2013 Firearm Buyer’s Guide

So once again, you did not get what you really wanted this past holiday season. Well, spring is all about new beginnings and new offerings — and maybe that means something new for your gun safe. The FOP Journal Buyer’s Guide is here to bring you the best new firearms of 2013.

American Tactical Imports FX45-K

The ATI FX45-K pistol is one of three new FX45s introduced this fall. This model is a tactical version of the highly successful FX GI model, which ATI first introduced a few years ago. The FX45-K has an overall length of 7.3 inches without a suppressor and a barrel length of 4.7 inches. The .578 x 28 RH threaded barrel will be compatible with most .45 ACP suppressors. The gun has a steel frame with a blued finish, weighs 39.9 ounces and features an ambidextrous manual safety, grip safety and locked breech. It has drift-adjustable target sights, an external hammer and a target trigger. The FX45-K comes standard with a seven-round magazine. MSRP $720.

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Browning Buck Mark Camper Stainless UFX

The new Browning Buck Mark Camper Stainless UFX features a new grip style called the Overmolded Ultragrip FX with an ambidextrous design in black and gray. It also features pro-target adjustable sights and lightweight alloy receivers in a matte-blued finish and a stainless 5.25-inch tapered-bull barrel. MSRP $419.99.

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Para USA 14•45 Black Ops

Para USA doubled the capacity of the world’s finest combat handgun, the 1911, to create the 14•45 Black Ops. It has a solid steel frame that gives you 14 rounds of .45 ACP firepower and comes with night sights, an integral light rail, an all-black IonBond finish (including the barrel), aggressive G10 grips and a front strap that is checkered at 25 lines per inch. Measuring at 8.5 x 5.75 inches, the handgun tips the scales at 40 ounces and comes in single action only. Optional models are available for areas limiting magazine capacity to 10 rounds or less. MSRP $1,299.

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Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry

The R1 Carry is a full-size 1911 pistol that is “de-horned,” meaning that any sharp edges have been smoothed, making the pistol easier to carry and holster without the worry of the edges catching or grabbing. The Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry features a carbon steel slide and forged-steel frame with satin-black oxide finish; beavertail grip safety with 25 LPI checkered memory bump; ambidextrous safety; front strap and mainspring housing checkered at 25 LPI; Novak Sights with Tritium front sight; and cocobolo grip panels. The Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry is shipped in a custom carry case with one seven-round and one eight-round magazine and a barrel bushing wrench. MSRP $1,299.

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Smith & Wesson M&P C.O.R.E.

Smith & Wesson M&P Competition Optics Ready Equipment (C.O.R.E.) models offer consumers a specialized platform for adding accessory optics to their personal handguns. Engineered to accept six popular styles of competition based optics, M&P C.O.R.E models are easily adapted to meet any demand. At the foundation of the M&P C.O.R.E. resides a specialized mounting platform on the slide of the pistol that can be conveniently changed to match the desired optic. Through the use of removable brackets, you are able to install the corresponding mounting screws to achieve the precise fit and height required. Designed to work in conjunction with the Trijicon RMR, C-More STS, Leupold DeltaPoint, Docter, Insight MRDS and JPoint, the M&P C.O.R.E. offers quick and custom sight installation for the industry’s top aftermarket red-dot sight manufacturers. MSRP $729.

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Smith & Wesson Model 41 Target

With multiple competitive records to its credit, the S&W Model 41 remains one of the most classic .22 LR pistols ever produced. Now the coveted handgun is available from Smith & Wesson in an optics-ready platform. Delivering pinpoint accuracy and unmatched reliability, the Performance Center Model 41 is ready to take on any course of fire right out of the box. The full-size pistol — chambered in .22 LR — features a carbon steel frame and slide along with a 5.5-inch barrel. Measuring 10.5 inches in overall length, the semi-automatic pistol has an unloaded weight of 41 ounces. Across the top of the slide, the Performance Center pistol has been fitted with an integral Picatinny-style equipment rail for easy installation of optics. Other standard features include an external thumb safety on the left side of the frame, custom wood target grips and a blue finish. To help aid in precise shot placement when an optic is not in use, the Model 41 features a removable front sight and an adjustable rear sight. The Performance Center Model 41 is standard with a 10+1 magazine capacity along with Smith & Wesson’s lifetime service policy. MSRP $1,369.

