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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX … This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels PERSONAL DEFENSE GUN & GEAR GIVEAWAY Personal Defense Gun & Gear Giveaway. The prize package in this issue’s Gun Giveaway Contest includes a Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP Pistol, 500-rounds of unobtainium (AKA: Black Hills 100-gr. HoneyBadger +P 9mm ammunition) and an Elite Survival Systems Loadout Range Bag and Mainstay Clipless IWB/Pocket Holster, with a RUGER WRANGLER .22 LR REVOLVER Priced at a mere $249, the Wrangler is available in three different Cerakote finish colors. The Wrangler’s compact dimensions (10.1” L x 4.75” H x 1.5” W) and 30 oz. empty weight make it easy to pack or carry in a holster. Fitted with a 4.62-inch, cold hammer-forged steel barrel, its ultra-precise, 6-grove rifling (1:14” RH twist

rate

TOP LONG-SLIDE 10MM HUNTING PISTOLS We tested our Top 3 picks in long-slide, 10mm pistols with three brands of ammunition: SIG SAUER Elite Performance 180-gr. flat-nose FMJ, Federal Premium 180-gr. Vital Shok Trophy Bonded JSP, DoubleTap Hunter 200-gr. hard cast lead and DoubleTap 200-gr. Controlled

Expansion JHP.

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY GENTLEMAN’S SERIES GLOCK SLIDES Available for the Glock 43, 17, 19 and 34, you can count on these slides for not only tight tolerances and high reliability, but also to provide a distinctive look that will turn heads wherever you take it. Check out the 2018 On Target Editors’ Choice Award winning G-Series Glock slides ($349.99 to $449.99) at your nearest retailer, or for ZEISS TERRA 3X RIFLESCOPES: BOTTOM END OR TOP VALUE? For 2014 there’s an even more affordable option: the Terra 3X. This new series is comprised of five models: a 2-7×32 ($389), a 3-9×42 ($444), a 4-12×42 ($499), a 3-9×50 and a 4-12×50 (pricing on the two 50mm models was not available at press time). Yes, they’re “three-times” scopes, with the top magnification being three times

that

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX … This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels PERSONAL DEFENSE GUN & GEAR GIVEAWAY Personal Defense Gun & Gear Giveaway. The prize package in this issue’s Gun Giveaway Contest includes a Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP Pistol, 500-rounds of unobtainium (AKA: Black Hills 100-gr. HoneyBadger +P 9mm ammunition) and an Elite Survival Systems Loadout Range Bag and Mainstay Clipless IWB/Pocket Holster, with a RUGER WRANGLER .22 LR REVOLVER Priced at a mere $249, the Wrangler is available in three different Cerakote finish colors. The Wrangler’s compact dimensions (10.1” L x 4.75” H x 1.5” W) and 30 oz. empty weight make it easy to pack or carry in a holster. Fitted with a 4.62-inch, cold hammer-forged steel barrel, its ultra-precise, 6-grove rifling (1:14” RH twist

rate

TOP LONG-SLIDE 10MM HUNTING PISTOLS We tested our Top 3 picks in long-slide, 10mm pistols with three brands of ammunition: SIG SAUER Elite Performance 180-gr. flat-nose FMJ, Federal Premium 180-gr. Vital Shok Trophy Bonded JSP, DoubleTap Hunter 200-gr. hard cast lead and DoubleTap 200-gr. Controlled

Expansion JHP.

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY GENTLEMAN’S SERIES GLOCK SLIDES Available for the Glock 43, 17, 19 and 34, you can count on these slides for not only tight tolerances and high reliability, but also to provide a distinctive look that will turn heads wherever you take it. Check out the 2018 On Target Editors’ Choice Award winning G-Series Glock slides ($349.99 to $449.99) at your nearest retailer, or for ZEISS TERRA 3X RIFLESCOPES: BOTTOM END OR TOP VALUE? For 2014 there’s an even more affordable option: the Terra 3X. This new series is comprised of five models: a 2-7×32 ($389), a 3-9×42 ($444), a 4-12×42 ($499), a 3-9×50 and a 4-12×50 (pricing on the two 50mm models was not available at press time). Yes, they’re “three-times” scopes, with the top magnification being three times

