IllinoisCarry.com

Bellevue, WA - -(AmmoLand.com)-We are very excited to see the Second Amendment Foundation joined by the Illinois State Rifle Assocciation on the behalf of four Chicago residents submitted its brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case McDonald vs Chicago.

The brief was prepared by attorney Alan Gura who was also the attorney for the widely known Heller case which successfully challenged the Washington D.C. handgun ban last year.

The brief is available for viewing and downloading at ChicagoGunCase.com. The brief presents an excellent and compelling argument as to why the Second Amendment should be incorporated into the states. Many Second Amendment supporters will find the brief easy to read and comprehend. It has been said by some IllinoisCarry members who have read it to cause “goosebumps” in its scope, clarity, and purpose.

Oral arguments are expected to be heard early next year and perhaps a ruling by mid-year. The restoration of the Second Amendment rights of Illinois citizens will be greatly affected by the ruling in this case and we shall continue to watch future developments very closely.

About:
The IllinoisCarry forum was started in April 2004. The idea was that Illinois needed a central location to communicate ideas and information regarding 2nd Amendment issues in Illinois. There are many organizations in Illinois working to protect our 2nd Amendment Rights. Working with these groups IllinoisCarry has become the central location for information and Action Alerts. IllinoisCarry will not endorse political candidates. We simply provide information so voters can make informed decisions. Our goal is to join the other 48 states that allow their citizens to carry concealed firearms. We encourage you to register on our forum and join the fight for your 2nd Amendment Rights in Illinois.

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Supreme Court Brief Filed In Lawsuit Against Handgun Ban

Laserlyte

Cottonwood, Ariz. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Due to overwhelming customer demand LaserLyte announces the expansion of its Rear Sight Laser (RSL) line for Springfield Armory XD and XD(M)™ pistols.

The LaserLyte RSL’s ground-breaking new laser design incorporated into the rear sight, compact size and revolutionary performance make it the most extraordinary system LaserLyte has ever produced.

Easy-to-install and easy-to-operate, the new RSL offers a high-power laser with the benefit of not having to replace existing grips, internal stock parts or holsters.

The RSL’s activation switch is a strategically placed button at the back of the slide that is easily activated by the thumb in a normal shooting position for left- or right-handed shooters. First press of the activation switch produces the constant on mode, second press produces pulse mode, and third press deactivates the laser. A small LED on the back of the laser indicates if the laser is on and what mode it is in.

This RSL fits all Springfield Armory XD and XD(M) as well as SIG SAUER 225, 226, 228, 239 and 209 pistols. The unit is constructed from MIM 4650, nickel enriched high carbon steel, the same material used for most heavy-duty gun parts such as iron sights, hammers and levers. It is also black oxide, bead blasted for a non-reflective finish. When mounted onto the pistol the RSL will fit all Level I and II holsters. The RSL is powered by four 377 batteries, commonly used in watches provide one hour of run time on constant on and two hours in pulse mode. LaserLyte offers discounted batteries at www.laserlyte.com. MSRP $199.95.

LaserLyte Rear Sight Laser Specifications:

• Product Number: RL-XD/XDM
• Compatible Firearms: Fits all Springfield Armory XD/XD(M) and SIG SAUER 225, 226, 228, 239 and 209 pistols
• Power Output: Class IIIA, 5mw
• Laser module: 650nm
• Batteries: 4-377
• Battery Life: 1 hr constant on, 2 hrs in pulse mode
• Weight: 1.2 oz., 34.02 g
• Length: .85 in., 21.59 mm
• Width: 1.05 in., 26.67 mm
• Height: .35 in., 8.89 mm
• Range at Night: 500 yd., 457.2 m
• MSRP: $199.95

About:
LaserLyte, the leader in laser technology, is the shooting and hunting division of P&L Industries. The company strives to heighten the experience of shooting by offering high quality, competitively priced lasers and other firearms accessories. For additional information about LaserLyte, visit www.laserlyte.com.

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LaserLyte Expands its Rear Sight Laser Line for Springfield Armory Pistols

FNH USA

McLean, Va. --(AmmoLand.com)- “Our goal for 2010 is to perfect and enhance the strong products we have in our firearms line and roll out our new line of handguns,” said Ken Pfau, vice president for law enforcement and commercial sales.”

Here’s what’s new:

Handguns: FNX-9 and FNX-40
The new FNX 9 and FNX 40 pistols offer the key features demanded by today’s serious handgunner. New ergonomic polymer frames have a low bore axis for flat shooting and less felt recoil resulting in improved control.

Deep checkered grip panels are comfortable and designed for no-slip shooting. Four interchangeable backstrap inserts quickly offer a custom fit and feel. The profiled stainless steel slide has cocking serrations front and rear, a 4” hammer-forged stainless barrel delivers long life and pinpoint accuracy.

Fully ambidextrous operating controls make the FNX perfect for competition and personal defense for both right and left-handed shooters. Each FNX comes with both a decocker and manual safety making it one of the safest hammer guns on the market. Every part is proudly made in the USA.

FNP-45 Tactical
Originally developed for the U.S. Joint Combat Pistol Program and intended for field operations, the FNP-45 Tactical offers the standard FNP-45 ACP performance plus a host of unique features. The 5.3” stainless steel barrel has a threaded muzzle to accept a sound suppressor or compensator. The new FDE stainless steel slide is fitted with high-profile combat night sights and includes two mounting bases to accept an optional Red dot electronic sight. Each FNP-45 Tactical comes with three 15-round magazines and an exclusive Eagle tactical soft case.

FN Five-SeveN
The innovative, single action, auto loading Five-SeveN pistol now comes with the option of adjustable target sights or fixed three-dot sights. It is available in olive drab green, matte black or flat dark earth finishes. It fires the low recoil 5.7×82mm cartridge – recently approved by the NRA Law Enforcement Activities Division for use in its Tactical Police Competition — and features a textured, ergonomic polymer frame with checkered panels for a secure grip. The polymer slide cover helps reduce weight and the operating controls are placed for easy access with a reversible magazine release and ambidextrous manual safety levers. The barrel is hammer forged and chrome lined for long service life.

SCAR
SCAR 16S is back in black.
The SCAR 16S – the semi-auto version of the U.S. Special Operations Command’s newest service rifle — is now available in matte black with all the same features as the flat dark earth model and can be purchased with 10 or 30-round magazines.

SCAR 17S
Released for 2010 is the highly anticipated SCAR 17S now available for civilian purchase. Chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO (308 Win.) and slightly heavier than the SCAR 16S, this unique carbine offers long-range accuracy, exceptional reliability and match winning versatility.

Both SCARs have fully ambidextrous operating controls, a free floating, cold hammer-forged Mil-SPEC barrel with hard-chromed bore; a receiver-integrated MIL-STD 1913 optical rail plus three accessory rails for mounting scopes, electronic sights, lights, or lasers. The side-folding polymer stock is fully adjustable for comb height and has six settings for length of pull. The SCAR also features a tactically advantageous reciprocating charging handle for quick ammo and magazine failure response.

FNAR
The FNAR is now available with 16” cold hammer forged MIL-SPEC fluted barrel with a hard-chromed bore and target crown barrel. This extremely accurate semi-automatic rifle has an ambidextrous magazine release button that drops the detachable 20, 10 or 5 round steel box magazine (DBM). A one-piece receiver mounted MIL-STD 1913 optical rail comes standard for unlimited Optics choices and also features three rails on the stock’s fore-end for mounting tactical lights or lasers.

FN Accessories
FNH USA is also providing several new accessories for 2010. The first is a deluxe Shooter’s Mat. Olive drab color and easy to carry it offers pockets for shooting supplies and accessories. There are two new custom formed carry cases for the PS90 and FS2000. Special foam cut-out sections to securely carry your carbine with an external pocket for magazines and accessories. Also, a new FS2000 Tactical Foregrip&urllink=combatoptical%2Ecom%2Fcatalog%2FTACTICAL%2DFOREGRIP%2D27%2D1%2Ehtml' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>Foregrip enhances the functionality of any FS2000. It easily replaces the current Foregrip with a tri-rail MIL-STD 1913 forend for mounting lights, pods, lasers and other accessories.

About:
FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium. Its corporate mission is to expand its global leadership position in defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support. Visit www.fnhusa.com to view the entire line of FNH USA products and services. FNH USA, P.O. Box 697, McLean, VA, 22101, U.S.A.

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FNH USA Introduces New Black Scar Carbine

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Mineola, NY –-(AmmoLand.com)- The Nassau County local law banning the possession of handguns mislabeled “deceptively colored” remains on hold indefinitely pending the outcome of a legal challenge by gun-rights activists.

In June 2008, Nassau passed Local Law #5, criminalizing the possession and sale of “deceptively colored handguns” as a supposed danger to law enforcement. The law originally banned all handguns except for those that are “black, grey, silver, steel, nickel or army green.” It does not grandfather currently owned guns and mandates that gun owners surrender all banned guns for destruction without any compensation, and with no opportunity to sell them outside the county.

Three New York State pistol licensees—Alan Chwick of Freeport, Edward Botsch of Franklin Square, and Thomas Fess of Rochester—filed an action on July 23rd in Nassau Supreme Court (Index #: 013564/2008) to challenge the laws. The proceeding was filed pro se, with the assistance of a New York gun-rights activist and attorney.

The action sought a ruling that Nassau’s local law is invalid because it is “preempted” by New York State’s extensive gun control laws, which already ban “disguised guns.” Under the doctrine of preemption, localities may not pass laws in areas already regulated by state law, unless state law permits such local laws. The suit also sought to overturn the law because it violates the right to keep and bear arms under both the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and a similar provision of New York State Civil Rights Laws.

The proceeding was brought on the day the law was to go into effect, and sought a temporary restraining order and an injunction to stay enforcement of the law. That led to Nassau to enter into a binding stipulation not to enforce the law unless the court rules against the petitioners. Further, filing of the action alone resulted in the Nassau County legislature amending the law to remove the prohibitions against gold plated, blued, and brown handguns.

The action is currently on appeal to the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department (Docket No. 2009-1468). The petitioners have retained attorney Robert Firriolo, a litigation partner in the New York office of Duane Morris LLP.

The local law challenged affects not only Nassau pistol licensees, but all New York gun owners and visitors to Nassau County. Anybody found with a banned handgun is subject to arrest and prosecution. The law is particularly hazardous to the many shooters who come into, or pass through, Nassau to participate in shooting events and have no way of knowing about this law. The suit was brought to protect the interests of all of law-abiding gun owners and dealers, most of whom are still unaware that many ordinary, popular and valuable handguns are banned. The law imposes a penalty of one year in jail and a $1000 fine.

The petitioners continue to express their gratitude to SCOPE, the Freeport R&R Association Junior Club, SAFE, SASI, NCF&G, and to all those individuals who have donated to help us succeed in this important appeal. The petitioners, though, are still seeking donations to help with the appeal of Chwick v. Mulvey, as we have requested 15minutes of Oral Argument time..

Please remember that a victory in this appeal may well be the springboard for challenging other burdensome and senseless New York gun control laws. In fact, Chwick v. Mulvey has already been cited in Albany County Appellate Division, Second Department, and the cite was positive on our points 3 & 4 (Cites to Heller and NYS Civil Liberties, Second Amendment). Additionally, Chwick v. Mulvey, may be another doorway for incorporation of the Second Amendment by NYS. But appeals are not inexpensive, so please donate whatever you can to SCOPE, SAFE, SASI, or directly to Petitioner Chwick. Every dollar helps, and any funds leftover, will be returned. Please send donations to:

SCOPE, PO Box 12711, Rochester, NY 14612
www.scopeny.org
Please make checks payable to SCOPE, Inc.
SAFE, PO Box 343, Commack, NY 11725

www.nysafe.or
Please make checks payable to SAFE, Inc.
SASI, 215 Waldo Street, Copiague, NY 11726

www.suffolkalliance.org
Please make check payable to: SASI
Alan Chwick, 5 Brunella Street, Freeport, NY 11520
www.iNCNF.org

Please make check payable to: Alan Chwick

Please, note in the memo area of your check: “Legal Defense Fund-Chwick v. Mulvey.”.

We ARE looking forward to a successful appeal, but we can only do it with your help. Thanks.

