Accessories

Diamond-abrasive hand files and hones easily cut hard materials when other metalworking implements can’t do the job.

Colt’s has teamed up with Crimson Trace Corporation to offer its first-ever Lasergrips, grip-integrated laser sights emblazoned with the Colt logo, which are now standard on the Colt New Agent pistol.

Crimson Trace has announced the release of its new Rail Master platform for all rail-equipped firearms. With an MSRP of $149, the new laser sight features a tap on/tap off switch, and four interchangeable inserts which utilize Secure-Lock Technology™ to enable a custom fit to any handgun.

In 2012, Wilson Tactical will offer a limited collection of handmade knives by some of today's premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom-edged masterpiece.

At Media Day at the recently concluded SHOT Show in Las Vegas, GunReports.com Publisher Timothy H. Cole gets an overview of Galco’s new products from company representative Mike Barham.

The Galco Underwraps BellyBand is an elastic garment that can be worn low, just above the waistband, or high underneath the armpit. It resembles a heavyweight Ace bandage that secures with Velcro.

Leica and G7 have collaborated to develop the Integrated Ballistic System (IBS) reticle, a multi-purpose reticle that allows the hunter to use the ballistic drop reticle or the center aiming point in conjunction with a custom ballistic turret that has been calibrated in yards.

Remington Arms Company and its parent, Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI), are pleased to announce that the board of directors has appointed Robert L. Nardelli as Chief Executive Officer.

Leupold’s Mark 8 1.1-8x24 mm CQBSS riflescope has received American Rifleman magazine's 2012 “Optic of the Year” Golden Bullseye Award.

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics introduces the new 30mm Conquest Duralyt Riflescope line available in 1.2-5x36, 2-8x42 and 3-12x50 models. All three German-made models are available with illuminated reticle # 60 or non-illuminated reticle #6.

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics is offering customers an opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on its Victory binoculars.

When it comes to choosing handgun grips, personal preference and pride of ownership play a large part in the decision. If you are choosing a handgun for serious use, efficiency is also an important consideration. The grips must fit properly, the angle of deflection must be maintained, and the grips should enhance your ability to control the handgun. It is possible to adversely affect the handling qualities of a handgun by using poorly made handgun grips.In this report we look at semi-automatic handguns and the most popular grip choices. The majority tested were for the 1911 handgun types, followed by some for the Browning High Power, Ruger Standard Model, and others including the Heckler & Koch P7. There were handguns with removable grip panels, including the Beretta 92 and the CZ75 that are worth discussing, but the 1911 and the High Power are the handguns most commonly fitted with custom grips. There were few choices for other handguns, but we will touch lightly on some of these in this report because we know everyone does not own a 1911. As an example, what Pachmayr does for a 1911 it also will do for a High Power or a Beretta.We attempted to test more than one grip from the major makers. In some cases, the custom grips had a long waiting list, and some were difficult to obtain. This is a consideration if you were wanting to upgrade the pistol right now. Supply was a greater concern than expense with some of our raters. While every grip or stock on the market may not be covered, we believe we have put together a comprehensive report that covers every major type of grip panel. In several cases, the grips have been subject to a long-term test, including a decade of constant use.