that

TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Priced at $899, the Zion-15 is 100% US made, and is chambered in 5.56mm NATO. Built using their typical combat mindset, it was extensively tested and abused prior to being released. Manufactured at the IWI facility in Pennsylvania, the ZION-15 employs a mid-length, direct impingement operating system with fixed gas block. SMITH & WESSON CLASSICS MODEL 29 Replaced by the stainless-steel Model 629, Harry’s Model 29 has not been available to shooters for a number of years. That’s changed with the introduction of the Model 29 in Smith & Wesson’s Classics line ($1,180). The Model 29 Smith & Wesson Classic is a TAURUS TX22 COMPETITION Taurus TX22 Competition A Glimpse into The Future by Chris Mudgett. While not ashamed to say so, we see a lot of the same type of products make the journey across our desks each year with minimal differences among them. Handguns have gotten so good, you really have to ignore all warning signs to make a wrong turn. 2020 EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD The extruded aluminum A4 upper houses a 4.5-inch chrome-lined chrome moly vanadium barrel with a full-auto chamber and 1:10” twist rate. Threaded 1/2 x 36 tpi, the muzzle is capped with a Smith Vortex flash hider. The handguard is light weight, free floating, M-Lok compatible and 4.25 inches long. It includes RRA NSP flip up sights, low TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Top Six AR-15s For Under A Grand Savage MSR 15 RECON 2.0 ($999) Barely squeaking under the $1,000 suggested retail price necessary to qualify for this round-up is the new Savage MSR 15 RECON 2.0 ($999).

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WALKER GAME EAR FIREMAX MUFF Walker Game Ear Firemax Muff ($149.99) Walkers Game Ear continues to up the status of their brand, and the all-new FireMax is another great

example.

TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Rock River Arms LAR-15 RRAGE 3G Rifle ($860) The new RRAGE 3G from Rock River Arms is a direct-gas-impingement operated AR-15 with some

nice

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX …AUTHOR:

ANGELA BATTLES

This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Priced at $899, the Zion-15 is 100% US made, and is chambered in 5.56mm NATO. Built using their typical combat mindset, it was extensively tested and abused prior to being released. Manufactured at the IWI facility in Pennsylvania, the ZION-15 employs a mid-length, direct impingement operating system with fixed gas block. SAR USA SAR9X PLATINUM PISTOL The SAR9X Platinum ($555.54) is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol which closely follows the Glock design. In fact, it takes down in the same fashion as a Glock, albeit the. Field stripping procedure for the SAR9 platform is identical to a Glock — that is to say quick and easy. Slide and polymer frame are both coated in a durable (and WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels THOMPSON CENTER COMPASS II COMPACT RIFLE Available chambered in four popular hunting calibers—.223 Rem./5.56mm NATO, .243 Win., .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor—the new Thompson/Center Compass II Compact incorporates nearly every technical advancement in bolt-action rifles devised to date. While it may not be the most elegant to look at, there’s no question that it has all the

right

SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX …AUTHOR:

ANGELA BATTLES

This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Priced at $899, the Zion-15 is 100% US made, and is chambered in 5.56mm NATO. Built using their typical combat mindset, it was extensively tested and abused prior to being released. Manufactured at the IWI facility in Pennsylvania, the ZION-15 employs a mid-length, direct impingement operating system with fixed gas block. SAR USA SAR9X PLATINUM PISTOL The SAR9X Platinum ($555.54) is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol which closely follows the Glock design. In fact, it takes down in the same fashion as a Glock, albeit the. Field stripping procedure for the SAR9 platform is identical to a Glock — that is to say quick and easy. Slide and polymer frame are both coated in a durable (and WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels THOMPSON CENTER COMPASS II COMPACT RIFLE Available chambered in four popular hunting calibers—.223 Rem./5.56mm NATO, .243 Win., .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor—the new Thompson/Center Compass II Compact incorporates nearly every technical advancement in bolt-action rifles devised to date. While it may not be the most elegant to look at, there’s no question that it has all the

right

SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the

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TAURUS TX22 COMPETITION Taurus TX22 Competition A Glimpse into The Future by Chris Mudgett. While not ashamed to say so, we see a lot of the same type of products make the journey across our desks each year with minimal differences among them. Handguns have gotten so good, you really have to ignore all warning signs to make a wrong turn. THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity. WALKER GAME EAR FIREMAX MUFF Walker Game Ear Firemax Muff ($149.99) Walkers Game Ear continues to up the status of their brand, and the all-new FireMax is another great

example.

