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So first off, Crimson Trace (@crimsontrace) recently announced the addition of Remington Arms 870 shotgun compatible models of Lasersaddle laser sights to their Lasersaddle line.

The new shotgun laser will be available in two models: the LS-870 red shotgun laser sight and the LS-870G green shotgun laser sight. Either will make an excellent counterpart to any of their red dot sights.

According to what’s been described on social media freqs and in the cursory descriptions online, the LS-870 will provide multiple ambidextrous laser activation pad points for instant targeting with a powerful 5mW red laser. As with all Crimson Trace laser sights, the LS-870 is user-adjustable for windage and elevation. The LS-870 features a Master On/Off Switch for completely powering down the system. This model provides 3 Hours of battery life with two provided CR2032 batteries.

The new Lasersaddle fits the Remington 870 and Remington Tac-14 in 12 Gauge only. It does not fit the Tac-13 (though it might be interesting to see if it would fit on a Rossi Ranch Hand).

Product Platform Lasersaddle

Material Polymer

Color Black

Master On/Off Switch Yes

Battery Type Two #2032 Batteries

Installation User Installed

Laser Battery Life 3 Hours

Activation Mode Pressure Activated

Sighting Factory Sighted at 50′

User Adjustable Windage and Elevation

Warranty Three Year Full Warranty

Dot Size Approx. 0.50″ at 50′

Next up: mounts for the optics people often refer to as “red dot scopes”. CT has released a red dot “scope mount” line as an addition to their various offerings of electronic sights. Among the new items are a Low Mount, Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount, and two Absolute Co-Witness Mounts.

The Absolute Co-Witness Mount for the CTS-1200 and CTS-1300 mounts to 11914 Picatinny rails with a mounting height of 1.4 in. from the top of the rail to the optical centerline.

It’s manufactured with ultra-lightweight aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum and weighs 1.38 in. It’s matte black and Type III hard anodized. Note that it might work with other manufacturers’ optics, but that isn’t guaranteed.

The CTS-1400 Absolute Co-Witness Mount is of similar construction and specs, but is for the CTS-1400 Open Reflex Sight.

The CTS-1000 Low Red Dot Mount is made for the CT compact tactical red dot sight for rifles. Specs are as follows:

• Mounts Crimson Trace® CTS-1000 to M1913 Picatinny rails
• Mounting height: 0.85″ from top of rail to optical centerline
• Ultra lightweight aircraft grade 6061 aluminum: 0.94 oz.
• Matte black, type III, hard anodized
• May fit other red dot sights

The Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount is another option for the Crimson Trace CTS-1400 reflex sight for shotguns and rifles. Specs are as follows:

• Mounts Crimson Trace® CTS-1400 to M1913 Picatinny rails
• Mounting height: 1.52″ from top of rail to optical centerline
• Ultra lightweight aircraft grade 6061 aluminum: 1.66 oz.
• Matte black, type III, hard anodized
• May fit other red dot sights

You can find more information online at the Crimson Trace website.

Adaptable. Efficient. The perfect integration of both professional and tactical dynamics now available in Coyote Tan. The Q4 Tac Pro is unparalleled proficiency in a platform designed to meet your individual needs, featuring exclusive Walther Performance magwell and 3 magazines with +2 aluminum extensions.

Time-tested performance meets technological precision with the Q4 Tac series handguns by Walther. Optic-equipped handguns have undoubtedly grown in popularity over the last few years. With practice, the right optic can help you become a faster and more efficient shooter. The Q4 Tac is uniquely designed to give you the flexibility you need to swap from iron sights to optics easily. Built for right and left-handed shooters, the Q4 Tac Pro M2 features an ambidextrous slide stop and reversible button-style magazine release!

The Q4 Tac Pro provides unmatched compatibility with the most efficient defense tools available today, allowing for the latest advances in both suppressors and slide-mounted red dots. Pairing these features with unparalleled ergonomics, superb quick-defense trigger, and lifetime warranty make the Q4 Tac Pro one of the most versatile pistols on the market. Experience for yourself why the Q4 Tac is the ultimate handgun for shooters who seek nothing less than the best.

