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Taurus New 24/7 G2 Series Pistol – Next-Generation Performance

Taurus 24/7 G2 Semi-Auto Pistol

Taurus Firearms

MIAMI, FL --(AmmoLand.com)- Combining the best features from the Taurus 800 Series, 24/7 Series and 24/7 OSS™, the new 24/7 G2 semi-auto pistol series offers true next-generation performance.

The 24/7 G2 is the culmination of the wisdom and experience of firearms designers who are passionate about performance.

The 24/7 G2 is available in 9mm, .40 cal. and .45 ACP, with choice of Taurus’ advanced DA/SA trigger system, double-action or single action only trigger. Offered in blued or stainless, features include “Strike Two” capability for incredible reliability, a new trigger safety, balanced spring pressure for extraordinarily fast shooting, low-profile adjustable rear sights for windage and elevation, ambidextrous magazine release and Picatinny rail.

Taurus 24/7 G2 Semi-Auto Pistol

Contoured ambidextrous thumb rests and finger indexing Taurus Memory Pads™, polymer body construction with smooth and functional contours and polymer grip with metallic inserts and three interchangeable backstraps will make each owner feel like the gun was build specifically for them. Also offered in compact model for easier carry and long slide version for better sight picture and improved accuracy.

Standard safety features for the G2 Series include a vertical loaded chamber indicator that is visible from both sides, firing pin block and the unique Taurus Security System® that allows users to securely lock the gun using an inconspicuous key-lock. Additional model-specific safety features include firing pin cocking indicator, ambidextrous slide stop, ambidextrous manual decocker latch and ambidextrous manual safety latch. For information about model-specific safety features, please visit www.taurususa.com.

Taurus 24/7 G2 Semi-Auto Pistol

Beginning as a small tool manufacturer in Porto Alegre, Brazil more than sixty years ago, Taurus has become a diversified, international company celebrating resounding success as one of the world’s leading small arms manufacturers. In 1941 the company produced its first revolver, and in 1984 changed the industry forever by offering customers an unqualified LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY™, posting record growth every year since.

For additional information about Taurus and its complete line of products, visit www.taurususa.com.

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Winchester Awarded Department Of Homeland Security Ammunition Contract

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition was recently awarded a contract by the Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security to supply a maximum of 200 million, 40 cal. rounds over the next five years.

“Winchester has a proud tradition of providing high quality ammunition to our nation’s law enforcement agencies,” said Dick Hammett, president, Winchester Ammunition. “No matter if they’re protecting our block, our city or our borders, each special agent is an invaluable resource and we are committed to giving them the best products available.”

The load selected for this contract is a 135-grain, hollow point designed for the office of Field Operations of Customs and Border Protection. It will fall under the Winchester® Ranger® line of products.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

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The Winchester Ballistics Calculator allows users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to five different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistic charts and graphs. You can customize shooting conditions by entering wind speed and outside temperature, adjust zero marks for sighting in—then print the ballistics for later reference on the range or in the field. The calculator is now live at www.winchester.com/ballistics.

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