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Lawsuit Derails Nassau NY Handgun Ban

Crimson Trace Lasergrips for SIG P226, P228, P229 Pistols

Crimson Trace

Wilsonville, OR —-(AmmoLand.com)- Crimson Trace is pleased to introduce two new front activated Lasergrips for the SIG P226 and P228/P229.

The new Lasergrips incorporate a one-piece wrap-around grip style with a large front activation switch. MSRP for both models is $329.00.

The new LG-426 and LG-429 Lasergrips are contoured to be both comfortable and secure in the hand while shooting. The aggressively textured polymer side panels are uniquely patterned to optimize the contact of the palm onto the pistol and are connected together with a durable rubber strap which provides even more grip while shooting with or without gloves.

Inside these robust Lasergrips is a storage slot for an adjustment wrench. The wrench is not only held in place by the form-fitted slot but a magnet also provides extra retention of the sight adjusting tool.

The supplied CR2032 batteries provide over two hours of illumination and the shelf life of these batteries is five years. As with all Lasergrips, the red targeting dot is user adjustable for windage and elevation. There is a touch-sensitive master on/off switch on the left side of the Lasergrips that is inset into the grip.

Installation is extremely simple with the new SIG Lasergrips. Simply remove the stock grips and attach the Lasergrips using the stock screws and washers. The Lasergrips are pre-sighted at the factory for 50 feet but can be changed by the shooter by turning the elevation and windage adjustment screws located on the laser diode housing. All Lasergrips come with an accessory pack that contains batteries, hex wrenches for user adjustability, a cleaning cloth and several cleaning swabs. A three-year warranty is standard.

About:
Crimson Trace is the only manufacturer of grip-integrated laser sighting systems. Police, all branches of the U.S. Military, and responsible citizens worldwide use patented Lasergrips. Crimson Trace Lasergrips are recommended as an essential accessory by some of the world’s top firearm trainers. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-442-2406.

*Lasergrips is a trademark of Crimson Trace Corporation.

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New Lasergrips for the SIG P226, P228, P229 Pistols Available Now

STI International Rogue 9mm Pistol

STI International Guns

Georgetown, TX - -(AmmoLand.com)- New introductions that will be available prior to the SHOT Show are the Escort, Guardian, and Off Duty in .40S&W. No price change for the caliber differences even though the magazines are more expensive. We’ll also be able to provide the GP6 & GP6-C with a 5″ barrel. We’re taking orders for them all now, too.

As MUST happen when we start adding new firearms to the product line, something has to go to make room for them. As you’re aware, the “TruSight” has already bitten the dust! Even though we recently gotten some excellent press coverage on the Rogue, we intend to build only one more run of approximately 20 pieces. If this one “trips yer trigger”, you need to get your order entered soon. Further candidates (no decision ‘til the end of the year) are those perennially on the list, the 6 inch Trojan and the Lawman. Because we’ve got 8-12 potential new products, we’ve got to make some decisions soon. I think the new models will intrigue you greatly but we’ll hold those for the “SHOT Show Surprise”.

The owners’ manual for the “Sporting” and “Tactical” rifles is on the website. Those items are still selling very well. Well enough that we’re able to reduce the price on both. Check with your contact here, or your Distributor, for the new price structure.

Increased foreign manufacturing costs and the weakening U.S. $ will necessitate a minor price increase on our imported products, the GP6, GP6-C, and the Spartan. These won’t happen all at once but will phase in as contracts are renewed. We’ll probably be increasing prices on the LS9 and on select 1911 and 2011 parts, also, as of January 1, 2010. Old prices are good until we publish a price list dated 1/1/10.

As they say on late night TV, “back by popular demand”, you’ll start seeing the previously discontinued “2011″ single stack polymer grip making a comeback. This is proving necessary due to the number of folks that want to use our (and other manufacturers) .22LR top ends and the number of countries and states that have 10 round only laws.

We still can’t keep up with the demand for the 1911 & 2011 .22LR conversion kits but we’re pushin’ as hard as we can. Just as a preliminary forecast, it looks like our total product output will be up a few points over 30% by the end of this year.

Come see us at the SHOT Show- Booth #3221

Sell a bunch. Have fun. Do good. Not necessarily in that order!

Dave Skinner

About STI:
STI International is a leading firearms manufacturer and the pioneer of the modular frame system for the 1911. A favorite of both top competitors and custom gunsmiths, STI pistols are widely regarded as the gold standard in the sport of Practical Shooting.

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Brownells Super Selections

Brownells.com

Brownells.com - -(AmmoLand.com)- This month, we concentrate on handguns, with 10 top-quality products to help you customize your handgun or pistol for a variety of shooting tasks.

We have parts and accessories to tune your gun for better scores in steel, three gun and all purpose shooting competitions.

Get prepared for your next concealed carry class, or build a self-defense handgun with the latest tactical features.

Check out our huge line of hand gun Parts in our Newest 1911 Catalog – our biggest ever! Watch for your copy in the mail or visit the new Brownells.com.

Storm Lake Pre-Fit Glock Barrrels Provides easy installation Superb accuracy Stainless steel gives unique contrast to black slide Tactical Solutions 1911 Auto 2211 Conversion Kit Hone critical shooting skills using economical .22LR ammo Complete conversion system comes completely assembled Fits Centerfire single-stack 1911 Govt/Commander and clones Brownells Signature Series Pistol Case Premium features provide maximum convenience and protection Large enough for guns with optics, lasers, and lights 12″ Long, 8″ High Maglula LTD. Uplula Universal Semi-Auto Pistol Magazine Loader Loads pistols magazines fast Smooth, positive operation protects fingers and thumbs One size fits most single and double stack magazines Cylinder & Slide 1911 Auto High Grip Thumb Safety Shaped for high-thumb hold Bottom edge matches frames contoured for high-grip beavertails Requires minor fitting Blackhawk Industries CQC SERPA Holsters Lightweight, durable and fast to use SERPA Active retention adds to the passive system with the push of a release button Chip McCormick Custom 1911 Auto 8-Round Power Magazine Feed Lips are roll-formed and polished, not die cut Patented follower design provides flawless feeding Removable plastic base pad with full, front-to-back engagement MGW Semi-Auto Sight Mover Adjusts, removes and installs sights without damage Safely moves fixed sights right or left in their dovetails Thumbscrew securely locks the slide so it’s fully supported Streamlight TLR-1 Weapon Light Lightweight, powerful light 80 lumens Mounts directly to guns with a unique locking bar system Uses 2 CR123 lithium batteries Ghost Trigger Connector for Glock Lightens and improves trigger feel Stainless steel and polished finish Reduces trigger pull to 3.5 pound

About:
Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, reloading, bullets, equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com

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Brownells October Super Selections – Handguns

Ruger Sass Vaqueros Handguns

CASCity.com

CASCity.com --(AmmoLand.com)- The TV show Cowboys, in conjunction with CAScity.com, DownRange.TV, Ruger Firearms, Long Hunter Shooting Supply and knife maker Chuck Stapel, is giving away a pair of Ruger SASS Vaqueros with a premium action job plus 13 custom made knives.

Earlier this year, Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced a special Single Action Shooting Society (SASS®) Ruger® Vaquero®. The high-gloss stainless steel SASS Ruger Vaquero comes with the lower/wider Montado style hammer found on the stock Ruger Montado.

The SASS Ruger Vaquero is chambered for .357 Magnum, features 4-5/8” barrels and black checkered hard rubber grips that contain the SASS logo.

They bear special serial numbers featuring the letters SASS followed by the numeric sequence. These special edition single action revolvers come as two-gun sets of consecutive numbers. One of these pairs will be given away to a lucky winner on December 24, 2009.

Long Hunter Shooting Supply’s Jim Finch aka Long Hunter is a world champion cowboy action shooter also well known in the industry for his action job on single action revolvers. The Ruger SASS Vaqueros come with an action job done by Jim Finch.

As warm up to this gun giveaway, 13 knives made by Chuck Stapel will be given away through the period of October 14 – December 24. Chuck’s knives have appeared in dozens of movies such as “Quigley Down Under”, “Switchback”, “No Mercy”, and “Little Nikita”; in hundreds of commercials; and in countless television shows such as “Wildside”, “Magnificent Seven”, “Thunder In Paradise”, “Walker: Texas Ranger”, “Knightrider”, “Jason and the Argonauts”, and “Magnum P.I.”

His knives are prized as works of art, and collector’s items, and are displayed at many museums, such as the Roy Rogers Museum, and Gene Autry Western Museum, and in the private collection’s all over the world, including such celebrities as Robert Stack, Tom Selleck, Roy “Dusty” Rogers, Jr., Chuck Norris, the Mandrell Sisters, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, and John Milius.

To get your name in the “hat hopper” for these giveaways, visit www.cascity.com .

About CAScity.com
CAScity.com is the longest living web site promoting the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting established in 1995. It is also the online home of the show Cowboys on Outdoor Channel and hosts a large forum for members of the Single Action Shooting Society and the Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS).
For more information, visit http://www.cascity.com

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Win A Pair Of Ruger SASS Vaqueros Handguns

Wilson Combat Classic 130 Master Grade 1911 Pistol

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR – -(AmmoLand.com)- Over the past few years we have been working with an engraver that has done some truly lovely work for us that you our customers now enjoy. After he finished up his last project we talked for a while and a concept was born for a truly remarkable pistol.

These special pistols call on over 150 years of combined gunsmithing experience to build a master piece. Beginning with all of the finest components available held to the strictest standards, placing them in the hands of our most skilled gunsmiths, hand fitting one part at a time until it works together like a well tuned race engine. That alone makes it one of the finest pistols available anywhere, but we are not done yet. The sculpted scroll engraving on the slide is breath taking with deep and exceptional detail. While it is often said seeing is believing, when you look at the detail on the slide you will know what breath taking truly is. The beautifully engraved slide was expertly charcoal blued by Doug Turnbull Restorations bringing the engraving to life. Placing this slide atop the stainless frame makes for an exceptionally striking custom pistol.

Engraved charcoal blue slide over a stainless frame with adjustable sights, match barrel and bushing, ambidextrous safety, and speed-chute makes this beautiful pistol also have all of the features you want in your custom pistol.

I could say so much more, but I will let the photos speak for this wonderful pistol.

This will be an extremely limited offering and will be featured in an upcoming book: “The 1911, The First 100 Years”, so they are very special. They will be sold on a first come first served basis. If this pistol is what you have always wanted, please contact us as soon as possible as there will only be a few.

I hope you have the chance to enjoy the fall shooting season. It is a great time to be on the range, the weather is nice and the days are still long enough to get some shooting in. Let us know if we can be of any service to you with any of your shooting needs.

About:
Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat.

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Wilson Combat Classic 130 Master Grade 1911 Pistol

Chiappa 22 caliber 1911 Clone Pistol

Dayton, OH --(AmmoLand.com)-Dayton, OH, September 2009 – Yes you read right, a complete .22 caliber 1911 .45ACP clone pistol for under $300!

For a price under most 1911/.22 conversion units MKS Supply, Inc., is making available a fantastic buy for gun owners across the country.

“We feel this affordable, accurate, reliable pistol will be exceptionally received by those who want a 1911 ACP clone in the popular, affordable and fun .22 LR rimfire round.”

Details
This is a full size clone of the standard 1911 .45 ACP. The weight is less than the original 1911 because both the slide and the frame are constructed of aluminum alloy. The lighter slide in particular also allows for reliable functioning it has much less mass for the recoil action of the diminutive .22LR round to function.

The internal components of the 1911-22 are all steel of course. The barrel is fixed to the frame to provide better accuracy. The fixed barrel also eliminates some not necessary parts found in the original .45 which was designed for full disassembly due to battlefield conditions.

Finish on the slide and frame is a tough flat black oxide finish. MKS Supply is also going to make available models with olive drab and desert tan powder coated slides.

magazines are made of industrial-grade polymer and have been proven in extensive testing to be incredibly reliable as the polymer forming process ensures they are identical thus eliminating steel assembly and fit variances. And yes, MKS Supply will offer extra magazines at a no-gouge price around $20 MSRP.

Specifications:

• Stocks (grips): Walnut with laser cut checkering.
• Sights: Dovetail rear-drift adjustable sight (like original military sights).
• Barrel length: 5-inches.
• Physical dimensions: Same as the standard 1911.
• Weight: 32-ounces (a standard military 1911 .45ACP is approximately 40-ounces).
• Models: Standard black finish, olive drab finish, and desert tan finish.
• Magazine capacity: 10-rounds. One magazine is included.
• Warranty: Full-year parts and labor.
• Manufacturer: Chiappa U.S.A., Dayton Ohio.