From extensive crop damage, to native game and habitat destruction, wild hogs can cost landowners anywhere from several hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. Hogs plow through dirt, like man made farm implements, tearing up anything in their path. They will eat everything, including other animals, especially the young ones. Fawns won’t run, when they are only a few days old, and are quickly gobbled up. Clutches of quail or turkey eggs are a tasty treat. Wild hogs are not only competing for the food the native species needs to survive, but actually preying ON the native species themselves!

Hal Shouse, a navy veteran, and founder of HogSWAT, has created a solution to help control the overpopulation and damage caused by these wild hogs.

HogSWAT is a Tactical hog control company located in southwest Georgia that offers fully guided nighttime hog hunts, year-round using the best thermal optics and AR-15’s available. HogSWAT offers their service to local farmers, who are being terrorized by wild hogs…FOR FREE!

“We take paid hunters, to cover the costs,” said Hal Shouse, owner of HogSWAT. “Our guides are experienced night hunters, who will be by your side, from beginning to end, ensuring a safe and exciting hunt. Farmers get the most efficient method of varmint and hog control possible and the hunters get the hunt of a lifetime, with close encounters with large numbers of wild hogs. It’s a win-win situation!”

Hal Shouse started HogSWAT in December 2008 in of all places, Arizona! He decided to sell his former business and move to Georgia to hunt hogs professionally, never having seen a hog in the wild. By June of 2009, Hal moved his entire family across the country and was in the field learning his trade on free range hogs.

“Our wild hog adventure is unlike any guided hunt you have ever experienced,” said Shouse. “All of our hunts take place at night. We use a specially outfitted 4×4 van, equipped with a long-range thermal, on a pan/tilt unit, hooked to a large monitor, inside. This allows us to locate wild boars or predators out past 1000 yards, from the comfort of a leather chair, in a climate-controlled environment. Then, we gear up with AR-15s outfitted with top of the line Armasight thermal scopes and harvest as many pigs as possible. The better you shoot, the more you get. We process your hogs, on the spot, at no extra charge. We offer these hunting adventures,year-round, to accommodate any schedule. Because of the way we hunt, we’ve accommodated hunters from 11 to 93 years old.”

HogSWAT supplies EVERYTHING you need to hunt: weapons, optics and ammo. They even process your kills so you can BBQ them when you get home! For more information visit www.hogswat.com.

If you’re ready to experience the hunt of a lifetime contact Hal Shouse of HogSWAT at (229) 669-9748 or e-mail hal@hogswat.com.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., is giving a sneak peek at the launch of a new Performance EyeLeupold & Stwear product line, which will be available to consumers in early 2020. Designed, machined, and assembled in the United States, the entire Performance Eyewear line is made from lightweight, ballistic-rated materials and ships with scratch-resistant polarized lenses as rugged and clear as the company’s award-winning sporting optics.

Designed with hunters and shooters in mind, five styles will be available at launch. Each design is packed with features and built to deliver the performance and reliability that Leupold products are known for.

“Leupold users expect the highest-quality optics in the world. When we chose to enter the eyewear market, we spent two years making sure the final product lived up to our exacting standards,” said Tim Lesser, Vice President of Product Development at Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “The result is a product line which takes full advantage of the 112 years of optics manufacturing expertise only Leupold can offer.”

All five styles share numerous top-of-the-line features like infused polarized lenses, which eliminate glare and keep your eyes fresh whether you’re on the water or in the field. Leupold’s Guard-ion hydrophobic coating sheds dirt, water, and fingerprints for a clear, crisp image, while Diamondcoat-hardened lenses reduce surface scratches. Daylight Max technology, meanwhile, provides UV protection for optimal performance in bright conditions. Each style is compatible with prescription lens requirements.

Built for the range – and beyond – three of the five Leupold Performance Eyewear designs go a step further by offering an ANSI Ballistic Rating. Translation: they meet or exceed ANSI high- velocity impact standards for eye protection, meaning you’ll have eyewear which looks great and serves as appropriate eye protection when you’re shooting.

