Shooting Industry 2024 New Product Showcase
New Product Showcase Part Two
Shooting Industry’s January 2024 issue has the second installment of the 2024 New Product Showcase — featuring new (or recently introduced) products from dozens of companies including Beretta, Colt, Mossberg, Ruger, Savage, SIG Sauer, Sightron, Smith & Wesson, Volquartsen, Walther and more. You can see all these new products in a mobile-friendly format that works with cell phones.
Or, CLICK HERE to see the full January 2024 issue in printable PDF format. The New Product Showcase is found on pages 52-64. NOTE: This PDF may take time to load.
There are dozens of other new (or recently introduced) products in Shooting Industry’s Part 1 2024 Product feature, found in last month’s December 2023 issue. CLICK HERE to see Part 1 Products.
Here are our Top Six Picks among the many new products featured this month in Shooting Industry magazine.
Mossberg Optics-Ready Turkey Model 500 and 836 Shotguns
This year, Mossberg will offer optics-equipped 500 and 835 shotguns in multiple models and gauges. These pump-action shotguns have extended turkey chokes and bi-color front fiber optic sights. Some models come with Holosun HS407K red dot sights installed. And the receivers will accept low-profile direct mounting of other Shield RMSc-pattern optics. The 500 models are offered in .410 bore or 20 gauge with a 20″ barrel and 6-shot capacity. For better fit with a variety of shooters the 20-GA 500 Super Bantam’s stock includes 1″ spacers to extend the length of pull.
Smith & Wesson Metal-Frame Performance Center M&P9 M2.0
The new Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Metal M2.0 features a handsome OD Green Cerakote finish on the metal frame and slide. The ventilated slide boasts a C.O.R.E plate system for mounting optics and raised suppressor-height iron sights. This Spec Series pistol includes a built-in Faxon compensator for reduced recoil. This Spec Series Smith & Wesson M&P9 Metal M2.0 ships with two 23-round magazines, two 17-round magazines, a bonus knife and custom M&P Spec Series challenge coin.
Springfield Armory Hellion Bullpup Carbine
Springfield Armory has updated its 5.56×45 (.223 Rem) Hellion bullpup rifle. Three colors are now offered: Gray, Olive Drab Green, and Flat Dark Earth Tan. This rifle has a 16″ barrel in a compact 28.25″ overall length. The design features ambidextrous controls, rear-placed magazine, and a reversible ejection system. This could be a good choice for a home defense gun.
Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 Thermal Imaging Riflescope
Pulsar’s new Thermion 2 LRF XL50 optic boasts impressive new technology for hunters. This scope has thermal imaging capability so you can see game animals easier at night and during low light. Pulsar states the “The high-definition [temp] sensor maintains exceptional image detail across the entire magnification range, with the option to magnify the optic in 2x increments or in a smooth, continuous motion, depending on the situation.” This scope also include a built-in Laser Rangefinder with a range of 875 yards (in good conditions). This scope will also connect to Pulsar’s Stream Vision Ballistics App. With the App you can load ballistic profiles directly into the Thermion scope’s built-in memory.
Volquartsen Summit Rifle, Straight-Pull .17 HMR and .22 WMR
Ever shot a straight-pull (aka toggle-link) action rifle? We like these action types, which were developed for Biathlon competitors who needed to shoot fast, but were not allowed to use semi-auto actions. The biathlon-style toggle action features a lever on the side of the action. Pull the lever back with your index figure to open the bolt, then push forward with your finger to close the bolt. With some practice, you can cycle the action in a couple of seconds — nearly as fast as a semi-auto. The Summit has been a popular .22 LR rifle for quite some time. Now, in response to requests from varminters, Volquartsen will be selling the Summit in .17 HMR and .22 WMR, two potent rimfire cartridges.
SIG Sauer P-322 Comp .22 LR Pistol
SIG Sauer has a new .22 LR rimfire handgun — the P322-COMP pistol. Designed for speed, accuracy, and flat shooting (low muzzle flip), this new rimfire pistol from SIG Sauer is ready for competition right out of the box. It comes with a red dot optic, barrel-mounted compensator, slide-mounted racker, good trigger, and high-capacity (20- and 25-rd) magazines. READ P322 Manual.
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