They may be familiar to some, but not every gunsmith knows the ins and outs of drill bits. Here are the basics.

The graceful, light, and distinctive L.C. Smith Hammerless Double sidelock is a favorite of American shotgunners. Here’s how to fix its most common problems. If you own a Smith and want to make it suitable to shoot again, or if you are presented a Smith to repair, here’s what you need to know about the shotgun.

In June 2010, Kahr Arms purchased Minnesota-based firearms manufacturer, Magnum Research, Inc., maker of the Desert Eagle Pistol and BFR Revolvers in .44 Magnum, .45 LC/.410 or .45/70. Kahr Arms offers a selection of other niche-type firearms, such as the “Tommy Gun” and Auto-Ordnance line of M1 .30 caliber carbines. In this video, Gun Tests Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine shows off two of the company’s big-hole BFR wheelguns.

Beretta USA introduced the BU-9 Nano as its entry into the pocket 9mm pistol category last September. Initial shipments of the American-made pistol left the Accokeek, Maryland factory beginning in November 2011, with a suggested retail price of $475. In this video, Gun Tests’ Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine gets a detailed explanation of how easy the Nano is to break down for maintenance. The Nano's modularity provides for simple disassembly and easy cleaning. Safely disassemble the pistol by first engaging the striker deactivator, a patent pending safety mechanism that eliminates the need to pull the trigger prior to disassembly.

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The Xplor was available for purchase at a limited number of dealer and other retail locations in mid-November, however the new shipment puts this shotgun on shelves for purchase across the country.

Beretta Shipping New A400 Xplor Shotgun and Stepping Up Marketing Support in 2010

ACCOKEEK, Md.--Following the international launch of the A400 Xplor just over a month ago, shipments of the new shotgun are rolling out to the Beretta dealer network and to other major retailers.

According to Ryan Muety, Director of Marketing at Beretta USA, “Initial reviews have produced very favorable comments and we’re planning significant marketing support for 2010, not only for this new product but across all our product lines.”

Beretta’s print presence will increase in 2010 with the addition of publications and insertions consisting primarily of ads focusing on the features and benefits of key Beretta products.

“We know that in this economic environment people are making tough decisions about necessary purchases and discretionary spending is certainly down,” said Gary Ramey, VP Sales and Marketing at Beretta USA. “That means for someone out there considering buying a new shotgun or rifle, or purchasing a handgun for the first time it’s even more important for them to feel informed and confident in the quality of the brand they are considering.”

According to Muety, Beretta has a robust promotions calendar scheduled for 2010 using some of the broadcast and print schedule to support these initiatives. There is also a renewed emphasis on providing product collateral to the dealer organization, and Beretta will be issuing a suite of newly revised product brochures early this year. Rounding out the support materials is a comprehensive POP selection designed to support key products and promotions throughout the year.

Reader Comments

Some marketing, my dealer has not been able to find out avaliblity or price for over a month. he started to make phone calls at the end of jan and its almost march and still cant find out anything

Comment by: deerslayer52 | February 20, 2010