HERITAGE BARKEEP .22 REVOLVER The new Barkeep .22 caliber single-action revolver from Heritage Manufacturing, Inc. is a modern throwback to Old West weaponry in an entirely modern package. Even though its 2.68-inch barrel, small frame and shorter than center-fire cylinder make it look and feel like a small gun designed for concealed carry, it’s nearly full size grip

(with

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HELLCAT RDP Springfield Armory has come up with a very solid solution to combat micro-pistol drawbacks with the new Hellcat RDP. Adding a simple muzzle compensator, and creating their own line of durable red-dot sights, insures a high level of shootability, reliability and cost savings, making this a no-compromise, concealed-carry pistol.

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Each issue On Target Magazine gives away a gun to readers. For the first time we are opening this contest to our Facebook fans 2020 EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD HI VIZ Lightwave H3 Sights. With almost a year’s worth of carry experience now on our Glock 43, the new Lightwave H3 day/night sights from HI VIZ have impressed us enough with their durability and versatility to earn the a 2020 On Target Editors’ Choice Award.Carried daily in a Raven Concealment VG2 holster — a minimalistic holster that leaves the slide fully exposed — the

Lightwave

SAVAGE MODEL 110 ULTRALIGHT RIFLE Savage Model 110 Ultralight Rifle. by Bill Battles. Savage puts custom-gun features and performance within the reach of more hunters. Specifically designed as an ultralight, highly accurate mountain rifle, the new Model 110 Ultralight rifle from Savage employs a carbon-fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel and Melonite finished, skeletonized receiver to reduce empty weight (without optics) to 6 TOP LONG-SLIDE 10MM HUNTING PISTOLS We tested our Top 3 picks in long-slide, 10mm pistols with three brands of ammunition: SIG SAUER Elite Performance 180-gr. flat-nose FMJ, Federal Premium 180-gr. Vital Shok Trophy Bonded JSP, DoubleTap Hunter 200-gr. hard cast lead and DoubleTap 200-gr. Controlled

Expansion JHP.

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX …AUTHOR:

ANGELA BATTLES

This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Priced at $899, the Zion-15 is 100% US made, and is chambered in 5.56mm NATO. Built using their typical combat mindset, it was extensively tested and abused prior to being released. Manufactured at the IWI facility in Pennsylvania, the ZION-15 employs a mid-length, direct impingement operating system with fixed gas block. SAR USA SAR9X PLATINUM PISTOL The SAR9X Platinum ($555.54) is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol which closely follows the Glock design. In fact, it takes down in the same fashion as a Glock, albeit the. Field stripping procedure for the SAR9 platform is identical to a Glock — that is to say quick and easy. Slide and polymer frame are both coated in a durable (and WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels THOMPSON CENTER COMPASS II COMPACT RIFLE Available chambered in four popular hunting calibers—.223 Rem./5.56mm NATO, .243 Win., .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor—the new Thompson/Center Compass II Compact incorporates nearly every technical advancement in bolt-action rifles devised to date. While it may not be the most elegant to look at, there’s no question that it has all the

right

SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX …AUTHOR:

ANGELA BATTLES

This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Priced at $899, the Zion-15 is 100% US made, and is chambered in 5.56mm NATO. Built using their typical combat mindset, it was extensively tested and abused prior to being released. Manufactured at the IWI facility in Pennsylvania, the ZION-15 employs a mid-length, direct impingement operating system with fixed gas block. SAR USA SAR9X PLATINUM PISTOL The SAR9X Platinum ($555.54) is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol which closely follows the Glock design. In fact, it takes down in the same fashion as a Glock, albeit the. Field stripping procedure for the SAR9 platform is identical to a Glock — that is to say quick and easy. Slide and polymer frame are both coated in a durable (and WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels THOMPSON CENTER COMPASS II COMPACT RIFLE Available chambered in four popular hunting calibers—.223 Rem./5.56mm NATO, .243 Win., .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor—the new Thompson/Center Compass II Compact incorporates nearly every technical advancement in bolt-action rifles devised to date. While it may not be the most elegant to look at, there’s no question that it has all the

right

SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the

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WALKER GAME EAR FIREMAX MUFF Walker Game Ear Firemax Muff ($149.99) Walkers Game Ear continues to up the status of their brand, and the all-new FireMax is another great

example.

