Wilson Tactical Announces Panthera Fighter Knife by David Broadwell

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.

For 2012 we are raising the bar and will be offering a limited collection of handmade knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

The “Panthera Fighter” by David Broadwell
We are pleased to announce the availability of our latest Wilson Combat Custom Alliance from the peerless hand of David Broadwell, the new Panthera Fighter. Using some of the most unique materials and finest craftsmanship on earth, this “Big Cat” will be a unique addition to any collection of fine handmade knives.

The blade of the lightning-fast Panthera Fighter is hand ground and finished from ELMAX stainless, a Swedish powdered metal “super” steel with amazing toughness and wear resistance that also takes a flawless hand-satin finish. The contoured handle is likewise unique and is masterfully crafted from a block of rare and beautiful Hawaiian stabilized Koa wood. Koa is a tough wood and often exhibits chatoyancy, an optical condition when wood grain exhibits a shimmering three-dimensional character. Hand textured titanium pins add a high-tech, rugged accent.

Panthera Fighter Knife by David Broadwell

The premium leather sheath for the Panthera Fighter was custom made by Lance Parrish of Southpaw Leatherworks, who is quickly becoming recognized as a master sheathmaker.

• Hand Ground and Finish from ELMAX Stainless
• Flawless Hand-Satin Finish
• Rare and Beautiful Hawaiian Stabilized Koa Wood Handle
• Hand Textured Titanium Pins
• Premium Leather Sheath by Southpaw Leatherworks

The Pantera is limited to ten serial-numbered pieces.

Specifications:

• $1095.00
• Blade – ELMAX Stainless
• Blade Finish – Bead Blast Frame / Hand Rubbed Blade
• Blade Length – 8 1/4”
• Blade Thickness – .230”
• Handle Material – Hawaiian Koa (Stabilized)
• Handle Length – 5 1/8”
• Overall Length – 13 3/8”
• Hardware – Stainless / Titanium
• Weight – 10.4 oz

Wilson Tactical Announces Panthera Fighter Knife by David Broadwell

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

Wilson Combat Develops Match-Grade Custom AR-15 Barrels

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Wilson Combat, a leader in AR-15 parts, rifles and accessories since 1999 announces a line-up of custom, match-grade AR-15 barrels in numerous, popular calibers and multiple profile configurations geared towards the amateur or professional AR-builder alike.

Wilson Combat is quickly becoming the recognized leader in high quality custom AR barrels and now we have over 40 different variations of barrels that span 6 popular calibers that are sure to meet the needs of your AR project.

Whether you are punching holes in paper, hunting or building rifles for tactical applications, we have a match-quality barrel that can take your AR accuracy and reliability to a new level of performance.

Wilson Combat Match Grade AR-15 barrels are precisely crafted of the finest American-made 416R rifle rated steel on computer-controlled equipment to our exacting list of technical specifications. These proven barrels feature a hand-polished bore and feedramps and then complete a rigorous final inspection process that ensures your new barrel will meet your most demanding expectations.

All barrels feature crisp CNC markings, precision target grade muzzle crown and a chamber and gas port optimized for long-term reliability. Barrels are available conventionally or polygonal rifled in several configurations.

Starting at $249.95, All Wilson Combat AR barrels are available in a matte bead-blasted stainless finish or your color choice of our famed Armor-Tuff® finish. Barrels are available in .204 Ruger, .223 Wylde, 5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC-II, .300 Blackout and 7.62X40 Wilson Tactical calibers.

Wilson Combat Custom AR-15 Barrels

Learn more about our array of AR-15 barrels and our complete line of custom handgun and long gun parts and accessories at www.wilsoncombat.com.

Wilson Tactical Star-Light Tactical Folding Knife

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Designed by noted tactical knifemaker Allen Elishewitz and made in the U.S.A. of premium materials by Hogue, the new Star-Light is the toughest lightweight tactical folder on the market today.

The unique, over-sized button lock provides amazing security and smooth function under any field condition without sacrificing any speed of opening.

Weighing in at four ounces, the Star-Light is a joy to carry in any type of attire or situation.

The Star-Light tactical drop point blade is ground from premium U.S.A. 154-CM stainless steel, cryogenically tempered and noted for its toughness. The edge is honed to a polished, razor-like finish and rides on a hardened, oversize pivot for glassy smooth operation.

A deep pocket carry clip, reversible for tip-up or tip-down carry is standard as well as a recessed lanyard loop. A robust semi-auto safety has also been engineered into the Star-Light and when pushed in the forward position will automatically “double lock” the blade upon opening for extra, added cutting security. This is truly a fail-safe tactical folder.

The exclusive Wilson Combat Starburst grip pattern locks the Star-Light into your grip and also adds ideal traction to the pocket clip for perfect retention. The perfectly mated handles are machined from Hogue’s proprietary G-Mascus G-10 laminate that is lightweight yet practically indestructible and has a unique Damascus-style pattern running through the material. Ambidextrous thumb studs enable fast, fluid opening with either hand.

A Wilson Combat grip medallion identifies the knife as a Wilson exclusive that you will be proud to carry along with your custom pistol.

Light, Smooth, Tough are all hallmarks of this outstanding new collaboration.

Specifications:

• Blade – U.S.A. 154-CM Stainless Steel – HRC 57-59
• Blade Length – 3.5”
• Blade Thickness – .150”
• Handle Material – Black G10 Fiber with G-Macus Pattern
• Handle Length – 4.5”
• Overall Length – 8”
• Weight – 4.2 oz.
• Also available in a 4” tanto blade style.

Contact Information:

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

Wilson Combat ICON Knife by Todd Rexford

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)-  For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.

For 2011 we are raising the bar and will be offering a limited collection of handmade knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

When we saw the clean lines and crisp construction of Todd Rexford’s handmade tactical knives we knew we had to collaborate with him on a Custom Alliance piece.

Todd’s use of leading edge materials coupled with a unique, modern style has placed him squarely on any tactical folder collector’s top maker list. Because of his painstaking, limited production and corresponding wait times, Todd is well known to the top echelon of tactical blade collectors. We are proud to offer these rare and beautiful folders we have named ICON to reflect not only the rarity but also the unique, singular style that Todd’s knives possess.

The ICON is a Titanium frame lock flipper with precise, handcrafted construction and flawless fit that Rexford has gained an envious reputation for. Your eyes will immediately be drawn to the smooth, contoured curves and 154-CM hand-rubbed blade. The heart of the knife, the slightly recurved blade, rides on an oversize bearing pivot and opens effortlessly with a snap of the wrist. The robust framelock construction can handle any pocketknife chore with ease.

The ICON is limited to ten serial-numbered pieces.

Specifications:

• $1095.00
• Blade – 154-CM
• Hardness – RC 58-59
• Blade Finish – Bead Blast Frame / Hand Rubbed Blade
• Blade Length – 3.5”
• Blade Thickness – .165”
• Handle Material – 6AL4V Titanium
• Handle Length – 4.7”
• Overall Length – 8.25”
• Hardware – Stainless Steel / Titanium
• Weight – 6.1 oz.

More information about Todd Rexford and his award winning knives can be found on his website http://www.rexfordknives.com/

Wilson Combat ICON Knife by Todd Rexford

Contact Information:

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Wilson Combat
800-955-4856 Ext. 104
tressa2@wilsoncombat.com
www.wilsoncombat.com

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

IDPA Executive Director Joyce Wilson with Wilson Combat Shooting Team Member Glenn Shelby. Photo Courtesy Yamil Sued

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Wilson Combat is Pleased to Announce: This past week history was made with the first ever IDPA World Championships held in Frost Proof, Florida.

Along with 400 other shooters, the Wilson Combat Shooting Team faced not only challenging stages, but also challenging conditions. With temperatures running in triple digits and humidity that was well, Florida, keeping the body working as well as proving the equipment for twenty-two challenging stages required both skill and endurance.

At Saturday night’s award assembly Wilson Combat Team Member Glenn Shelby became the first ever World Champion in the Custom Defensive Pistol Division shooting his CQB. Glenn’s incredible time of 299.48 seconds was more than 10 seconds faster than his closest competitor and more than 47 seconds faster than first place Master CDP. Glenn only dropped 46 points for the entire match proving not only is he fast but he takes full advantage of the accuracy potential of his Wilson Combat Pistol.

Fellow Wilson Combat Team mate Greg Martin showed his exceptional ability recording a finish of 315.73 dropping only 58 points making him 3rd place Enhanced Service Pistol Master, followed closely by Eric Fuson at 346.12 with 71 points dropped coming in at 7th place.

What a great showing for not only the now world wide IDPA, but most certainly for Team Wilson Combat. Good job guys!!

For information about IDPA please visit: www.idpa.com

Greg Martin, Glenn Shelby, Eric Fuson Photo Courtesy Yamil Sued

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

Brownells.com

Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Despite its advanced age the American shooting publics love affair with the 1911 pistol continues to burn as brightly as Romeo and Juliet’s.

The introduction of double action autos, double stack magazines, and polymer frames hasn’t substantially effected the venerable single stack, single action 1911; it just keeps rolling along. Each generation of shooters seems to relearn the same lessons the previous generation did.

They try the rest and then hear the siren song of the original.

What makes the 1911, at its 100th birthday, such a perennial favorite? Is there some magic in its design? What is in its makeup that mesmerizes generation after generation of shooters? It is by no means a beautiful pistol, nor is it a particularly natural pointer. It’s slab-sided, blunt nosed, and kicks entirely too much in its .45 ACP caliber for many. Yet, year after year, it stays on top of the heap in sales of guns and most of all in sales of accessories.

In truth, I think we love the .45 more for what it can be than what it is. Out of the box accuracy has been questionable enough that an entire industry has grown up around making it better. It is the business backbone of most handgun makers, Custom Pistolsmiths, parts manufacturers, parts sellers, gunsmiths and tinkers all over the nation. Open any catalog dealing with the shooting sports and you are bound to find accessories or parts for the 1911, most of them claiming to improve some function of the gun.

If money were no object, and it always is, we might all send off our favorite 1911 to a custom pistolsmith to turn it into the handgun of our dreams, and they would do it too. There is no shortage of Pistolsmiths that have made their reputation and living off of “old slab sides”.

Unfortunately, many of us have a hard enough time squirreling away the money to buy the pistol and a milti-thousand dollar trip to a custom gunsmith just isn’t in the cards for us. Does this mean we are stuck with a stock, out of the box pistol? No, not at all. One of the things that make the 1911 so popular is the ease of changing stock parts for custom parts. If you can disassemble the pistol and clean it you can modify it to look like a custom gun right on your kitchen table or workbench.

The question is, can you also make it shoot like one?
A trip through the Brownells catalog will provide the average gun owner with enough replacement custom parts to keep him busy and broke for years to come. From adjustable rear sights that fit the factory dovetail to Ambi safeties, Extended slide stops, replacement hammers, mag release buttons, and grip safeties and grips to drop in barrels, Bushings and full-length guide rods. You can buy the parts one at a time as you can afford them and upgrade your pistol over time or in bunches. That is the real allure of the 1911.

The small block Chevy of the pistol world it can be a plane Jane work gun or a real hotrod, the potential is endless.

So there you are a stock 1911 and relatively few dollars to invest in making it into a super accurate pistol. Is there any one thing you can do without the help of a gunsmith to substantially improve the guns performance. A new trigger will not improve your trigger pull by itself. A new sear might but it is in the interaction of the parts that the professional gunsmith works his magic and makes his living. So, if we are on a budget and can’t afford to pay a gunsmith to work his magic on our gun are there any drop-in parts that we can buy and simply install that will improve accuracy?

1911 Auto "Group Gripper" Guide Rod & Plug

To answer that question we first must understand what a gunsmith does to make a 1911 shoot more accurately. Probably the most important thing to consider in shrinking the 1911’s groups is in the alignment of the barrel to the slide. After all the sights are on the slide and if the barrel comes to rest in a different location every time in relation to those sights, no amount of sight improvement, perfection of alignment by the shooter, or crisp light trigger pull will make it shoot to the same place. The gunsmiths answer to this predicament is to tighten the slide, precisely fit the barrel bushing and link, smooth out and lighten the trigger pull, and be sure that the barrel returns to the same place every time. That takes talent, training, and know how, something you and I probably don’t have, if we did, we wouldn’t be having this discussion. But, can some of those wonderful Gunsmithing catalogs offer us something we can install that will do that job for us? One product seemed to address the areas we are concerned with and I thought a little testing was in order.

Wilson Combat (2234 CR 719 Berryville AR 72616) makes a “Group Gripper” Guide rod and plug that has both a two piece full length guide rod to help in locating the slide as well as a spring loaded lever that engages a special link. The two parts work together to put upward pressure on the back of the barrel and force it up into the locking lugs. I found this little Gem in the Brownells Catalog under part number 965-203-001AD for around $50. This is a part that just might let the amateur achieve some of the fit that it takes a lot of hard Gunsmithing to get with standard or custom parts.

