Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup.
Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the shooting industry, as well as our favorite reader comments and #RangeDayFriday photos.
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Latest Firearm News
Ruger Introduces MAX-9 Carry Pistol
The MAX-9 comes with a standard tritium fiber-optic front sight and an optic-ready cut slide for red dots as standard and the new pistols have a manual safety while the Pro model can be purchased without.
Smith & Wesson Unveils New M&P Shield Plus
Designed for concealed carry, the M&P Shield Plus is the most advanced M&P Shield pistol to date, featuring a magazine capacity up to 13 rounds in a slim, micro-compact frame.
SIGHTRON Announces PLR Riflescope Series
The SIGHTRON SIII PLR Series takes long-range competition and target shooting into the future. Models include the 8-32×56, 6-24×50,10-50×60 and 6-24×50 FFP (first image focal plane).
SIG Sauer Releases P365X ROMEOZERO
The new pistol has a 3.1-inch barrel, a longer P365XL grip module and its slide has a factory-installed SIG Sauer ROMEOZERO red dot. Retaining the small profile of the P365 while providing the capacity of the XL.
Viridian Introduces MAX-9 Laser Sights
Viridian Weapon Technologies announced their new green and red E-Series laser sights for the new Ruger MAX-9. Ruger’s new sub-compact 9mm is ideal for everyday carry, and the new E-Series lasers add to the MAX-9.
Axeon Optics Announces New MPL1 Pistol Light
Designed to maximize threat identification, the Axeon MPL1 ultra-compact and lightweight pistol light is a slender option for a powerful flashlight mounted on your accessory rail-equipped handgun.
Reader Comments of the Week
“In Italy 1787 the founding fathers met In Philadelphia and through compromise and debate produced The Constitution. Thomas Jefferson was unable to attend the convention but his philosophy and writings weigh heavily arguing “… the words in the Constitution are “fixed” and there can be no deviation from its “strict” interpretation. 230+ years later Jefferson’s argument rings out loud as some members of Congress disagree. Those congressional members argue that the words in the Constitution are only “implied” or a “guideline” that may be changed to meet current challenges. Will we pick apart this sacrosanct document in the name of progress—I hope not. The right to bear arms is a right for all law abiding individuals and while the Constitution is not perfect it has perfectly with stood the test of time. Leave it alone.”
– PATRICK, in response to BREAKING: House Passes Background Check Bills for Firearms
“Great article Mr. Campbell. I cannot think of any point you made that I disagree with. As a retired cop and firearms instructor that doesn’t happen often.”
– SCOTT, in response to Drills for Unexpected Moments
“I own a year 1988 Colt Delta Elite & run Hornady 155gr hp through it. It is my nightstand self defense firearm. It is hands down my go to when SHTF. If you have never shot a pistol chambered in 10mm , I strongly urge you to. You will be surprised of the awesome power , but also easily controlled it is , even in a GLOCK 20 or 29 as well.”
– BRIAN, in response to 10mm Auto: Good Self-Defense Round?
“I feel very fortunate to have acquired one of these during a year of turmoil. This along with a few other choice pistols are very nice. Have not yet had a chance to fire; but the ergonomics are spot on. This is the sort of piece that feels just right the first time you pick it up. I have not doubt it will do the job.”
– EDDIE, in response to Review: SAR 9
#RangeDayFriday Photos of the Week
Here are some of our favorite fan photo submissions of the week. Find out how you could win a new gun by sharing your #rangedayfriday pics on our gun giveaway page.
I have a WW2 Jap rifle rechambered to a 257 Roberts. Any information about this round would be appreciated. Hornady is the only manufacture of this caliber that I’ve found and they are expensive