TAURUS TX22 COMPETITION Taurus TX22 Competition A Glimpse into The Future by Chris Mudgett. While not ashamed to say so, we see a lot of the same type of products make the journey across our desks each year with minimal differences among them. Handguns have gotten so good, you really have to ignore all warning signs to make a wrong turn. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HELLCAT RDP Springfield Armory has come up with a very solid solution to combat micro-pistol drawbacks with the new Hellcat RDP. Adding a simple muzzle compensator, and creating their own line of durable red-dot sights, insures a high level of shootability, reliability and cost savings, making this a no-compromise, concealed-carry pistol.

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Each issue On Target Magazine gives away a gun to readers. For the first time we are opening this contest to our Facebook fans HERITAGE BARKEEP .22 REVOLVER The new Barkeep .22 caliber single-action revolver from Heritage Manufacturing, Inc. is a modern throwback to Old West weaponry in an entirely modern package. Even though its 2.68-inch barrel, small frame and shorter than center-fire cylinder make it look and feel like a small gun designed for concealed carry, it’s nearly full size grip

(with

SAVAGE MODEL 110 ULTRALIGHT RIFLE Savage Model 110 Ultralight Rifle. by Bill Battles. Savage puts custom-gun features and performance within the reach of more hunters. Specifically designed as an ultralight, highly accurate mountain rifle, the new Model 110 Ultralight rifle from Savage employs a carbon-fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel and Melonite finished, skeletonized receiver to reduce empty weight (without optics) to 6 DAN WESSON KODIAK 10MM 1911 Dan Wesson Kodiak 6-inch Long Slide 1911 chambered in 10mm. The Kodiak is available with a black or a matte gray slide (Tri-Tone). Both have the barrel, ambidextrous safety and slide stop coated in Bronze Cerakote and are made from forged stainless steel. My Tri-Tone test pistol had a nice look, and the brown G-10 grip panels really set off

the

THE NEW COLT PYTHON

Summary. At $1,499 MSRP (for both barrel lengths), the new Python is way cheaper than the old ones. 4.25-inch barreled new Python, Federal 125-grain .357 Magnum, 25-yard bench rest. are now, but distinctly more expensive than the S&W 686 or Ruger GP100 with which it competes as a “shooter” as opposed to a collector piece. WILSON COMBAT WCP320 SIG P320 POLYMER FRAME Wilson Combat WCP320 SIG P320 Polymer Frame. by Chris Mudgett. Superior ergonomics in under a minute For long-time P320 shooters, the increased grip traction and ability to mitigate muzzle rise will be immediately apparent after swapping out your OE grip frame for the

WCP320.

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX …AUTHOR:

ANGELA BATTLES

This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

SAR USA SAR9X PLATINUM PISTOL The SAR9X Platinum ($555.54) is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol which closely follows the Glock design. In fact, it takes down in the same fashion as a Glock, albeit the. Field stripping procedure for the SAR9 platform is identical to a Glock — that is to say quick and easy. Slide and polymer frame are both coated in a durable (and TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Priced at $899, the Zion-15 is 100% US made, and is chambered in 5.56mm NATO. Built using their typical combat mindset, it was extensively tested and abused prior to being released. Manufactured at the IWI facility in Pennsylvania, the ZION-15 employs a mid-length, direct impingement operating system with fixed gas block. WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels THOMPSON CENTER COMPASS II COMPACT RIFLE Available chambered in four popular hunting calibers—.223 Rem./5.56mm NATO, .243 Win., .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor—the new Thompson/Center Compass II Compact incorporates nearly every technical advancement in bolt-action rifles devised to date. While it may not be the most elegant to look at, there’s no question that it has all the

right

DAN WESSON KODIAK 10MM 1911 Dan Wesson Kodiak 6-inch Long Slide 1911 chambered in 10mm. The Kodiak is available with a black or a matte gray slide (Tri-Tone). Both have the barrel, ambidextrous safety and slide stop coated in Bronze Cerakote and are made from forged stainless steel. My Tri-Tone test pistol had a nice look, and the brown G-10 grip panels really set off

the

SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX …AUTHOR:

