Recreational

The Ruger 22 Charger Pistol delivers the fun, versatility and reliability of the time-tested Ruger 10/22 in a handgun.

Following quickly on the heels of the successful introduction of the Ruger SR9 9mm pistol, the Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol) is the latest addition to the Ruger Hard-R line of products.

A special edition Mini-14 rifle will be produced in 2008 to raise money for the NRA Institute for Legislative Action.

Ruger, in conjunction with Hornady Manufacturing Co., has introduced two new Compact Magnum cartridges. Based on the beltless 375 Ruger, the 300 and 338 RCMs are engineered to offer 300 and 338 Win. Magnum performance in a more compact package. With their short actions and 20-inch barrels, the M77 Ruger Compact Magnums are today’s “mountain rifles and brush guns.”

The only synthetic model in our four-gun selection, the black polymer stock and forearm of the Benelli earned favorable marks from our team. This shotgun is made for rugged, dependable use in harsh conditions. We could find no fault in that design and functioning ability.Some of the smaller members of our team were slightly uncomfortable with the bulk of the forearm and found the Benelli to be a little muzzle heavy.

Insight has introduced a tactical rail-mounted LED light, the XTI Procyon.

FOBUS Holsters offers the new Evolution Series holster KT2G for the Kel-Tec P-3AT 2nd generation and P-32 2nd generation pistols.

The new R1911 Evolution Holster utilizes the FOBUS passive retention system that secures the pistol while allowing instant presentation, without the need to disengage mechanical securing devices.

LaserMax Sabre series is a new concept: a laser in an ergonomic whale tail at the rear of the pistol frame. The Sabre lasers are compatible with most holsters and carry a suggested retail price of $199.

Nosler, Inc. has introduced two calibers to the lead-free E-Tip lineup. Now available in .270 130-grain and 7mm 150-grain, Nosler's patent pending E-Tip is built on a highly concentric gilding metal frame, which provides unsurpassed penetration and weight retention.

Available in either Illuminated Circle Plex or Illuminated Duplex, the new 1x14mm Prismatic features a unique, removable Illumination Module which illuminates the reticle in red. In addition, the 1x true power magnification also makes the scope legal to harvest turkeys in areas that don’t allow for telescopic sights. The scope also allows instant target acquisition by virtue of its wide field of view and true power magnification that allows sighting with both eyes open.

Leupold and the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) have joined forces to develop a line of riflescopes specifically designed for serious whitetail hunters - the QDManager series.