“We designed this eyewear for every possibility,” said Zach Bird, Product Line Manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “Whether you’re on the range each weekend, hiking a ridge looking for a trophy bull, or just driving to work every day, our Performance Eyewear line has something for you – and every model is designed, machined, and assembled right here in the USA.”

More information on Leupold Performance Eyewear – including a countdown clock to its arrival – can be found at Leupold.com/Performance-Eyewear.

For more information on Leupold® products, please visit us at Leupold.com. Join the discussion on Facebook, Facebook.com/LeupoldOptics, on Twitter at Twitter.com/LeupoldOptics or on Instagram at Instagram.com/LeupoldOptics.

Recognizing the distinctive wants and needs of the users of their knives, tools and gear, SOG has announced a collaboration with MTM Watches, the leading manufacturer of sophisticated, tactical and military watches worldwide, to offer a limited-edition series of timepieces that complements their customers’ demands for functional high-performance and sophistication.

Available exclusively at SOGKnives.com the exclusive collection of four SOG MTM Watches (Hypertec, Hypertec Chrono 1, Hypertec Chrono 2 and Hypertec H-61) are American-made and have been designed based on the feedback and demands of professionals across the variety of environments and situations they are faced with around the globe.

Together, SOG and MTM are releasing a collection of timepieces that are both sophisticated and seamlessly connected to their wearer’s daily needs — a culmination of innovation and design from both companies.

The collection includes four options of Quartz Movement watches, that have been balanced for our users’ needs, each featuring an understated SOG Logo on the dial:

The Hypertec H-61 is a standout among luxury men’s watches. It features dual bezels, one inner and one outer, which can be rotated separately for multiple tracking capabilities. The Swiss movement has a 24 hour GMT indicator with a date window nestled into the dial. Classic stainless steel gives it a stylish feel.

The stylish Silver Hypertec Chrono 1C watch sports a tan dial and one easy-to-read seconds sub-dial. Like all MTM watches, the Hypertec Chrono is intricately designed and features strong and durable pieces, such as the stainless steel case, locking, double O-ring sealed crown, and scratch-resistant glass. These materials allow the watch to work deep underwater, up to 660 feet/200 meters, without missing a beat. At night, the watch’s super luminous hands glow for easy readability.

The Hypertec Chrono 2 watch for men is the perfect balance of utility and casual contemporary wear. This designer watch is classy by nature and rugged by choice, with an added sense of style to create an edge to an already pristine chronograph watch. Each Hypertec Chrono 2 watch is battery-powered with a three-year rating. With a 200-meter water resistance depth and high-grade quartz chronograph movement, the MTM Hypertec Chrono 2 is sure to surpass all of your expectations.

The Hypertec is designed to withstand the toughest elements, with a unique hybrid design, combining combat ruggedness with active lifestyle for style conscious wearers. This watch is equipped with a solid stainless steel case, is water resistant to 200 meters and has scratch-resistant, anti-reflective tempered glass and is driven by a silver oxide battery.

SOG has a history of making mission-capable knives and tools, and this extremely limited collection of timepieces maintains the company’s mantra of always being mission-capable while remaining sophisticated and rugged for end-users’ highest demands. The watches, like SOG knives, are made to be worn every day, with the confidence they will perform wherever and whenever needed.

“Our users have been asking for more hard-use timepieces from us, and our collaboration with MTM Watches allows us to deliver another layer of purposeful gear for our users,” said Jonathan Wegner, SOG’s Vice President of Brand. “Teaming with MTM to offer the SOG x MTM Watch Collection provided us with an avenue to build a collection of multiple performance and feature combinations, each optimized to various user needs and use case scenarios, leveraging MTM’s innovative designs and styles and all built to MTM’s exceptional standards.

Glock, Inc., a global leader in firearms manufacturing and innovation, invites you to start the .22 Long Rifle (LR) caliber journey with the introduction of the new Glock 44.

The company debuted its first-ever .22 LR caliber pistol at a live product launch that included select media partners and distributors on-site while Glock fans and brand loyalists tuned in to be a part of the experience from around the globe.

