Springfield Armory is adding to their popular  XDM line with the new XDM 5.25 Competition Series handgun.  The XDM is a proven platform with its owners swearing by them.  It only makes sense that this striker fired pistol follows the same developments as its striker fired competitors like Glocks and the Smith and Wesson M&P series which all have competition models of their pistols.

The new Springfield XDM Competition series pistols hosts features that lend themselves well to the competition market thanks to the help of Springfield Armory’s champion shooter Rob Leatham who designed it.  For increased accuracy the new XDM features a fiber optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight, which will allow a shooter to get a rapid sight picture and modify that sight picture to his or her preferences.  To help reduce recoil and muzzle rise, Springfield gave the 5.25 XDM Comp a lightening cut to lessen the weight which in turn decreases the mass coming back reducing recoil, and allows the pistol to cycle faster.  It’ll be available in 9mm with a black or bi-tone finish, has a capacity of 19+1 rounds, a total length of 8.3″ and weights 29 ounces.  No word on price yet, but if I had to make an educated guess, I would put the figure at $650-$750 judging from pricing of current XDM models.

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Now we know what Travis Haley has been up to after Magpul Dynamics, and yes it’s another shooting DVD.  Haley partnered up with Panteao Production to add to their “Make Ready” series of videos.  It differs from how we’re used to seeing Travis, not only because his titanium bearded partner Chris Costa won’t be included, but the format of the video itself.  Make Ready with Travis  Haley utilizes a one on one format as opposed to the class format, which is aimed at giving the viewer a sense of personal instruction.  From the trailer below, it also seems that Travis spends just as much time going into the mental preparation for using the carbine in that “1%” scenario as much as he does with the physical attributes of shooting.  DVD pre-orders are being accepted now for $49.99, unless you buy multiple Make Ready DVDs at Panteaoproductions.com, then you can save a few bucks.

Ruger is going to be selling their traditional 77 bolt action rifle chambered in the non-traditional bolt action .357 magnum round.  According to Bruce Rozum, Ruger’s Chief Rifle Engineer, the Ruger 77/357 is effective for medium sized game in heavy cover–which would make since given the characteristics of the .357 magnum with the added velocity of having a 18.5″ cold hammer forged barrel propelling it.  The new Ruger 77/357 achieved 1820 FPS with 140 gr Hornady FTX loads.  At 1820 feet per second, lets hope your game is at least within 150 yards or you’re going to need to aim quite high.

Ruger’s new .357 magnum bolt action rifle has a brushed stainless  finish, an overall length of 38.50″ and weighs 5.5 lbs.  It features open sights and a  5 round rotary magazine.  It should be in your gun shops soon and has an MSRP of $793.00.

The Sig Sauer Mosquito is one of my favorite .22 LR pistols on the market today.  Its 90% as big as a full size P226 which makes it a favorite for P226 owners wanting a trainer.  Its also a favorite for shooters, such as myself, that enjoy the growing trend of “quiet shooting,” or shooting with a silencer.  Sig Sauer is going to offering up their handheld .22 LR favorite in a few more colors with and without a threaded barrel.  The new Mosquito paint jobs include a Camo which looks a lot like a multicam type flavor, a carbon fiber finish, an OD green and a flat dark earth–so everyone’s favorite tacti-cool color is there.  Prices range $400-470 depending on if you want the threaded barrel or not.

FN Herstal is going to bring their striker fired FNS-9 to  America.  The good news, its coming this year; the bad, is that its only going to be available to law enforcement.  I would expect FNH to allow the general populous to acquire one shortly after though.  Check out the video below of FNH’s champion 3-gun shooter Larry Houck at the Bianchi Cup talking about FNH’s FNS-9.

The .338 Lapua Magnum is the precision caliber of the 21st century.  It currently holds the record for longest sniper kill shot, but that shot came from a rifle costing more than $7,000.  Most .338 Lapua Magnum rifles will force a shooter dish out over $2,000 just for the chance to own a 1,500+ yard reaching rifle.  Now, Savage Arms is going to make that reach out and touch something a little easier on the shooter’s pocket.  The new Savage Arms 110 FCP HS Precision rifle has an MSRP of $1,499, making it an very obtainable long range rifle.

The Savage Arms 110 FCP in .338 Lapua features a detachable box magazine that holds 5 rounds, an included one-piece scope rail, and a three baffle muzzle brake.  This new .338 Lapua Magnum from Savage has a fluted 26 inch barrel with a 9″ twist and weighs 10.7 lbs unloaded.  The 110 FCP HS Precision does include Savage’s patented AccuTrigger, which I find to be a good trigger but with other shooters it seems to be a hit or miss.  Either way, with the features it possesses, and the capabilities of its cartridge, the new Savage Arms 110 HS Precision looks to be a good value for those looking to take their long range shooting to the next level.