Consumers and dealers may gain more information by going to www.1911-22.com NOTE: The website is currently under construction and is expected to be up by about October 5th.

MKS Supply can be contacted directly at: MKS supply, Inc, 8611-A north Dixie Drive, Dayton OH 45414. or by calling 937-454-0363 or 877-425-4867.

Visit Charter Arms at the SHOT Show. Booth 15549

About:
MKS Supply is proud to be a part of the American traditions of gun manufacturing—and gun ownership. We will partner responsibly with gun makers, retailers and enthusiasts to maintain those traditions for the future.

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Chiappa .22 Rimfire 1911 Semi-Auto for $299

Offer Valid From October 1 Through December 31, 2009

Smith & Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Purchase any new Sigma Series pistol (Models SW9VE, SW9GVE, SW40VE, SW40GVE) between October 1 and December 31, 2009 and receive a $50.00 mail-in rebate OR two free extra magazines.

Sigma pistols are chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W and both are available with a matte stainless slide and either a black frame or a NATO green frame.

These ergonomically designed production pistols are made in the U.S.A. and are covered by the Smith & Wesson Lifetime Service Policy.

Offer cannot be combined with any other Smith & Wesson Promotion.

Allow 8-10 weeks processing of coupon for mail-in rebate or extra magazines direct from Smith & Wesson. Smith & Wesson reserves the right to discontinue or change the promotion at any time.

This offer is valid only in the United States. Void where prohibited by law, subject to tax or otherwise restricted. Additional terms and conditions apply. See rebate coupon for more information or visit www.smith-wesson.com

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About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com . For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.

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Brownells Fifth 1911 Handgun Catalog

Brownells.com

Brownells.com - -(AmmoLand.com)- If you love the 1911 pistol, you need a copy of Brownells 1911 Catalog #5. Everything you need to build, customize and fix a 1911 – all the tools, all the parts, all the accessories – is shown, in color in this FREE catalog. It is available now, by calling 800-741-0015 or through the website, brownells.com

“I’m a huge fan of the 1911,” said Frank Brownell, company CEO, “and absolutely thrilled that this fine gun still sets the standard for semi-auto pistols. The new goodies folks keep coming up with amaze me.”

The easy-to-use format with color photos and side tabs make it easy to find the parts and tools you need. Dream Guns, eight of them, built by MD Custom, Cylinder & Slide, Ed Brown, Nighthawk Specialty, Wilson Combat and Brownells in-house pros give you ideas you can use to build your own, custom 1911.

American flag logos show products that have been certified by their manufacturers to be made in the U.S.A. and Blue, video camera icons let readers know that a free, instructional video is available on brownells.com

“The catalog folks here just keep finding ways to top themselves,” said company President, Pete Brownell, “and 1911 #5 is the best one yet.”

Brownells 1911 Catalog #5 that features 68 pages filled with over 2600 1911-related products, including 120 brand new products. Call or go online for your free 1911 #5 Catalog: (800) 741-0015 or brownells.com.

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Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, reloading equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com

To get a free copy of 1911 Catalog #5 or for more information, call 800-741-0015 or visit brownells.com and mention code PFH.

Click to see Brownells Fifth 1911 Catalog

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Brownells Fifth 1911 Handgun Catalog

Kahr Arms New PM9 Pistol

Kahr Arms

PEARL RIVER, NY –-(AmmoLand.com)- Kahr Arms is proud to introduce a new model of their popular PM9 pistol.

The new model, available as the PM9193 and PM9193N, includes a loaded chamber indicator and external safety feature.

Loaded Chamber Indicator -The new model is designed to provide physical indication if there is a casing loaded in the chamber.

The product is designed with a lever mounted on the top of slide. The lever is marked as Indicator in red lettering.

When a shell casing is chambered the casing pushes the lever upward and out of position.

The operator will visually see the lever as it is raised up.

Also the operator will be able to feel the indicator as being out of its normal resting position as it will not be flush with the top of the slide, thus warning the operator that the firearm is loaded.

External Safety -The new model has, in addition to the internal safety, an external safety that will prevent the firearm from firing when the safety is in safe position.

The product has an external lever with two settings. When the lever is pushed up the Red dot is visible; the firearm is in the armed position and ready to fire with the pull of the trigger.

When the lever is pushed down, the Red dot is hidden and the firearm is in safe position and will not function with the pull of the trigger. The safety works in the following sequence. When the lever is in down (Safe) position the connecting cam on the lever pushes the trigger bar out of position thus disconnecting it from the cocking cam.

Thus, even when the trigger is pulled, there is no contact between the trigger bar and the cocking cam and thus there is no fire. When the lever is pushed up (fire/armed position) the cam moves out of place and the trigger bar moves up, again connecting with the cocking cam and ready to fire with the pull of the trigger.

Kahr Arms New PM9 Pistol

This new model PM9 is introduced to comply with certain state regulations for firearms. The standard model PM9 will also remain available for purchase.

MSRP for the PM9193 is $924. The PM9193N has an MSRP of $1049.

Visit www.kahr.com to learn more about the PM9193, PM9193N and other Kahr products.

About:
Kahr Arms, an innovative firearms manufacturer, was founded on fifteen years of manufacturing service in precision metalworking industries. Kahr incorporates the inherited professional, technical expertise into all of its operations.

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Introducing Kahr Arms New PM9 Pistol

SIG SAUER - CASH For your KLUNKER Handgun

SIG SAUER

Exeter, NH --(AmmoLand.com)- Purchase a new SIG SAUER® P220®, P226®, P229®, 1911, SIG556 pistol, or SIG556 rifle from your dealer’s inventory from September 7th through November 30th, 2009, and SIG SAUER will give you $200.00 for your old KLUNKER* pistol or revolver.

To receive your $200.00 payment, simply send your old KLUNKER* with a copy of your form 4473 and proof of purchase of your new Classic pistol (no later than Friday, December 4, 2009) to:

SIG SAUER, Inc., 18 Industrial Drive, Exeter, NH 03833, ATTN: CK-1

*KLUNKER refers to a handgun from any manufacturer that you wish to trade in for the $200.00 payment. Gun must be operational and free from cracks in frame or other key components. KLUNKER must be a semi-auto pistol 9mm or larger, or revolver of .38 caliber or larger. SIG SAUER reserves the right to reject any firearm submitted as a KLUNKER that does not meet our criteria. Rejected firearms will be returned to sender. Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for delivery of your check. This offer cannot be combined with any other program or offer.

Klunkers will not be accepted for payment after Friday, December 4, 2009. NO EXCEPTIONS.

All transactions subject to federal, state and local firearms regulations.
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About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 350 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

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SIG SAUER – Gives you $200 CASH For your KLUNKER Handgun

Instead of spending $100+ on a magazine extension and paying a gunsmith to install it by drilling into your 1911, The Mako Group offers a simple, quick, and incredibly inexpensive solution: just take off your existing handgrips by removing the four screws and attach the WG1911 in its place! An extra product design bonus is the textured handgrips for maximum non-slip control.

“We are very excited about our new 1911 polymer handgrips with incorporated magazine funnel product for single row magazine clips,” says Addy Sandler, The Mako Group’s CEO. “The WG1911 makes it much, much easier to put a magazine clip in a 1911 handgun. There is nothing that provides all the features, functions, and benefits of the WG1911 on the market today at this price point.”

Retail pricing is $27.20. Additional information and pictures can be found at

www.makosecurity.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MSI&Product_Code=WG1911&Category_Code=

To find your nearest dealer, call (631) 880-3396 or send an e-mail to info@themakogroup.com

About The Mako Group
The Mako Group sells and distributes innovative security products for law enforcement and the military. The company is headquartered in Farmingdale, New York and has an office in Atlanta, Georgia. The Mako Group is the sole source North American marketer for three Israeli security products companies – FAB Defense weapon accessories, Front Line holsters, and Sansolo EOD & Breaching devices. The Mako Group also manufactures and distributes Mako Defense weapons accessories products as well as Global Military Gear weapons accessories and tactical gear. Additional company and product information is available at www.themakogroup.com, or call (631) 880-3396 or send e-mail to info@themakogroup.com.

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The Mako Group Announces Colt 1911 Handgrips With Magazine Funnel

Sig Sauer P238 Pistol

SIG SAUER

EXETER, NH --(TheTacticalWire)- SIG SAUER, Inc. has initiated a Mandatory Safety Upgrade pertaining to our new Model P238™ pistols. We have determined that a small number of P238 pistols may have safety levers that are not manufactured to factory specifications.

Under certain conditions, it may be possible for the lever not to be completely engaged in the safe position.

In this condition, the gun will not fire when the trigger is pulled. However, when the safety lever is moved to the off position, the hammer may fall, with the remote possibility that the gun could fire unintentionally, thus creating a risk of injury or death.

There have been no reports of any injuries or mishaps; however, in accordance with SIG SAUER, Inc.’s commitment to provide customers with the highest quality products and services, we are issuing a P238 Mandatory Safety Upgrade, to return the identified product to factory specifications. Upon receipt of the firearm, SIG SAUER will, at no cost to the owner, eliminate the risk identified above by replacing the subject part and performing functional upgrades that have been incorporated into the P238, subsequent to its introduction. SIG SAUER will return the firearm, pre-paid, to the owner as quickly as possible.

If you have a SIG SAUER P238 with a serial number between DA000501 and DA003216, please cease use of the firearm immediately. Not all P238s within the identified serial number range are affected; therefore, it is imperative that you contact us via the UPGRADE HOT LINE at 1 (866) 446-1914. An operator will take your information and confirm if your firearm is required to be returned for Upgrading. If necessary, you will receive a certified package from SIG SAUER that will contain a UPS shipping return label, a Return Merchandise Authorization Number, and a box to return the firearm. Simply affix the provided UPS shipping label to the supplied box (completely covering the existing shipping label) and bring the box to a designated UPS drop-off location.

Please be certain to include the magazine along with the original SIG SAUER blue gun box. If you have questions or would like further information, you may contact SIG SAUER CUSTOMER SERVICE at 603-772-2302 (Choose Option # 3). We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your immediate cooperation in the return of your P238 handgun.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 350 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

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Sig Sauer P238 Pistol Has a Mandatory Safety Upgrade

Guns, C 1981-82 (Believed to be a High Standard Sentinel Snub Noes Revolver) by Andy Warhol

Artist Andy Warhol

The Factory, Midtown Manhattan, NY - -(AmmoLand.com)- In the early 1980s Andy Warhol painted a variety of iconic objects, including guns, knives, and crosses.

Warhol rejected the idea that his work functioned as social criticism and instead described himself as an American artist who was merely depicting his environment.

This description suggests that his paintings of guns be read in the same way as his images of Campbell’s Soup, Marilyn Monroe, or Coca-Cola—as simply images of American icons.

Yet, as with many of Warhol’s statements and works, there is the surface of things and then the multiple meanings below it.

Gun ownership in America is hugely popular, in part, because it gives people a sense of security and because it is the right of all Americans to keep and bear arms.

Hollywood imagery and video games add to the allure of guns.

The gun is also, through its widespread use and availability in America, a tool of real and commonplace violence by criminals and law breakers.

This particular gun type a snub-nosed pistol, was of the type that Valerie Solanas used in her 1968 assassination attempt on Warhol.

In his choice of such richly associative iconic objects, Warhol becomes a truly artful social observer.

We purchased our framed reprint of this famous image at imagekind.

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Guns, C 1981-82 by Andy Warhol

The Bill Wilson Carry Pistol - BWC-CP-45

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- BWC-CP-45 – After the Television appearances by the boss (Bill Wilson), we received so many calls to find out which pistol Bill carries on a daily basis. Well here it is!! The “Bill Wilson Carry Pistol” is the pistol Bill carries every day. He gave me the complete list of his favorite touches and how a carry gun should be outfitted.

Take a Wilson Combat CQB Compact, add the new “Round Butt” treatment, shorten the slide stop pin and counter sink the frame (giving you the option to use the Crimson Trace laser grips), slide top serrations, our new “Carry Cuts”, and finally this wonderful pistol is fitted with Bill’s favorite thumb-safety. This “Carry pistol” is outfitted exactly as Bill would want it, wearing a set of Wilson Combat Starburst G10 grips with a black slide over a grey frame custom built to exacting standard by some of the best pistolsmiths in the world today.