ANGELA BATTLES

This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

SAR USA SAR9X PLATINUM PISTOL The SAR9X Platinum ($555.54) is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol which closely follows the Glock design. In fact, it takes down in the same fashion as a Glock, albeit the. Field stripping procedure for the SAR9 platform is identical to a Glock — that is to say quick and easy. Slide and polymer frame are both coated in a durable (and TOP SIX AR-15S FOR UNDER A GRAND Priced at $899, the Zion-15 is 100% US made, and is chambered in 5.56mm NATO. Built using their typical combat mindset, it was extensively tested and abused prior to being released. Manufactured at the IWI facility in Pennsylvania, the ZION-15 employs a mid-length, direct impingement operating system with fixed gas block. WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels THOMPSON CENTER COMPASS II COMPACT RIFLE Available chambered in four popular hunting calibers—.223 Rem./5.56mm NATO, .243 Win., .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor—the new Thompson/Center Compass II Compact incorporates nearly every technical advancement in bolt-action rifles devised to date. While it may not be the most elegant to look at, there’s no question that it has all the

right

DAN WESSON KODIAK 10MM 1911 Dan Wesson Kodiak 6-inch Long Slide 1911 chambered in 10mm. The Kodiak is available with a black or a matte gray slide (Tri-Tone). Both have the barrel, ambidextrous safety and slide stop coated in Bronze Cerakote and are made from forged stainless steel. My Tri-Tone test pistol had a nice look, and the brown G-10 grip panels really set off

the

SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HELLCAT RDP Springfield Armory has come up with a very solid solution to combat micro-pistol drawbacks with the new Hellcat RDP. Adding a simple muzzle compensator, and creating their own line of durable red-dot sights, insures a high level of shootability, reliability and cost savings, making this a no-compromise, concealed-carry pistol.

CCI CLEAN 22 RT 1

2020 Editor’s Choice Award – Weatherby Design-Your-Own Vanguard

Custom Rifles

HERITAGE BARKEEP .22 REVOLVER The new Barkeep .22 caliber single-action revolver from Heritage Manufacturing, Inc. is a modern throwback to Old West weaponry in an entirely modern package. Even though its 2.68-inch barrel, small frame and shorter than center-fire cylinder make it look and feel like a small gun designed for concealed carry, it’s nearly full size grip

(with

CCI CLEAN-22 REALTREE CCI Clean-22 Realtree ($44) At a time when ammunition manufacturers are stretched pretty thin, it’s encouraging to see new products

unveiled.

DAN WESSON KODIAK 10MM 1911 Dan Wesson Kodiak 6-inch Long Slide 1911 chambered in 10mm. The Kodiak is available with a black or a matte gray slide (Tri-Tone). Both have the barrel, ambidextrous safety and slide stop coated in Bronze Cerakote and are made from forged stainless steel. My Tri-Tone test pistol had a nice look, and the brown G-10 grip panels really set off

the

WILSON COMBAT WCP320 SIG P320 POLYMER FRAME Wilson Combat WCP320 SIG P320 Polymer Frame. by Chris Mudgett. Superior ergonomics in under a minute For long-time P320 shooters, the increased grip traction and ability to mitigate muzzle rise will be immediately apparent after swapping out your OE grip frame for the

WCP320.

WALKER GAME EAR FIREMAX MUFF Walker Game Ear Firemax Muff ($149.99) Walkers Game Ear continues to up the status of their brand, and the all-new FireMax is another great

example.

RUGER AMERICAN GO WILD RIFLE By Mike Dickerson Tested in the field and at the range, a much-enhanced version of Ruger’s popular American rifle performed spectacularly. Priced a bit higher than the standard Ruger American – but still well below many flagship production rifles — the Go Wild rifle incorporates numerous upgrades, including a camo stock, bronze Cerakote finish, AI-style magazine and radial muzzle brake.

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Each issue On Target Magazine gives away a gun to readers. For the first time we are opening this contest to our Facebook fans

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX … This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels ROSSI R92 LEVER-ACTION RIFLES Rossi R92 Lever-Action Rifles. Rossi’s two new R92 top-ejection, ever-action rifles are identical in every respect except their chamberings: one is chambered in .357 Mag, while the other is chambered in .44 Rem. Mag. Both feature 16.5-inch full round barrels with threaded muzzles for installation of a suppressor or muzzle

device, 8-round

PERSONAL DEFENSE GUN & GEAR GIVEAWAY Personal Defense Gun & Gear Giveaway. The prize package in this issue’s Gun Giveaway Contest includes a Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP Pistol, 500-rounds of unobtainium (AKA: Black Hills 100-gr. HoneyBadger +P 9mm ammunition) and an Elite Survival Systems Loadout Range Bag and Mainstay Clipless IWB/Pocket Holster, with a SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