I started with my 1911 parts gun. It has a stock Colt Barrel and slide with the standard spring guide and solid bushing all on an Essex frame. This is very typical of the entry-level guns you might find at a local Gunshow. Nothing special here but all the potential every 1911 has that seems to draw us to them. I took the gun to the range along with a borrowed Ransom rest and an assortment of ammo. The first thing was to see what kind of accuracy this gun would deliver and then install the “Group Gripper” to see what effect this product might have on group size.

Using a Remington 185 Grain Jacketed Hollowpoint factory load and two handloads with 230 Grain Round Nose Lead bullets, one with 4 Grains of Bullseye and the other with 5.3 Grains of Unique I put the 1911 and various combinations of parts through their paces. Shooting was all done at 50 feet using a Ransom Rest. I started with the factory link and solid bushing and the groups with the Remington ammo ran from 2 to 3 inches with an average of 2.87 inches. The Bullseye load shot consistent 3” groups, and the Unique load was very inconsistent printing groups from 2.25 to over 4 inches.

Installing the Wilson Group Gripper I got some real surprises. The Remington Factory ammo groups shrank to an average of 1.5 inches, the Bullseye load printed into 2 inches and even the Unique load settled into 2.25 inches for an overall average of 1.91 inches for all targets. Several things became evident as I looked over the stack of targets. The Remington Factory load shot well printing groups from a best of 1.5 inches with the “Group Gripper” to 3 inches with the factory bushing and link. The average group with this ammo for all targets shot was 2.05 inches. The most finicky load was the Unique handload with the smallest group running 2.25 inches and the largest some ugly 4 inchers and an average for all targets of 2.98 inches. Bullseye was absolutely consistent shooting 2-3” groups over and over regardless of the combination of parts used.

So, what have we proved? Can we turn a stock gun into a tack driver with the simple addition of a couple of off the shelf parts? Unfortunately, no, we can’t make that 1911 shoot them all into one hole, but the addition of Wilson’s “Group Gripper” did improve the groups. From an average of 2.87 inches with the factory bushing and link to an average of 1.91 inches with nothing more than the installation of the “Group Gripper” while maintaining 100% reliability. That is a substantial improvement for an outlay of $50 and nothing more than the installation of a couple of parts. The fact that those parts can be installed by any shooter with normal hand tools and no training or special knowledge make it one of those sleepers that doesn’t get much press but actually work. Mine is staying in my gun, I think it’s one of the best investments in an accuracy improving product I’ve ever made.

No wonder so many folks love their 1911’s. With a Colt Factory Barrel, Stock Bushing and a “Group Gripper” my thrown together parts gun shot groups that averaged just less than 2 inches with complete reliability. I know the custom pistolsmiths out there would be embarrassed if any one of the guns that came out of their shop couldn’t shoot better than that by a wide margin.

But, for those of us that aren’t trained on the complexities of accurizing a 1911 and have house payments, car payments and a family to support on regular jobs, here is something we can afford that really makes a difference and, we can install it ourselves.

About:
At Brownells Everything is Guaranteed period! Forever, 100%, with no restocking fees. 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

The Iron Wave Knife by Burt Foster

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.

For 2011 we are raising the bar and will be offering a limited collection of handmade knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

Master Bladesmith Burt Foster of Bristol, VA has been impressing collectors for years with his superb fit and finish, clear artistic vision and use of rare and unusual materials in his high-performance hand forged knives. His latest creation exclusive to the Custom Alliance is the Iron Wave. With this unique bowie, Foster transforms simple materials-carbon and stainless steels along with spalted, stabilized maple into works of practical high art.

Burt’s technique of marrying stainless and carbon steel into a heat-fused, razor-sharp laminate renders an almost indestructible, yet intensely unique and beautiful knife. The rock-hard spalted maple develops it’s characteristic black contrasting highlights over many years and every handle will be uniquely beautiful. Each Iron Wave will have a handmade leather sheath by Mr. Foster. This rare item is limited to 10 pieces.

Burt Foster has a life long passion for the outdoors and its activities which has shown him the importance of having a sharp tool. Burt began making knives full-time in 2001 and a few years later he earned the rating of Master Bladesmith in the American Bladesmith Society.

“My laminated steel blades are unique in that they have a single piece of carbon steel forge welded between two pieces of stainless steel. This is also referred to in Japanese blades as “san-mai” or literally “three layers.” There are basically two main advantages to my laminated steel blades. The first is that at the temperatures used to harden the carbon steel core, the stainless sides remain soft and support the hard center. This makes the knife very sharp at the edge, but very tough overall. The second advantage is that because my laminated steel is made with stainless steel on the outside, the knife blade has the performance of carbon steel and the maintenance of a stainless steel.

The carbon steel core is exposed only near the edge, so 90% of the blade surface remains very stain resistant. The exposed carbon steel will darken with age, but this darkening adds to the look of the knife, and gives you a knife which when used, improves with age instead of the other way around. This composite blade construction is probably the most practical high performance blade you can have.” – Burt Foster

Specifications:

• Blade Steel – 420 Stainless with 1095 Core
• Blade Length – 8 3/8″
• Blade Thickness – .275″
• Handle Material – Spalted Maple (Stabilized)
• Handle Length – 5″
• Overall Length – 13 3/8″
• Hardware – Stainless
• Weight – 13.6 oz.
• Retail – $1195.00

Contact Information:
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Wilson Combat
800-955-4856 Ext. 104
tressa2@wilsoncombat.com
www.wilsoncombat.com

Wilson Combat Custom Supergrade 1911

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Wilson Combat is Pleased to Announce: Jim Wilson, a 25 year veteran of Wilson Combat, was honored today in Berryville, Arkansas.

His years of service were recognized and rewarded with a Custom Supergrade 1911 that was presented to him by Vice President Ryan Wilson.

Ryan also had a few words to share about Jim’s anniversary with the company. Back in 1986, Jim Wilson began his career here at Wilson Combat. It was a much smaller company and a much younger Henry back then.

Over the past 25 years he has become a master Pistolsmith, his immense knowledge of the 1911 is shared by only a handful of people throughout the world and we are honored to work with him. He has been a pivotal part of the evolution of our handguns over the years and has helped make them what they are today.

In recognition of Henry’s 25 years of dedication, we would like to present him with a one of a kind Supergrade that he unknowingly had a hand spec’ing out and building.

All of us at Wilson Combat would like to thank Henry for everything he has contributed over the years and look forward to many more years together.

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

The Practical .30 Cal. AR-15 Solution

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR -(Ammoland.com)- Available now from Wilson Combat – The 7.62×40 WT (Wilson Tactical) is an all new powerful .30 caliber cartridge solution for the standard AR-15 rifle platform that is inherently accurate, low recoil and only requires one unique part – a new barrel.

The 7.62×40 WT works with all other standard pattern 5.56 AR components and is completely reliable with the new Lancer® L5 AWM magazines as modified by Wilson Combat.

Wilson Combat AR15 Rifle

Ideal for Hunting and Tactical Use
The wide range of available .30 caliber hunting bullets makes the 7.62×40 WT an ideal choice for hunting of medium to large size game with the downrange ballistic performance only a .30 Caliber projectile can deliver. Experienced shooters will be pleased by the match grade accuracy and terminal effectiveness and energy easily exceeding the 7.62×39 Russian, while novice shooters will appreciate the mild recoil and low report. 
Tactical shooters looking for a hard hitting, fast handling, practical .30 Caliber AR-15 service carbine will find the 7.62×40 WT a viable alternative to the 5.56×45 for self defense and law enforcement applications. With 18/19 or 28/29 round capacity using Wilson Combat modified Lancer® L5 AWM 5.56 magazines, maximum firepower is retained.

Components, Loaded Ammunition and Complete Guns

7.62x40 WT cartridge

The 7.62×40 WT cartridge is based on a standard Lake City 5.56×45 NATO/.223 cartridge case that goes through a simple shortening and reforming operation to achieve appropriate cartridge dimensions. Wilson Combat has reloading dies, case gages, cartridge cases, handload data and a variety of loaded ammunition to fully support this caliber.
A complete lineup of Wilson Combat 7.62×40 WT rifles, uppers and match-grade barrels are also available now.

Ballistic Performance Comparison
7.62×40 WT (16” Barrel) 110 gr: 2450 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1466 Foot Pounds of Energy
125 gr: 2400 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1599 Foot Pounds of Energy
150 gr: 2200 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1612 Foot Pounds of Energy

5.56 Nato (16” Barrel) 55 gr: 3150 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1212 Foot Pounds of Energy
62 gr: 3000 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1239 Foot Pounds of Energy
77 gr: 2750 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1293 Foot Pounds of Energy

7.62×39 (16” Barrel) 123 gr: 2320 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1470 Foot Pounds of Energy
6.8 SPC (16” Barrel)
110 gr: 2550 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1594 Foot Pounds of Energy

300 BLACKOUT (16” Barrel) 125 gr: 2275 FPS Muzzle Velocity and 1436 Foot Pounds of Energy

NOTE for Handloaders: Once a 7.62×40 WT case has been fired once it will be fire- formed and provide approximately 1 gr. additional powder capacity and the potential for approximately 25-50 FPS more velocity at comparable pressure levels.

Trajectory and Remaining Velocity
125 gr. Nosler Ballistic Hunter, 2375 FPS MV, Zero range 175 yards
100 yds +1.7” 2156 FPS
150 yds +1.1” 2052 FPS
200 yds -1.6” 1951 FPS
250 yds -6.6” 1854 FPS

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

IDPA Executive Director, Joyce Wilson and Wilson Combat Sponsored Shooter Glenn Shelby. Photo Courtesy of: Yamil Sued

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Wilson Combat is Pleased to Announce that Wilson Combat Sponsored Shooting Team Members were recognized in an elite new Class of IDPA appropriately named “Distinguished Master”.

During the awards ceremony at the Smith & Wesson 2011 Indoor Championship, IDPA unveiled the new Distinguished Master Class. Twenty deserving individuals, who met the “Distinguished Master” criteria, were presented with a total of 24 plaques.

Four, of which, are Wilson Combat Sponsored Shooters. Congratulations to Glenn Shelby, Greg Martin, Curt Nichols and Eric Fuson.

The Distinguished Master Class is only available to Division Champions of the S&W National Championship or the IDPA National Championship as well as the members who finish within 3 percent of the champion.

For information about IDPA please visit: www.idpa.com

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

Vickers & Hackathorn 1911 Pistol Centennial Class

VickersTactical.com

Marietta Ohio --(Ammoland.com)- Announcing a once in a life time opportunity to spend three days celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1911 handgun with some of the foremost 1911 experts in the world.

Ken Hackathorn & Larry Vickers Special 1911 Centennial Celebration Class

Aug 6-8, 2011 – Marietta, Ohio

Sponsored by Wilson Combat

This class will fill quickly! Click here to sign up NOW.

Instructors

Ken Hackathorn has served as a US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor, Gunsite Instructor, and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. He is currently an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Certified Deputy Sheriff with Washington County SO, Ohio, and a SRT member and Special Response Team trainer. Ken has trained US Military Special Operations forces, Marine FAST and SOTG units and is a contract small arms trainer to FBI SWAT and HRT.

Larry Vickers is a decorated US Army Special Forces veteran and national pistol champion. Mr. Vickers has nearly two decades of special operations experience with over fifteen spent in 1 SFOD-Delta, with a significant portion as it’s primary firearms instructor. In addition to his special operations accomplishments, his competitive shooting has yielded a 10th and 9th place finish in the 1993 and 1994 USPSA Limited Nationals as well as a 1st place finish in CDP class at the 2001 IDPA Mid-Winter Nationals at Smith & Wesson. Mr. Vickers is a founding member of IDPA. In addition to being a highly experienced operator and national pistol champion, Mr. Vickers is also one of the premier 1911 pistolsmiths in the country and his work has been featured in several firearms publications and on the cover of American Handgunner. In addition to all this, Mr. Vickers has served as a consultant and technical expert to the firearms industry. Mr. Vickers is featured on two new firearms, tactics, and accessories focused T.V. shows called Tactical Impact and Tactical Arms.

Guest Speakers

John Miller: former US Army Marksmanship unit armorer famous for 1911 and M14 work.

Wayne Novak: Owner of Novak Designs Inc, world famous for his custom gunsmith work and as the designer of the world renowned Novak low-mount rear sight.

Wilson Combat: Representatives from Wilson Combat will be on hand and will be supplying products and prizes for the entire class.

Schedule

Day One
The 1st day of the class will be spent entirely on the range shooting 1911 specific range drills that highlight the differences of shooting a 1911 vs other handguns and other various handgun drills. Larry and Ken will be alternating the primary instructor position between strings.

Day Two
The 2nd day of the class will be split between the flat range and the Fort Harmar shoot house. Ken will be handling the shoot house portion working single man movement & approaches, hallways and T intersections, room entry, target discrimination, low light encounters, surgical shooting exercises, etc. Larry will be working the other half of the class on a flat range. At the mid point of the day lunch break the class will swap instructors.

After a full day on the range the class will travel to the Holiday Inn Conference Center for a catered dinner and 1911 seminar.

Ken, Larry, and guest speakers John Miller (U.S. Army Marksmanhip Unit) and Wayne Novak of (Novak’s Inc.) will be hand to discuss the history of the 1911, modern 1911, suggested modifications, upgrades, accessories, etc.