“After a short discussion about the features that he wanted in his carry gun the Bill Wilson Carry Pistol was born. Start with the time proven CQB Compact, add a round butt for absolute shooting comfort, carry cuts to slim the slide front profile making re-holstering easier, slide top serrations to cut the glare when picking up the front sight, shorten the slide stop for a thinner profile while allowing the use of laser grips, and finally mark it with “BW” giving Bill’s stamp of approval. All of this in Bill’s favorite colors, black slide over a grey frame makes for not only a great looking pistol, but a formidable concealed carry pistol. Remember the Gun of the Month is a spot light on a gun that is currently available in limited quantities, so hurry if you want one now. Contact your local Dealer or your Wilson Combat Representative for details on how you can get one for your holster.”

If you are looking for the perfect carry pistol and you were never sure how exactly it should be, here it is with all the features handpicked to match the gun that Bill carries daily.

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Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat.

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The Bill Wilson Carry Pistol – BWC-CP-45

Beretta PX4 Storm SD Pistol

Beretta USA

ACCOKEEK, MD –-(AmmoLand.com)- Beretta U.S.A. Corp. announces new delivery of Px4 Storm SD (Special Duty) pistols in 45 Auto caliber to its distributors.

According to Gabriele de Plano, Vice President of Tactical Marketing, Beretta will continue to ship limited quantities during the rest of the year. “The SD was developed to meet the very demanding requirements of the original 45 caliber JCP (Joint Combat Pistol) specifications, and given the ongoing demand for handguns this particular model is expected to sell through very quickly,” said de Plano.

The SD features a distinctive dark earth colored frame, extended barrel (suitable for threading), special corrosion-resistant finishes and materials, and three magazines: One flush (9 rounds) and two extended (10 rounds). The pistol and magazines come in a custom fitted, dark earth, waterproof tactical case. Included accessories are two additional backstraps and magazine release buttons, as well as a cleaning kit, gun oil and cable lock.

About:
Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettausa.com.

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Beretta Announces New Delivery Of PX4 Storm SD Pistol

Smith & Wesson 1911 .45 ACP

Classification: Handguns
Category: Pistols
Model Name: 1911 .45 ACP
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model Number: 1911 .45 ACP

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GunReports.com – -(AmmoLand.com)- The SW1911 operates with two functional variations on traditional 1911 design. The first variation is an externally mounted extractor. John Browning himself saw the extractor as the one weak point in the 1911 system and developed the external design to enhance reliability and maintenance. The second difference is in the control of the firing pin via the grip safety. Depress the grip safety and the firing pin is free to move forward. This is very similar to the Schwartz system that was adapted for use in the Kimber Type II pistols, but Smith & Wesson has claimed new patents on its variation.

Elsewhere, another difference between Smith & Wesson and many other firearms companies is that Smith & Wesson is a manufacturer and not merely an importer of complete pistols or of parts that they assemble in stateside factories. Industry buzz says that in fact, Smith & Wesson has been manufacturing frames and slides for other companies that produce 1911 pistols.

Now it is Smith & Wesson’s turn. We received our 1911 just weeks before its official introduction at the 2003 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show. This new pistol was finished in handsome satin stainless with distinctive gold graphics. Cocking serrations were cut on the front and back of the slide. Novak low-mount three-dot sights were dovetailed into place. Lockup was via a bushing with a full-length guide rod. The grips were a tasteful black rubber. The mainspring housing was also black and cleanly checkered. Other black accents were the beavertail grip safety, the slide release, left-side-only thumb safety and checkered magazine-release button. The hammer is skeletonized with the sides polished, but the interior of its sculpture and the outer surface continues the theme of using a black contrast. Two eight-round magazines were supplied. We measured the single-action trigger to break at exactly 4 pounds.

When we fired this gun over five different range sessions, we were impressed when it delivered five-shot groups of 3.0 inches and under with virtually every scrap of ammunition we could find in our closet. Most groups were in the 2.7-inch range. If the SW1911 is not a top-grade target pistol, then it is among the most consistent shooting pistols we have seen come off an assembly line in some time. This is not an inexpensive pistol nor is it out of the ballpark, either. It is our impression that the design intent of this pistol was for its designers to hear someone someday refer to the SW 1911 pistol as “old reliable.” We had no failures to feed, extraction issues, or any other problem.

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Smith & Wesson 1911 .45 ACP

State of New Jersey
Executive Order #145
Governor Jon S. Corzine

WHEREAS, protecting the public safety and welfare is the most basic duty of government, and to this end, effective and reasonable measures must be implemented to keep citizens safe from violence; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey has taken a variety of steps to combat gun violence, including requiring prison terms for those who use firearms in crimes; regulating the sale and transfer of guns to ensure that firearms are being purchased only by law-abiding citizens; imposing restrictions on handgun purchases; and barring the sale of assault firearms; and
WHEREAS, effective limitations regarding firearms, as well as other deterrent and enforcement measures, are essential to maintaining the public safety, but necessarily impact all residents of this State, including law-abiding collectors of firearms and competitive and recreational firearms users; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, New Jersey entered into a cooperative agreement, the first of its kind in the nation, forming a partnership with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to allow New Jersey State Police direct access to “E-TRACE” data, to trace illegal firearms back to their source as yet another measure to uncover gun crimes and deter illegal gun trafficking; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to maintain a dialogue with interested parties and experts regarding the effectiveness of our State’s firearms laws in combating gun violence and the impact of these restrictions on law-abiding firearms owners;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JON S. CORZINE, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. There is hereby established a Task Force to review, evaluate and make recommendations regarding New Jersey’s statutory and regulatory schemes and programmatic initiatives to curb the illegal possession, use, and trafficking of firearms and, more specifically, the anticipated passage of “one-handgun-per-month” legislation, criminal penalties for illegal transfer of guns, programmatic measures to curb illegal transfers of firearms, and the firearm permitting and regulatory processes (collectively, “firearms regulation”).
2. The Task Force recommendations shall address at a minimum the following issues: the permitting processes; the effectiveness of any statutory limitations on the sale and transfer of firearms, including the anticipated passage of one-handgun-per-month legislation and the efficacy of any exceptions contained in that legislation; and measures to deter “straw purchases” and the illegal transport of guns into New Jersey for purposes of transfer. The recommendations shall include specific suggestions to improve the effectiveness of firearms regulation in these areas and shall include any appropriate recommendations for legislative changes.
3. The Task Force shall be composed of nine members. Membership shall include the Attorney General or designee, the Superintendent of State Police or designee, and a representative of the County Prosecutors’ Association. Additionally, the Task Force shall include one member representing an association of pistol and rifle clubs operating in New Jersey and one member representing an organization that promotes gun violence prevention, which members are to be appointed by the Governor. Additionally, the Task Force shall include two member of the Senate, one of whom with experience with firearms and firearms restrictions, to be selected by the President of the Senate; and two members of the General Assembly, one of whom with experience with firearms and firearms restrictions, to be selected by the Speaker of the General Assembly. Vacancies on the Task Force shall be filled in the same manner as the original selections. The non-legislative members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and without compensation. The Governor shall appoint the Chair of the Task Force. The members shall select a Vice-Chair through a majority vote.
4. The Task Force members shall be appointed and convene within thirty days of the effective date of this Order. The Task Force shall complete an initial report within 90 days of its first meeting. The initial report shall be served on the Governor and Legislature so as to allow responsive action within the current legislative session. The initial report shall focus on the anticipated passage of “one-handgun-per-month” legislation in New Jersey, including its impact on firearms collectors and competitive and recreational firearms users. The initial report shall include recommendations for any appropriate legislative changes to ensure that lawful firearms collectors and competitive and recreational firearms users are not adversely affected by the legislation, including the exceptions to the one-handgun limitation contained in Section 2(i) of General Assembly Bill No. 339 (2008) (First Reprint) and Senate Bill No. 1774 (2008). The Task Force shall produce its final report no later than 18 months after delivery of its initial report. At a minimum, the report shall include an analysis of the impact of the one-handgun-per-month legislation on gun crime and the prevalence of illegal firearms in New Jersey.
5. In furtherance of its mission, the Task Force shall be authorized to call upon any department, office, division, or agency of this State to supply it with any available information, personnel, or assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its duties under this Order. Each department, office, division, or agency of this State is hereby required, to the extent not inconsistent with law, to cooperate fully with the Task Force and to furnish it with such available information, personnel, or assistance on as timely a basis as is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Order. The Task Force may consult with experts or other knowledgeable individuals in the public or private sector on any aspect of its mission.
6. In order that the Task Force be informed of and consider a broad range of views and experiences in the course of its work, the Task Force shall convene at least one public hearing.
7. This Order shall take effect immediately.
GIVEN, under my hand and seal this
25th day of June
Two Thousand and Nine, and of
the Independence of the United
States, the Two Hundred and Thirty-third.
/s/ Jon S. Corzine
Governor
[seal]

Attest:
/s/ William J. Castner, Jr.
Chief Counsel to the Governor

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New Jersey’s One Hand Gun A Month Task Force Executive Order From Governor Corzine

[First Reprint]
ASSEMBLY, No. 339

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
213th LEGISLATURE

PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2008 SESSION

Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman JOAN M. QUIGLEY
District 32 (Bergen and Hudson)
Assemblyman JOSEPH VAS
District 19 (Middlesex)

Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblywomen Oliver, Vainieri Huttle, Assemblymen Johnson, Schaer, Gusciora, Assemblywoman Lampitt, Assemblymen Coutinho, Ramos, Senators Cunningham, Ruiz, Redd and Whelan

SYNOPSIS
Prohibits individuals from purchasing more than one handgun in a calendar month.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee on March 3, 2008, with amendments.

AN ACT concerning handgun sales and purchases and amending N.J.S.2C:58-2 and N.J.S.2C:58-3.

BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

1. N.J.S.2C:58-2 is amended to read as follows:
2C:58-2. a. Licensing of retail dealers and their employees. No retail dealer of firearms nor any employee of a retail dealer shall sell or expose for sale, or possess with the intent of selling, any firearm unless licensed to do so as hereinafter provided. The superintendent shall prescribe standards and qualifications for retail dealers of firearms and their employees for the protection of the public safety, health and welfare.
Applications shall be made in the form prescribed by the superintendent, accompanied by a fee of [$50.00] $50 payable to the superintendent, and shall be made to a judge of the Superior Court in the county where the applicant maintains his place of business. The judge shall grant a license to an applicant if he finds that the applicant meets the standards and qualifications established by the superintendent and that the applicant can be permitted to engage in business as a retail dealer of firearms or employee thereof without any danger to the public safety, health and welfare. Each license shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance, and shall authorize the holder to sell firearms at retail in a specified municipality.
In addition, every retail dealer shall pay a fee of [$5.00] $5 for each employee actively engaged in the sale or purchase of firearms. The superintendent shall issue a license for each employee for whom said fee has been paid, which license shall be valid for so long as the employee remains in the employ of said retail dealer.
No license shall be granted to any retail dealer under the age of 21 years or to any employee of a retail dealer under the age of 18 or to any person who could not qualify to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, or to any corporation, partnership or other business organization in which the actual or equitable controlling interest is held or possessed by such an ineligible person.
All licenses shall be granted subject to the following conditions, for breach of any of which the license shall be subject to revocation on the application of any law enforcement officer and after notice and hearing by the issuing court:
(1) The business shall be carried on only in the building or buildings designated in the license, provided that repairs may be made by the dealer or his employees outside of such premises.
(2) The license or a copy certified by the issuing authority shall be displayed at all times in a conspicuous place on the business premises where it can be easily read.
(3) No firearm or imitation thereof shall be placed in any window or in any other part of the premises where it can be readily seen from the outside.
(4) No rifle or shotgun, except antique rifles or shotguns, shall be delivered to any person unless such person possesses and exhibits a valid firearms purchaser identification card and furnishes the seller, on the form prescribed by the superintendent, a certification signed by him setting forth his name, permanent address, firearms purchaser identification card number and such other information as the superintendent may by rule or regulation require. The certification shall be retained by the dealer and shall be made available for inspection by any law enforcement officer at any reasonable time.
(5) No handgun shall be delivered to any person unless:
(a) Such person possesses and exhibits a valid permit to purchase a firearm and at least seven days have elapsed since the date of application for the permit;
(b) The person is personally known to the seller or presents evidence of his identity;
(c) The handgun is unloaded and securely wrapped;
(d) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (e) of this paragraph, the handgun is accompanied by a trigger lock or a locked case, gun box, container or other secure facility; provided, however, this provision shall not apply to antique handguns. The exemption afforded under this subparagraph for antique handguns shall be narrowly construed, limited solely to the requirements set forth herein and shall not be deemed to afford or authorize any other exemption from the regulatory provisions governing firearms set forth in chapter 39 and chapter 58 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; and
(e) On and after the first day of the sixth month following the date on which the list of personalized handguns is prepared and delivered pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2002, c.130 (C.2C:58-2.4), the handgun is identified as a personalized handgun and included on that list or is an antique handgun. The provisions of subparagraph (d) of this section shall not apply to the delivery of a personalized handgun.
(6) The dealer shall keep a true record of every handgun sold, given or otherwise delivered or disposed of, in accordance with the provisions of subsections b. through e. of this section and the record shall note whether a trigger lock, locked case, gun box, container or other secure facility was delivered along with the handgun.
(7) A dealer shall not knowingly deliver more than one handgun to any person 1[in a calendar month] within any 30-day period1 . This limitation shall not apply to:
(a) a federal, State, or local law enforcement officer or agency purchasing handguns for use by officers in the actual performance of their law enforcement duties;
(b) a collector of handguns as curios or relics as defined in Title 18, United States Code, section 921 (a) (13) who has in his possession a valid Collector of Curios and Relics License issued by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; or
(c) transfers of handguns between licensed retail dealers.
b. Records. Every person engaged in the retail business of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring a handgun, as a retail dealer or otherwise, shall keep a register in which shall be entered the time of the sale, lease or other transfer, the date thereof, the name, age, date of birth, complexion, occupation, residence and a physical description including distinguishing physical characteristics, if any, of the purchaser, lessee or transferee, the name and permanent home address of the person making the sale, lease or transfer, the place of the transaction, and the make, model, manufacturer’s number, caliber and other marks of identification on such handgun and such other information as the superintendent shall deem necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter. The register shall be retained by the dealer and shall be made available at all reasonable hours for inspection by any law enforcement officer.
c. Forms of register. The superintendent shall prepare the form of the register as described in subsection b. of this section and furnish the same in triplicate to each person licensed to be engaged in the business of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring firearms.
d. Signatures in register. The purchaser, lessee or transferee of any handgun shall sign, and the dealer shall require him to sign his name to the register, in triplicate, and the person making the sale, lease or transfer shall affix his name, in triplicate, as a witness to the signature. The signatures shall constitute a representation of the accuracy of the information contained in the register.
e. Copies of register entries; delivery to chief of police or county clerk. Within five days of the date of the sale, assignment or transfer, the dealer shall deliver or mail by certified mail, return receipt requested, legible copies of the register forms to the office of the chief of police of the municipality in which the purchaser resides, or to the office of the captain of the precinct of the municipality in which the purchaser resides, and to the superintendent. If hand delivered a receipt shall be given to the dealer therefor.
Where a sale, assignment or transfer is made to a purchaser who resides in a municipality having no chief of police, the dealer shall, within five days of the transaction, mail a duplicate copy of the register sheet to the clerk of the county within which the purchaser resides.
(cf: P.L.2002, c.130, s.6)

2. N.J.S.2C:58-3 is amended to read as follows:
2C:58-3. Purchase of Firearms.
a. Permit to purchase a handgun. No person shall sell, give, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of, nor receive, purchase, or otherwise acquire a handgun unless the purchaser, assignee, donee, receiver or holder is licensed as a dealer under this chapter or has first secured a permit to purchase a handgun as provided by this section.
b. Firearms purchaser identification card. No person shall sell, give, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of nor receive, purchase or otherwise acquire an antique cannon or a rifle or shotgun, other than an antique rifle or shotgun, unless the purchaser, assignee, donee, receiver or holder is licensed as a dealer under this chapter or possesses a valid firearms purchaser identification card, and first exhibits said card to the seller, donor, transferor or assignor, and unless the purchaser, assignee, donee, receiver or holder signs a written certification, on a form prescribed by the superintendent, which shall indicate that he presently complies with the requirements of subsection c. of this section and shall contain his name, address and firearms purchaser identification card number or dealer’s registration number. The said certification shall be retained by the seller, as provided in 1[section 2C:58-2a.] paragraph (4) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:58-21, or, in the case of a person who is not a dealer, it may be filed with the chief of police of the municipality in which he resides or with the superintendent.
c. Who may obtain. No person of good character and good repute in the community in which he lives, and who is not subject to any of the disabilities set forth in this section or other sections of this chapter, shall be denied a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, except as hereinafter set forth. No handgun purchase permit or firearms purchaser identification card shall be issued:
(1) To any person who has been convicted of any crime, or a disorderly persons offense involving an act of domestic violence as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991,c.261(C.2C:25-19), whether or not armed with or possessing a weapon at the time of such offense;
(2) To any drug dependent person as defined in section 2 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-2), to any person who is confined for a mental disorder to a hospital, mental institution or sanitarium, or to any person who is presently an habitual drunkard;
(3) To any person who suffers from a physical defect or disease which would make it unsafe for him to handle firearms, to any person who has ever been confined for a mental disorder, or to any alcoholic unless any of the foregoing persons produces a certificate of a medical doctor or psychiatrist licensed in New Jersey, or other satisfactory proof, that he is no longer suffering from that particular disability in such a manner that would interfere with or handicap him in the handling of firearms; to any person who knowingly falsifies any information on the application form for a handgun purchase permit or firearms purchaser identification card;
(4) To any person under the age of 18 years for a firearms purchaser identification card and to any person under the age of 21 years for a permit to purchase a handgun;
(5) To any person where the issuance would not be in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare;
(6) To any person who is subject to a restraining order issued pursuant to the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991,” P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.) prohibiting the person from possessing any firearm;
(7) To any person who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime and the offense involved the unlawful use or possession of a weapon, explosive or destructive device or is enumerated in subsection d. of section 2 of P.L.1997, c.117 (C:2C:43-7.2); or
(8) To any person whose firearm is seized pursuant to the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991,” P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.) and whose firearm has not been returned.
d. Issuance. The chief of police of an organized full-time police department of the municipality where the applicant resides or the superintendent, in all other cases, shall upon application, issue to any person qualified under the provisions of subsection c. of this section a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card.
Any person aggrieved by the denial of a permit or identification card may request a hearing in the Superior Court of the county in which he resides if he is a resident of New Jersey or in the Superior Court of the county in which his application was filed if he is a nonresident. The request for a hearing shall be made in writing within 30 days of the denial of the application for a permit or identification card. The applicant shall serve a copy of his request for a hearing upon the chief of police of the municipality in which he resides, if he is a resident of New Jersey, and upon the superintendent in all cases. The hearing shall be held and a record made thereof within 30 days of the receipt of the application for such hearing by the judge of the Superior Court. No formal pleading and no filing fee shall be required as a preliminary to such hearing. Appeals from the results of such hearing shall be in accordance with law.
e. Applications. Applications for permits to purchase a handgun and for firearms purchaser identification cards shall be in the form prescribed by the superintendent and shall set forth the name, residence, place of business, age, date of birth, occupation, sex and physical description, including distinguishing physical characteristics, if any, of the applicant, and shall state whether the applicant is a citizen, whether he is an alcoholic, habitual drunkard, drug dependent person as defined in section 2 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-2), whether he has ever been confined or committed to a mental institution or hospital for treatment or observation of a mental or psychiatric condition on a temporary, interim or permanent basis, giving the name and location of the institution or hospital and the dates of such confinement or commitment, whether he has been attended, treated or observed by any doctor or psychiatrist or at any hospital or mental institution on an inpatient or outpatient basis for any mental or psychiatric condition, giving the name and location of the doctor, psychiatrist, hospital or institution and the dates of such occurrence, whether he presently or ever has been a member of any organization which advocates or approves the commission of acts of force and violence to overthrow the Government of the United States or of this State, or which seeks to deny others their rights under the Constitution of either the United States or the State of New Jersey, whether he has ever been convicted of a crime or disorderly persons offense, whether the person is subject to a restraining order issued pursuant to the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991,” P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et. seq.) prohibiting the person from possessing any firearm, and such other information as the superintendent shall deem necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter. For the purpose of complying with this subsection, the applicant shall waive any statutory or other right of confidentiality relating to institutional confinement. The application shall be signed by the applicant and shall contain as references the names and addresses of two reputable citizens personally acquainted with him.
Application blanks shall be obtainable from the superintendent, from any other officer authorized to grant such permit or identification card, and from licensed retail dealers.
The chief police officer or the superintendent shall obtain the fingerprints of the applicant and shall have them compared with any and all records of fingerprints in the municipality and county in which the applicant resides and also the records of the State Bureau of Identification and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, provided that an applicant for a handgun purchase permit who possesses a valid firearms purchaser identification card, or who has previously obtained a handgun purchase permit from the same licensing authority for which he was previously fingerprinted, and who provides other reasonably satisfactory proof of his identity, need not be fingerprinted again; however, the chief police officer or the superintendent shall proceed to investigate the application to determine whether or not the applicant has become subject to any of the disabilities set forth in this chapter.
f. Granting of permit or identification card; fee; term; renewal; revocation. The application for the permit to purchase a handgun together with a fee of [$2.00] $2, or the application for the firearms purchaser identification card together with a fee of [$5.00] $5, shall be delivered or forwarded to the licensing authority who shall investigate the same and, unless good cause for the denial thereof appears, shall grant the permit or the identification card, or both, if application has been made therefor, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the application for residents of this State and within 45 days for nonresident applicants. A permit to purchase a handgun shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance and may be renewed by the issuing authority for good cause for an additional 90 days. A firearms purchaser identification card shall be valid until such time as the holder becomes subject to any of the disabilities set forth in subsection c. of this section, whereupon the card shall be void and shall be returned within five days by the holder to the superintendent, who shall then advise the licensing authority. Failure of the holder to return the firearms purchaser identification card to the superintendent within the said five days shall be an offense under 1[section 2C:39-10a] subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:39-101. Any firearms purchaser identification card may be revoked by the Superior Court of the county wherein the card was issued, after hearing upon notice, upon a finding that the holder thereof no longer qualifies for the issuance of such permit. The county prosecutor of any county, the chief police officer of any municipality or any citizen may apply to such court at any time for the revocation of such card.
There shall be no conditions or requirements added to the form or content of the application, or required by the licensing authority for the issuance of a permit or identification card, other than those that are specifically set forth in this chapter.
g. Disposition of fees. All fees for permits shall be paid to the State Treasury if the permit is issued by the superintendent, to the municipality if issued by the chief of police, and to the county treasurer if issued by the judge of the Superior Court.
h. Form of permit; quadruplicate; disposition of copies. The permit shall be in the form prescribed by the superintendent and shall be issued to the applicant in quadruplicate. Prior to the time he receives the handgun from the seller, the applicant shall deliver to the seller the permit in quadruplicate and the seller shall complete all of the information required on the form. Within five days of the date of the sale, the seller shall forward the original copy to the superintendent and the second copy to the chief of police of the municipality in which the purchaser resides, except that in a municipality having no chief of police, such copy shall be forwarded to the superintendent. The third copy shall then be returned to the purchaser with the pistol or revolver and the fourth copy shall be kept by the seller as a permanent record.
i. Restriction on number of firearms person may purchase. Only one handgun shall be purchased or delivered on each permit [, but a] and no more than one handgun shall be purchased 1[in] within1 any 1[calendar month] 30-day period1, but this limitation shall not apply to:
(1) a federal, State or local law enforcement officer or agency purchasing handguns for use by officers in the actual performance of their law enforcement duties;
(2) a collector of handguns as curios or relics as defined in Title 18, United States Code, section 921 (a) (13) who has in his possession a valid Collector of Curios and Relics License issued by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; or
(3) transfers of handguns between licensed retail dealers.
A person shall not be restricted as to the number of rifles or shotguns he may purchase, provided he possesses a valid firearms purchaser identification card and provided further that he signs the certification required in subsection b. of this section for each transaction.
j. Firearms passing to heirs or legatees. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section concerning the transfer, receipt or acquisition of a firearm, a permit to purchase or a firearms purchaser identification card shall not be required for the passing of a firearm upon the death of an owner thereof to his heir or legatee, whether the same be by testamentary bequest or by the laws of intestacy. The person who shall so receive, or acquire said firearm shall, however, be subject to all other provisions of this chapter. If the heir or legatee of such firearm does not qualify to possess or carry it, he may retain ownership of the firearm for the purpose of sale for a period not exceeding 180 days, or for such further limited period as may be approved by the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality in which the heir or legatee resides or the superintendent, provided that such firearm is in the custody of the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality or the superintendent during such period.
k. Sawed-off shotguns. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the purchase or possession of any sawed-off shotgun.
l. Nothing in this section and in N.J.S.2C:58-2 shall apply to the sale or purchase of a visual distress signalling device approved by the United States Coast Guard, solely for possession on a private or commercial aircraft or any boat; provided, however, that no person under the age of 18 years shall purchase nor shall any person sell to a person under the age of 18 years such a visual distress signalling device.
(cf: P.L.2003, c.277, s.4)

3. This act shall take effect on the first day of the fifth month following enactment.

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New Jersey’s One Hand Gun A Month Legislation A.339/S.1774

Charter Arms Blade Runner Revolver

Charter Arms

Charter Arms, Dayton, OH, - -(AmmoLand.com)- Sold at auction in May 2009 for $258,750 (not including buyer commission–estimated total $270,000) the one and only prop-pistol used by Harrison Ford’s character in the 1982 futuristic 2019 movie, Blade Runner.