HENRY .45-70 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE The Henry .45-70 lever gun ($850 in blue; $950 with straight stock, 22-inch octagonal barrel, and brass receiver, barrel band and butt plate) is simply made for traversing rough terrain. Our evaluation rifle was the blued model (H010). With an overall length of just 39” and weighing in at only 7.08 pounds, it’s a very easy gun to

maneuver

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY GENTLEMAN’S SERIES GLOCK SLIDES Available for the Glock 43, 17, 19 and 34, you can count on these slides for not only tight tolerances and high reliability, but also to provide a distinctive look that will turn heads wherever you take it. Check out the 2018 On Target Editors’ Choice Award winning G-Series Glock slides ($349.99 to $449.99) at your nearest retailer, or for

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX … This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels ROSSI R92 LEVER-ACTION RIFLES Rossi R92 Lever-Action Rifles. Rossi’s two new R92 top-ejection, ever-action rifles are identical in every respect except their chamberings: one is chambered in .357 Mag, while the other is chambered in .44 Rem. Mag. Both feature 16.5-inch full round barrels with threaded muzzles for installation of a suppressor or muzzle

device, 8-round

PERSONAL DEFENSE GUN & GEAR GIVEAWAY Personal Defense Gun & Gear Giveaway. The prize package in this issue’s Gun Giveaway Contest includes a Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP Pistol, 500-rounds of unobtainium (AKA: Black Hills 100-gr. HoneyBadger +P 9mm ammunition) and an Elite Survival Systems Loadout Range Bag and Mainstay Clipless IWB/Pocket Holster, with a SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

HENRY .45-70 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE The Henry .45-70 lever gun ($850 in blue; $950 with straight stock, 22-inch octagonal barrel, and brass receiver, barrel band and butt plate) is simply made for traversing rough terrain. Our evaluation rifle was the blued model (H010). With an overall length of just 39” and weighing in at only 7.08 pounds, it’s a very easy gun to

maneuver

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY GENTLEMAN’S SERIES GLOCK SLIDES Available for the Glock 43, 17, 19 and 34, you can count on these slides for not only tight tolerances and high reliability, but also to provide a distinctive look that will turn heads wherever you take it. Check out the 2018 On Target Editors’ Choice Award winning G-Series Glock slides ($349.99 to $449.99) at your nearest retailer, or for CCI CLEAN-22 REALTREE CCI Clean-22 Realtree ($44) At a time when ammunition manufacturers are stretched pretty thin, it’s encouraging to see new products

unveiled.

THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity. WALKER GAME EAR FIREMAX MUFF Walker Game Ear Firemax Muff ($149.99) Walkers Game Ear continues to up the status of their brand, and the all-new FireMax is another great

example.

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Each issue On Target Magazine gives away a gun to readers. For the first time we are opening this contest to our Facebook fans SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HELLCAT RDP Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP. by Dave Bahde. The flattest-shooting micro-compact on the streets. Micro-compact 9mm pistols with high capacity magazines and RDS (red-dot sight) capability continue to gain

traction.

THE NEW COLT PYTHON

Summary. At $1,499 MSRP (for both barrel lengths), the new Python is way cheaper than the old ones. 4.25-inch barreled new Python, Federal 125-grain .357 Magnum, 25-yard bench rest. are now, but distinctly more expensive than the S&W 686 or Ruger GP100 with which it competes as a “shooter” as opposed to a collector piece. 2020 EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD The extruded aluminum A4 upper houses a 4.5-inch chrome-lined chrome moly vanadium barrel with a full-auto chamber and 1:10” twist rate. Threaded 1/2 x 36 tpi, the muzzle is capped with a Smith Vortex flash hider. The handguard is light weight, free floating, M-Lok compatible and 4.25 inches long. It includes RRA NSP flip up sights, low DAN WESSON KODIAK 10MM 1911 Dan Wesson Kodiak 6-inch Long Slide 1911 chambered in 10mm. The Kodiak is available with a black or a matte gray slide (Tri-Tone). Both have the barrel, ambidextrous safety and slide stop coated in Bronze Cerakote and are made from forged stainless steel. My Tri-Tone test pistol had a nice look, and the brown G-10 grip panels really set off