***There will also be many extremely rare & interesting 1911′s on display from personal collections.***

Day Three
The third day of the class will be spent in the classroom. In this section Ken/Larry will teach detailed disassembly, troubleshooting, recommended and not recommended modifications, and a detailed inspection of each students 1911. If a problem is detected it will be fixed on the spot (if possible). This will give students the knowledge and skills needed to identify and diagnose problems.

Cost: $850

Range facilities:
Fort Harmar Rifle Club
P.O. Box 475
Marietta Ohio, 45750

Range website: www.fortharmar.com

Weapon & Gear Class Requirements

• – Serviceable 1911 handgun of at least 9mm Para caliber
• – Serviceable holster
• – Minimum 1 double magazine pouch (Ability to carry two spare mags – at a minimum) on body.
• – Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5-8 is better)
• – 800 rounds of ammo
• – Weapon cleaning & lubrication supplies
• – Electronic hearing protection
• – Eye Protection
• – Suitable range wear depending on the season
• – Weapon cleaning & lubrication supplies
• – Good attitude

Special Thanks to Wilson Combat: www.wilsoncombat.com

Cheers,

Larry Vickers
Vickers Tactical, Inc

About:
Larry Vickers is a retired career special operations soldier with 20-plus years of service to our country. A longtime 1st SFOD- Delta operational member, he was a key player in the small arms marksmanship expertise and weapons selection of that Unit. He brings a very unique set of skills to the market, and has a wide and varied background in the firearms industry.

Visit www.vickerstactical.com

Wilson Combat T.I.R.M. AR Rail Interface System

Wilson Combat T.R.I.M AR Rail Interface System for AR-15 Rifles

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR -(AmmoLand.com)- The new T.R.I.M (Tactical Rail Interface, Modular) AR rail has been designed by the Wilson Combat engineering team to be among the lightest, strongest and most versatile compact free-floating rail systems on the market.

Machined of high-strength 6005A-T5 aircraft aluminum with a Mil-Spec hard anodized finish, the T.R.I.M. rail handguard / interface and its robust, anti-rotational mounting system doesn’t sacrifice strength, stability or accuracy over bulkier designs. The oversize and tough nitrocarburized 4130 steel barrel attachment nut reduces heat transfer and the ergonomic handguard design offers a sleek, non-abrasive platform for comfortable dynamic shooting.

Light, strong and easy to install-the Wilson Combat T.R.I.M. AR-15 rail interface solves multiple installation issues our gunsmiths have encountered with other rail systems in over 10 years of building thousands of our custom AR-15 rifles. The entire T.R.I.M. interface can be easily end-user installed in five minutes with common hand tools and can be quickly removed or replaced with a different length rail interface in the field with nothing more than a hex key.

The T.R.I.M.’s attachment points enable the end-user to quickly position the supplied modular Picatinny rail panel on the attached interface in pre-specified locations. A generous inside diameter of 1.47″ accepts low profile gas blocks and many of the available piston gas systems. Integral push-button Q.D. sling swivel attachment points are located on both sides of the T.R.I.M. for the ultimate in sling mounting versatility.

TRIM Rail Specifications

TRIM 7.3 (Carbine-Length) 7.3” – 10.0 oz
TRIM 9.3 (Mid-Length) 9.3” – 11.5 oz
TRIM 10.4 (SBR-Length) 10.4” – 12.2 oz
TRIM 12.6 (Rifle-Length) 12.6” – 13.9 oz

Wilson Combat T.R.I.M AR Rail Interface System for AR-15 Rifles

Weight Includes: Rail Interface, 4130 Steel Barrel Attachment Nut, 6 Cap Head Screws

• Light, Strong and Compact Free-Floating Rail Design
• Machined from 6005A-T5 Aluminum Extrusion
• Mil-Spec Hard Anodized Black Finish
• Simple, 5-minute Installation with Common Hand Tools
• Easily Removed or Replaced in the Field
• Quick Custom Positioning of Supplied Rail Segment
• Large Internal Diameter Covers Low Profile Gas Blocks and Many Piston Systems
• Dual, Integral Push-Button Sling Attachment Points

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com and Join the converstation on FaceBook.

Wilson Combat Whisper Firearms Suppressors

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade we have been testing dozens of the competitor’s suppressors looking for the best match of noise attenuation, portability and hard-use durability geared toward the serious shooter.

The Wilson Combat Whisper Titanium Suppressor is the result of this exhaustive evaluation.

For the Ultimate All-Around suppressor for hunting or tactical use, the new Wilson Combat WHISPER proves that a portable, lightweight suppressor can be more effective as others on the market weighing almost twice as much.

• Calibers: 5.56mm I 6.8mm I 7.62mm I 9mm (.35 Cal.)
• Overall Length: 6 5/16”
• Diameter: 1 7/8”
• Weight: 17.8 oz.
• Thread: 1/2” x 28 or 5/8” x 24 (Rapid-Thread Muzzle Brake)
• Material: Corrosion-Proof Billet Titanium (Ti)
• Finish: Bead Blasted Gray
• Price : $1195.00

Features:

• Oversize 1-7/8” Main Tube Diameter Effectively Captures More Propellant Gases for the Ultimate in Tactical Weapon Suppression while Closely Matching the Diameter of Low-Profile Rifle Rail Systems
• Completely Machined from Lightweight, Quick Cooling, Heat Erosion Resistant and 100% Corrosion-Proof Virgin Billet Titanium (Ti) in our Shop in Berryville, AR USA
• Compact (6 5/16″) Overall Length and Lightweight (17.8 oz.) 100% Titanium (Ti) Construction Enable Easy Full-Time Operational Use
• Short Suppressor Design Adds Only 4.5” Additional Length Over a Standard USGI A2 Flash Hider Equipped Rifle
• Lightweight, Efficient Titanium (Ti) Monocore Baffle Design Actually Improves Accuracy
• 100% Welded Construction Eliminates Baffle Displacement or Loosening
• Thorough Testing Shows No Significant Negative Zero-Shift or Impact on Barrel Harmonics
• Minimal Back Pressure for Cleaner Semi-Auto Function
• Comes with Melonite Treated Rapid-Thread Muzzle Brake in 1/2″ x 28 or 5/8″ x 24 Thread Diameter – .740″ Barrel OD Behind Threads Recommended
• Bead Blasted Titanium (Ti) Gray Finish is Standard with Heat Resistant Armor-Tuff® Coating in Black, Gray, O.D. Green, Flat Dark Earth & Desert Tan Available as an $50 Option

Whisper is a trademark of and used under license by J D Jones

Wilson Combat Whisper Series Firearms Suppressors

About Titanium (Ti)
At 60% the weight of steel with faster cooling and greater resistance to heat and impact erosion, Titanium (Ti) has the highest strength to weight ratio of any metal and is considered by many to be the ultimate suppressor material.

Suppressors are available in the following states (AL, AR, AK, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY) with the citizens of other states working hard to get added to the list. Please consult your local BATFE office, or your State’s Attorney General to confirm the specific state laws governing suppressors. Any transfer of a suppressor must be approved by the BATFE and carries a $200.00 transfer tax. Any transfers to an individual must take place in their state of residence. Times of transfer have been shortening in the last year or so, but the time it takes is entirely up to the NFA Branch of the BATFE (4-5 weeks for Dealers, 1-2 months for individuals). To keep this time as short as possible contact your local dealer and discuss the best way to file for your transfer and make sure that the forms are prepared correctly. Any Class 3 Dealer (any FFL holder with a paid Special Occupation Tax) can conduct the transfer for you.

All NFA Rules Apply
You may choose from our list of Premier Dealers and allow them to make all the arrangements for you, or you may order directly from Wilson Combat®. When placing the order directly you will have to take delivery through a local Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer as required by law. No matter which method you choose, we will be ready to help you select the options that best fit your needs to insure you receive the gun of your dreams.

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

.45 ACP Bill Wilson Signature Match 230 gr.Hornady HAP, 760 FPS - 5" Barrel

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Wilson Combat is pleased to announce the new Bill Wilson Signature Jacketed Match loads from Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition Guaranteed Accuracy and Performance.

The new Bill Wilson Signature Jacketed Match Load delivers economical match-grade GUARANTEED Accuracy and peerless overall performance to handgun shooters looking for the practical edge over the competition.

This Signature Jacketed Match uses the 230 grain Hornady Action Pistol (HAP) jacketed hollow point bullet-designed for X-Ring accuracy along with ultimate feed reliability. Low-flash, low-concussion powders and the HAP’s encapsulated base create less visible blast and smoke during shooting than a typical full-metal-jacket bullet-a great advantage in dim-light or indoor conditions.

At a measured velocity of 760 feet-per-second, the Bill Wilson Signature Match load is the ideal training or competition load for shooters seeking to achieve “Major” power factor without excessive recoil, undue wear and tear on your handgun or impacting your accuracy.

The Signature Jacketed Match .45 load has been extensively tested in 1911 style and other high-performance firearms and is the most accurate 230 grain .45 ACP ammunition available. We guarantee the Bill Wilson Signature Jacketed Match to shoot 25 yard, ten-shot groups through a fixed barrel testing device of under ONE-HALF (1/2) INCH-GUARANTEED.

• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Bullet: 230 gr. Hornady HAP (Hornady Action Pistol)
• Velocity: 760 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 295 ft-lbs.
• Test Barrel Length: 5″
• Quantity Per Box: 100
• Quantity Per Case: 5 Bags (500 rds.

9mm Bill Wilson Signature Match 125 gr. Hornady HAP, 1075 FPS – 5″ Barrel

This Signature Jacketed Match uses the 125 grain Hornady Action Pistol (HAP) jacketed hollow point bullet-designed for X-Ring accuracy along with ultimate feed reliability. Low-flash, low-concussion powders and the HAP’s encapsulated base create less visible blast and smoke during shooting than a typical full-metal-jacket bullet-a great advantage in dim-light or indoor conditions.

At a measured velocity of 1075 feet-per-second, the Bill Wilson Signature Match load is the ideal training or competition load for shooters seeking to achieve “Minor” power factor without excessive recoil, undue wear and tear on your handgun or impacting your accuracy.

The Signature Jacketed Match 9mm load has been extensively tested in 1911 style and other high-
performance firearms and is the most accurate 125 grain 9mm ammunition available. We guarantee the Bill
Wilson Signature Jacketed Match to shoot 25 yard, ten-shot groups through a fixed barrel testing device of
under ONE-HALF (1/2) INCH-GUARANTEED.

• Caliber: 9mm
• Bullet: 125 gr. Hornady HAP (Hornady Action Pistol)
• Velocity: 1075 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 320 ft-lbs.
• Test Barrel Length: 5″
• Quantity Per Box: 100
• Quantity Per Case: 5 Bags (500 rds.)

Wilson Combat Custom is the ideal high-performance ammunition for your fine firearms for sport or defense. Itets the new standard for relentless reliability and Peerless Performance.

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.

For 2010 we will be offering a limited collection of hand made knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

Introducing the Latest Additions to the WILSON TACTICAL 2010 CUSTOM ALLIANCE

After the success of our first two Jason Knight collaborations, the Rogue Knight Bowie and the Dark Knight Bowie, the award winning Master Bladesmith has developed a an extraordinary hunting-utility knife that perfectly complements the flowing contours of the Rogue Knight Bowie. The new Knight Wilderness belt knife is unmatched in style and performance and is an equally impressive defensive or utility tool for the discriminating Wilson customer

“Knight Wilderness Hunter” by Jason Knight

• Specifications: $625.00
• Steel: W2 Carbon Tool Steel
• Blade Length: 5”
• Blade Thickness: .205”
• Handle Length: 4.8”
• Overall Length: 9.8”
• Weight: 6.1 oz

Wilson Tactical Knight Wilderness Hunter Knife by Jason Knight

A superbly contoured ironwood handle and stainless guard locks your hand into place under extreme field conditions. The razor sharp, hand-forged W2 carbon tool steel blade is finely satin finished and expertly heat treated for unbeatable toughness and extreme edge holding. The Wilderness has ideal edge geometry for fine precise cutting and woodcraft tasks.

A Lance Parrish custom leather pouch style sheath of exceptional quality accompanies each knife. The Knight Wilderness is destined to be a classic pattern in the custom alliance line and a cherished keepsake. Limited to 10 numbered pieces.

We are also pleased to welcome, Allen Elishewitz, to our Elite line up of Custom Alliance craftsmen. Allen is considered one of the foremost tactical custom knifemakers in the USA.

At a young age, Allen Elishewitz has become one of the prime movers in research and development of tactical edged tools. His extensive martial arts background and training as a Recon Marine has given this native Texan the tools necessary to build knives from the heart, based on reality but with a flair for the extraordinary. He has completed notable factory collaborations with the Benchmade, CRKT and most recently Hogue. He is considered one of the foremost tactical custom knifemakers in the USA. You can learn more about Allen and his many achievements at www.elishewitzknives.com.

