Ruger And Magpul RXM Pistol

By Tom McHale

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Standard Where It Counts; Custom Where You Like

 The Ruger folks have done it again and embraced the widespread success of the GLOCK platform. In a new collaborative product launch with Magpul, the company brings to market its RXM family of pistols. Magpul supplies its EHG (Enhanced Handgun Grip) and PMAG 15 GL9 magazines (two per pistol).

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Winchester Supreme Thermal Optics

By GUNS Staff

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Value-Packed Thermal Performance

The Winchester Supreme Optics thermal hunting sights line combines advanced thermal imaging at a value price point. Featuring high-performance sensors, these optics detect heat signatures through smoke, fog and complete darkness, delivering sharp, customizable visuals with multiple color palettes and reticle options.

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FN Reflex XL MRD

By Handgunner Staff

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High-Capacity Micro-Compact Pistol

Featuring a slightly longer barrel, an extended grip and compatibility with preferred red dot optics, the FN Reflex XL lets users maximize accuracy while still providing deep concealment. It comes with a 15-round standard capacity and an 18-round extended magazine.

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Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck 24 Backpack

By Brent T. Wheat

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From Skeptic To Believer

I was convinced I wouldn’t like the Rip Ruck 24 backpack, but I was saddled with it on a recent week-long 10,000-mile trip. Turns out I was big-time wrong.

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“The Insider”: 20+ Years Of Indiscriminate Deliberations

On Timely Topics

A book filled with Roy Huntington's Insider columns from American Handgunner Magazine, niftily secured in one spot, the culmination of over 120 episodes of him sitting scratching his head wondering what he was going to write about.


After some 20 years as editor, you'll be amazed to look at what he's said over the years. From guns and gear, to dogs, old cars and good stories, it’s all here. You'll find a few other goodies too, like some gunsmithy tips and tricks from some FMG special editions. 


Oh, there’s also a bunch of sometimes-very-unexpected-photos of some pretty darn interesting guns. You might consider this little book, “A Shooter's Bedside Reader.”

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