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John James
John James writes the AmmoSight news desk: the day's ammunition and firearms news, from launches and prices to recalls and industry moves.
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Oct 25
Ruger Halts 4 Revolver Lines Now, Ends 15 More After 2026 Runs
Ruger stopped production of the LCR, SP101, GP100 and Bearcat on October 13 and set final 2026 runs for 15 more lines, leaving the Wrangler as its revolver line for 2027.
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Oct 25
Taurus Adds 8 3/8-Inch Raging Hunter in .350 Legend at $1,421.99
Taurus launched a shorter Raging Hunter revolver in .350 Legend on October 21. The 8 3/8-inch gun weighs 55 oz unloaded and lists $156 below the 10.5-inch model.
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Oct 24
Massachusetts SJC Upholds Age-21 Minimum for Carry Licenses, 5-2
The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Mikai Thomson's unlicensed-carry conviction on October 20, 2026. It joined the courts that uphold age limits on 18-to-20-year-olds and rejected a remand for historians.
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Oct 23
SIG Sauer Produces Its First Suppressor in Sweden
SIG Sauer said on September 15 that it produced its first suppressor in Sweden with AMEXCI AB and MP-SEC International AB. The partnership is exclusive and supports the SIG Sauer Light Machine Gun and other Nordic military programs.
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11:14 am
Smith & Wesson Closes $160 Million Savage Arms Acquisition
Smith & Wesson Brands bought Savage Arms from JDH Capital on October 21 at a $160.0 million base value, paid in stock and cash. JDH now owns 16.7% of the company and has a board seat.
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6:14 am
Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp Adds Three 9mm Models at $899
Springfield Armory's 4.0C, 4.0FC and 4.5F Echelon Pro Comp pistols list at $899 each, above the $710 to $832 standard Echelon, and are available now.
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1:14 am
SAAMI Standardizes Hornady's 5.56 Commercial at 62,000 psi Maximum
The voluntary standard, announced October 12, covers a 55-grain load at 3,400 fps. SAAMI says it cannot promise compatibility with 5.56 NATO.
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8:14 pm
Silent Steel Launches Four-Model Baffle Streamer Gen 2 Family
Silent Steel's Gen 2 modules fit the corresponding previous-generation bodies, so owners can upgrade by swapping the internal module. The family has four configurations, including the new XStreamer OTB.
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3:14 pm
MDT JAE-G5 Chassis for Remington 700 Long Action CIP Costs $1,499.99
MDT began selling the JAE-G5 chassis for the Remington 700 right-hand long action CIP on October 20. It lists at $1,499.99, $100 above the short action version.