“Scout Elite” by Allen Elishewitz

• Specifications: $750.00
• Steel: CPM 154CM
• Blade Length: 4”
• Blade Thickness: .150”
• Handle Length: 5”
• Overall Length: 9”
• Weight: 6 oz

Wilson Tactical Scout Elite Knife by Allen Elishewitz

The Scout Elite takes one of Allen Elishewitz’s time tested and practical Scout patterns and dresses it up with a novel construction element-his bolster lock-a titanium framelock that is precision machined to accept handle scales, in this case, premium desert ironwood.

The Scout Elite’s radically hand ground blade sports a reinforced, armor piercing tip and a thinly ground main edge of 154CM American made, extra high Carbon stainless tool steel for optimum, all-around performance. 154CM was initially developed for jet turbine components, so it is ideal for tough long lasting knife blades.

The Titanium bolster lock achieves the brute strength of a frame lock design with the contoured feel and eye-pleasing look of rare hardwood. Because of the intricate machining involved, Allen only hand-crafts a handful of bolster-lock based handmade knives per year. The precision of this knife will be sure to impress the most discriminating aficionado.

The Scout Elite is limited to 10 serial-numbered pieces.

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Wilson Combat Contemporary Classic 1911 Pistol

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Wilson Combat will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the gun that helped build our company and the American genius that invented it, John Moses Browning.

Browning was the greatest firearms designer the world has ever known and the 1911 handgun is arguably his best effort. Designed in a time when electricity was still new and automobiles were a rare sight- the 1911 is a true engineering masterpiece that has not only withstood the test of time, but also evolved into what many consider the ultimate fighting pistol.

When considering a special gun to pay tribute to this important anniversary and this extraordinary man, we wondered what would John Moses Browning create today if he had Wilson Combat engineering and manufacturing quality at his disposal and the benefit of seeing how his creation had evolved in the last century?

Using the same materials Browning would have used in his era like forged and billet machined carbon steels, presentation walnut for grips and painstakingly hand-finished bone charcoal blue from Doug Turnbull, Wilson Combat has built a modern version of what Browning might have originally envisioned with his 1911-The New Wilson Combat Contemporary Classic.

Limited to 100 serial numbered pieces in 2011, the Contemporary Classic is hand crafted with turn-of-the-century materials and finish-with many Wilson enhanced performance options to suit the modern shooter. Custom features abound-and they all have a practical purpose-fine checkering fore and aft for enhanced grip, better sights with a gold bead insert front blade, and better ergonomic controls like a beavertail grip safety that will make this an easier pistol to shoot well than an original-especially for more than a handful of rounds. A fine presentation case is included to protect and display your investment.

Browning’s original features still remain like an integral lanyard loop attachment for field use and flat mainspring housing and long, steel trigger that will still fit most hands perfectly a century later. We added our carry cuts to the front of the slide in deference to Browning’s second greatest handgun design, the GP-35 or “Hi-Power”, a feature that gives a the slide distinctive silhouette and enables easy holstering. You will also note the “JMB” initials and unique serial number, our lasting tribute to the “Maestro” on every gun.

Wilson Combat lubes

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR -(Ammoland.com)- After extensive testing and development, we are pleased to announce the availability of the all-new Ultima-Lube II line of lubricants and gun care products. As the high-performance firearms experts since 1977, we truly understand the value of a top quality lubrication system to keep your guns operational in demanding, high-round count environments across a wide spectrum of environments and temperatures.

You can finally replace that box of antiquated solvents and oils that were formulated at the turn of the century with super-slick and safe Ultima-Lube II and feel the difference!

Ultima-Lube II now comes in three exceptional lubricant choices to all of meet your firearms needs and an all-new lineup of bore cleaning products developed specifically to get your bore spotless without fear of damage from harsh chemicals or abrasives.

Wilson Combat® Ultima-Lube II is a blend of petroleum and synthetic lubricants specially formulated to insure optimal performance of any firearm and inhibit wear. The unique blend of lubricating fluids has proven ideal for today’s high-round count semi-auto weapons, whether manufactured of conventional steels, aluminum alloys or stainless steel.
We have found nothing superior to Ultima-Lube II for the proper lubrication and protection of the hand-fit custom firearms that Wilson Combat® is known for.

Ultima-Lube II is also near odorless and won’t spook game while in the woods and is an excellent rust preventative.

Ultima-Lube II is available in three lubricant formulations that work in a complimentary fashion:

Ultima-Lube II Oil
Thin viscosity penetrates hard to get to areas. Ideal for cold weather use. 150° to 10° temperature range. Excellent rust preventative for firearms storage.
2 oz bottle $6.95 4 oz bottle $9.95

Ultima-Lube II Universal
All purpose lube for all types of firearms. Stays put under extreme conditions. Recommended lube for Wilson Combat® handguns. 150° to 30° temperature range.
2 oz bottle $7.95 4 oz bottle $10.95

Ultima-Lube II Grease
Ideal for heavy wear areas. Stays put under extreme conditions. Recommended lube for AR-15 bolt carrier assemblies and semi-auto rifles. 150° to 45° temperature range.
2 oz bottle $6.95 4 oz bottle $9.95

Carbon Remover
Wilson Combat® Carbon Remover is a nonflammable specially formulated material used to remove the spent carbon and firing residue from your firearm. It is especially effective on black powder residue. Carbon Remover will also loosen copper fouling. When combined with our Bore Polish, you will find no better cleaning system. Carbon Remover contains NO ammonia and will not harm metals.
4 oz bottle $7.95

Bore Polish
Wilson Combat® Bore Polish will improve the condition of bores while removing copper fouling. Bore Polish contains NO ammonia or synthetics and will not harm metals. Bore Polish will remove copper from the lands and grooves while leaving the embedded copper, in the micro fractures of the bore, alone. The result is a smooth, polished bore which needs no fouling shot to be accurate. 4 oz bottle $10.95

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

Master Pistolsmith Ron Phillips Returns to Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Wilson Combat is Proud to Announce the Return of Master Pistolsmith Ron Phillips

Master Pistolsmith Ron Phillips has returned to Wilson Combat, bringing back his 30 years industry experience. The first time Ron worked for Wilson Combat, he stayed for 24 years.

We hope we have him back for a long time again. Ron is most recently known for owning and operating his own custom shop “Ron Phillips & Co.” and is now in charge of new product development, warranty issues, training and more at Wilson Combat.

Also, Ron will now be working with his son Jared Phillips, one of our other great gunsmiths.

WELCOME BACK, RON!

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal. Visit www.wilsoncombat.com

Wilson Combat Star Benza Knife

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Introducing the Latest Addition to the “Star-Benza Titanium Framelock”

Impeccably constructed of aerospace titanium and S-30V stainless steel, the Star-Benza is an ideal every day carry folder loaded with unparalleled
Chris Reeve precision and powerful, pocketknife cutting performance.

The Wilson signature machined Starburst grip pattern adds the perfect amount of handle traction for hard-use and visually identifies your knife as a Wilson limited edition. An exclusive lanyard with an engraved titanium bead adds a practical, finishing touch. Limited quantities are available of this truly exceptional tactical folder.

The Star-Benza lives up to the Wilson Combat legacy of Supergrade quality and is a fine companion to your Wilson Combat firearm or knife.

Specifications:

• Steel: CPM S30V Stainless Steel
• Hardness: RC 58-59
• Blade Length: 2.94”
• Blade Thickness: .125”
• Handle: 6AL4V Titanium Billet
• Handle Length: 3.94”
• Overall Length: 6.875”
• Weight: 3 oz

For a smaller alternative to our Star-Tac folder, we have once again teamed up with Chris Reeve Knives to make a special Starburst pattern small Sebenza framelock available exclusively for our customers.

Wilson Combat Blog

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- We are proud to introduce the all-new Wilson Combat blog at blog.Wilsoncombat.com.

This blog will serve as a central location for all things Wilson Combat including press releases, promotions, new product announcements and other exciting projects we are working on here in Berryville, AR.

From time to time we may even have a few honored guests show up and provide their insights and reflections on the world of high-performance firearms and accessories.

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- Wilson Combat is pleased to Announce Midway USA as our sole distributor for Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition.

Our New Custom Ammunition sets the new standard for relentless reliability and Peerless Performance and can now be found exclusively through Midway USA and directly from Wilson Combat.

• www.midwayusa.com
• ammo.wilsoncombat.com

About MidwayUSA:
MidwayUSA, a catalog and Internet retailer offering JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting.

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- As makers of the finest custom firearms and accessories for over 30 years we have learned a few things about quality ammunition along the way.

On the test fire and competition range Bill Wilson and the staff of Wilson Combat have fired millions of rounds of test ammunition through our custom guns from every manufacturer.

After years of testing and load development, we have applied this knowledge and have engineered a comprehensive lineup of exceptional defensive, hunting, and practice ammunition, designed and tested in our world-renowned custom firearms.

Great ammunition isn’t just about the highest velocity claims or splashy marketing-it is about matching properly designed bullets to the appropriate caliber with painstaking precision. We have assembled ultra-reliable ammunition with excellent shooting characteristics, match grade accuracy and outstanding terminal performance that you can confidently stake your life on. We are confident that Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition is defensive and hunting ammunition without peer in the ammunition industry.

Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition Features

• The highest quality, USA made brass cases, bullets and other components
• Clean burning, Low-flash powders for preserved night vision and reduced firearm maintenance
• Rigid taper crimping and post-manufacture tumble polishing enhance feed reliability and extraction
• Operating pressures tailored for different firearm barrel lengths
• Enhanced velocity loadings tailored to appropriate bullet construction for controlled expansion and deep penetration tested in real firearms, not test barrels
• 100% Produced and rigorously “white glove” hand-inspected at our facility in Berryville, AR

Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition has been thoroughly evaluated for unsurpassed feed reliability, match grade accuracy, low flash and superior terminal performance.

Wilson Combat Custom is the ideal high-performance ammunition for your fine firearms for sport or defense. It sets the new standard for relentless reliability and Peerless Performance.

“I’ve been reloading ammunition since 1966 and over the years feel like I have become a knowledgeable and experienced handloader. Over the years I have handloaded over a million rounds for my own use plinking, hunting, self-protection and competition shooting. By producing and shooting this volume of ammunition I’ve learned how to develop maximum performance loads for a variety of uses. I’m using this knowledge and experience now to develop high performance loads for the new Wilson Combat line of self-defense and competition ammunition. I think you will find this ammunition to be very accurate, reliable and to deliver Peerless Performance.” – Bill Wilson

Wilson Combat Custom HandLoaded Quality Ammunition

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

Wilson Combat X-TAC 1911 Pistol

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- Enhanced grip texture, Enhanced sight picture and Wilson Combat’s legendary attention to detail add up to a unique new offering destined to be a top choice of working operators everywhere.

The new bi-directional, X-Tac frontstrap and slide treatment offer enhanced grip and improved durability over traditional checkering in severe and hard-use environments.

Scientifically designed to work with dry or wet hands, with our without tactical gloves, the X-Tac pattern redefines secure shooting comfort and gun handling without the coarse, often painful nature of other grip treatments. In tandem with our G-10 Starburst grips, the X-Tac tread pattern locks securely into the firing hand and will reduce muzzle flip without snagging on clothes or cover garments.

The X-Tac proudly wears our newest rear sight, the Wilson Combat 1911 Battlesight. This high profile rear sight has a .145” wide U-Notch for optimum sighting in low-light, dynamic range conditions. The rear blade of the sight is serrated, while the notch area is recessed into a semi-circular pocket for a crisp, protected sight picture. Accompanied by the new heavy-duty Wilson Combat fiber optic front sight, this resulting sight picture is clearly amazing.

Wearing a time-tested Mil-Spec Parkerized phosphate finish for further enhanced grip, the X-Tac is everything needed in a professional’s working gun without any of the frills except superior performance.

Base Model Starting at $2,395.00

KEY FEATURES:

• Full-Size Carbon Steel Frame
• Unique X-Tac Frontstrap/Mainspring Housing Treatment
• High-Ride Beavertail Grip Safety
• Tactical Thumb Safety
• 3 ½# – 3 ¾# Crisp Trigger Pull
• Contoured Magazine Well
• G10 Starburst Grips
• 5” Carbon Steel Slide
• 1911 Battlesight U-Notch Rear Sight with 40 LPI Serrations, Improved Ramp Front Sight with Heavy-Duty Fiber Optic Insert
• 5” Stainless Match Grade Barrel & Bushing (.45 ACP), Hand Fit
• Unique X-Tac Rear Cocking Serration Treatment
• Black Parkerize Finish
• De-Horn for Carry
• Test-Fire and Zero

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Caliber .45ACP
• Magazine Capacity 8 Round
• Barrel Length 5”
• Overall Length 8.7”
• Sight Radius 6.6”
• Height 5.6”
• Width 1.3”
• Weight Empty 38.1 oz.
• Weight Loaded 46.2 oz.
• Accuracy Guarantee 1 “ at 25 yds.

Wilson Combat

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.

2010 Blade Show

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- For anyone who is even remotely interested in collecting knives, whether they be factory models or custom made, the road to Mecca leads to Atlanta in June. The Blade Show is the mother of all knife shows.

