WED | NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In observance of Veterans Day we will not be distributing any of our services on Monday, November 11, 2024. The Outdoor Wire Digital Network will resume our normal distribution schedule on Tuesday, November 12.
New for 2024, Blocker added a lighter weight model to their hunting pants category, the Shield Reliant Pants. The pants employ an S3 anti-microbial finish to prevent odors. The famed S3 treatment’s silver ions bind to and penetrate the surface of odor-causing bacteria on contact.
Easton X10 shooters continued their streak of success by capturing 30 of 30 medals awarded in the intense archery competition in the Paris Summer Games. Easton’s X10 shaft once again captured every Summer Games title, cementing its place as the most successful individual piece of equipment in any Summer Games sport.

Collector’s Elite Auctions announced the November collection of exceptional firearms, showcasing unmatched craftsmanship and historical significance. This exclusive selection is led by five outstanding pieces, each telling its own unique story through its origin, design, and prestige.
Hillsdale College, in partnership with USA Shooting, hosted a Citizenship and Shooting event on campus October 21-22 that was attended by more than 200 people.
European American Armory Corporation announced their attendance at this year's Clinton House CanCon range event, to be held November 8th & 9th in beautiful Clinton, SC. This annual gathering is open to the public and will take place at the famous Clinton House Plantation.

Century Arms and Canik announced that they will be heading to CANCON 2024 in Clinton, SC. This will be an action-packed weekend, where you will have the chance to demo the all-new Canik Mete MC9L and the Century Arms and Sharps Bros MB47, suppressed.
DeSantis Gunhide introduces a new fitment for its latest product, the Pocket Partner Holster. Built from precision-formed Kydex, the #222 Pocket Holster is available for the SIG P365 – with/or without an optic, as well as fits for the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 and Ruger LCPII/MAX.
The Galco Waistband IWB, now available to fit the SIG P365 Fuse, has a thumb break retention strap, an injection-molded nylon J-clip and is made from center cut steerhide.

Hatsan announced a significant enhancement to its popular Flash-R pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle. The Flash-R, known for its budget-friendly design and exceptional performance, is now being offered with a regulator, the Flash-R QE.
Hunters, it’s time to gear up for the rut with Tink’s Rut-Ready Bundle, packed with high-impact scent tools designed to give you a serious edge during peak season. With a retail value of $95, this bundle is available at Tinks.com for a limited-time price of just $49.99.
The Hornady 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) has been named the 2024 Ammunition of the Year by Guns & Ammo. The 22 ARC brings exceptional power and performance, elegantly packed into a compact cartridge that fits into your AR-15 but is equally at home in a bolt action.
For 50 years, Richard Beebe has been the driving force behind Redding Reloading Equipment. Richard passed away at his home in Central NY on October 31st, 2024 surrounded by his family. With the purchase of Redding in 1974, Richard worked tirelessly to instill his vision of quality in the products that he produced.
SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range announced that SDS Arms will be the exclusive Buyer Lunch Sponsor during the annual range day event taking place in Boulder City, Nevada on Monday, January 20, 2025. As the Buyer Lunch Sponsor for the upcoming Industry Day at the Range, SDS Arms will provide lunch tickets to all registered buyers in attendance.
Firearms Policy Coalition announced that the plaintiffs have filed a final reply brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting review in the FPC-supported case of Oakland Tactical v. Howell Township, a lawsuit out of Michigan challenging a ban on firearms training and shooting ranges.

The Firearms Policy Coalition has filed its opening brief with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Novotny v. Moore, an FPC lawsuit challenging provisions of Maryland’s Gun Safety Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 1, 2023 Reg. Sess.), which imposed new bans on the constitutionally protected right to carry firearms in public.
Whitetails Unlimited has granted $399,381 to 195 youth shooting trap shooting organizations over the last fiscal year. The majority of the funds expended went to high school trap shooting teams that participate in the USA Clay Target League and the Scholastic Clay Target Program.
As Giving Tuesday approaches, there is an opportunity to focus on causes that make a lasting difference in communities. The NRA Youth Education Summit is one such cause—Y.E.S. is an immersive leadership program for high school students who are eager to learn about the foundations of our nation, the importance of civic engagement, and the role of the Second Amendment.

NSSF proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Project ChildSafe program with a special auction on GunBroker.com of a unique Browning Citori CXS shotgun.
Sticky Holsters is proud to offer exclusive savings this Veterans Day. Customers can enjoy 15% off sitewide (excluding clearance items) on Sticky Holsters’ selection of range bags, gun slings, holsters, and more as well as free shipping from November 4-12, 2024.
Luth-ARo announced its latest giveaway for the month of November 2024. This month, participants have the chance to win an AR Armorer Wrench.

