New Bullet Technology

Intriguing new bullet technology by G2R looks devastating!

Soft-Shooting .380

Ruger's LC9 gets toned down to a .380 version for the recoil-sensitive. 

What separates this gun from the run of the mill pocket .380 is that they kept the locked breech action unchanged from the 9mm version, necessary in more powerful pistol calibers like the 9mm and higher to keep spring rates at a low enough resistance to allow the pistol's slide action to be cycled by hand without calling in the Incredible Hulk. It also has the effect of lowering felt recoil by keeping the action locked closed until just-fired cartridge pressures fall below a certain level. .380 caliber guns are normally of the blowback variety, which means snappier recoil and stronger spring rates.

Ruger LC380

$449.00

At the usual bullet weights of 90 grains, velocities range from approximately 850 to 900 fps, excepting the Corbon load at 1,100 fps. While it's not the pocket blaster the 9mm version is, it will still get the job done at close range self-defense situations. Gun magazine reviews say, "accuracy is good to brilliant". "The LC380 worked reliably with all ammo tested". 

If you need a mild-mannered, affordable, concealable and well made pistol for discreet carry, look no further than the LC380 from Ruger.

What are they saying around the web about the LC380 so far?

• The stainless steel loading indicator ruins the lines of this pistol when it pops up.
• Points naturally, well balanced.
• Tiny safety may be hard to find in stressful situations.
• Long trigger pull and it clicks twice on return, once early, before it's actually reset.
• Straightforward take-down/field stripping.
• Super-reliable.
• Light recoil.
• Fits even large hands nicely.

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FBI reference gun collection.

The Mossberg "Flex" Shotgun

Based on the Mossberg Model 500 pump shotgun, the Flex system allows you to utilize interchangeable parts to adapt your shotgun for purposes ranging from tactical to hunting. Four base systems are available, the M500 All Purpose, M590 Tactical, M500 Tactical and M500 Hunting. Interchangeable parts are primarily the recoil pad, stock and barrel, no tools required.

Here are the various iterations of the Flex system:

Flex 590 Tactical
Gauge: 12   .   3" Shells   .   Capacity 9   .   Barrel 20"   .   7lb

Flex 500 Tactical
Gauge: 12   .   3" Shells   .   Capacity 6   .   Barrel 18.5" or 20"   .   5.75lb

Flex 500 All-Purpose

Gauge: 12   .   3" Shells   .   Capacity 6   .   Barrel 26" and 28"   .   Vent Rib, Ported   .   7.5lb

Flex 500 Hunting
Gauge: 12   .   3" Shells   .   Capacity 6   .   Barrel 24" and 28"   .   Vent Rib or Vent Rib and Ported   .   7.25lb

It appears that you start by purchasing one configuration and then are free to add the necessary parts in separate kits for each type of shotgun setup. You're looking at $500 to $550 to start with one of the four base models and then it looks like it's around $50 for each component added from there.

The reputable gun magazine article I studied repeated the word "simple" to describe the interchangeability of everything from barrels, to fore-ends to stocks to recoil pads. There are currently six different stocks available,

fixed or adjustable cheek piece, with or without a pistol grip. Finish options include Realtree Max 4, Mossy Oak Infinity, Coyote Tan or OD Green. You also have your choice of recoil pads in various thicknesses. The tactical fore-end has Picatinny rails and grooves for pressure pads for mounting various hardware.

Is this a good shotgun? "Mossberg is the only U.S. manufacturer that meets or exceeds the Mil-S-3433 shotgun specifications for our military." A pretty good endorsement in my book.

PTR Industries

Step Inside The Connecticut Gun Factory That Is Leaving The State In Protest

CEO Josh Fiorini and his gun manufacturing company PTR Industries, are right in the center of the national gun control debate.

 

PTR makes clones of the HK-91 semi-automatic rifle and is located in Bristol, CT. Bristol is about 45 minutes north of Newtown, where 20 children and six of their teachers were shot to death last December.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ct-gun-manufacturer-leaving-state-photos-2013-5?op=1#ixzz2UdcdzIjL

Hoorah for Wilson Combat!

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Some Arkansas gunmakers are restricting sales to law enforcement agencies in states that have passed strict laws on guns.

Berryville-based Wilson Combat told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that it's refusing to sell weapons to law enforcement and state agencies in California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The policy also applies to officers and state employees buying as individuals — but not to nongovernment-affiliated citizens.....continued here

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