Located in the Cobb Galleria complex in Atlanta, GA, it has become THE place to go to see the world of knives.

Just about everything you could ask for can be found under one roof during the three day expo. If your taste runs towards Case pocket knives or you are a veteran Randall Knife collector there is enough to keep busy. Knife making supplies such as steel, handle materials, power tools and leather working supplies can be found from several vendors.

As a young lad I became interested in collecting knives like many boys and I have continued this passion to this day. Many years ago I moved into the custom world and have had a lot of fun going to shows and meeting the various makers.

Knife makers as a whole seem to be a great group. Friendly and eager to talk about their products, they are willing to share the secrets of the craft with anyone who has the interest to listen and learn. In the last twenty years the popularity of the so called “Tactical Folder” has emerged. Most all of the major knife companies owe their designs to a custom maker. Most of these legends of the knife making world can be found at the Blade Show. Think of it, what other business can the average consumer think of where he can go and speak face to face with the big boys? That’s one of the things I like about the Blade Show, the chance to meet the actual maker of the product I’m buying. Over the years I have met many of the makers and they are some of the nicest folks I know. It’s worth the eleven or so hour drive to see them and catch up.

One of these is our very own Ryan Wilson of Wilson Tactical. As long as I’ve known him he has tinkered with knives and accessories. He has now reached a point that he is ready to display his own line of knives at the Blade Show. A sure sign that you have arrived in this industry. Collaborating with such knife making big names such as Chris Reeve Knives, Jason Knight and David Broadwell, Ryan has quickly become well known in the knife world for his innovative designs. About this time along came Para-Cord, growing out of an idea Ryan had for making lanyards and other neat stuff from para cord for his knives.

Para-Cord produces many items made from parachute cord or “550” cord as it’s often referred to as. All kinds of neat items including survival bracelets, key lanyards and other gadgets are made by braiding this cord. I use the lanyards on many things from knives to zippers and I confess to really liking the bracelets as well, having had Christine make a couple new variations for me at the show.

One of the nice things about the show is the location. The Waverly Renaissance Hotel is pretty much a self contained entity. With good food and a bar area inside the atrium of the hotel there is no reason to have to leave the premises. Connected to the Mall complex and Convention Center by hallways, you can walk the show then go back to the room to chill out, and go back to the show at your convenience.

If you want a killer steak there is a best kept secret called Ted’s Montana Grill that has one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. It was so good we went two nights in a row. On the second night we opted for Bison instead of beefsteak and it was great.

If you are into knives either on the tactical side or the custom art knife side then you need to put Blade on your calendar for 2011.

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- It is always fun to share my love of firearms with anyone that shares my same interest, but once in a while I get the chance to meet some real special folks that not only share my feelings about our freedoms, but exceed my zeal for the second amendment.

Ted Nugent is just that individual. Ted is well known for his support of the 10mm as a hunting and self-defense caliber of choice.

After a few exchanges, a Wilson Combat Hunter in 10mm was on the way to him. Since then he has shared with me, on many occasions, how much he has enjoyed his Hunter.

Ted Nugent Poses with his Personal Wilson Combat Hunter in 10mm

So with his permission I have included a quote from him on the Wilson Combat Hunter in 10mm.

“My life is hunting and self defense, and my caliber of choice for more than 20 years is the mighty 10mm, especially in the full house Cor Bon ammo loads. I’ve taken big game across North America and Africa with various 10mm handguns, and also carry 10mm pistols as my daily sidearm.

I recently came into possession of a fine Wilson Combat Hunter 1911 in this ideal caliber, and cannot say enough glowing accolades about it. As is to be expected from the world class Wilson 1911 masters, this pistol is virtually flawless in form, function, accuracy and reliability. At the steel plate range, the perfectly balanced pistol points right where I’m looking, and in recent timed law enforcement qualifications, my center mass shots and speeds were equal to and better than my fellow LEOs shooting 9mm, .40 S&W and .45ACP.

At the 100 yard range, from a shooting bench and bags, 100% of my shots shooting Cor Bon 165 grain hollow points were all in the vitals of a full size deer target.

The trigger is crisp and clean, the sights clear and expeditious on target, and the overall feel of the handgun is everything a shootist could ask for.

For daily carry, backup in bear country, or as the pistol of choice as a main handgun hunting rig, the Wilson Combat Hunter is as good a choice as there is.”

Ted Nugent

Thanks Ted for telling us about your experience with the Hunter, and thanks for all of your support for the right to keep and bear arms. One of the things I enjoy most is when a customer contacts us to let us know their experiences with one of our products.

How cool is it when it is one of the best known advocates for our freedoms?

Wilson Combat Tactical Elite 1911 Handgun

Gun of the Month
This month’s Gun of the Month is the Tactical Elite. When the most discriminating customer is looking for the perfect combination of fighting gun with just the right features, the Tactical Elite is the pistol. Born from years of searching for the perfect combination of features for daily use and to be the first line of defense, this is the pistol for you.

Start with a hand fitted slide, frame, and add the heavy flanged cone match barrel and now you have the basis for one of the best pistols to place in your holster. The upfront weight provided by the flanged cone barrel makes for the faster follow-up shots, giving you the confidence necessary in your self-defense pistol. Fully checkered front strap for the best fighting grip, tactical ambi-safety allows for those times that may require weak hand shooting that can happen in real world confrontations, and Wilson Combat speed-chute for 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 follow-up shots, with all the right features and nothing wasted, is what you are looking for, this should be your next pistol. Give us a call and get one on the way to you today, or order just the way you want it.

The Tactical Elite, as listed, is legal for sale in California.

Blade Show
On the agenda this last week was attending the Blade Show. Being only my second year to attend, I am still like a kid when I see all the custom knives and all the Master Blade Smiths. The works of art in steel are amazing and I am always mesmerized when I see the expressions of beauty in the form of a knife.

Since we have added custom knives to our product line, we have been working hard to fill the needs of our customers. The Custom Alliance offers the opportunity to buy a knife from one of today’s masters, ready for delivery, avoiding the wait that is necessary due to their back log of orders.

This past weekend I got the chance to spend some time with some of the greatest knife makers today, and while they are all very talented, Jason Knight is a real standout. His knives show the mastery of his craft, and getting to know him was a real pleasure. It is clear to me that he is not only a master blade smith, but an outstanding individual and I am proud to call him my friend. Take a minute and look at his work. There are only a few still available, so do not miss out on the chance to get one for your collection. Currently there is one other knife available through The Custom Alliance, David Broadwell’s “Ursa Major,” a beautifully crafted Sub-hilt that is certainly worth adding to your collection as well.

As with all the custom alliance knives, they are very limited and going fast. If you have the chance to attend the Blade Show, it is worth the trip. Every year the most talented knife makers in the world gather to show examples of their current and past creations. I am, and continue to be, amazed at the diversity that these craftsmen have on display. This annual gathering in Atlanta brings out the worlds most sought after Master Blade Smiths, as well as those who are just starting their journey to become renowned.

Like always, if we can be of help in any way, feel free to give us a call. Check out the updated website for new products and expanded info, and please visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace for the most current news and info of all things Wilson Combat. Feel free to share your photos and experiences with our products expanding the Wilson experience.

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.

Wilson Combat New Website

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- After an immense amount of hard work we are pleased to announce that our new and expanded website is up and running.

You will see a new look with extensive information, more detailed photos, and current inventory status giving you all the tools you need to easily decide which Wilson Combat products are right for you.

Our new shopping cart is vastly improved expediting the checkout process to make the entire experience much more user friendly. Our goal with these and continued improvements is to make your shopping experience satisfying no matter how you place your order.

Internet customers can now enjoy free shipping on all orders of a $100.00 or more, our way of saying thank you for shopping wilsoncombat.com.

Please take a look; we are sure you will find the improvements will make it much easier to find just the right products to fit your needs.

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

Wilson CQB Custom 1911 Handgun

GUNS Magazine

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- GUNS Magazine, celebrating its 55th year, commemorates its July issue by offering one lucky reader a chance of winning a prize package valued at more than $3,000. Custom is the name of the game in GUNS July giveaway, and few guns define “Custom Production” like Wilson Combat.

The Wilson CQB is a masterpiece defensive handgun and offers features usually unheard of in a production gun. A Custom Exotic Concealable Galco holster is included and rounds out July’s GUNS’ prize package.

“Wilson Combat pretty much wrote the book on custom 1911 handguns and this issue’s giveaway package showcases Wilson’s quality and innovation,” said Roy Huntington, publisher of GUNS. “Pair the CQB 1911 with a custom Galco holster and you’ve got a self-defense duo able to handle any situation.”

“The Wilson CQB is a top-quality 1911 .45 ACP built by one of the original companies to offer custom 1911 pistols to the competitor and serious student of self-defense,” said Jeff John, editor of GUNS. “Bill Wilson knows how a defensive pistol should be made and the CQB is the result. Since this pistol combines function with beauty, we decided to offer an elegant holster, too. We chose the Galco Custom Shop’s Concealable Model in alligator skin lined with horsehide. Such a holster is both durable and smooth to the draw as well as a beautiful.”

Participants may enter online at www.gunsmagazine.com. To complete registration, readers must answer a quick, three-question survey, as well as fill out contact and FFL Dealer information. Entry deadline is Aug. 1, 2010. No purchase necessary to enter. Visit the website for complete entry details and restrictions.

Wilson Tactical Dark Knight Gunmetal Damascus Bowie Knife

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele. For 2010 we will be offering a limited collection of hand made knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

Introducing the Latest Addition to the WILSON TACTICAL CUSTOM ALLIANCE. After the success of our first Jason Knight collaboration, the Rogue Knight Bowie, the award winning Master Bladesmith has developed a special Damascus pattern-welded steel for the discriminating Wilson customer

Specifications:

• Retail: $1595.00
• Steel: Gunmetal Damascus 1084/15N20 Carbon Tool Steel
• Blade Length: 8.25”
• Blade Thickness: Approx .275”
• Handle Length: 5.5”
• Overall Length: 13.5”
• Weight: 13.9oz

The Gunmetal Damascus is an unbreakable blend of 1084 and 15N20 carbon tool steel with an elegant gray patina, welded together under extreme heat and hand forged to the exact shape of our exclusive Rogue Knight Pattern. This blend of metals is breathtakingly beautiful, has dramatic cutting ability and is virtually indestructible. Damascus steel of this kind is individually produced in a very time consuming process, as a result we can only offer five of these special knives. A stainless steel guard and ancient African Blackwood handle add a distinctive contrast for the “Dark Knight”. Blackwood is a durable, elegant wood typically used in high-end woodwind instruments. A Lance Parrish custom leather sheath accompanies each knife.

Wilson Tactical Dark Knight Gunmetal Damascus Bowie Knife

Wilson Tactical Dark Knight Gunmetal Damascus Bowie Knife

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

Wilson Combat's Elite Tactical Magazine

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- In any semi auto weapon system the weak link is always the ammunition feeding system. The 1911 pistol is no exception.

As originally designed the GI mags would feed military ball ammo quite well. When it came to a hollow point design or a variant of the semi wadcutter competition bullets however it left a lot to be desired. Since the adoption of the 1911 as our nations service pistol the basic platform has been modified for competition and self defense.

A whole cottage industry sprang up to meet the demand for parts and gunsmithing this particular pistol. Along with all the other custom parts have been a virtual baker’s dozen replacement magazine designs over the years. Many have come and gone but one company’s product that has stood the test of time and use is Wilson Combat.

Somewhere around 1980, company President Bill Wilson and Inventor Par Excellence Bill Rogers came out with a replacement magazine that set the industry on its ear. Originally produced in a seven round version it was an instant hit with competitive shooters and sold like hotcakes. As with all things it eventually underwent changes and improvements to become what is now called the model 47 Series Magazine. This became the industry standard for reliability and durability. Never content though to rest on his laurels, Bill Wilson continued to search for ways to improve on his design.

Spring forward to today and the new Elite Tactical Magazine. This is not merely an improved model 47 magazine but a new from the ground up design. This new magazine starts with a tube that is a seamless design that incorporates a witness slot moved toward the spine which adds to the structural strength of the tube and a feed lip design to optimize the release point to insure reliable feeding. Add a stainless steel with the best properties available to ensure strength without brittleness and a slightly longer body to accommodate eight rounds more easily than a length originally designed for seven and a newly designed basepad and you have the makings of something special indeed. The tube has observation slots that are numbered on each side making it easy to check the status of a partially loaded magazine.The basepad is also numbered on the bottom allowing you to mark your magazines.Utilizing a very tough nylon material that also is very slick when used against the stainless body makes feeding and loading the magazine very easy. The magazine spring is a high grade stainless steel wire that holds up better to extended periods of time being compressed which adds longer spring life. I am currently using the ETM as my duty magazines at work and they have been flawless.

Available in stainless or black finish, and also in a 9mm version there is a model to fit your needs. Wilson Combat has probably sold more 1911 single stack magazines than any other company and that gives them a huge feedback on what end users are seeing with their products. Add to that list the many Military and Law Enforcement users who depend on these magazines for more than a trophy and you see the results in the new ETM design. If you are shopping for a new 1911 magazine, be sure to give this one a good look.

