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GLOCK, Inc. Releases New Rough Textured Frame Pistols: G19 RTF2 and G23 RTF2

GLOCK Rough Textured Frame Pistols: G19 RTF2 and G23 RTF2

Glock Handguns

Smyrna, GA - At the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Meeting/Expo GLOCK, Inc. released its two newest pistols. The GLOCK Model 19 in 9×19 and the G23 in .40 caliber are now offered with the optional Rough Textured Frame (RTF2).

The G19 RTF2 and the G23 RTF2 join the G17 and the G22 as pistol models offered with the new textured grip.

The NASGW is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, and independent sales reps – both national and international – all of whom are primarily involved with hunting and shooting sports, equipment and accessories. The NASGW Meeting/Expo provides an unmatched educational, marketing and communications opportunity for the hunting and shooting sports wholesaler, manufacturer and sales professional.

The RTF2 finish was developed after direct feedback from the United States Special Operations community. There are many instances where the environment offers difficult to manage wet and humid conditions. In order to continue providing cutting edge solutions, GLOCK developed the RTF2. The newly designed frame incorporates hundred of “polymids,” or miniature spikes on the front, rear, and sides of the grip resulting in a definite increase in traction.

“GLOCK has heard its valued customers. GLOCK knows it must continue to evolve in order to remain relevant in future markets. These new pistols demonstrate that fact,” commented GLOCK, Inc. Vice President Josh Dorsey. “Additionally, GLOCK will introduce the “next generation” of GLOCK Pistols incorporating our customer’s demands at the upcoming SHOT Show; come visit us at the GLOCK booth.”

The G19 and G23 are two of the most popular GLOCK models. The G19 9×19 compact is widely used all over the world. In addition, the G23 in .40 caliber is quite popular with both law enforcement and private individuals as a back up or concealed carry firearm. Adding the RTF2 finish to these compact models increases the options for law abiding individuals and organizations. Along with the new RTF2 finish, each of these GLOCK pistols have the same time tested “Safe Action” system, durable exterior finish, cold hammer forged barrel, durability, reliability, and light weight that GLOCK is famous for.

GLOCK, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and employ over 180 at their United States headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia.

GLOCK, Inc. contact:

• www.glock.com
• www.teamglock.com
• www.gssfonline.com
• www.glocktraining.com

About Glock:
Utilizing advanced technological methods, GLOCK has a leading position in the world market as a pistol and accessories designer and manufacturer. With their commitment to uncompromised quality, GLOCK uses high-tech engineering to provide the international benchmark for safety, reliability and ease of maintenance. GLOCK’s remarkable knowledge and experience from their applications and processing of steel and polymer are being used to design revolutionary products. These products meet and exceed the ongoing demands of Law Enforcement, Military and Civilian customers for firearms that demonstrate the very best in reliability, durability and safety of use. Their high-tech engineering and construction create a handgun that can stand up to punishment that even the most unforgiving conditions can generate.

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This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Derringer

Bond Arms Snake Slayer Pistol

Bond Arms

GRANBURY, Texas --(AmmoLand.com)- In the days of the old Wild West when professional poker players often held an extra card to improve their chances of winning, it wasn’t unusual to see derringers drawn to help iron out the situation.

Back then the pocket pistol was likely a cheesy knock off of the Philadelphia deringer, which was designed by Henry Deringer and produced from 1852 to 1868. Those copycats weren’t the greatest of spellers either, which explains how the deringer gained an extra “r” and became forever known as the derringer.

These easily concealed pistols are still popular today. Though poker disputes are resolved in a more gentlemanly fashion now, threats from rattlesnakes and vipers of the human kind are still very real.

Plus, they’re popular among the cowboy action shooting set. But gone are the days of inferior workmanship and materials as well as the need to buy a matching pair of derringers to compensate for their single-shot capabilities. Bond Arms of Granbury, Texas, has replaced the subpar imitations of old with quality built, double-barrel protection. Though Bond Arms derringers are inspired by historical designs, they are built like a tank and can handle big calibers.

Made of stainless steel, Bond’s classic firearms include modern safety features. For example, old style derringers could fire if dropped on the hammer. However, Bond derringers have a hammer that automatically rebounds to a blocked position meaning the only way you can fire one is fully cocking the hammer and squeezing the trigger. Plus a crossbolt safety blocks the hammer from contact with the firing pins.

Bond Arms also are reliable and easy to use. All it takes is one hand to click a side lever, swing the gun open to load and flip it back to its locked position. Though light enough to be easily carried, they have enough heft to manage any recoil. Plus, an extended grip allows the shooter to wrap a third finger around the grip, which makes for great feel and manageability. The trigger pull can be described as clean and neither too light nor too heavy at between 6 and 7 ½ pounds of pressure.

Their most popular models, including the Snake Slayer, Snake Slayer IV, Texas Defender, Cowboy Defender and Ranger, are petite pistols that can pack a big wallop. But what might be even cooler is the fact they have multiple personalities. Bond offers 15 interchangeable barrels for their guns, which gives shooters 23 different caliber combinations including popular choices such as .410 shot shells or .45 Colt cartridges. Changing the barrels is a snap, too. A standard allen wrench and about a minute will allow you to remove the hinge screw so you can change out the barrel.

Bond Arms, which has been manufacturing derringer style firearms in America since 1995 are trusted firearms for personal, close-range protection and are the gun of choice for cowboy action shooters. Bond Arm derringers have been the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) World Champions for 10 years in a row now.

In addition to a full line of derringers, Bond Arms also offers a variety of custom grips, holsters and other accessories.

To see the entire line Bond Arms guns and accessories, visit their website www.bondarms.com or call (817) 573-4445.

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