highest degree of control and accuracy.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Frame and Barrel: CNC Machined Stainless Steel
  • Action: Single Action Folding Revolver
  • Barrel Length: .88”
  • Grip: Large Polymer
  • Weight: 9 Ounces, Loaded
  • Dimensions: 2.125” x 3.75” x .75” Folded

springfield armory sa-35. msrp: $699

10/25/2021

 
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Unbelievable! Simply the best firearm news since...um...well...forever! Springfield Armory have brought back the venerable Browning Hi-Power with updated metallurgy and features to improve strength and reliability. A century-old John Moses Browning design, it has been the template for virtually every modern handgun since, and though that technically labels it a classic, Springfield Armory are clear to point out it's not! It's a thoroughly modern iteration of the granddaddy of all semi-auto pistols but discerningly retains the withering good looks of JMB's original brainchild. I predict these will sell like hot donuts and be near impossible to find for a while (especially at that amazingly affordable ticket price), but I know I'm already in line. This from the Springfield WEBSITE:

It’s had many names in its century-old history and today, we reimagine this renowned design for modern use. Based on one of the most prolific and popular pistols in small arms history, the Springfield Armory® SA-35 gives today’s shooters a modern take on a revered design. Featuring subtle but significant upgrades to John Moses Browning’s original P-35, the 9mm SA-35 captures the appeal of the “wood and steel” era of arms making while offering the upgraded enhancements of today’s defensive pistols.

Made in the U.S.A., the SA-35 features rugged forged steel parts for strength and durability, improved ergonomics and enhanced controls, modern sights, an improved feed ramp design, and an increased 15-round capacity. Configured without a magazine disconnect for a drop free magazine the SA-35 features a factory-tuned trigger with a smooth pull and crisp, clean break.
Call it a legend, call it an icon, but whatever you do, don’t call it a classic.

fn 502 tactical. msrp: $499

10/17/2021

 
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Personally I think a de-cocker on a 22LR semi-auto is important due to the strong hammer spring required to ignite rimfire primers, but other than that missing feature this full size pistol looks like a quality FN product that meets all the desired touch points for tactical use. Early Youtube reviews seem to point at minor cycling issues (quite normal for 22LR semi-autos when they first hit the market) but give it a year and these should be adequately ironed out by FN engineers. This from the FN website:

The FN 502™ Tactical isn’t just the first .22 LR from FN, it’s the industry’s first slide-mounted, optics-ready rimfire handgun that’s ever existed.

Designed for maximum fun, FN’s hammer-fired .22 LR delivers more accuracy and versatility than any other rimfire. Mounting a favorite red dot optic and cycling a wide range of .22 LR ammo makes a low-cost range day a high-end experience.

Inspired by FN’s patented Low-Profile Optics Mounting System, the FN 502 Tactical offers unmatched sighting options and co-witness front and rear sights align perfectly with your dot.

The superior ergonomics, proven balance and ambidextrous controls, all a nod to the FN 502’s bigger brother, the FN 509®, make it perfect for high round count training sessions. Like a robust target-style rimfire pistol, the design of the FN 502™ Tactical delivers faster, more accurate shots on target from a modern, optics-ready tactical pistol.

PRIMARY FEATURES
  • Caliber: 22. LR
  • Operation: Single Action Only (SAO)
  • Mag Capacity: 10 or 15 Rd.
  • Weight: 23.7 oz.
  • Barrel Length: 4.6"
  • Overall Length: 7.6"
  • Twist Rate: 1:16" RH
  • Height: 5.8”
  • Width: 1.4”
  • Trigger Pull: ≈ 5 lbs
  • Sight Radius: 5.5”
  • Industry’s first slide-mounted optics-ready .22 LR pistol
  • 15-round high capacity magazine
  • Single-action hammer
  • Suppressor-ready
  • Fits most FN 509 Tactical holsters
BARREL
  • 4.6″ barrel, 1/2×28 threaded
  • Target crowned muzzle with thread protector
SLIDE
  • Anodized aluminum and steel
  • Loaded chamber indicator
  • Front and rear cocking serrations for easy manipulation
  • Suppressor-height, fixed front and rear sights
MAGAZINE
  • Ships with 10-Rd and 15-Rd magazine
FRAME
  • FN 509®-inspired ergonomics and grip texturing
  • Best-in-class trigger breaks cleanly at ≈ 5 lbs.
OPERATING CONTROLS
  • Ambidextrous controls
  • Manual safety, no de-cocker


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