The so-called Hero Gun was used to blast artificially-created people called replicants (they so deserved it too).

A Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog revolver with a 4-inch barrel formed the base for the blaster. Attached to the top of the pistol is a bolt action Steyr Mannlicher SL receiver in .222 Remington. The rifle magazine extends below the revolver’s barrel and there is no barrel on the rifle receiver-it just rests atop the Charter Arms barrel, looking cool in a ugly sort of way.

The Bulldog is fitted with two double set triggers which we assume are from the Steyr action and a large custom-made trigger guard. Custom stocks (grips) were constructed from amber colored plastic and were fitted to the Bulldog frame along with an aluminum grip base extension. The cylinder area was covered with a smooth panel for streamlining. Ya gotta figure the thing must weigh a ton.

Two-red and green operator-functioned LEDs were built into the handgun. They perform no function (well then again, what are we saying, nothing else performs a function either) but they look cool when functioned in the movie.

It is rumored that this particular revolver can still fire. Oooookay, Looking at how the rifle magazine is fitted, if that day comes, and we are offered the opportunity, someone else can have that honor; we still have all ten of our digits.

It may still have to be registered as an actual firearm since it has, well, two actual firearm receivers each with serial numbers.

How parts of that 4473 Federal form might read:

• Type: Replicant Blaster
  Manufacturer: Charteyrman,
  Action: revolrifl
  Caliber: .222.44 RemSpec
  Serial Number: 522368588594355

Having seen Blade Runner a couple of times we admit, we just never noticed/analyzed this stuff, just saw a cool looking gun zapping bad guys.

This gun is so popular that replicas (oh, oh, more replicants) are made and sold in airsoft versions, and some hobbyists have created beautiful and accurate copies.

Just in case someone really ask’s… No, Charter Arms will not be building these.

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Charter Arms Blade Runner Revolver Sells For $258,750

Sig Sauer 1911 C3 No. 19GS0031 45 ACP

Classification: Handguns
Category: Pistols
Model Name: 1911 C3
Manufacturer: SIG Arms
Model Number: No. 19GS0031

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GunReports.com - -(AmmoLand.com)- An the opinion of many experienced shooters, the 45 Auto is the caliber of choice in self-defensive pistols. However, most of these guns, like the classic 1911 Colt, are big and heavy. Therefore, they often get left behind for a lighter piece, which generally is of lower power. If you still want the power of a 45, why not go to a smaller and lighter gun?

Some of us had come to believe the Colt CCO was the finest 45 available. However, the last version of it, called the Gunsite number O9840CGP, is now discontinued. But fear not, the Sig Sauer 1911 C3 is here, and is an even better, more refined version of the CCO. And it’s cheaper.

Our first impression of the Sig C3 was that someone had stolen the CCO we had on hand, and had copied it in great detail. Only the engraving was missing. Then we noticed some differences, and on inspection these became very significant, entirely in the favor of Sig Sauer. First up were the thin grips. After handling the CCO we grasped the C3 with its grip of slim, fancy-wood panels, and immediately liked it. These make the gun feel smaller and lighter, and about half as thick as the CCO. The slim grip panels were checkered in a pleasing pattern that left smooth wood under the thumb and index finger.

The mainspring housing was checkered steel, not plastic. The frame also had a finely checkered front strap, something lacking—and needed—on the CCO. The well-done handle of the C3 put the Colt in second place, said our test crew. The entire gun had been dehorned, just like all the aftermarket work done to the CCO by its owner. There were no offending sharp edges anywhere. There was an external extractor behind the ejection port. The slide was matte stainless, with a smooth top that lent distinction to the overall look of this pistol. It was our impression the setup of this gun had been influenced by the experiences of real-world shooters, not corporate executives.

The dovetailed front sight of the Sig was not as slanted at its rear as that of the CCO, so we expected it to grab on the front of our Bachman Slide. It did. Ordinary holsters won’t have that problem. The rear sight was a Novak, adjustable by drifting, and locked with a small Allen screw. The sights had green tritium inserts, and the sight picture was excellent.

Takedown was classic 1911. As on the CCO, there was no spring rod at the front, and we had no trouble at all taking this fine handgun apart nor in putting it back together. Fit and finish inside and out were outstanding, superior to that of the Colt and Kahr. To our surprise we found a firing-pin lock in the Sig’s slide.

On the range, the 4.6-pound trigger felt about as good as that of the CCO. Recoil was essentially identical, but accuracy with all loads was superior to that of the CCO. Our best groups were clusters around an inch with Winchester 230-grain ball. We had one failure to feed with Cor-Bon 185-grain ammo, the only failure with this handgun. Accuracy with Cor-Bon in this gun was the worst of any ammo tried. Yet Cor-Bon gave the finest (qualified) accuracy with the Kahr. Obviously any serious handgun needs serious testing with your chosen ammo.

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Sig Sauer 1911 C3 No. 19GS0031 45 ACP

Wilson Combat Tactical Elite 1911 Handgun

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Tactical Elite comes with just the features needed to make it a standalone defensive pistol.

Take a hand fitted slide, frame, and add the heavy flanged cone match barrel and you have the basis for one of the best pistols for daily use.

The upfront weight provided by the flanged cone barrel makes for the fastest follow-up shots.

This pistol includes a fully checkered front strap to make for the best fighting grip. The tactical ambi-safety allows for conditions that may require weak hand shooting that can happen in real world confrontations.

The Wilson Combat speed-chute offers the advantage of speedy reloads. This pistol arrives equipped with Combat Pyramid Tritium night sights, zeroed and ready to go to work.

The Tactical Elite is finished completely in black Armor-Tuff to not only look great, but to provide all the protection that your new custom pistol deserves.

If a good looking pistol that allows for faster on target follow-up shots with all the right features with nothing wasted, the Tactical Elite should be your next pistol.

The Tactical Elite as described is offered for sale in California.

Gun of the Month – Shipped on a First Come-First Served Basis – Limited Availability
Contact Your Local Dealer or Call Wilson Combat.

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Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat:

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Wilson Combat Tactical Elite Gun Of The Month

RCBS reloading

OROVILLE, Calif. – -(AmmoLand.com)- RCBS, maker of reloading equipment and precision shooting products, introduces a new Pistol Bullet Feeder Kit to its popular progressive metallic reloading press.

The unit will be available summer of 2009 and carries an MSRP of $495.95.

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RCBS Pistol Bullet Feeder Kit

Feeder Kit Increases Load Rate By 50-Percent
The Pistol Bullet Feeder Kit is designed to fit on most 7/8″-14 threaded progressive presses and features an 110VAC operated collator unit that orients the bullets to drop into the feed mechanism. The hopper holds approximately 200 bullets. The kit also contains adapters to load 9mm/.38 Spl/.357 Mag, 10mm/.40 and .45 ACP jacketed/FMJ pistol bullets. Load rate increased at least 50%. NOTE: For use with jacketed or FMJ bullets only.

Product Highlights
• Hopper holds approximately 200 bullets
• bullets are oriented to drop directly into feed mechanism
• Adaptors allow loading of 9mm/.357, 10mm/.40 & .45 caliber pistol bullets
• Adjustable collator height
• RCBS Two year warranty

Progressive reloading Increases Efficiency
Anyone who loads large volumes of cartridges knows the importance of efficiency—and most likely loads on a progressive press. RCBS has long been known to offer some of the most trusted, reliable reloading equipment available. If you see the signature RCBS green on a reloader’s bench, you know they mean business.

For more information on RCBS products, or to purchase online, visit www.rcbs.com

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RCBS Adds Pistol Bullet Feeder Kit to Progressive Press Accessories

“Retail Dealers will only be able to obtain one handgun a month from any source except another Retail Dealer (who is not likely to sell any of their dwindling inventory to another dealer.) As dealer inventories sell out, they will not be able to replace it except at the worthless pace of one gun a month. In a short time, there will be no handguns left for dealers to sell.”

New Jesery

Trenton, New Jersey - -(AmmoLand.com)- Handgun sales and purchases by New Jersey Retail Dealers are going to virtually end after November 2009. This is because the New Jersey legislature hurriedly passed the so-called “One Gun a Month” bill (A339), which was known to be seriously flawed. The defective bill is absurd, as it address a non-existent problem. No self-respecting gun trafficker would obtain their handguns by first applying for New Jersey Handguns Permits, paying over $50 in fees, and insuring that any handgun he sells on the street was papered to him! Notwithstanding just how idiotic the law is, it awaits the Governor Corzine’s signature and there is no reason to believe he will veto it.

However, even the Governor felt it was necessary to issue an Executive Order creating a “Task Force” to examine the law’s impact on collectors and sportsmen. No mention was made by the Governor of examining its effect on honest citizens who want to buy a particular handgun for self-protection. Also not mentioned for study is the impact on Retail Dealers, the US Armed Forces, the National Guard, recognized military organizations, nuclear power plant security, public utilities, institutional guards, widows, banks, security agencies and private detective agencies. Is the “Task Force” just window dressing or will this poorly drafted legislation actually be “fixed”? If the law is not changed it will:

• - Kill Retail Dealer business by cutting them off from their primary suppliers of new and used handguns (wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and individual private sellers), all of whom are NOT exempted from the legislation. Dealer inventories will eventually drop to nothing.
• - Virtually End the ability for a New Jersey resident to special order a new handgun from a Retail Dealer by cutting off Retail Dealers from purchasing more than one handgun, except from another Retail Dealer. (Unless you are the lucky “one” chosen by your Retail Dealer for that month’s one gun quota, you are S.O.L.)
• - Potentially Cripples Handgun Procurement by the US Armed Forces, the National Guard, recognized military organizations, nuclear power plant security, public utilities, institutional guards, banks, security agencies and private detective agencies, who are NOT covered by the bill’s “law enforcement” exemption.

Virtually Ends Retail Handgun Sales In NJ

A339 states:

i. Restriction on number of firearms person may purchase. Only one handgun shall be purchased or delivered on each permit and no more than one handgun shall be purchasedwithin any 30-day period, but this limitation shall not apply to:… (3) transfers of handguns between licensed retail dealers. (Emphasis added)

Special orders for particular models of handguns will be a thing of the past. Eventually, Retail Dealers will be lucky to have any inventory for sale at all. Retail Dealers will only be able to obtain one handgun a month from any source except another Retail Dealer (who is not likely to sell any of their dwindling inventory to another dealer.) As dealer inventories sell out, they will not be able to replace it except at the worthless pace of one gun a month. In a short time, there will be no handguns left for dealers to sell.

Citizens will no longer be able to sell their handguns to New Jersey Retail Dealers, unless they have the one handgun the Retail Dealer wants to buy that month. God forbid they have more than one handgun to sell! For example, a widow selling the all the deceased’s handguns in the estate to a Retail Dealer will be a thing of the past.

The Retail Dealers will be stopped cold. Forget about selling your guns to a Retail Dealer, having the Retail Dealer enter the handguns on his/her bound record books and conducting an instant background check on their future sale. As Retail Dealers turn away private sellers in droves, there will be a boom in private sales, grey market sales and black market sales as demand and prices skyrocket!