Since inception, Glock has been synonymous with reliability, accuracy and durability. Glock does not compromise when it comes to quality and reliability in a firearm. Now you can get the same trusted reliability and durability in a .22 LR caliber pistol. The Glock 44 has a unique hybrid steel-polymer slide and mirrors the iconic Glock 19 frame size for optimal performance for new shooters, sport shooters, and everyone in between.

“The way the G44 mirrors the iconic G19 is great and all levels of shooters will benefit from owning and practicing with the G44,” said Retired Marine Gunner Christian Wade. “I subjected the G44 to a variety of adverse conditions and it holds its own with every other Glock ever produced.”

Wade was one of two partners selected by Glock to rigorously test the Glock 44 in a variety of climates and adverse conditions. With over 30 years in the Marine Corps and as a firearms expert, Wade understands the importance of functionality and ease of use is realized in the Glock platform and carried on to the Glock 44.

Glock has taken everything that is fun and functional about a .22 LR caliber pistol and enhanced it to improve your experience with optimal performance. “While many .22 LR firearms exhibit tendencies to function differently with particular ammunition types, the G44 pistol functioned to near perfection,” said Bryan Peterson, Manager of Product Concept Development at Federal Ammunition.

Peterson was also a partner included in early testing and extended his expertise of ammunition through testing the G44 with thousands of rounds and a large variety of ammunition.

The G44 features many of the latest enhancements seen in the 5th Generation of Glock pistols such as the ambidextrous slide stop lever and reversible magazine catch, the Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) for increased accuracy and performance, adjustable back straps, and adjustable rear sights. The G44 also features a ghost hole loaded chamber indicator and comes standard with two 10-round load-assist magazines.

For more information about the new Glock 44, visit www.plink44.com.

Smith & Wesson Inc. today announced that it has expanded its award-winning M&P Shield EZ pistol series to include the new M&P9 Shield EZ, chambered in the popular 9mm caliber. Built for personal protection and every day carry, the M&P9 Shield EZ further expands the M&P Shield EZ pistol platform, which was released in 2018 and features an easy-to-rack slide, easy-to-load magazine, and easy-to-clean design.

Lane Tobiassen, President of Smith & Wesson, said, “When the M&P380 Shield EZ was released in 2018, we received overwhelmingly positive feedback on the easy-to-use features of the innovative pistol platform. From that point on, we knew we would expand the M&P Shield EZ line with a pistol that incorporated the same features, chambered in the powerful and popular 9mm caliber. The new M&P9 Shield EZ is easy-to-rack, easy-to-load, easy-to-shoot and easy-to-clean, appealing to a wide range of consumers seeking out these popular features in 9mm. With over three million M&P Shield pistols adopted by consumers, we believe the ‘M&P Shield’ name has become synonymous with personal protection. This much-anticipated release is the next evolution of the personal protection pistol.”

Built for personal and home protection, the new M&P9 Shield EZ pistol is the latest addition to the M&P M2.0 family and features an 8+1 round capacity and a 3.675” barrel. The M&P9 Shield EZ pistol ships with two 8 round magazines that feature a load-assist tab for quick, easy loading, as well as a Picatinny-style equipment rail to accommodate accessories. The pistol also features an optimal M&P pistol 18-degree grip angle for a natural point of aim, white-dot front, and adjustable white-dot rear sights, and a light, crisp trigger. The MSRP on the M&P9 Shield EZ pistol is $479.

The M&P9 Shield EZ pistol is available at firearms retailers across the nation.

M&P9 Shield EZ pistol features include:

Easy-to-Use Design

• Easy-to-rack slide for trouble-free manipulation
• Tapered rear slide serrations, providing an easy-to-grasp surface
• Easy-to-load magazine design with load assist tab for quick, easy loading

Superior Performance

• Low bore axis for ultimate recoil control
• Chambered in popular 9mm caliber
• One-piece, single-action trigger for crisp trigger pull with tactile and audible trigger reset
• Windage- adjustable, white dot rear sight

Superior Controls

• Tactile loaded chamber indicator to both see and feel if a round is in the chamber
• Reversible magazine release that’s easily adjusted for left or right hand operation
• Available with ambidextrous manual thumb safety
• Available with factory-installed Crimson Trace® Red Laserguard®

To learn more about the new M&P9 Shield EZ pistol and the complete M&P line of firearms, including spec sheets and images, please click here.

