Rock Island Armory’s New Look for 1911’s
Rock Island Armory, the world’s largest seller of 1911 pistols, has introduced a new look for their entire line of popular handguns. Guided by customer feedback and a shift to provide a more streamlined look, Rock Island Armory has moved their logo from the side of the slide to the back of the slide displaying the distinctive Rock Island Armory logo. The company is now shipping all 1911 pistols with the new look.
“Two of the things that are important to us are staying true to the legendary standard platform of the 1911 and the second is listening to our customers,” said Martin Tuason, President of Rock Island Armory. “We were ready to refresh the look of our pistols and we heard a lot of feedback that the subtle change to a smaller logo at the back of the slide would give our 1911’s a more distinctive and streamlined look.”
The new visual change to the company’s 1911 pistols follows on the heels of the addition of rubber grips to the 1911 Tactical Series. Rock Island Armory’s global lineup of 1911 pistols includes the GI, Tactical, 2011 Tactical, Match, MAP/MAPP and the company’s revolutionary TCM series.
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Marine Special Operations Select Colt .45!
In order to fulfill a new contract from the Marine Corps’ special operations, Colt will manufacture more than 10k new CQB Pistols to be put to use by some of our nation’s best and most elite servicemen. Along with this new contract for the 1911 based pistols, they plan to phase out the M45s currently used by the Corps.
As was announced on Military.com, “The July 19 [2012] contract, which has a total value of $22.5 million, brings an end to the Corps’ exhaustive search for the top .45 caliber, 1911-style pistol to replace the fleet of worn-out Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, or MARSOC, M45 pistols.”
“We picked the best-performing pistol,” said Charles Clark III. Clark is in charge of overseeing infantry weapons requirements and research at the Corps’ Combat Development and Integration office in Quantico, Va. “There were three candidates that made the final round of consideration.”
In addition to Colt, Springfield Armory’s Full Size MC Operator and Smith & Wesson’s 1911 design were also contenders, said the sources on Military.com.
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Firearms Industry Thriving Despite The Struggling Economy
The economic impact of the gun industry has climbed over 66 percent since the beginning of our latest economic downturn, providing an unexpected boost for the economy, according to a recently released study.
The NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) states the economic impact of firearm sales reached $31 billion in 2011, which was a huge jump up from $19 billion in 2008. Note that this figure includes jobs, taxes and sales. In 2011 the firearms industry paid $2.5 billion in federal taxes, which is up 66 percent in three years.
Jobs reported in the firearms industry climbed 30 percent from 2008 to 2011, with the industry employing over 98,750 people.
“Ours is an industry with a rich history and heritage that remains vital and important to the American economy today,” NSSF Senior Vice President Lawrence G. Keane said. “To millions of Americans our industry’s products represent liberty, security and recreation.”
After speaking with many in the industry, they can point this climb to the fear of new legislation or backwards progress from the Obama Administration, as is view also held by Mr. Keane.
“There’s a concern that in the second term the Obama administration would lead an attempt to restrict gun ownership,” Mr. Keane said. “Some people jokingly refer to [President Obama] as the salesman of the year for the industry,” Mr. Keane said.
While the Obama Administration can be accredited with causing part of the climb in recent sales, many note the huge jump in youth activity in shooting sports, as well as a greater interest from the younger generations.
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Judge Upholds ATF Firearm Rule for Border States
“A federal judge has upheld a rule proposed by the ATF to track multiple gun sales in Texas, California, Arizona and New Mexico in a lawsuit brought by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and two gun dealers in Arizona…”
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Wilson Combat Lightweight Gold Cup Trigger
The Colt Gold Cup uses a trigger wider than the standard 1911 trigger. The weight of the original steel trigger would cause trigger bounce and the hammer would follow the slide. Colt added a band-aid sear depressor spring to prevent the trigger bounce. This micro sized spring was installed in one leg of the sear to keep tension on the sear.
To avoid the use of the sear depressor, King’s Gun Works offered Aluminum triggers for the Gold Cup that lessened the trigger bounce issue. They were offered in long and short lengths and in six anodized colors. Since the closing of and depletion of their inventory of parts, lightweight triggers for the Colt Gold Cup have been unavailable “off the shelf” until now.
Wilson Combat has just introduced a new lightweight trigger for the Gold Cup. They are solid aluminum with a stainless steel bow. The trigger is currently offered in a long length and includes both pretravel adjustment tabs and an overtravel adjustment screw.
The trigger is available directly from Wilson Combat .
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Not Your Grandfather’s Armorer’s Block
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For years many 1911 smiths have used the round blue armorer’s block from Brownells. It has always served its purpose for driving out pins or holding a barrel in the V-groove. Last year, Hilton Yam and his 10-8 Performance products introduced a new glass reinforced nylon 1911 armorer’s block. This one is a multi-featured block that seems to be replacing the “blue blocks of cheese” on many benches.
PURCHASE THE 1911 AUTO ARMORER’S BLOCK ONLINE AT BROWNELLS – IN STOCK AND SHIPS IMMEDIATELY (more…)
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Rock River Arms Commemorative AR-15
For a limited time Rock River Arms will be offering a 9/11 Commemorative AR-15 exclusively through the GunsAmerica On Demand Dealer Network. It marks the 10th Anniversary of the war on America by the terrorists, and our continued commitment to the war on terror. (more…)
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Magpul’s Art of The Dynamic Shotgun
Another incredible video release from the instructors at Magpul. See the trailer below for their latest video, Art of The Dynamic Shotgun. If it is anything like their other releases, it will definitely be worth picking up. (more…)
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Noveske Switchblock System
It is a light weight, simple and durable gas block designed to regulate the increased flow of gas caused by use of a sound suppressor. The Switchblock is easily adjusted by rotating the selector drum located on the front, which will remain locked in position during operation of the firearm. The Switchblock is designed to be as simple to use as possible. (more…)
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Taurus Raging Judge ATF Update
The new Taurus Raging Judge, in 28 gauge, is a direct answer to many firearms owners requests since the release of the now infamous Taurus Judge in .410. With an increase in comparable product offerings from other manufacturers, Taurus decided to raise the ante and move away from the .410 so many had become accustomed to.
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