the

RUGER WRANGLER .22 LR REVOLVER Make sure you have bulk ammo on handthis one’s tough to put down! Any shooter looking for a top-quality, accurate, weatherproof and affordable single-action .22 LR revolver would be hard pressed to find a better choice than the Ruger Wrangler. TOP LONG-SLIDE 10MM HUNTING PISTOLS We tested our Top 3 picks in long-slide, 10mm pistols with three brands of ammunition: SIG SAUER Elite Performance 180-gr. flat-nose FMJ, Federal Premium 180-gr. Vital Shok Trophy Bonded JSP, DoubleTap Hunter 200-gr. hard cast lead and DoubleTap 200-gr. Controlled

Expansion JHP.

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX … This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels ROSSI R92 LEVER-ACTION RIFLES Rossi R92 Lever-Action Rifles. Rossi’s two new R92 top-ejection, ever-action rifles are identical in every respect except their chamberings: one is chambered in .357 Mag, while the other is chambered in .44 Rem. Mag. Both feature 16.5-inch full round barrels with threaded muzzles for installation of a suppressor or muzzle

device, 8-round

PERSONAL DEFENSE GUN & GEAR GIVEAWAY Personal Defense Gun & Gear Giveaway. The prize package in this issue’s Gun Giveaway Contest includes a Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP Pistol, 500-rounds of unobtainium (AKA: Black Hills 100-gr. HoneyBadger +P 9mm ammunition) and an Elite Survival Systems Loadout Range Bag and Mainstay Clipless IWB/Pocket Holster, with a SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

HENRY .45-70 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE The Henry .45-70 lever gun ($850 in blue; $950 with straight stock, 22-inch octagonal barrel, and brass receiver, barrel band and butt plate) is simply made for traversing rough terrain. Our evaluation rifle was the blued model (H010). With an overall length of just 39” and weighing in at only 7.08 pounds, it’s a very easy gun to

maneuver

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY GENTLEMAN’S SERIES GLOCK SLIDES Available for the Glock 43, 17, 19 and 34, you can count on these slides for not only tight tolerances and high reliability, but also to provide a distinctive look that will turn heads wherever you take it. Check out the 2018 On Target Editors’ Choice Award winning G-Series Glock slides ($349.99 to $449.99) at your nearest retailer, or for

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Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm. Angela Battles - Apr 21, 2021 0. Black Hills 50-grain TSX 5.56mm by Chris Mudgett The Optimized Home Defense Load Let’s talk home defense ammunition selection for your .223/5.56 chambered rifle or pistol. CITADEL BOSS-25 AR-STYLE SHOTGUN Legacy Sports bills the BOSS-25 as the most versatile of shotguns, suitable for hunting, clay target sports, 3-gun competition and, of course, home defense. As if to underline that point, they include a full set of five interchangeable choke tubes. Four are flush tubes, while the Modified tube is both extended and ported. XD-M® ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP™ 9MM HANDGUN W/ HEX … This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms. The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel

maximizes ballistic

WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM’R HORNADY 135-GR. FTX LOAD Wilson Combat’s extensive line of rifle and handgun ammunition has earned a reputation for excellent quality and top performance, and currently includes 34 different loadings of the 300 HAM’R in bullet weights ranging from 95 to 150 grains. The newest of the lot is their Hornady 135-gr. FTX load ($23.95 per box of 20). This new load propels ROSSI R92 LEVER-ACTION RIFLES Rossi R92 Lever-Action Rifles. Rossi’s two new R92 top-ejection, ever-action rifles are identical in every respect except their chamberings: one is chambered in .357 Mag, while the other is chambered in .44 Rem. Mag. Both feature 16.5-inch full round barrels with threaded muzzles for installation of a suppressor or muzzle

device, 8-round

PERSONAL DEFENSE GUN & GEAR GIVEAWAY Personal Defense Gun & Gear Giveaway. The prize package in this issue’s Gun Giveaway Contest includes a Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP Pistol, 500-rounds of unobtainium (AKA: Black Hills 100-gr. HoneyBadger +P 9mm ammunition) and an Elite Survival Systems Loadout Range Bag and Mainstay Clipless IWB/Pocket Holster, with a SAVAGE MODEL 110 WOLVERINE .450 BUSHMASTER The new bolt-action Savage 110 Wolverine ($899) has it all. Its tough one-piece dark gray synthetic stock is equipped with the Savage AccuFit system that lets you easily tailor length-of-pull and comb height for a perfect fit, regardless of your stature. The ventilated soft-rubber recoil pad can be used without any spacer, which yields a