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Smith & Wesson Performance Center Round Butt SW1911

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Round Butt SW1911 combines Smith & Wesson’s patented scandium alloy metallurgy with a commander-length frame. Measuring 7.95 inches overall, the Round Butt SW1911 offers a reduced weight of 29.6 ounces. It’s standard with a scandium frame mated with a stainless steel slide and barrel. Customized features of this specialized design include a Performance Center action job, throated barrel, polished feed ramp and precision crowned muzzle with a Briley spherical barrel bushing. Its ambidextrous controls and smooth operating features elevate performance. The Round Butt SW1911 is available with an 8+1 magazine capacity. MSRP $1,369.

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Taurus 709 Slim

Taurus touts its 709 Slim pistol as the perfect carry option. The 709 Slim is a lightweight polymer frame pistol boasting a subcompact 3.2-inch barrel and meager weight of 19 ounces. It has a 7+1 capacity with adjustable rear sights for windage and elevation and incorporates Taurus’ progressive single-action or double-action trigger for increased reliability. The subdued yet functional grip texturing covers all points of contact on the hand. This, along with the contoured thumb rest and Finger Indexing Taurus Memory Pads, provides fast and consistent target engagement. And this 9-mm subcompact pistol with a slim 7/8-inch-wide body incorporates five safety features: trigger safety, manual safety, firing pin safety, loaded chamber indicator and the unique onboard Taurus Security System. MSRP $475.

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Uberti Cattleman Revolver

Uberti has re-created some of the special-order single-action Cattleman six-shooters that would have been right at home on the dangerous streets of Dodge City, Kansas. The Uberti 1873 Cattleman series replicates many popular variations of the Colt 1873 Single Action Army, arguably the best selling pistol ever produced. Soldiers, lawmen and outlaws alike had a fondness for these single actions. You can claim your own piece of six-shooter history in .22 LR with a color case-hardened frame, brass backstrap and trigger guard. The Cattleman .22 LR weighs 2.3 pounds and features walnut grips and a barrel length of 4.75, 5.5 or 7.5 inches. MSRP $489.

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Browning Citori 725 Grades III and V

In 2013, Browning introduced a new High Grade Program. Two Citori 725 models kick off 2013: the 12-gauge Grade III and Grade V with 26- or 28-inch barrels. The Grade III receiver features high-relief engravings of pheasants and mallards on the sides and a dog on the bottom in a silver nitride finish. The stock and forearm feature Grade III/IV walnut with a gloss finish and sharp 20 lines-per-inch checkering. The Grade V receiver features full-coverage, high-relief engravings with gold-enhanced pheasants and mallards on the sides. The stock and forearm feature Grade V/VI walnut with sharp 22 lines-per-inch checkering. MSRP $3,730-$5,600.

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Mossberg Silver Reserve II Field Over-and-Under

Ideal for the wing shooter or small game hunter, the Mossberg Silver Reserve II Field O/U shotgun features vent-rib barrels with a single-front bead; Mossberg’s field flush choke tube set; shell extractors; and 28-inch (12-gauge, 3-inch chamber) or 26-inch (20- and 28-gauge, .410-bore) barrel lengths. The shotgun is also available with optional shell ejectors. The Bantam Field is a 20-gauge version, designed for a smaller-stature or younger shooter with a 13-inch length of pull. MSRP $693-$1,042.

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Mossberg Silver Reserve II Field Side-By-Side

The Mossberg Silber Reserve II Field models are traditional double guns available in 12-, 20- and 28-gauge configurations with shell extractors standard on all models. The 26-inch vent rib barrels come with Mossberg’s set of five flush field choke tubes (cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified and full chokes) and feature a single front bead sight. MSRP $1,005.

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Remington Versa Max Sportsman

At the heart of the Remington Versa Max Sportsman is the VersaPort gas piston system, consisting of seven gas ports and two gas pistons for enhanced load versatility that softens recoil and reduces maintenance. The Versa Max Sportsman 12-gauge autoloader features a synthetic stock; SuperCell recoil pad; 4140 hammer-forged steel barrel with a ventilated rib that is stepped, tapered and undercut for consistent sighting; drilled and tapped receiver for mounting optics; sling studs for ease of carrying; an oversized cross-bolt safety; a Pro Bore modified choke tube; and an ivory-bead front sight with a steel mid-bead. MSRP $1,025-$1,175.

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Stoeger M3000

Stoeger’s M3000 is a 3-inch, 12-gauge, Inertia Driven semi-automatic shotgun that handles loads up to 3-inch Magnums without adjustment — the perfect choice for waterfowl, wild turkey or upland game birds. The M3000 is a rugged, solidly constructed and practical firearm that will more than fulfill your hunting needs. The M300 barrel is fitted with a ventilated, stepped rib and fiber-optic front sight for quick target acquisition — even under low-light hunting conditions. The alloy receiver is drilled and tapped to accommodate a Weaver-style scope base. It comes with three choke tubes (extra-full turkey, modified and improved-cylinder) and shim kit for drop and cast adjustment. The M3000 is available in three different finishes: matte black synthetic, realtree apg or advantage max-4. MSRP $599.

