If you have been following my channel on YouTube you may have already seen or heard me talking about “The 50 States of AR-15”. Well here’s a video clip that talks about the project, and addresses some of the questions that have been posted and sent in to us.

Here is a little update on the project, we have received an awesome amount of support from both our viewers, fellow content creators, as well as various companies in the industry. I can’t thank you all enough. This project definitely is as someone had mentioned recently “ambitious”. Yes this project takes a lot of time and effort, and I am happy to do it for you all out there watching. I enjoy sharing my learning experiences, new products, and the behind the scenes look behind the America’s Rifle.

Again, thank you all for watching, stay tuned, and as all ways “Have Fun Shooting…” -Rick

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (06/16/16) – XS® Sight Systems has announced a new effort to encourage range owners to order its products for use on their rental inventories. The new range rental gun program includes one set of XS® Big Dot® sights for ranges interested in giving their customers the opportunity to try them out.
 
The move is meant to encourage those self-defense carry gun-owners to try out something new in their shooting experience, according to XS® Sights Commercial Sales Manager Tanya Gorin.
 
“The range rental gun program gives customers who are serious about self-defense the opportunity to get their hands on the Big Dot® night sights before they buy,” she said.
 
According to Gorin, what makes these particular sights ideal for self-defense is their simplicity, as a large front sight is paired with a n express rear sight to speed up sight acquisition and follow-up up shots.

The XS® Big Dot® is compatible with the following firearms:
GLOCK 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27
Smith & Wesson® M&P® 9, 40 and 45
Springfield Armory® XD®, XD(M)® and XD-S®

More information for range owners interested in participating can be retrieved by contacting XS® Sights on its Contact Us page or by downloading and returning a completed order form to Dealers@XSSights.com.

GENESEO, IL, June 9, 2016 – The Bianchi Cup has earned a reputation as the ultimate test of accuracy, consistency, and performance. This year, each position on the Bianchi Cup Production Division podium was occupied by a competitor using the Springfield Armory® XD(M)® 5.25” Competition Series Pistol.

When the dust settled, Adam Sokolowski of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit took home the gold shooting his XD(M)® 5.25” Competition Series 9mm. Michael Gasser, also representing the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, and Springfield Armory®’s own Rob Leatham claimed silver and bronze, respectively. Both shooters also relied on the Springfield Armory® XD(M)® 5.25” Competition Series 9mm pistol to win their titles.

For 2016, Bianchi announced a new format. Shooters completed the full 1920-point course of fire over four stages. Then, only the top finishers advanced to the championship round, only to repeat the entire process. Scores from both 1920-point events were combined to determine the overall winners.

Throughout the week, the Production Division was a battle of the XD(M)®’s with Sokolowski, Gasser, and Leatham trading the lead throughout the tournament.

After the last plate fell, and Sokolowski officially took home the top prize, Leatham commented, “Losing is never fun, but I honestly couldn’t think of two people I would rather have beat me – I’m proud to call Adam and Michael friends. Congrats guys, and thanks for showing the world how awesome and accurate our XD(M)® 5.25 shoots!”

The reason the XD(M)® swept the podium is clear: The Springfield Armory® XD(M)® 5.25” Competition Series Pistol was designed to win. With the longest slide and barrel of any XD(M)® model, the 5.25” Competition Series offers shooters a long sight radius, capped with a high visibility, rapid acquisition, fiber-optic front sight. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, allowing the serious competitor to precisely calibrate point of aim and point of impact to their favorite load. Lightening cuts in the slide reduce mass and increase cycle time allowing for faster shot recovery.

For competitions like Bianchi Cup, accuracy means everything, so the XD(M)® 5.25” Competition Series models include match grade barrels, a short trigger reset, and a sure grip Mega-lock texture for positive traction in all shooting conditions. The XD(M)® 5.25” Competition Series is available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.

Many consider The Bianchi Cup the ultimate test for both the shooter’s skills and their equipment. Each competitor must complete four events, running strings of fire at varying distances for each of those scenarios. The Practical Event emphasizes accurate shooting, including weak-hand only, from distances ranging from 10 to 50 yards. The Barricade Event has shooters placing shots on target at distances ranging from 10 to 35 yards. The Moving Target stage requires competitors to hit targets sliding across a 60-foot track, again at varying distances. The final stage is the Falling Plate scenario. Shooters must engage still plate racks, in order, from 10, 15, 20, and 25 yards.