The November issue of Firearms News is now available at newsstands, including Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers. This month's feature is an exclusive review of the Military Armament Corporation's MAC-5 by Vincent L. DeNiro, Editor-in-Chief.
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to think about gifts that truly delight. Hi Mountain Seasonings offers a delightful range of products that capture the essence of the Wyoming frontier.
The Outdoor Channel continues celebrating its 30th anniversary this year while marking decades of excellence in outdoor programming. To commemorate this milestone on the network, David Morris, host of the popular series Bucks of Tecomate, reflects on unforgettable moments and the channel's impact on hunters worldwide.

Get ready to embrace an inner ruggedness with Sportsman Channel's "Manliest Moments," beginning at 5 p.m. ET on November 16. This curated collection of raw, exhilarating outdoor adventures promises to capture the essence of masculinity in its most primal form.
Winchester Ammunition and Waypoint TV are introducing three epic giveaways throughout November as well as a full night of Winchester Life programming on November 19, from 7-11 p.m. EST.
When a freak accident left top multi-gun competitor Ryan Muller paralyzed with a broken back, hard work, prayer and support from the shooting community has lifted him back on his feet, and the shooting sports have become his source of inspiration in healing.
 

The tale of the replacement XS front sight – pre-drilled, thanks very much – for the Smith & Wesson M&P340 revolver started here. As noted, the “Standard Dot for the S&W J-Frame” was obtained to replace the dying front sight from my mid-2000s issue S&W M&P340, a near-constant carry revolver.

Mike Rafferty did the installation and had to do a factory adjustment® to get everything lined up. It was minor and everything has worked out. Important to note: I’m wearing the gun now; it’s been fired on two range trips and the sight didn’t vacate the premises, a good thing.

I found that the original factory front sight (the example being repaired is an early issue sample of this gun) appears shorter than the replacement sight. Commentator Stephen Wenger, author and defense gun news aggregator (find information on his no-cost email digest here), noted that the replacement sight looks like it was meant to be used with the S&W/Lipsey’s UC revolver line with the higher rear sight.

I do believe he nailed it.

I’d mentioned that heavier bullets, with a longer dwell time – post-ignition before leaving the muzzle – would likely hit closer to the point of aim. Stephen agreed, but noted that the original Cor-Bon 110 grain DPX all-copper hollowpoints might have a similar point of impact.

This is because, in his words, “… CorBon's +P /38 Spl. load should have a longer dwell time than most other 110 gr. loads because of the added length of the all-copper bullet.” The greater length of the bullet implies more time before exiting the muzzle.

Could it be that easy?

None of the loads tried were abusive to shoot in the M&P340 – this is the Atlanta Arms Elite PPC Match 158 gr. SWC with more of a “push” than a jolt.

Why the new front sight at all? The “glow” from the tritium had expired. The new sight will show up in conditions of adverse light.

Why do you need to see the sight in the dark if you can’t see what you’re shooting at? The answer is you don’t – you first need to positively ID the perceived threat. I’ve not been in “gun” situations in complete darkness; there always seems to be some ambient light – a street light, porch light, night light, lights from a passing motor vehicle. I could be in darkness – along with my sights – and be able to plainly see what’s before me standing in a lighted location. Besides, if the gun is on a table or in a drawer and I see the glowing green, I know where the muzzle is directed.

This sight is “dual-illuminated” – there is a tritium vial and it’s surrounded by a photoluminescent ring. I can tell you the sight is easy to see.

My next trip to the range included the tiny (and elderly) revolver and a few loads to try. I was still shooting with “the ball out of the notch,” settling at 10 yards with heavier (and longer) bullets.

The Atlanta Arms Elite PPC Match 158 gr. SWC – tended left; I cut the 10-ring at 11 o’clock, at 10 o’clock and at 9 o’clock. There were two hits inside the 9-ring at around 7 o’clock, with the vertical string implying a grip issue.

While the shooter isn’t competent, we can see the “longer dwell time” along with holding the “ball over the bucket” XS Sights-style leads to hits in the bull.

The DoubleTap 110 DT Leadfree SC-HP +P features a long bullet. On a 5” circle target at 10 yards, I had two hits touching at 6 o’clock, one just over zero for elevation, slightly left of center crosshair line. The longer bullet makes a difference.

For a more commonly found (locally) load, I tried Federal Personal Defense 130gr. HydraShok DEEP +P – 3/5 hits were just at-or-above point of aim, with two at six o’clock, all well within the 5” circle.

None of these loads were at all uncomfortable to shoot in the little cannon – with the Crimson Trace LG-350 stocks. While those stocks are a bit large for some people, they have a nice recoil cushion. I can also recommend the Hogue Inc. J-Frame Centennial/Bodyguard “Tamer” stocks.

Again, a bit large for the gun, but they do “tame” the recoil. For me, the shootability is more important than concealability.

How will the loads tried work on “jello?” I have no idea. My concerns are that they have ignition reliability, functional reliability (chambering and unloading) and the rounds hit to the sights. After that, some penetration would be nice.

So far, we’re in good shape. I’ll try a few other loads, but I’m on the right track.

— Rich Grassi

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