New Guns & Gear: June-July 2024

As temperatures increase, so have the frequency of new releases from around the industry. It’s time for another report on the latest guns and gear launched over the past two months. Can you believe the year is already more than half over?

Read on for new guns and gear we loved from June and July 2024.

Weatherby Model 307 Alpine CT

It may be the middle of summer, but fall is just around the corner and Weatherby is already preparing hunters with a new iteration of its Model 307 bolt-action. Tagged the Alpine CT, the 2-lug, fully cylindrical action rifle weighs in at roughly 6 pounds thanks to a carbon fiber combination of a chocolate brown PEAK 44 Bastion stock and wrapped stainless steel BSFbarrel. The rifle can be had in 14 different calibers ranging from .243 Win to 7mm PRC.

5 Compensated Handguns

Like other industries, firearms are subject to trends – the latest being compensated handguns. While aftermarket compensators can be had from the likes of Radian Weapons and Vantage Point Armory, factory pistols with integrated comps are always preferred. Which brings us to three new offerings from Smith & Wesson and Springfield Armory.

Targeting concealed carry, the Smith & Wesson Performance Center is bringing compensators to a new 9mm Carry Comp series, featuring popular Shield Plus, M2.0 Carry Compact, and M2.0 Metal Carry models. Each pistol sports a barrel and slide with matching 12 o’clock Power Ports to divert gasses up and reduce recoil, a ClearSight Cut further back to maintain optic visibility, and additional slide cuts on each side of the muzzle. Pistols also feature flat face triggers and a new slide serration design.

Meanwhile, Springfield has given the Hellcat Pro and double-stack Prodigy 1911 the compensator treatment. Taking on the SIG Sauer P365-XMACRO Comp, the Hellcat Pro Comp features a single port atop the barrel and slide to redirect gas upward. Likewise, the Prodigy Comp boasts an integral compensator for faster follow-up shots in competition. Barrel lengths remain the same as standard models at 3.7” and 4.25"/5”, respectively.

Volquartsen Mini Scorpion-X

From competition to training to just plinking on the range, .22 pistols are some of the most fun you can have shooting. Now, thanks to the rimfire experts at Volquartsen, you can get their customizable Scorpion-X in micro form with the new Mini Scorpion-X. Built on a 1911-style Target Frame, the Mini Scorpion-X LLV upper receiver is CNC machined with a unique universal red dot optic mount to accommodate multiple optic footprints. The Mini version can be had in both compensated and non-compensated configurations.

CZ BREN 3

The third generation of the legendary WWII Czechoslovak submachine gun, the CZ BREN 3 was announced to much fanfare despite it not being available for consumers – yet. Packed with modern features, the BREN 3 is available in 5.56 NATO and 300Blk with chrome-lined barrels ranging from compact 7” to full-length 16.5” and folding or telescopic stocks with fully-ambi AR-style controls and charging handle, a trigger guard bolt release, and adjustable gas port.

Sako TRG 62 A1

Just “send it." More than a popular saying heard on ranges, Finnish firearms manufacturer, Sako, used the phrase as inspiration for its new TRG 62 A1 sniper rifle. Chambered in the massive .357 CheyTac, the TRG 62 A1 was purpose-built for extreme long range military and law enforcement applications. Capable of hitting targets beyond a mile, the surprisingly lightweight rifle was tailored from stock to muzzle for precision, power, and versatility.

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