Kills The Retail Dealer Business

The law contains language exempting “transfers of handguns between licensed retail dealers.” The term “retail dealer” is defined by current law in 2C:39-1L, and essentially refers to persons engaged in the sale or repair of firearms for profit to ultimate consumers. The definition explicitly excludes “wholesale dealers,” which are defined elsewhere in 2C:39-1S (which essentially refers to persons who sell firearms to those who are not the ultimate consumers).

Because the law only exempts transfers between licensed retail dealers, the one gun per 30 days restriction still applies to transfers from all others, including wholesale dealers, manufacturers, distributors and individual sellers. Most firearms sold by Retail Dealers are obtained from wholesale dealers, distributors and manufacturers. Many Retail Dealers also buy used firearms from individuals and resell them. It is rare for a retail dealer to buy from other Retail Dealers, which is the only exempted class of transfer.

As a result, retail dealers would be cut off from their primary suppliers (wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and individuals) and can only purchase one handgun every 30 days from these suppliers. New Jersey’s several hundred licensed retail dealers are destroyed by this law.

Cripples Handgun Procurement By Military And Security Organizations:

In two places, the law contains language exempting “a federal, State or local law enforcement officer or agency purchasing handguns for use by officers in the actual performance of their law enforcement duties.” However, the proposed exemption for “federal law enforcement” (e.g., FBI, ATF, Secret Service, US Marshalls, etc.) falls short of covering military and security organizations, which are always identified and treated separately and distinctly from law enforcement under existing exemptions from New Jersey gun law. Recognized categories of military and security organizations that are ignored by the law include: Members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and recognized military organizations (2C:39-6a(1), 2C:39-6a(6), and 2C:39-6c(6)); nuclear power plant security (2C:39-6a(10)); public utilities (2C:39-6c(8)); institutional guards (2C:39-6b(5)); security agencies and private detective agencies (which supply employees with firearms for their guard duties under New Jersey’s private detective law).

Because these categories were not explicitly exempted under the new law as they are elsewhere in the old law, they are not exempt and the legislation interferes with necessary procurement of handguns by these organizations.

Conclusion

It is a disgrace for the legislature to quickly pass such a absurd bill and then have the Governor support the law, while simultaneously issuing an Executive Order creating a “task force” to examine the law’s impact. The proper way to handle such a situation is called “VETO.” We are now dependant on post enactment amendments to stop this travesty. Anywhere other than New Jersey this bill would never have made it out of committee, no less be signed into law. Let’s hope we see some real “change” before the problems created by this flawed legal scheme causes irreparable harm.
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New One Gun A Months Law Ends Handgun Sales in NJ

FN 5.7 Hand Gun

FNH USA

McLean, Va. - -(AmmoLand.com)- FNH USA is now shipping FN Five-SeveN Standards in black matte finish and olive drab green with U.S. made three-dot fixed sights.

The guns are chambered in 5.7×28mm and feature:

• Textured, ergonomic polymer frame with checkered panels for enhanced grip;

• Reversible magazine release and ambidextrous manual safety levers;
• Hammer forged, hard chrome lined barrel for extended service life and accuracy;
• Ten or 20-round magazines; and
• Locking device and a lockable fitted hard case

The MSRP for the FN Five-SeveN Standard is $1316.56.

About:
FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium. Its corporate mission is to expand its global leadership position in defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support. Visit www.fnhusa.com to view the entire line of FNH USA products and services. FNH USA, P.O. Box 697, McLean, VA, 22101, U.S.A.

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FN 5.7 Hand Gun Has New Sights

Israeli Jericho 941 Pistols

K.B.I. Inc Firearms Importer

Harrisburg, PA - -(ShootingWire.com)- Firearms importer/marketer K.B.I., Inc. has begun shipping Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Jericho 941 pistols. The Jericho, first imported under the Baby Eagle Brand, will be available in 9mm, 40S&W and .45 ACP.

Jericho 941 pistols have a proven twenty-five year performance record as the pistol of choice for the Israeli Military, Police and Homeland Security forces. Jericho 941 pistols, like their elite IWI sister brands UZI®, Galil® and Tavor®, are carried by military and law enforcement agencies throughout the world. Jericho 941 pistols are a pleasure to hold and shoot. The ergonomic grip comfortably fits a wide range of hand sizes and the forward-position center of gravity reduces muzzle jump allowing for quick, precise and repeatable target alignment.

The “Military-Tuff” Jericho 941 pistols are available in three calibers (9mm, 40S&W and .45ACP), three frame sizes (Full, Mid-size & Compact), in both Polymer and Steel frames. Standard Features include: ambidextrous de-cocking (firing pin block) safety; double/single action trigger function; combat style trigger guard; chrome-lined polygonal rifled barrels; under frame picatinny rail (except compact); low-profile combat style sights; two magazines & hard case. The Jericho’s time-tested, field-proven reliability and performance may be its best feature.

K.B.I., Inc. began shipping Jericho 941 Pistols to the U.S. market in early May. Jericho 941 pistols are available now. Full specifications are available on the Jericho website at www.Jericho.US.com. Suggested retail prices range from $674.00 for the blued steel and polymer frame models to $749.00 for the chromed/steel model

In addition to the Jericho 941 pistols, K.B.I., Inc. offers other Israeli and Turkish made pistols under the Charles Daly® name. The Charles Daly shotgun offering comprises one of the most complete shotgun lines in the U.S. K.B.I., Inc. entered the AR rifle market in late 2007 under the Charles Daly DEFENSE banner.

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It Has A Name - Wilson Combat SPEC OPS 9 1911 CC Pistol

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- Well it has a name!!

Today the SPEC OPS 9 is released to the world. This new custom pistol has been an interest for me and others here for a while now. Starting with a uniquely designed polymer frame wearing our signature Star Burst grip design and sporting such cool onboard features as slide top serrations, Wilson carry cuts, newly designed trigger guard, and a whole new treatment to the business end of the slide. This cool new pistol carries 16 + 1 rounds onboard a 29.8 oz. package and with tritium sights standard, it is ready for daily concealed carry.

To that same end we shortened the grip safety and made the hammer more compact to reduce the overall length as well. The slide is both thinner and not as tall as a standard 1911, with a 4.5” barrel this makes for a very concealable package. While the new Spec Ops 9 certainly has its root in our long history of building 1911’s, I think you will find it shares all the best of the venerable slab-sides while reaching into the future.

In today’s environment more Americans than ever before are getting their concealed carry permits, one common thread that runs through them all is lighter and more rounds are better. Light weight polymer, 16 + 1 rounds of 9mm, proven fire control system, and built by Wilson Combat, could you ask for more? For some time now we have been working on this new pistol applying the things that we have learned with more than thirty years of building custom pistols combined with our own experience in daily concealed carry. The Spec Ops 9 is the perfect combination to fit the demands of daily use and concealed carry, built with all the features that our customers have asked for and that we demand. If you are looking for a light weight, high capacity, real world fighting pistol the Spec Ops 9 may be exactly what you need in your next pistol purchase.

Now to the good stuff: A few weeks ago I took one out to the range and had a little fun. A few months ago I retired my IDPA pistol after years of competing with it. I thought I would give a 9mm a try so having shot a bit of nine of late, I was looking forward to running it through the paces. First magazine through was more fun than I deserve. Pistol as expected ran like a clock, reloads were quick due to the mag-well that is part of the grip frame design. Loading a single stack magazine (the top tappers) into a double stack hole makes for a reload that feels like cheating. Trigger broke cleanly at 3.5# and performed so well it was boring. The polymer frame lifts a little faster in recoil, but almost no push back was noticed. I have always enjoyed shooting 1911’s in 9mm they are so soft to shoot, and this pistol is so light it moves very well target to target. If you get a chance take the Spec Ops in your hand and even better run a few rounds through it and you will be looking for one for your collection.

About:
Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat:

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It Has A Name – Wilson Combat SPEC OPS 9 1911

Wilson Combat SPEC OPS 9 1911 Pistol

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- The “NO Name” pistol has a name.

Wilson Combat is proud to add the “SPEC OPS 9” to our family of custom pistols.

Our new 29.8 oz polymer 1911 sports a 4.5” barrel with 16 + 1 rounds of 9mm on board.

Specifications:

• Caliber 9mm
• Magazine Capacity 16 rd.
• Barrel Length 4.4″
• Overall Length 7.9″
• Sight Radius 6.2″
• Height 5.3″
• Width 1.3″
• Weight Empty 29.6 oz.
• Weight Loaded 36.7 oz.
• $1995.00 MSRP

For the over whelming response, thank you all. You would simply not believe how many suggestions we received.

Congratulations to Douglas Ervin who suggested “Spec Ops” and is our winner. Turns out Mr. Ervin is a fan and will now have his very own Wilson Combat Pistol to take to the range and get to brag not only about his new Wilson Pistol, but that he picked the name of our newest pistol.

About:
Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat:

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Wilson Combat SPEC OPS 9 1911 Pistol

SIG SAUER

EXETER, NH - SIG SAUER, Inc. proudly announced the P250 pistol as the recipient of the National Rifle Association’s coveted Golden Bullseye Award for Shooting Illustrated Handgun of the Year and American Rifleman Tactical Handgun of the Year.

“We are honored to receive, not one, but two, Golden Bullseye Awards from the National Rifle Association,” Ron Cohen, CEO of SIG SAUER, Inc. commented. “These prestigious awards honor the best-in-class products of our industry. The SIG SAUER P250 revolutionized the concept of pistol modularity with a simple, one-piece, removable fire-control assembly. Now, one gun can be adapted to fit the shooter for size and caliber, making the P250 the most versatile gun for law enforcement and civilians on the market today.”

Sig Sauer P250 Pistol

The concept behind the innovative SIG SAUER P250 is based on a serialized modular frame and a fire-control assembly that allows the user to easily configure their pistol, their way by changing caliber, grip size, trigger and slide length at will. The SIG SAUER P250 is available as a full size, compact and sub-compact pistol in 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG and .45 ACP in a black Nitron finish or Two-Tone. MSRP of the SIG SAUER P250 ranges from $750.00 to $870.00 depending upon caliber and finish. The X-Change Kits for the P250 MSRP at $375.00 for any of the available calibers.

For more information on the SIG SAUER P250, click http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProduct.aspx?categoryid=54
or log on to www.sigsauer.com for the entire SIG SAUER product line.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 350 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

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Sig Sauer P250 Pistol Wins Two NRA Golden Bullseye Awards

SIG SAUER magazines

SIG Sauer

EXETER, NH – -(AmmoLand.com)- SIG SAUER, the leading manufacturer of military, law enforcement, government agency and commercial firearms, will resume shipping all standard commercial pistols with two magazines.

SIG SAUER suppliers increased production to meet the heightened consumer demand, thus allowing SIG SAUER to resume shipping two magazines with every commercial handgun.

Previously, SIG SAUER had announced effective March 20, 2009, that all standard commercial pistols would ship with a single magazine.

Models that included more than two magazines were not affected. Shipments to distributors and dealers with the two magazines in each pistol will commence immediately.

About SIG SAUER, Inc:
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 300 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com

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SIG SAUER Shipping 2 Magazines with Pistols

Rock Island’s Fantastic Spring Regional Firearms Auction June 27 & 28, 2009

Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid First Series Colt Woodsman Target Pistol

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Manufactured in 1925 and subsequently custom engraved with fine floral scrollwork with punch dot background on the slide, frame, slide release and 1 inch rear and 1/2 inch front barrel sections.

There are gold inlay wire borders on the sides of the slide and frame with a gold barrel band on the muzzle. Simple scroll lines are above and below the standard left slide caliber markings. The engraver’s initials, which appear to be intertwined “JTB”, are marked behind the adjustable rear sight.

The left side of the barrel has the standard two-line Colt Hartford address/patent dates (1903 and 1918). Fitted with checkered grips with diamonds around the screw.

Condition:
Refinished and custom engraved with virtually all of the current blue finish remaining with only the slightest handling marks. The grips are near new with only the slightest handling marks. The markings are clear. The engraving is clear and crisp. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $2,500 – $3,500

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Regional Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our premier sale ($8.5 million) proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Spring Regional Auction to be held June 27 & 28, 2009. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Colt Woodsman Target Pistol

Rock Island’s Fantastic Spring Regional Firearms Auction June 27 & 28, 2009

Lot of Miscellaneous Ammunition up for Auction RIA

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Ammunition in this lot is as follows.

