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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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Kruger Optical's 1-8x40 Dual Tactical Sight (DTS) will be introduced at the 2010 SHOT Show.

Kruger Optical Dual Tactical Sight Coming at SHOT

SISTERS, Ore. -- Kruger Optical's 1-8x40 Dual Tactical Sight (DTS) will be introduced at the 2010 SHOT Show Jan. 19-22 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The U.S.-made sight is two scopes in one compact package. For close combat situations, the sight is a high-resolution 1 MOA dot with a 60 MOA circle reflex sight. A flip of a lever transforms it into a 2-8x40 sniper scope with mil reticle.

All adjustments can be made while looking through the sight. A patent-pending "zoom-slider" allows easy magnification adjustments.

Other features include:

• Brightness-controlled "smart" illumination system
• Locking ¼' windage and elevation tactical adjustments
• Fully multicoated optics
• Made in the U.S.A. (manufactured in Oregon from U.S. and imported parts)
• Waterproof/fogproof/nitrogen processed
• Shockproof
• Length < 11.5"

The company also provides custom optics under license from Columbia Sportswear Co. In 2009, Kruger Optical began providing limited-release products under its own label. Kruger products are developed in the company's Oregon headquarters.

Reader Comments

Sweet!

Comment by: BigIron | January 7, 2010

Sweet!

Comment by: BigIron | January 7, 2010

I hope the execution is as good as the concept.........

Comment by: TIM C | January 7, 2010