Springfield Armory® is proud to produce pistols that help shooters perform to the best of their ability. As evidenced by the one, two, three finish at the 2016 Bianchi Cup, the Springfield Armory® XD(M)® 5.25” Competition Series is up to the task.

For more information on the Springfield Armory® XD(M)® 5.25” Competition Series visit:

XD(M)® 5.25″ Competition Series 9mm

Here are some of the videos from the 2016 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits check them out and be sure to subscribe on youtube!

This is something that caught my attention at the NRA Annual Meeting. Check out this quick enhancement for your optics systems.
For more info check out www.tacomhq.com

#NRAAM #NRAAM2016

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (05/24/16) – Due to an increase in customer demand for its products and the need for additional operating space, XS® Sight Systems has expanded into a new location. The company previously called its building co-owned with Horizon Tech home, but XS Sights® will move its operations further down the road to 2401 Ludelle St., Fort Worth, Texas.

Both companies will continue to work closely together, but the new building allows R&D head Bo Wallace the opportunity to try out new product ideas in a larger, more expansive space. XS® Sights also hopes that the use of the building’s warehouse will improve efficiency and organization for its shipping department.

The move presents opportunities to improve the organization’s operations and communication amongst departments, according to XS® Sights co-owner Kellie Brunn. “It’s been a busy last few months,” she said. “In this strong year for the company, we’re well-positioned to grow and expand even more in the near future.”

Both the XS® Sights and Horizon Tech buildings are located between the machine shop at 2403 Ludelle St. in Fort Worth.

GENESEO, IL (05/18/2016) – Calling all interested collectors: the auction of the first of only 1000 Springfield Armory® Chris Kyle Legend Series 1911 TRP™ pistols, will culminate in live bidding at the NRA Annual Meetings in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 21 at 3PM (Eastern) at Springfield Armory booth #5823.

The auction on GunBroker.com has been building momentum since its launch on May 1 and, as of today, has a high bid over $17,500.

On Saturday, May 21 at 3PM, with Taya Kyle in attendance, a live auctioneer will begin entertaining bids at the Springfield Armory booth. Both onsite and online bidders will be able to bid until the auction ends. Online bidders should note that the scheduled ending time of 3PM is approximate and is subject to change due to live bidding at the booth. The 15-minute rule will be replaced by a live auctioneer at the event site.

Those wishing to participate in the live bidding should come to the Springfield Armory booth at 2PM on Saturday, May 21 to secure a bidding number and paddle.

Immediately following the close of the auction, Springfield Armory® President and CEO, Dennis Reese will present Taya Kyle with a check for the full amount of the pistol’s sale price. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.

View the live auction on GunBroker.com at: http://www.gunbroker.com/Item/554032581

About the Springfield Armory® Chris Kyle Legend Series 1911 TRP™
In cooperation with the Chris Kyle Foundation and the Chris Kyle family to honor the spirit of “American Sniper” and Navy Seal Chris Kyle, Springfield Amory® has produced 1,000 TRP™ Legend Series pistols. Each has a unique serial number laser-engraved on it, ranging from CK0001 through CK1000. Separately, the company will laser engrave each pistol identifying its placement in the series.

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The Legend Series pistols will come packaged in a custom and also serialized mahogany presentation case. Additionally, a memorial copy of the best-selling book, American Sniper, signed by Taya Kyle will accompany the package. The attractive presentation case also includes a .999 pure silver Chris Kyle limited edition challenge coin and a Springfield Armory® certificate of authenticity. The MSRP of the Legend TRP™ commemorative edition pistol is $2,499, with a portion of the proceeds from each pistol sold benefitting the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.

About Chris Kyle’s Connection With the 1911 TRPTM
While in combat, Chris chose the Springfield Armory TRP™ for its reliable performance and toughness. In his words in best-selling book, American Sniper, he tells how that TRP™ may have saved his life.

“In 2004, I brought over a Springfield [Armory] TRP Operator, which used a .45 caliber round. It had a 1911 body style, with custom grips and a rail system that let me add a light and laser combo. Black, it had a bull barrel and was an excellent gun — until it took a frag for me in Fallujah. I was actually able to get it repaired — those Springfields are tough.”
— Chris Kyle, American Sniper

The first pistol in the Legend Series was presented to Chris Kyle’s wife, Taya Kyle, by Springfield Armory® CEO Dennis Reese at a ceremony during the 2016 SHOT Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. She immediately announced her intention to auction this one-of-a-kind pistol, with all proceeds to benefit the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.