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR – -(AmmoLand.com)- I hope this finds you all healthy and happy. We are finally starting to see the exceptional weather we expect this time of year.

In years past this time was spent on the range, but with the addition of kids, I spend more and more time with them on their activities.

While I have never had any interest in Baseball, with my son starting to play I have been attending some games. After last Saturday’s practice he asked about doing some shooting, so I know he is certainly my son. I will, like I am guessing most of you, try to find time to fit it all in and make the most of the summer. It seems range time has become over the years something of a premium. I hope to carve out some quality time to spend on the range this summer and maybe even shoot a match or two.

I have noticed an interesting change in my focus of late. The older my kids get and the more we are trying to fit in the activities that come with them growing up, I am not only reminded how important self-defense is, but how important it is to remain vigilant. With little ones running about, often in large groups, it is difficult to keep a constant eye on them as they go carefree through the world. We as parents know how bad the world can be for them and are tasked with keeping them safe. When I read daily about bad things happening to good people, I am grateful how fortunate I have been. Being relatively new to the parent thing, I know my watch will not end soon, but I am trying to remain vigilant and keep them safe. I am today more interested in carry guns than in target guns. A good daily carry knife peaks my interest faster than a custom collector. I suppose that is why go-bags are fluid, and we make something to fit most all needs.

Big news this month, after a lot of hard work the expanded website is up and running. You will see a new look with expanded information, more detailed photos, and current inventory status giving you all the tools you need to easily decide which Wilson Combat products are right for you. Our new shopping cart is vastly improved expediting the checkout process to make the entire experience much more user friendly. Our goal with these and continued improvements is to make your shopping experience satisfying no matter how you place your order. Go have a look and let us know what you think. www.wilsoncombat.com

Wilson Combat CQB Pistol Shirt

I almost never talk about clothing in the Soap Box, but this month we are adding what may be the coolest shirt we have ever offered. The CQB Pistol Shirt is our first in this new series that I know you will find you have to have in your closet. Available in black, sizes medium to XXX-large with our logo left front and a very cool shot of a CQB on the back, this is hands down a have to have shirt.

Place your orders now as I am sure they will go fast. shopwilsoncombat.com/Apparel/departments/206/?ammoland

Wilson Combat is everywhere; you can visit us on facebook (www.facebook.com/wilsoncombat), twitter (www.twitter.com/wilsoncombat), and myspace (www.myspace.com/wilsoncombat) for news and photos. You can join and discuss your favorite Wilson Combat products, share photos, or just keep up with current events. Drop by your favorite, sign-up and enjoy.

We look forward to having you on board and staying in touch.

Wilson Combat Lt Weight Compact Carry Comp 1911

This month’s “Gun of the Month” is the Lt. Weight Compact Carry Comp. The one shown in particular has all the features to make it an excellent carry pistol. Starting as a light-weight Carry Comp with a Speed-Chute, carbon fiber Crimson Trace Laser Grips, slide stop shortened, and finished in Black over Silver Armor-Tuff, this is a great looking pistol with all the right features. As with all of our custom firearms, may be ordered just like you want it. The compensator is very effective and makes this compact a pleasure to shoot with even the hotter self-defense ammo. I have been told many times that the Carry Comp is one of the softest shooting compacts that are available today. Give us a call and let us build one for you.

I am counting on you to send us your photos of your favorite Wilson Combat firearm for the Unique Gun Gallery. Please include a short description and any story that you would like us to see related to your favorite. Some of you have sent in some nice pictures, and with luck they will be online very soon. I have enjoyed the opportunity to see what you hold near and dear and you will soon be sharing some of them with the world. I am looking forward to start showing more of the unique pistols that we have built.

If at anytime I can be of service feel free to contact me with any concerns or issues that come up related to all things Wilson Combat, I am at you service. If the opportunity arises go shooting, take a friend, or your kid, it is our duty to get others interested in our past-time and our responsibility to help the shooters of tomorrow get started.

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.

Wilson Scattergun Technologies Standard Model Shotgun

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)-Whenever the subject of home defense comes up in conversation between shooting Enthusiasts, the choice of weapons is always a hot topic.

Having access to just about anything, friends ask me what my choice is. I like to say I have a balanced approach and use several shotguns! All joking aside, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better tool than a properly set up 12ga shotgun.

As a long established provider of tactical shotguns, Scattergun Technologies offers a complete line of properly set up pump action shotguns based on the Remington 870 platform. For many years Scattergun Technologies shotguns have been in service in Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies as well as the private sector.

From this service came feedback on what modifications were most useful in the setting up of a serious social shotgun. Over the years the models have been thinned out as we learned just what worked well and what didn’t.

The company’s flagship is the Standard Model Shotgun. This workhorse is ideally suited for just about any task a fighting shotgun could be called to perform. It makes an ideal duty gun as well as a great home defense model.

In considering the use of the shotgun for home defense it is smart to take time to think just what it needs to do. When you think of home defense the scenario that immediately comes to mind is a home invasion or nighttime burglary. Therefore, the most likely encounter will be indoors and more often than not in the dark or at least, by definition, reduced light conditions. You may also have other family members in the residence who are in other bedrooms and likely unaware of the problem. You may wake from a deep sleep in the dead of night to a noise and realize there is somebody in the house who shouldn’t be and respond in less than your normal uber tactical range attire.

This tells me that my response weapon needs to be equipped with a white light of some kind to allow for identification of the threat. You would hate to tragically mistake your teenager sneaking back home late for a burglar. I would also suggest an ammo choice that was unlikely to penetrate the walls of my home and injure or kill a family member in another room. The 12ga allows for a wide selection of shot size to do just this.

Without starting a firestorm of controversy.
I would suggest that a load of #4 shot in a high base shell would do pretty well at room distance without penetrating too much drywall and paneling. I would also like the capability to carry extra ammunition on the gun itself, as my sleeping attire doesn’t have pockets. A sighting system that allowed for rapid sight picture and a night sight insert would also be ideal for low light shooting situations.

The Scattergun Technologies Standard Model fits all these criteria. Equipped with a Surefire fore end, it has outstanding light ability to identify the threat. Trac Lok Ghost ring sights allow for fast sighting in low light. With a magazine tube extension and sidesaddle, the Standard Model carries enough rounds to take care of business. This means when things go bad and you jump out in your skivvies, you won’t have to worry about bringing spare ammo or a flashlight.

The shotgun is the most powerful small arm in our arsenal and provides a serious tool for home defense when set up like the Standard Model. I’ve often said, if I could only have one firearm it would be a 12 ga. pump shotgun. If I had a choice what kind that would be, I would pick a Scattergun Technologies shotgun hands down. The Standard Model has become just that. I think it’s the Gold Standard in tactical shotguns.

Click to view all available Scattergun Technologies Accessories

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR – -(AmmoLand.com)-  April has arrived roaring; our weather went from over a foot of snow in a single day to shorts and tee shirts playing outside with the kids in the last few weeks.

Now that conditions are improving and maybe growing stable, I am looking forward to taking some time to go shooting with my son. He has been after me all winter to let him shoot something, it seems his interest in all things related to guns and shooting is increasing. It should be a great deal of fun seeing it all through his eyes again.

I suspect that my daughter will follow close behind since she never wants to miss out on anything that her older brother gets to do. In years past I have spent a good deal of time on the range with various youth groups, it is worth the time and the pay back is exceptional. Go shooting, take a kid, if you do not have one of your own, check with your local ranges and I’ll bet they will be glad to have your help with some program they have going on right now.

The Gun of the Month for April is our Light-weight Professional. The Professional offers you the best of both worlds, full-size grip for better control, shorter barrel length that make it a good choice for concealed carry. Many find that the shorten barrel makes it easier to carry inside the waistband and with the reduced weight of the aluminum frame it offers even more convenience to those of us that carry daily. Saving half a pound from the full steel Professional, the difference will be very noticeable by the end of the day. These Professionals setup for carry, with Tactical Thumb Safety, White Out-line Tritium Sights, all Black Armor-Tuff, and as all the “Guns of the Month” we have a few ready for prompt delivery.

One of the biggest values that often get overlooked is our Remington Steal Rebuilds. You can send in your old well used Remington 870 and we will replace any worn or damaged parts, covert it to a 3” chamber, update the shell feed, install synthetic stock and fore end, replace the spring and follower, strip and re-park it all for $229.95. What a deal, take that old faithful or bargain 870 that we all have in the safe and make it like new. Starting with the Remington Steal Package you can add as much as you want all the way to one of our Standard Models with all the bells and whistles. What a great way to add value to the existing shotguns in your collection while improving its effectiveness at the same time. The choices are up to you; you can keep it simple or make an all out fully loaded home defense tool that will perform under any condition.

Rob Haught, our Shotgun Guru has been telling us the virtues of the Remington 870 and how to properly equip it for your needs. Choose from our different rebuild packages giving you the best value in building your own home defense tool and Scattergun of your dreams.

Every day while reviewing the orders that are beginning the process of becoming your new custom gun, I enjoy seeing the subtle changes that you request to make them entirely unique.

There is a section on our website, the Unique Gun Gallery that will show photos of some of the guns that we have built for you. You can also send in your favorite photos of your Wilson Combat Firearms and we may post them as well. It is a great way to show others what your favorite Wilson looks like. We try to post anything that catches our eye in that section, but after thirty years there are already many of you that have photos that should be included. If you would like us to consider posting them please email your jpeg files to photos@wilsoncombat.com and we will see about adding it to our page.

What a great way to enjoy a piece of history, guns we build today mixed with guns that we have built from the past thirty years.

As always we would like to hear from you. Please send us any questions that you have related to Wilson Combat or any of our products and we will do our best to get you an answer. If you have any problems or concerns feel free to contact me and I’ll see what I can do to get it all squared away.

Wilson Combat Light-Weight Professional 1911

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.

Tactical Tips with Bob Haught

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- In this second article dealing with Shotguns, I would like to go into my personal preferences in setting up a defensive Shotgun and why I choose the accessories that make up the “Rob Model”. I’m often asked during shotgun programs why I have a particular accessory bolted to my gun and over time it has morphed into what I refer to as the “Rob Model”.

It’s probably appropriate to go back to the genesis of the modern social shotgun and see how these things developed. In the 80”s the American Pistol Institute, now known as Gunsite began the first real development of the “Social Shotgun”. Basically they took a standard Police duty shotgun and added a sight system that allowed the use of both slugs and buckshot to an acceptable level. The Ghost Ring sight system that we all are familiar with today came about as a result of experimentation there. Also developed was the widespread use of the butt cuff shell holder and several custom holster makers started offering it in their catalogs.

The Sidesaddles originally came only in the six round versions. My good friend John Markwell was the first person I know of who cut them down to hold three shells and gave room to grasp the receiver during manipulations and we all used these until factory four shell models became available and were workable. Magazine extensions were offered as a “Police Only” option from Remington but it seemed everyone had them. Various sling options were used with the standard straight strap; three point and tactical slings were unheard of at the time. One of the popular mods of the day was an attachment point at the pistol grip which allowed taking a knee without the muzzle hitting the ground when performing a weapon transition.

Barrel technology was in its infancy as well, with different options of choking being used. Then along came a crazy Swede named Hans Vang who set the world on its ear with his Vang Comp barrels. Later on came the Rem™ Choke system and factory options but early on it was Improved Cylinder only. Wooden stocks were only available in one size. It wasn’t until years later that the synthetic stocks in different lengths became an option. Most of what we now see as technique and types of setups can trace their roots directly to Gunsite. About this time a company in Brentwood TN, named Scattergun Technologies™ came on the scene. This was the first place to offer a one stop source for a tactical oriented shotgun. They were extremely popular and were the basis for what we now recognize as the typical setup. Wilson Combat® purchased Scattergun Technologies™ and it became part of the Wilson Combat family and continues to evolve the state of the art in tactical shotguns to this day. Having used the original Scattergun line of weapons quite a bit I was very exited when they became part of Wilson Combat and have been involved with the line since then as a consultant and end user in my work and training business.

One thing to remember is that all this took place before the carbine came into the widespread use that we see today. The shotgun was pressed into the dual role of scattergun and short range rifle. At the time a battle rifle was a 308 and the AR-15 was most commonly found in its full size variant and was considered too powerful for general LE use. A 12 ga. Slug was the preferred option for shorter range conflict resolution and the Ghost Ring sight allowed a competent operator to engage man sized targets out to 75-100 yards and reasonable speed in using buckshot.

That’s why I have always referred to it as a compromise sight. It gives most of the speed of a bead sight and most of the precision of rifle sights. The shotgun’s biggest rival was the submachine gun and at distances past about 50yds the shotgun slug was superior. Today the Subgun has faded into the shadows with the development of the carbine but for some reason the shotgun simply refuses to die off.

With all the above in mind, I have taken what I feel is the best of the past and added a few twists of my own to the way I like to set up my shotgun. Let’s start from the ground up.

