AmmoLand.com

Handgunner Celebrates 35 Years Of Excellence

American Handgunner Celebrates 35 Years Of Excellence

American Handgunner Magazine

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- American Handgunner’s January/February issue hits the stands as the first in a series of six celebrating the magazine’s 35th Anniversary. This action packed issue features Springfield’s .45 XDm.

The anxiously awaited addition to the popular XD Series has a 4.5″ barrel and has upgrades in finish, CNC cuts, grip sizing spacers along with other exciting new additions.

Handgunner’s own Clint Smith writes, “Our early test gun showed the fit and finish we’ve come to expect from the XD series, and the XDm in particular. It felt solid in the hand, and the enhanced ergonomics of the grip-profile was immediately apparent.”

The XDm also features a metal magazine that holds 13 rounds and a “plus-one” 14th round.

“I like the metal magazine and have never had an issue with them in either my XD or the new XDm while firing or testing it. All the XD series guns I’ve had have been solidly reliable,” notes Smith.

In this issue, Mike “Duke” Venturino takes a look at the usefulness of Big Bore Snubbies in the feature article, “Big Bore Snubbies: Brawny carry guns—or a big waste of time?” Duke got S&W Models 627, 657 and 629 from the S&W Preformance Center and put them to the test.

“In my opinion barrels will differ more individually in regards to accuracy than they will because of lengths. What does suffer, is the shooter’s ability to actually hit with them because of reduced sight radius,” writes Duke.

Duke also comments on how the short barrel affects velocity saying, “In a nutshell, velocity loss can vary from inconsequential to extreme. The key factor is what the ammunition is meant to do in the first place.”

To read Duke’s full review of the Big Bore Snubbies, see our January/February issue.

Also, don’t forget to check out this months American Handgunner Handgun of the Month giveaway, the Para-Ordnance Package, featuring Para’s PXT Hi-Cap Single Action Limited S14. Also included as a sweet bonus is an “Urban Tactical” folder from George Tichbourn, LockSAF’s PBS-001 Biometric Safe, and the Thunder Ranch Defensive Firearms video. January/February’s giveaway is valued at more than $2,000. To enter, for all contest rules or to purchase a copy of American Handgunner, visit www.americanhandgunner.com.

Filed under: Shooting Media News by Ammoland No Comments »

LaserLyte Expands its Rear Sight Laser Line for Springfield Armory Pistols

Laserlyte

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

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

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

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

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

LaserLyte Rear Sight Laser Specifications:

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

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

Filed under: Gun Gear by Ammoland No Comments »