Team Springfield™ will also be on-hand at the booth to present the newest members of the Team as well as hold live demonstrations of the latest Springfield Armory® products to meeting attendees. Presentations will be held Friday, May 20, at 3:30pm and Saturday, May 21, at 1:00pm.

Some of you may already know this from my other videos and posts, I am currently testing out a 22TCM from Armscor / Rock Island Armory. So here’s a little teaser video, there will be more info/videos coming soon about this pistol. Thanks for watching! And as always have fun shooting!

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (05/17/16) – To promote immediate targeting and precision, Armscor®-Rock Island Armory® (RIA) has announced a firearm giveaway through its Gun District page leading to the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in May.

Three of Armscor-RIA’s ROCK Ultra pistols are outfitted with Crimson Trace® Master Series™ Lasergrips® as part of the company’s new RED Series – the ROCK Ultra MS 45ACP, the ROCK Ultra CS 45ACP and the ROCK Ultra FS 45ACP, which is the gun featured in the GunDistrict.com giveaway.

The ROCK Ultra FS is chambered in 45ACP with a 5” button-rifled barrel supported by a full-length guide rod. The smooth-angled, snag-free style allows for quick draw. The 1911 includes a low-profile, adjustable rear sight; high-visibility, fiber-optic front sight; skeletonized hammer and trigger with adjustable over-travel stop; and ambidextrous safety.

It’s finished with a rugged matte coating and comes with battle-ready G10 tactical grips. True to all RIA 1911s, the ROCK Ultra comes with a four- to six-pound trigger to deliver an optimum shooting experience right out of the box.

The Master Series Lasergrips red laser sights are fully compatible with ambidextrous safeties and feature a master on/off switch, windage and elevation adjustability and a four-hour battery life.

“Our shooters value seamless accuracy and seek it out in their firearms,” Armscor-RIA President Martin Tuason said. “That’s why the laser add-on is a perfect partnership – it gives our customers a chance to experience the next level in shooting pleasure with improved target acquisition and enhanced critical shooting fundamentals.”

“We’re thrilled to have the ROCK Ultra FS 45ACP as our giveaway,” Gun District President and founder Paul Glasco said. “The lucky soul who wins this fabulous gun will be the envy of everyone at the range.”

How to participate
To enter for a chance to win the ROCK Ultra FS 45ACP, simply join Gun District as a member. For additional entries, go to the Armscor-RIA page on GunDistrict.com and “join” the page. Additional entries will be available in the Armscor-RIA booth (#2530) at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Louisville, Ky., May 20-22. The winner will be notified June 1.

To join Armscor-RIA’s GunDistrict.com page, visit https://gundistrict.com/giveaways/.

To shop Armscor-RIA products, visit http://advancedtactical.com.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (05/17/16) – As part of the NRA Annual Meeting, XS® Sight Systems, Inc., will be hosting a book signing at its booth (#4609) Saturday, May 21, 1-3 p.m., featuring shooting enthusiast and author Roger Eckstine.

XS® Sights will be offering visitors the chance to meet Eckstine, as well as pick up a copy of his book, The Shooter’s Bible Guide to Home Defense, free of charge. The event is one that XS Sights co-owner Kellie Brunn is thrilled to bring to the company’s fans.

“We’re proud to partner with Roger (Eckstine) to help teach people the importance of home defense and maximize their effectiveness with the best tools for getting the job done,” she said. “When it comes to home defense, just having a gun isn’t enough. You need to know where to place yourself and how to properly vet a threat before pulling the trigger.”

Eckstine has served as both an subject-matter expert and teacher in practical shooting, including weapon selection, environmental considerations and rehearsing break-in scenarios. His newest book, Watch Your Back: How to Avoid the Most Dangerous Moments in Daily Life, will be released in September.

To learn more about the book, visit:
http://skyhorsepublishing.com/titles/9704-9781626361799-shooters-bible-guide-to-home-defense

About XS® Sight Systems
XS® Sight Systems is the leader in precision manufacturing of hunting and combat tactical sights, lever rails, mounts and other related products for U.S. civilians, law enforcement and military professionals. XS® Sight CNCs all parts in house and only uses the best materials, including 1144 stress-proof steel and 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum. Visit XS® Sight Systems to see all products available for sale and the company’s history.