Norma 8X57 JR, 19/20, Winchester 8X57, Full box, Remington Kleanbore 32 Win Special, one full, one mixed, Western 44 S&W American, end absent, full, Winchester 38 Special Mid-range, red/yellow, 40/50, same, 3 color, mixed, Winchester 38 Special, 3 color. Full, Winchester 32 ACP, yellow. 53 rounds, Remington dogbone 38 S&W, full, 8X58 Czech, sealed, St. Louis 30 M25 tracer, UMC 50/70, 2 piece, green, 22-24 compartment plastic trays with pistol cartridges sorted. Approximately 200 rounds, large cigar box full of 30/06 including blanks, dummies, etc, rare 36-38/44 S&W Target, loose 30 carbine, 2 bags 9mm Luger, rare 12 UMC 25-21, Western 41 LC box, flap absent, empty casings, Winchester Super Speed 30 Krag box, 257 Roberts ammunition, Remington Kleanbore 44 Winchester, partial, Winchester 7 m/m box, fair, Remington Kleanbore 38 S&W, partial, Remington Kleanbore 25 Auto, partial, Union Metallic Cartridge 32 S&W, partial, resealed, Kynoch 9mm MS ammunition, in poor Remington box, Remington Kleanbore 22 Hornet, partial, end missing, Remington High Velocity 32 Auto, partial, RWA Sinoxid 8×57, partial, Remington Kleanbore 30-40, 11/20, Norma 9.3×72, 17 rounds, in Remington 243 box, Remington Kleanbore 8mm Mauser, 8/20, good box, Western Super-X 32 Winchester Special Silvertip, 3/20, good box.

Condition:
Visually very good. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $1,000 – $1,600

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Regional Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our premier sale ($8.5 million) proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Spring Regional Auction to be held June 27 & 28, 2009. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Lot of Miscellaneous Ammunition for Auction at RIA

Smith & Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 157-year old firearms maker, announced today that the company has pledged $75,000 to the National Rifle Association (NRA) in support of the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook. The donation will provide a three-year sponsorship of the handbook that reaches approximately 500,000 firearms students each year and is in addition to the company’s existing contributions to the NRA. Smith & Wesson presented the donation during the 2009 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits held over the weekend in Phoenix, Arizona.

“It is with great pleasure that we present the NRA with this donation in order to help ensure the ongoing education and training in handgun shooting that this handbook provides,” said Leland Nichols, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Smith & Wesson. “Each year, the NRA handbook presents thousands of students with the important basic knowledge and skills for safely owning and operating a handgun.”

Produced by the NRA Education & Training Division, the handbook is used extensively in two courses throughout the year – the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course and the NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation.

The first course, Basic Pistol Shooting, provides students with classroom and range time opportunities learning to properly operate revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe firearm handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the Bench Rest position, two handed and one handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.

The second course offered by the NRA orientates students with information directed for new firearm purchasers. NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling of one specific pistol action type. The course involves both classroom and range time discussion on firearm ownership responsibility and safety.

“The NRA is grateful for Smith & Wesson’s leadership through this new commitment,” NRA Executive Director of General Operations Kayne Robinson said. “Partnerships such as this one ensure future generations of new shooters will have the very best resources available.”

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com. For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.

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Smith & Wesson Sponsors NRA Basic Pistol Handbook

Rock Island’s Fantastic Spring Regional Firearms Auction June 27 & 28, 2009

"Springfield Serial Range" U.S. Army WWI Colt M1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with U.S. Holster

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Standard markings and features. The top of the frame is marked with a double “H” and “G” the provisional Government inspector mark and the Colt Production order number.

The barrel is a WWII replacement manufactured by the Flannery company and is marked with “P” and “F” proofs. Complete with one Colt two tone blued magazine and a WWII Boyt leather holster dated 1944.

Condition:
Visually very good. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $1,600 – $2,500

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Regional Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our premier sale ($8.5 million) proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Spring Regional Auction to be held June 27 & 28, 2009. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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U.S. Army WWI Colt M1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Para Ordnance P12-45 .45 ACP Pistol

Classification: Handguns
Category: Pistols
Model Name: P12-45
Manufacturer: Para-Ordnance Mfg. Inc.
Model Number: P12-45

GunReports.com

GunReports.com - -(AmmoLand.com)- Small semiautos that match the physical dimensions of pistols we tested recently—such as Para-Ordnance’s $740 P12-45—are usually referred to as compacts or sub-compact. But when pistols of this size class are miniaturized 1911s, the tag of “Officer’s models” is hung on to them, even though they may not exactly fit the mold of the original Colt’s Officer’s model.

Manufacturers are taking a fresh look at the Officer’s model for a number of reasons. For one, the 1911 pistol has legions of fans inside both competitive shooting and law-enforcement circles. Also, many military and ex-military personnel recognize the .45 ACP’s superiority over the 9mm Parabellum, a cartridge choice often perceived as NATO’s intrusion into American affairs. Once the United States government set a capacity limit for civilian handguns, the trend has been toward larger-caliber rounds, even when this means lower total capacity. Traditionally the Officer’s model offered a six-round magazine, like the 945’s. However, the Para Ordnance P12 integrates a double-stack or staggered-round magazine that in civilian trim will hold the full ten-round legal limit.

The P12 has been around a while and is essentially bug free. It fits the hand surprisingly well and points easily. Function was 100 percent despite warnings from some gunsmiths who seem weary of semiautos fitted with short slides. The P12 action also includes a Series 80–style firing pin block. This mechanism is not a favorite with 1911 purists, and some gunsmiths have a difficult time refining the action with this feature in place. But the P12 did not suffer any malfunctions because of it.

Our only complaints were the trigger. It was smooth but heavy, and this, coupled with a front sight blade that was too tall (approximately 0.153 inch) made for hits that printed low. We felt that having to hold the muzzle up when firing offhand was also having a negative effect on trigger feel, but each of these complaints should be easily remedied.

A coupon for one legally obtainable 12-round magazine from the factory is included along with one 10-round magazine. The supplied magazine comes with a base pad that offers a small forward lip that does add control without getting in the way of concealment. The aforementioned sights are a three-dot design, highly visible with the rear unit in the configuration of the (Richard) Heinie Slant-Pro. This means the face of the unit is slanted forward to offer better concealment. To ward off glare, the surface that faces the shooter is lined, and its profile is rounded for snag-free handling.

Another feature that only a short time ago was a custom part is the Ed Brown Memory Groove grip safety. This raises the area so that contact and compression is sure to deactivate the grip safety and enable the gun to fire.

Unlike the Smith & Wesson 945, the P12 was the only gun in the test that did not require special attention to placement of the web of the hand to make the gun go bang. The plastic grip panels are extremely thin and give the receiver a solid look and feel, but from there on no attempt was made to make the P12 look fancy. For example, Para Ordnance could easily charge more for

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On the backstrap, the Ed Brown Memory Groove grip safety ensures that contact and compression deactivates the grip safety and enables the gun to fire.

the P12 if only it had a skeletonized trigger and enlarged the hole in the hammer tang, even if such modifications did nothing to enhance performance. Slide serrations are rearward only, which in our opinion is just as well given its small size. Using any other method other than the pinch technique to rack the slide or check the chamber would likely place the hand over the ejection port or in front of the muzzle. Checkering on the front strap might be a worthwhile addition.

At the bench our P12 turned out to be an old-fashioned 1911, meaning it favored the venerable 230-grain roundnose ammunition. While it did turn in a very good 2.1-inch average firing the 185-grain FMJ round, the combination of the P12 and Winchester’s 230-grain FMJ brought us groups ranging from 0.8 inch to only 1.1 inches for an average of 0.9 inch at 15 yards. This was very reassuring. Results when firing the 185-grain SilverTip rounds were low on everyone’s scorecard, but the P12 handled them as well as the Smith Wesson pistol with average group sizes right at 3.3 inches. The P12 produced more velocity than its competitors, as much as 862 fps when firing the 185-grain Winchester Silvertips. This results in the production of 305 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. Comparing our Officers models to the full-sized pistols we evaluated in our May issue, subtracting about 1 inch of barrel length did little to handicap velocity or power. Firing this same round, velocity ranged from 867-897 fps in the big guns, compared to a range of 836-862 fps in our Officer’s pistols. It would seem that after 3 inches of barrel length, each additional inch of barrel length produces roughly 30 fps.

Lockup on the P12 was solid, with only a hint of play achieved with the use of a conical barrel matched to a bushing. The guide rod is a full-length two-piece affair. Would trigger work have improved our results? Possibly. But we would have to say that the biggest gain after action work would be seen from the standing position rather than from a sandbag rest. The standard trigger was more of a detriment to offhand shooting, where we found it more difficult hold the gun steady while controlling the trigger. Besides a weighty 8-pound pull, the standard trigger has a little up-and-down slop that just adds one more item to deal with.

One item that should not be overlooked is how much a pistol weighs when loaded. Naturally, a standard alloy Officer’s model with only 6+1 rounds aboard will be lighter than a pistol that accepts ten in the magazine. With ten rounds of 230-grain FMJ, the P12 weighs 36 ounces. Contrast these numbers to an all-steel model we have in house. A Springfield V-10 with an extra-capacity single-column seven-round magazine from Wilson Combat ([800] 955-4586) stoked with the 230 FMJs weighs more than 40 ounces. The P12 may be hard to beat.

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Para Ordnance P12-45 .45 ACP Pistol

Doublestar 1911

DoubleStar Corporation

Winchester, KY - -(TacticalWire.com)- The Dragon’s Out of the Bag – It’s The Combat Pistol – the new 1911 introduction from DoubleStar, and you can see it at the 2009 NRA Show.

With a sneak peek at the 2009 Shot Show, The Combat Pistol from DoubleStar is grabbing the attention of 1911 enthusiasts throughout the military, law enforcement and shooting sports communities.

This 1911, which was four years in the making, starts with a forged steel frame and is American made from the ground up. If you weren’t able to experience this great new .45 from DoubleStar at the Shot Show, now is your opportunity to stop by booth #337 at the NRA Show and get a look for yourself.

Of course, DoubleStar is well known for custom AR’s at production rifle prices, so they will also bring a wide variety of AR’s to the show, including the popular Patrol carbine, DS-4 and Critter Slayer. Meet Don Alwes, DoubleStar’s law enforcement liaison and tactical training professional, and get the complete story on The Combat Pistol – the new 1911 from DoubleStar.

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DoubleStar Corp. is a Kentucky-based firearms manufacturer specializing in tactical weapons for the law enforcement, military and shooting sports markets. More information about DoubleStar’s product line is available on its website at www.star15.com. Orders can also be placed by calling 1-888-736-7725 toll-free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time Monday through Friday.

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DoubleStar Combat 1911 Pistol Debuts at NRA

SIG SAUER

EXETER, NH - -(AmmoLand.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc. announced today that it has secured a multi-year contract to provide pistols to the U.S. Army’s Material Command. The potential value for all quantities and the related customer support package is $306 million.

“The gun that is to be supplied in the contract is the SIG SAUER SP2022 in 9mm.” said Bud Fini VP of Marketing Sig Sauer.

The initial order of 55,890 units is to be released as the standard sidearm for the entire Colombian National Police force. Shipments are to begin immediately with a second release of 42,000 pistols to follow.

Ron Cohen, President and CEO, stated that he is proud that SIG SAUER’s long standing reputation for superior reliability and quality has been recognized with this exceptional contract. Moreover, it provides an opportunity for SIG SAUER to continue to expand its manufacturing facilities and create U.S. jobs at a time when other companies are downsizing and exporting jobs overseas. Mr. Cohen further stated that the breadth of SIG customers is evidence of the worldwide acceptance and demand for SIG SAUER products.

These customers include numerous elite law enforcement, military, and government agencies (e.g. the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service, Navy Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS), U.S. Navy SEALs, U.S. Air Force OSI, British SAS, French National Police, and the Colombian National Police).

Employing over 350 skilled workers at its Exeter, NH facility, the company has been on a continuous program of expansion and growth. State-of-the-art automated machines now populate the majority of the facility, the result of over $30 million dollars invested over the past four years.

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SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 350 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

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Sig Sauer Secures A $306 Million U. S. Army Pistol Contract