To stay up-to-date on the latest news from M&P, be sure to follow Smith & Wesson Inc. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Sig Sauer, Inc. is pleased to add 300BLK to its Elite Performance line of full metal jacket (FMJ) rifle ammunition for training. Sig FMJ ammunition is ideal for those seeking cost-efficient, high-quality training rounds. The 125gr 300BLK load has a muzzle velocity of 2,145 fps.

“There is a huge demand for 223 Rem and 308 Win FMJ training ammunition, and we’ve had many requests for 300BLK as well,” said Brad Criner, Senior Director, Brand Management and Business Development, Sig Sauer Ammunition. “These premium training loads are designed to offer high-level performance at affordable prices.”

The Sig Sauer 300BLK FMJ ammunition is now available for purchase at the sigsauer.com/store.

After over two years of development, XTech Tactical’s Smart Laser is fully developed and shipping!

The Smart Laser is a green laser and 185 lumen led light combo designed for full size pistols as the ultimate home-defense pistol accessory. The unit features a patented Sensor Mode that uses IR sensors on each side of the trigger guard to give the user the ultimate control over the unit’s activation.

The unit does not require the user’s finger to enter the trigger guard. The Smart Laser activates as the user breaks the plane below the slide. When using a two-thumbs forward grip, the user can activate the unit by lowering their off-hand thumb. This allows the user to actuate the light and laser without moving their trigger finger off the slide. Conversely, if the user identifies an immediate threat the natural action of the trigger finger going towards the trigger activates the unit.

Sensor Mode solves two major problems with alternative units on the market: disclosure of location to a threat and new trained actions under stress. When activated into Sensor Mode the unit scans for 14 consecutive hours which can be restarted or stopped by the user.

The Smart Laser also features ambidextrous manual power buttons if the user desires to use the Smart Laser in a constant on mode. The unit’s sensors come pre-programmed in sensitivity to settings that most users will find ideal. But the sensitivity of each sensor can be adjusted to the exact user preference.

The Smart Laser offers 5 different combinations of light/laser usage ranging from laser or light only to combinations featuring solid on and strobing. The unit has a memory of the user’s last selected setting.

The Smart Laser mounts onto both Picatinny and Glock style rails of full-size pistols. MSRP is $179.95.

New to the market this year and highly anticipated by many is the Hellcat by Springfield Armory. According to Springfield Armory this high-capacity, lightweight compact9mm is a “class-leading firearm”. This will most certainly be a contender for concealed carry end-users. We will let you be the judge…In response to our Tulster fans, we decided to include a holster for this highly sought-after pistol.

From the ground up, the Profile Holster was designed to be an ultra-concealable, minimalistic, appendix carry holster without the drawbacks. Distinct features such as the matte-edge finish and minimal material used facilitate in a comfortable fit providing maximum concealment for concealed carry.

Each AIWB Profile Holster is formed to the Springfield Hellcat for a snug fit with low drag. The adjustable retention along with the inherent positive retention “SNAP” ensures the firearm is secure when holstered.

Removal of extra material between the muzzle and retention screw adds to a layer of comfort without digging into the body or thigh. The trigger guard is intentionally undercut to promote a higher grip on the Springfield and allow for a magazine release while the firearm is fully holstered.

From the injection molded belt clip to the soft loop option, the cant settings are easily adjustable from 0-15 degrees to allow for a perfect grip on the Hellcat.

This Profile holster can be ordered in many different colors and patterns for either Right or Left handed shooters.

And don’t forget to pair your new Hellcat IWB holster with an Echo Mag Carrier. Due to the staggered stack design of the magazine, we recommend using the Double Stack 9/40 Echo Carrier.

Holster Features:

• Undercut trigger guard.
• Works with Quick Clip or Softloop Kit.
• Adjustable retention.
• Adjust cant from 0-15 degrees.
• Full sweat shield.
• Rounded and matte edges.
• Minimal material.

For more information about Tulster products, visit: www.tulster.com