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Stoeger M3500

The Stoeger M3500 12-gauge, semi-automatic shotgun is designed for hunters and shooters of every type. Versatility, value and reliability make the M3500 an outstanding choice for waterfowl, wild turkey or upland game birds. The M3500 handles a full range of loads, from the 2.75-inch up to the potent 3.5-inch Magnum without adjustment. At the heart of the M3500 is the Inertia Driven operating system, simple and efficient with only three moving parts in the bolt for lightning-fast operation. With no propellant gas venting into the action, the M3500 stays cleaner longer and comes with either a 24-, 26- or 28-inch barrel fitted with a ventilated, stepped-rib and fiber-optic front sight. MSRP $719.

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Winchester Model 70 Ultimate Shadow Hunter

New in the Winchester Model 70 bolt-action line for 2013 are the Ultimate Shadow Hunter and Ultimate Shadow Hunter Stainless Steel that both feature lightweight synthetic stocks in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Camo. The stocks also feature gray over-molded rubberized surfaces that offer enhanced control and a firm grip. The Ultimate Shadow Hunter features a forged steel receiver and sporter weight free-floating barrel with blued finish. The Ultimate Shadow Hunter SS features a forged stainless steel receiver and sporter weight free-floating stainless steel barrel. Pre-‘64 style controlled round feed with claw extractor is also featured on both models. They are available in most popular short-action calibers with 22-inch barrels, short magnum and standard calibers with 24-inch barrels and long-action magnum calibers with 26-inch barrels. Model 70 Ultimate Shadow Hunter MSRP $830-$870. Model 70 Ultimate Shadow Hunter SS MSRP $1,040-$1,080.

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Diamondback DB15

Diamondback Firearms jumped into the AR market with a soft launch of the DB15 line — rifles made entirely in the USA. Starting with the tried-and-true U.S. Military-proven gas-impingement system and using only the highest-quality components machined in Diamondback’s CNC facility, the DB15 raises the bar when it comes to features and performance. From the modified Diamondback aluminum four-rail handguard to a variety of color, sight and stock options, the Diamondback DB15 represents value and versatility at a very affordable price. The DB15 is chambered in .223 Rem, and the chrome-moly, free-floated, 16-inch barrel has a 1:9 twist. The upper is an A3 style flattop sans sights and tips the scales at 6.65 pounds. MSRP $999.

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Rock River Arms LAR-47 CAR A4

Rock River Arms introduces its LAR-47 in 7.62 x 39 mm. The billet A4 upper and lower receiver was developed to accept standard AK-47 magazines in the highly reliable LAR platform. The system is available in a 16-inch chrome-lined HBAR 1:10 RH-twist barrel. The LAR-47 is equipped with many RRA-designed components that include a chromed 7.62 x 39-mm bolt-carrier group, along with an RRA Delta brake muzzle device and an RRA two-stage trigger group. Other features include the RRA LAR-47 trigger guard and ambidextrous magazine release. The LAR-47 is equipped with an RRA star safety selector, six-position Delta CAR stock and Delta pistol grip, along with its proprietary two-piece quad-rail handguard. The LAR-47 weighs approximately 7.75 pounds with an overall length of 36.5 inches. MSRP $1,200.

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Winchester Model 94 Carbine

Winchester Repeating Arms added a Model 94 Carbine to its historical line of lever action offerings for 2013. The new Model 94 Carbine features a walnut stock with satin finish, authentic straight-grip styling, a blued steel carbine strap butt plate for smooth shouldering and a blued steel forearm band. All of this comes together for a nostalgic look. Available with 20-inch barrel length in .30-30 Win. or .38-55 Win. MSRP $1,200.

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Winchester Model 1873

The Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle returns for 2013. The Model 73 is world-renowned as “the gun that won the west,” and now consumers can own the real thing: a genuine Winchester Model 73 with an oil-finished walnut stock, a classic blued-steel crescent butt plate and a 20-inch round barrel, just like the original. Other features include a full-length magazine tube, semi-buckhorn rear sight with a Marble Arms gold bead front sight, steel-loading gate and receiver rear tang drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight. The Model 1873 is offered in .357/38 Special chambering. MSRP $1,300.

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