If you’re in the market for a new gun, pay attention to the details. The latest generation of firearms provides greater customization. Advancements in materials protect against corrosion and lessen the load on shooters. Even gun accessory makers have updated designs of holsters, slings and other accompaniments to make carrying a firearm more comfortable and less visible. What do you value most in a new duty weapon or personal firearm? Precision? Durability? Size and ease of use? Check out some of the finer details on these new offerings that enhance accuracy and safety.
Safariland Model 557 Open-Top Concealment Holster
Safely Secured
Many recent handgun models allow for lighting devices, including lasers, to be attached, but most previous holster designs can’t accommodate the combination. The Safariland Model 557 Open-Top Concealment Holster, however, makes room for both pieces of gear. Released this year, the holster safely secures a firearm with or without a light attachment. An ejection point detent protects the weapon with a gripping mechanism but allows for quick release. Its low profile cleverly keeps the gun concealed, and the wide design distributes the weight more evenly to provide a comfortable fit. The holster’s utilitarian design houses a number of gun makes. MSRP $50.
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Blackhawk Multipoint Sling
Weight Distribution
The weight of a concealed weapon during a long shift can become physically tiring and muscle straining. The Multipoint Sling from Blackhawk prioritizes comfort as well as safety. The nylon weave material is strong enough to withstand hours of wear and tear. A wide webbing helps distribute the weight to prevent strain while also allowing freedom of movement. A patented rapid-adjust slider enables quick changes to sling length as needed. The sling also easily converts into multiple configurations. Available in black and coyote tan. MSRP $39.95–$79.95.
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Mossberg 590M Mag-Fed
Pumped for Action
Earlier this year, Mossberg introduced the 590M Mag-Fed 12-gauge shotgun, building on the company’s tradition of creating top-quality pump-action platforms. This model is characterized by nonbinding twin action bars, a steel-to-steel lockup, dual extractors and a heavy-walled barrel. Total round capacity maxes out at 10+1. Unique engineering created integral stabilizing ribs to directly engage the magazine via notches that ensure a positive lockup. The double-stack magazine’s patented design consists of hardened steel feed lips, over-molded steel shell ramps and an anti-cant rounded follower. Magazine capacities are available in 5, 10, 15 and 20 rounds. MSRP $721.
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Qualification Targets Inc. USMC-THREAT
Target in Sight
Qualification Targets Inc. intended the USMC-THREAT-PL to aid soldiers in firearms training, but law enforcement can easily adopt it, too. Measuring 20 inches by 40 inches, the target is printed directly onto corrugated plastic, protecting it from weather conditions. The USMC-THREAT-HALO is a paper target featuring specified chest zones, an outer halo zone and head zone. MSRP $67.50 for bundle of 10 PL; $35 for bundle of 100 HALO.
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MILO Range M-SATS
Situational Awareness
Firing-range training is great for developing accuracy, but those controlled circumstances don’t translate to the real world, where various conditions can affect accuracy. That’s why MILO Range programmed the M-SATS (Mobile-Situational Awareness Training System) to present more than 800 video scenarios and 60-plus skill builders to test a shooter’s situational assessments, reactions and accuracy. The program automatically memorializes training sessions to generate reports. The hardware system contains the MILO Range CPU with a Windows operating system, MILO laser and flashlight detection cameras, stereo speaker system and a transport case. Its portability allows training teams to set up the system in various environments, which can make the experience more situationally realistic. MSRP $24,995.
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Savage 110 Tactical
Shooter Specific
Designers of the 110 Tactical rifle by Savage believe a touch of customization gives users a notable advantage in accuracy. The AccuFit system enables users to customize the length of the pull to achieve consistency shot after shot. They can fine-tune the AccuTrigger system to deliver as light a pull as possible or as preferred. The AccuStock feature adds accuracy by securing the action up and down the full length of the stock. Finally, a soft grip fore-end paired with a soft pistol grip ensures comfortable handling. Available in right- and left-hand models. MSRP $769–$784.
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Sig Sauer P365 Nitron
Micro Managed
Sig Sauer engineers don’t believe compact pistols need to sacrifice firing power. The P365 Nitron packs a lot of bang into a small design. The 9mm handgun measures less than 6 inches in length, is slightly more than 4 inches in height and weighs approximately 18 ounces. The slide is produced from stainless steel and finished with Nitron to prevent corrosion. Designers incorporated the standard SIGLITE Night Sights, and the trigger is striker fired. MSRP $599.99.
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Kel-Tec P-3AT
A Firing Force
Don’t let the light weight (8.3 ounces) of the Kel-Tec P-3AT handgun fool you into thinking it’s a lightweight gun. The semiautomatic, locked breach pistol boasts incredible power with a double-action firing mechanism. Also, the locking dynamics reproduce a recoil similar to that of larger guns. Magazine holds a capacity of six. MSRP $338.18.
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Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact
Compact Power
Although slight in size, the M&P M2.0 Compact pistol by Smith & Wesson is full of precision engineering to enhance shooters’ accuracy. For example, the lower barrel bore axis helps reduce muzzle rise and promotes quicker aim recovery. An 18-degree grip angle encourages a more natural point of aim. What’s more, palm swell grip inserts come in four interchangeable sizes (S, M, ML, L) to provide optimal fit. An extended, rigid, embedded stainless steel chassis helps to reduce flex and torque during firing. Lastly, the handgun features a tactile and audible trigger reset. MSRP $569.
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FN America FN 509 Tactical MRD
In Sight
This summer, FN America introduced its new FN 509 Tactical MRD handgun. The 9mm model’s barrel is constructed of cold hammer-forged stainless steel. An enhanced grip texture and interchangeable back straps provide a confident grasp, complemented by an ambidextrous slide stop lever and magazine release. Also featured is the patent-pending FN Optics Mounting System along with a fixed three-dot night sight. FN 509 Tactical MRD is compatible with several brands of optics. MSRP $1,049.
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See this story in the Winter 2018 FOP Journal issue.