length

HENRY .45-70 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE The Henry .45-70 lever gun ($850 in blue; $950 with straight stock, 22-inch octagonal barrel, and brass receiver, barrel band and butt plate) is simply made for traversing rough terrain. Our evaluation rifle was the blued model (H010). With an overall length of just 39” and weighing in at only 7.08 pounds, it’s a very easy gun to

maneuver

SMITH & WESSON M&P10 PERFORMANCE CENTER 6.5 CREEDMOOR A sub-half-MOA, semi-auto launch platform for the 6.5. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge was developed by Dennis DeMille and Hornady’s Chief Ballistician, Dave Emary. DeMille was the concept man. He wanted a high-performance cartridge for high-level competition that everyone could buy and reuse. Dave was the engineer who actually designed the PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY GENTLEMAN’S SERIES GLOCK SLIDES Available for the Glock 43, 17, 19 and 34, you can count on these slides for not only tight tolerances and high reliability, but also to provide a distinctive look that will turn heads wherever you take it. Check out the 2018 On Target Editors’ Choice Award winning G-Series Glock slides ($349.99 to $449.99) at your nearest retailer, or for CCI CLEAN-22 REALTREE CCI Clean-22 Realtree ($44) At a time when ammunition manufacturers are stretched pretty thin, it’s encouraging to see new products

unveiled.

THE ALL-NEW TAURUS GX4™ The All-New Taurus GX4™ May 2021 (Bainbridge, GA) – Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, is excited to announce the all-new Taurus GX4, designed to deliver maximum concealment without sacrificing ergonomics, performance, or capacity.

ON TARGET MAGAZINE

Each issue On Target Magazine gives away a gun to readers. For the first time we are opening this contest to our Facebook fans SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HELLCAT RDP Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP. by Dave Bahde. The flattest-shooting micro-compact on the streets. Micro-compact 9mm pistols with high capacity magazines and RDS (red-dot sight) capability continue to gain

traction.

2020 EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD The extruded aluminum A4 upper houses a 4.5-inch chrome-lined chrome moly vanadium barrel with a full-auto chamber and 1:10” twist rate. Threaded 1/2 x 36 tpi, the muzzle is capped with a Smith Vortex flash hider. The handguard is light weight, free floating, M-Lok compatible and 4.25 inches long. It includes RRA NSP flip up sights, low DAN WESSON KODIAK 10MM 1911 Dan Wesson Kodiak 6-inch Long Slide 1911 chambered in 10mm. The Kodiak is available with a black or a matte gray slide (Tri-Tone). Both have the barrel, ambidextrous safety and slide stop coated in Bronze Cerakote and are made from forged stainless steel. My Tri-Tone test pistol had a nice look, and the brown G-10 grip panels really set off

the

RUGER WRANGLER .22 LR REVOLVER Make sure you have bulk ammo on handthis one’s tough to put down! Any shooter looking for a top-quality, accurate, weatherproof and affordable single-action .22 LR revolver would be hard pressed to find a better choice than the Ruger Wrangler. TOP LONG-SLIDE 10MM HUNTING PISTOLS We tested our Top 3 picks in long-slide, 10mm pistols with three brands of ammunition: SIG SAUER Elite Performance 180-gr. flat-nose FMJ, Federal Premium 180-gr. Vital Shok Trophy Bonded JSP, DoubleTap Hunter 200-gr. hard cast lead and DoubleTap 200-gr. Controlled

Expansion JHP.

HENRY .45-70 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE The Henry .45-70 lever gun ($850 in blue; $950 with straight stock, 22-inch octagonal barrel, and brass receiver, barrel band and butt plate) is simply made for traversing rough terrain. Our evaluation rifle was the blued model (H010). With an overall length of just 39” and weighing in at only 7.08 pounds, it’s a very easy gun to

maneuver

IMR ENDURON 4166 POWDER Saying goodbye to copper fouling . The Hodgdon powder company is world renowned for introducing revolutionary technology to the reloader. Past breakthroughs have brought us the extreme extruded line that gives consistent performance regardless of ambient temperature, and more recently they have brought us CFE technology that deters and reduces copper fouling.

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