Scattergun Technologies Standard Model Shotgun

First is the stock, I find the factory standard of 14” to be too long for most folks. I prefer a short 13” “youth” stock. This allows for more movement around body armor or load bearing gear as well as winter clothing. Most folks can manage a shorter stock better that one that is too long. As in most things in life an inch makes a big difference. I use a large head safety. Some swear by them, some at them. I find with gloves they are easier to hit under stress.

As I mentioned before I prefer a short Sidesaddle. This is due to the balance point of the shotgun being located at the receiver. With the longer version I can’t get my hand around the receiver and the gun is awkward during reloading and other manipulations. As far as forearms go, I feel a weapon mounted light is absolutely vital on a defensive weapon. The gold standard is the Surefire® model. They have never let me down.

When it comes to magazine extensions, I prefer a simple one round model. Yes I can hear the clamor now about how the shotgun is way behind the curve on ammo capacities anyway so why not opt for six or eight rounder? It’s simple, balance; a muzzle heavy shotgun is not a balanced shotgun and is both harder to index on target and fatiguing to carry around and manipulate. A one round extension allows me to have one round of dead air space in the tube for slug transitions. Otherwise I wouldn’t personally use one at all. I also like a high visibility follower that I can tell at a glance the state of readiness of the shotgun.

That brings us to barrels, shotgun barrels are like ladies, and no two are alike. Give me a pile of barrels from the same manufacturer and you will find some that shoot better than others with different ammo and some that are just plain good with whatever you put through them. Perhaps no greater development in the shotgun field has taken place in recent years than that of barrel technology and ammunition development. No one ever asked the ammo manufacturers to tighten patterns until recently. Now we have several new types of buckshot that perform like a Vang Comp from a standard barrel. That being said I am a fan of Vang Comp Barrels. Legal length is 18” unless you go through the Class 3 process so I have standardized on this for the “Rob Model”.

Sight wise, I have taken the proven Ghost Ring design and added my personal touch. I cut the ring in half creating a large “U” notch which I have dubbed the “Friendly Ghost”. It gives a very fast presentation and still gives enough reference for slugs out to about the same distance you get from a full circle. The modification can be had from Scattergun Technologies on request. Slings are useful when using the long gun in conjunction with a support weapon. For a home defense scenario I leave them off. Whether you opt for a three-point, two-point or single point is a matter of personal choice and will be dictated by your mission. Rounding off the “Rob Model” is an Armor Tuff finish that helps keep the gun from suffering from rust and offers a slick internal surface to help the gun run smoothly. So to sum up the “Rob Model”, you will end up with an Remington® 870 with a short stock to allow smooth presentations in all situations, a light to identify threats, a sight system that gets the most out of the full range of ammo types, a spare ammo carrier that allows manipulations of the gun to be performed smoothly and a simple mag extension that doesn’t unbalance the weapon and allows for rapid change of ammunition types to respond to changing circumstances. Top this off with a sling system to suit your mission and a finish that will protect the gun from corrosion and you have what I have come to believe is a model that optimizes the modern social shotgun.

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

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Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)-  Here we are in March already, and it is still too cold for me here in Arkansas.

We have been busy getting some new products ready to come your way, new website is soon to be online, and we are busy as bees building your dream gun.

The new Ultra-Light Carry Pistol has been a huge hit, we knew it was a great pistol, but those of you that use a working gun really got the concept and have let us know by placing your orders. We have been hard at work getting the next working gun ready to be released and I promise it will be coming very soon. We do our best to meet your demands and to keep all of our products on the cutting edge while remaining true to what thirty years has taught us about building your custom guns.

The Gun of the Month for March is the Ms. Sentinel. This fine pistol has all the right stuff to become the best carry pistol available for your significant other. This little gun offers maximum concealability, built from our shortest aluminum frame making it the smallest and lightest pistol available. Packed with new features, concealment beavertail grip safety and hammer, round butt frame, a shortened and rounded magazine release and carry cuts, you just cannot get a smaller or lighter package. Chambered in 9mm, outfitted with a short trigger, Cocobolo Starburst grips and tritium night sights the Ms. Sentinel offers all the right features to make it the most shootable small pistol available today. When combined with modern self-defense ammo, the Ms. Sentinel is a potent concealed carry pistol, equally at home in a purse or in a concealment holster.

Wilson Combat Ms. Sentinel 1911 Pistol

We get a great deal of questions from you on holsters and specifically on recommendations for daily carry. There are two schools of thought on best carry methods when it comes to full-size pistols. Inside the waist band (IWB) and normal on the belt carry. I actually use both methods of carry depending on the plans for the day. I prefer IWB using one of our Summer Companions, for best concealment in a more relaxed environment or while traveling in the car when I can just leave my shirt tail out, this is my first choice. Back in the day when I first started shooting IDPA, I actually competed from an IWB holster. I have carried so long with that method, I have a void where my holster rides just behind the right hip.

When you first begin carrying using an IWB holster, it may require an adjustment period. It may feel foreign at first adding the thickness of the pistol surrounded by the holster, but with time it becomes almost a part of you. I still feel almost undressed if I do not have my Summer Companion tucked inside my pants. Barrel length plays little or no role in your choice of cover garment when suing an IWB, since the majority of the pistol is covered by your trousers. Many use another shirt as a cover garment, or you can simply leave your shirt tail out to cover your pistol no matter what size pistol you carry.

If a very active and formal day is in the works for me I use one of our Lo-Profile® Holsters. The Lo-Profile® is a very comfortable holster for continuous carry, but is best concealed when wearing a cover garment. I have spent untold hours wearing either of these holsters, and I let the day’s plan dictate which will work best for me. If the day’s activities allow me to continuously wear a cover garment or are of a formal nature, the low profile is my choice.

This past weekend I have some full days and used the Lo-Profile® for the entirety of my weekend. Saturday afternoon I spent a good deal of time with the kids riding four-wheelers and found it to be perfect for that sort of use as well. Speaking as one who carries on a daily basis, the mission of the day dictates which holster I choose. If I had to choose only one holster to cover all bases, I would have to pick the Lo-Profile®. It will work for all around demands and is the perfect place to start in your holster selection. Over the years I have acquired lots of different holsters. I was a holster maker for several years, so I have many that I built as prototypes, some that other makers sent me to give opinions on their work, and quite a few that I purchased because something about them caught my eye. Over the years holsters have become for me like shoes are for the ladies. I have some for all occasions. Funny thing is as the end of the day I wear either our Summer Companion or the Lo-Profile® most of the time.

Feel free to send me your questions related to all things Wilson Combat® and I will include them in future Soap Boxes. Keep an eye on the website, some exciting things come your way soon.

To all of you in harm’s way, stay safe.

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

Tactical Tips with Bob Haught

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Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- As far back as anyone can remember, the shotgun has served Americans in almost all areas of our lives. It has fed our families, patrolled our streets, defended our homes and fought our wars for generations.Today, in spite of inroads and advances in Patrol Rifles, Tasers and other more advanced weaponry, the Pump action shotgun remains the most common support weapon in law enforcement and home defense.

In terms of versatility no other weapon system comes close to it. In many other parts of the world the Shotgun has been used for sporting purposes but Americans have developed the martial use of this Powerful tool to its highest potential.

Over the years the development of the optimum “Social Shotgun” has taken many twists and turns and Has become what we now see today as the accepted standard. One company who has led the way in this important development is Scattergun Technologies™. As a subsidiary of Wilson Combat®, Scattergun Technologies™ has a reputation For quality and service that is the Gold Standard in modern defensive shotguns. As one who has been there To see the evolution of these weapons I can say there has never been a better choice for a home defense or Law Enforcement shotgun than those available from Scattergun Technologies™ today.

A glance at the Scattergun Technologies™ catalog will show three main models from which to choose depending on your needs. While reading through the material you should be aware that each of these are set up with accessories that Have been well thought out and proven to enhance the performance of the Remington 870 platform as a Defensive tool without compromising the legendary reliability of that model.

Lets start out with what has been well named the Standard Model. If I were to only have one shotgun this Would have to be it. With an 18” cylinder bore barrel and Scattergun Technologies™”s trademark Trak-Loc ghost ring sights this Model has all you really need. When you add other standard features like synthetic stocks, choice of 4 or 6 Rd . sidesaddle, jumbo head safety, mag extension and Surefire forend then you have the total package.

When something is this good then its bound to be noticed by the big boys and the Border Patrol model Reflects that. When they wanted the best package available they turned to Scattergun Technologies and put Together a package nearly identical to the Standard Model but without the Surefire forend. Also available In a 14” configuration for NFA customers or Law Enforcement /Govt. use, it’s the ideal duty shotgun.

Rounding up the Scattergun Technologies™ lineup is the Professional Model. I’ve used one of these for almost 20 years in my work as a law enforcement officer and also in my training programs. I’ve yet to find a shotgun that I like better. When set up with a 13″ LOP stock and 14″ barrel it’s the pinnacle of the pump shotgun Defensive package in my opinion.

One of the things I like about the Scattergun Technologies™ system is the variety of accessories that you can choose from in Setting up your shotgun. It gives you some important choices in selecting what will work best for you. Whether you prefer a 4 rd or a 6 rd sidesaddle its available to you. Depending on your body build an 13” LOP stock might be optimum rather than the standard 14” version. Likewise your tastes might run towards A one round mag extension rather than the longer one. Whatever flavor you choose you can be confident That they are of the highest quality and are proven performers.

As with all Wilson Combat® firearms you have a choice of different colors if you choose to have your Shotgun finished with their proprietary Armor-Tuff finish or stick with plain old Parkerizing. They also offer an industry exclusive deal called the Remington Steal. If you have an old 870 Gathering dust in the closet you can send it to Scattergun Technologies™ and they will go over the gun and replace any worn Or broken parts and build your gun to your specs and save you a few bucks over the cost of a complete New gun. This is a bargain!

Trends come and go but one thing I’m certain will be around for the foreseeable future is the shotgun. With the cost of ammunition out of sight and mostly unavailable you can still find 12ga ammunition in Good quantity at your local vendor. In times of social unrest the shotgun remains the most versatile weapon System in our arsenal. With the simple change of ammunition type it can do most anything you need done.

So in closing, if you don’t already have one in your pile, take a good look at what Scattergun Technologies™ has to offer. I’m sure There is something there that will do the job for you. Now more than ever, the shotgun has a place in your Toolbox.

Scattergun Technologies Boarder Patrol Model

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- Having recently returned from Las Vegas to yet another snow storm, it is still good to be home.

It is always good to visit with our customers and find out what they are excited about.

2010 has seen some new models from Wilson Combat;
The ULC (Ultra Light Carry) is an exciting addition to our lineup of handguns. We have been making light-weight pistols for years, but this is the first time we have introduced a light-weight pistol as a standalone model.

Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry Pistol

The ULC comes with all the bells and whistles ready to go into your favorite daily carry holster right out of the rug. Take a close look at this new addition because it may be just what you are looking to add to the personal arsenal.

Also new this year is the Ms. Sentinel; speaking of bells and whistles, this little lady has them all. Starting with the smallest and lightest frame we make, add carry cuts, fluted barrel and you just can’t take off any more weight. She also sports round butt, slide top serrations, and star-burst cocobolo grips to make it one of the most striking sub-compacts we have ever built. Give her a once over and tell me that is not the finest looking pistol you have seen. Do not miss the chance to get one of these wonderful little pistols for your collection.

By popular demand the Professional has been added to the Supergrade line of the finest pistols available today. Many of you have requested that we add it and we as always try to listen to our customers. There is just no way to express the overall quality of our Supergrades. The most skilled hands working every last detail until perfection is achieved is what comes in every Supergrade. The Tactical Supergrade Professional closes the loop to give you the choice when picking your next masterpiece. I personally like the full-size grip combined with the compact slide giving you eight rounds and great control while still having the quick handling of a compact.

Wilson Combat Custom Shop Guns

This month’s topic for discussion is your dream gun.
Every day we put years of experience to work on turning your gun into the gun of your dreams. For thirty-three years we have been converting customer’s 1911s into ultimately reliable works of art. In the last several years we have added Remington 870s and AR15s to the platforms that we will help you build into the perfect addition to your collection.

If your 1911 does not meet your needs or there are some little issues that you have wanted to improve, or you just want to make it your own, we can help you get it exactly like you want it. We have been making and selling custom accessories for the 1911 since Wilson Combat® started. From the world’s most reliable magazine, to our new bullet proof parts, no one offers more high quality parts to customize your 1911 than what we bring to the table. Pick from the extensive library of custom accessories and apply the skilled hands of our gunsmiths and you will soon have the masterpiece that you have been dreaming about. (Download Our Custom Work Order Form)

This year has seen the AR15 rise to the top of the charts for us all. We have in the last year added more accessories for the AR15 to meet your demands. Like with all Wilson Combat® Accessories we require them to be absolutely flawless in function and improve your overall shooting experience. Now you can take your existing AR15 rifle and turn it into the fighting gun of your dreams. Take a look at our work order page and you will see all the options that are available to you to make your AR perform as you expect.

When it comes to Remington 870s, as Rob Haught relates in his article, there is no more trusted name than Scattergun Technologies™. For years we have been salvaging your worn 870s and turning them into the best fighting shotguns in the world today. You may send in your Remington 870 for a simple rebuild or go all out and build yourself one of our Standard models with all the bells and whistles. Many have said the best value in the business is our shotgun conversions. Without a doubt you can improve the value of any 870 you already have, or take your buddy up on his offer to make you a deal on his shotgun and increase the value while making it one of the world’s finest fighting shotguns.

This time of year is the best time to get that “Dream Gun” project started. With the weather and cold, your favorite will not be missed so much and should with luck be back to you in time for the days of summer to allow time on the range. Call one of our customer service representatives and let them help you work out what it takes to be your Dream Gun. (Download Our Custom Work Order Form)

As always if there is anything that we can help with, feel free to give us a call. Keep an eye out for the new products coming your way, and keep an eye on our website for the latest information on all things Wilson Combat®. Please send me any of your questions related to Wilson Combat® and I will include them in future Down Ranges. Maybe your questions will lead to answers for others, or you never know what could come out of some good discussions.

To all of you in harm’s way, stay safe.

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: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- The name Wilson Combat has been associated with fine quality custom firearms since 1977. While best known for its line of custom 19ll pistols, in past years the company has expanded to include the Scattergun Technology line of shotguns and most recently they have thrown their hat into the AR-15 market.

While not content to merely copy everyone else in this regard and only produce a military clone, WC has drawn on the input of shooters from a wide spectrum of the shooting market and has produced a line of rifles to meet the needs of just about every shooter.

Wilson’s initial offering was called the UT-15, or Urban Tactical rifle. In the Post-Ban era it was configured to comply with Federal Law and sported a fixed A-2 Buttstock and a non birdcage type flash Hider. Now that the ban has unsettled and is no longer in effect the UT-15 can be had with a conventional 6 position collapsible stock and its trademark 16.25” fluted barrel and real flash hider. A flattop receiver will allow the customer his choice of iron sights or one of the many types of red dots or magnified optics.

The current production line of rifles also includes the new WC replacement AR-15 trigger system known as the TTU or Tactical Trigger Unit. Available in either single stage or two stage configurations, they greatly enhance the trigger pull on this type of weapon platform.

Perhaps no other weapon platform since the 1911 pistol has produced so many aftermarket parts and accessories as the AR-15. An entire industry has developed to supply the demand for these rifles. Wilson Combat has responded to this market by bringing to the shooter accessories that reflect the tastes and needs of serious shooters. Not content with merely copying what others have done, WC has looked at each one of it’s accessories with the practical application in mind and made several common sense changes to what is normally seen on these parts.

One that stands out the most is WC’s unique rendition of the free floating accessory rail hand guard… While others are looking for every possible attachment point along the forearm, The WC model is streamlining the available rail space and using only what is practical and smoothing the Rest for more comfortable shooting. When I first saw one of the pre-production models I was skeptical of it having only used the normal configurations. After using one, I’m sold on the concept.

The concept of the AR-15 Carbine started out to be a handy, lightweight rifle. Nowadays look at the Cover of any “Tactical” shooting magazine and I’ll bet there will be a rifle that is practically a crew served weapon on the cover with so much hanging off the gun. This is not what the average shooter needs or wants.

WC also recognizes that some parts are so popular with shooters and work so well that no further enhancement is needed and supplies those parts on the rifle packages they offer such as MagPul stocks and Ergo Grips among others.

Another standard package offered by WC is the ever popular M4-T TC which is the civilian legal version of the military’s M4 Carbine. This is offered with the M4 profile barrel and flat top upper. TTU Trigger group, 6 position collapsible stock and WC back up iron sights or BUIS. Also standard is the hand guard mentioned above. Finish off with WC’s Armor Tuff proprietary metal finish and you have a Rifle that will handle just about any task.

Never one to set on it’s laurels, WC has introduced two new models for 2010 that I’m particularly excited about. In response to the popularity of the military Special Purpose Rifle concept, WC has added The SPR model to this years catalog. Designed in part to give members of the military enhanced longer-range capability, the SPR was designed to allow the use of the standard M16A1 or A2 lower receiver and adding an 18” free floated barrel and a magnification optic such as a 3×9 power to allow for hits at longer Range than a standard issue iron sighted M16. The concept has been very successful in the field and that has fueled the demand for a civilian version such as the WC model. The WC SPR Rifle boasts a match grade 1-7” twist barrel that allows the use of heavier bullets for long Range accuracy and terminal ballistics. A fixed A2 style butt stock and rifle length gas system under the free floating rail hand guard, a TTU Trigger group with a crisp 4lb trigger pull, pretty much round off the package. With quality optics and good ammo this should be a tack driver capable of filling the role of Law Enforcement or varmint hunter rifle.

Wilson Combat Recon 6.8SPC Rifle

The latest rifle project at WC is the development of the 6.8 series of rifles. The 6.8x43mm or 6.8 as it is commonly referred to was initially developed by members of the US Army Marksmanship Unit as a possible replacement for the 5.56mm NATO cartridge as our service caliber. It offered increased down range terminal ballistics and not much in the way of increased recoil or loss of magazine capacity. The only thing it didn’t have was the word NATO behind it unfortunately, and so was doomed as far as adoption as a service caliber. That didn’t keep its utility as a medium size game cartridge from being explored and it has caught on. WC president Bill Wilson is an avid hunter and has brought the AR-15 platform to its full potential with the 6.8 line of rifle models being offered this year.

For the whitetail deer or hog hunter this is just about perfect in terms of a compact hard hitting caliber. With factory loaded 110 grain ammunition available that reaches 2500fps, this is about perfect medicine for a feral pig. The 6.8 Lightweight Hunter is the ideal platform for using practical accessories like red dots and other types of optics with low light capability as well as offering mounting solutions for white lights for use in areas where it is legal such as Texas to hunt hogs after dark. The ability to have rapid follow up shots is nice when facing the possibility of a wounded pig at night as well.

For the customer who is interested in home defense or tactical use of the 6.8 caliber WC also offers a version to suit that purpose. The Recon 6.8SPC model has a choice of 16 or 18”, 1-11” twist barrels. It also has a mid length low profile gas block and a fold down front sight that allows for lower mounting of any optic you might want to use. A quad rail for end allows for mounting accessories and it’s equipped with a single stage TTU trigger group and Magpul CTR buttstock and MOE pistol grip. Finish this off with your choice of Black, Green, Grey or Tan Armor Tuff finish and you have the ultimate defensive rifle.

For the shooter who appreciates the efforts that go into a custom firearm, Wilson Combat has become THE place to go for all your shooting needs. From the industries finest 1911 pistols to tactical shotgun models that are so good they are sole sourced by many Gov’t. customers and now a full line of AR-15 style Rifles and accessories to meet every need.

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. Visit: www.wilsoncombat.com

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR – -(AmmoLand.com)- Introducing the WILSON COMBAT TACTICAL TRIGGER UNIT (TTU), an all-new modular trigger unit that can be easily installed in any AR pattern rifle by the end user in less than 1 minute without tools or even removing your selector.

• Exclusive Wilson Combat engineering has created a truly drop-in trigger unit with an ultra-crisp trigger pull that does not require any fine tuning or adjustment by the end user.
• NO adjustment screws to ever shoot loose.

• NO loose parts to misplace, the TTU is a totally self contained trigger module.
• All Components are precision CNC machined and/or EDM cut from solid bar stock.
• Hammer, trigger and disconnector are manufactured from virtually indestructible H13 steel and heat treated for maximum wear resistance.
  

  Wilson TR-TTU Tactical Trigger Unit

• Hammer, trigger and disconnector pivot on hardened steel bushings so no wear or stress in imparted on your receiver pin holes or pins.
• Positive trigger reset guarantees a quick follow up shot on target.
• The unique hammer geometry enhances reliable ignition with military and surplus ammunition of all types.
• WILSON COMBAT exclusive 1911 style half-cock notch makes the TTU the safest AR trigger on the market and allows the TTU to meet or exceed military specifications for drop safety.
• Bullet Proof® design is engineered and extensively tested by shooters for shooters.
• The new WILSON COMBAT Tactical Trigger Unit has raised the bar in AR trigger design and function.

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. Visit: www.wilsoncombat.com

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)-Well the IDPA Nationals is in the books and it was a great match. I spent the week on the Wilson Combat expo bay letting everyone who wanted, the opportunity to shoot some of our guns. The Bill Wilson Carry Pistol was a hit with all who gave it a try, and not a single person passed on the chance to shoot a Classic.

The UT15 I took along got a fair number of rounds through it, especially from all the foreign shooters that made their way to the match. Seems they get few opportunities to shoot an AR15 and did not pass the chance to press the trigger a few times.

We also sponsored a shot gun side match, it was a big hit. Everyone that wanted to participate had the opportunity to shoot a short course that required a reload shooting steel poppers. Three while moving, reload at cover and three from the barricade. John Morris took first place, followed by Glenn Shelby second, and Steve Dutch in third. Congratulations guys and to all that gave it a try, thanks for stopping by and visiting with us.

This month we will be highlighting one of our new 6.8 rifles. Take a close look at the 6.8, it gives you a whole new level of versatility for the AR15 platform. Bill has spent untold hours researching and field testing the capabilities of the 6.8SPC and has found it not only to be a tack driver, but a formidable hunting round.

Give it a look and let us know how we can help you to enjoy this real expansion of the AR platform. Along those same lines we are spotlighting the .22 Conversion Units for the AR. Our unit already has all the bells and whistles that you demand in your AR, but will save you big bucks on the range. It includes all of our latest upgrades on the standard unit. Better look close they will go fast.

We have been hard at work developing new AR accessories for you. Go take a look at the Rifle Accessory Page and you will not believe how many new products that we have added. Good news is that there are more to come. Keep an eye of both the Eblast and the Down Range for announcements of new additions to our already complete line of custom firearm accessories.

This month’s pistol spotlight will be my favorite, the CQB. The Wilson Combat Close Quarters Battle is the one that all others are judged by. Take a look at the custom options that are available for any of our pistols and you will be amazed. Give us a call and one of our customer service representatives will help you build your CQB exactly the way you want it. The options are so numerous I would not even attempt to put them in this article. There are some great photos of some of them on the website and we can certainly help you decide which of them best fits your needs.

This week I received a call from a gentleman who had just returned from one of those sandy regions where we seem to have too many of our finest located at any given time. I get tons of calls every week and while most are great calls from customers that want to take a minute out of their day to let me know what our products have meant to them, this one was a real treat for me.

This particular fellow called to tell me how having his CQB with him not only provided him piece of mind, but actually made it possible to return home to his family. We talked for quite a while and he relayed stories to me of how the others that were in his group were envious of his pistol, and even how he discovered that the Wilson Combat 47D has become international currency, know world wide as the best and accepted as trading material for all that you may need.

Through the entire conversation his theme never changed, skill and luck will get you through, but having his CQB that he knew would work every time made it possible to focus on the job at hand and gave him the ability to come back home.

To all of you in harm’s way, stay safe.

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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:

Wilson Combat 6.8 Spc Ar15 M4 Varient

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Berryville, AR – -(AmmoLand.com)- After a tremendous amount of research and testing by Bill Wilson and the Wilson Combat team we are excited to announce the availability of our custom AR platform rifles chambered in 6.8 SPC caliber.

The 6.8 SPC (6.8x43mm) was initially developed by MSG Steve Holland and Chris Murray a United States Army Marksmanship Unit gunsmith to offer superior downrange lethality over the 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington in an AR pattern service rifle with minimal loss of magazine capacity and a negligible increase in recoil.

When built to the level of quality and precision Wilson Combat has achieved the 6.8 SPC is also capable of outstanding accuracy and reliability. In our match-grade, Spec II chambered 16” barrels, The 6.8 SPC is capable of pushing a .277 caliber, 85gr bullet to over 2900 FPS. 110gr bullets easily achieve 2500 FPS with factory loaded ammunition. Appropriate hand loading can achieve even higher velocities and enable the use of heavier projectiles up to 130 grains, which dramatically improves terminal ballistics over a 5.56 Nato/.223 Remington at long range.

This added ballistic performance makes the 6.8 SPC perfect for home protection and SRT/SWAT teams. The 6.8 is a truly ideal hunting round for medium to heavy game and turns the AR into a serious hunting rifle.

Wilson Combat hopes to become your one stop shop for all your 6.8 SPC needs.

Wilson Combat 6.8 SPC AR15 Recon Varient

We are starting with four distinct 6.8 models to fit any tactical or hunting need.

• A 16” M4 variant will appeal to those looking for a 6.8 caliber rifle with the signature M4 look.
• A 16” or 18” Recon with medium profile barrel for a shooter requiring a slightly heavier barrel profile.
• The new 16” Tactical Hunter Lightweight is our lightest 6.8 offering for quick handling in the field.

Most rifles are built on mid-length gas systems with enhanced LMT bolt carrier groups for flawless, long-term operation and use Wilson Combat match grade stainless barrels that easily meet our 1” accuracy guarantee. Complete upper receiver units of these models and custom variations are also available. These hand built complete custom upper units have the same accuracy and reliability guarantee as our complete rifles. http://www.wilsoncombat.com/68project.asp

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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.