Sig Sauer has some compelling new pistols premiering in ‘012 (o’twelve). My favorite is the P224– which is in essence, a cut down P229. The P250 and P290 fell short of expectations, but I think the Sig P224 might be able to contend with the venerable Glock 26/27 subcompacts– at least in terms of form factor, accuracy, and reliability– if not price. Where the P250 and P290 triggers failed, the P224 relies on the legendary DA/SA trigger from the P226/P229. It will also be available with the DAK trigger. Not unlike Glock subcompacts, the Sig Sauer P224 will make an excellent backup gun for shooters who carry the P229 on duty. Cleverly, the P224 shares magazines with the larger P229. The Sig Sauer P224 is schedule to begin shipping in February. Add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the “notify me” link next to the model you want and entering your e-mail address.
Another highly-anticipated Sig Sauer is the P938– the P238’s bigger and stronger 9mm brother. The Sig P938 boasts a 6-round capacity and classic 1911-style single action only trigger. All P938 models come well appointed with SIGLITE night sights. Right now, there are four models available, but knowing Sig Sauer we can expect more variants to be introduced.
The latest shipment of High Speed Gear Inc (HSGI) modular plate carriers and pouches have arrived at our location. If you haven’t tried one of HSGI’s extraordinary Taco pouches on your rig yet, you’re missing out. Take the Taco double rifle pouch, for example. All HSGI Taco rifle pouches accept both single and double stack magazines. Different types of magazines can inhabit the same Taco double rifle pouch simultaneously. For instance, one pouch can hold an M4 magazine and a FAL magazine at the same time! The possibilities are only limited by your imagination and/or weapons collection. Also, retention is guaranteed whether the pouch is full or half empty thanks to an ingenious divider. Best of all, they’re made in the USA right outside Camp Lejeune. Click here to check out the different models and some Tacos today. All this talk about Tacos makes me hungry. I know what I’m having for lunch today… hamburgers! 
Until next time, have a good one and God bless. — Evan
Howdy, shooters. As you know, LWRC just introduced a new weapons system at Shot Show called the Individual Carbine, or IC for short. The LWRC IC was developed in response to the requirements of the US Army’s Individual Carbine program. It features fully ambidextrous controls on the lower receiver: dual controls for the bolt catch, magazine release, and safety selector. The upper receiver is the evolution of the SPR platform introduced back in 2011 and it sports a two position gas block not unlike the M6A3. The settings are for normal and suppressed fire. The hand guards are similar to the ones found on the SPR and REPR and are slim and ergonomic– enabling the operator to have M1913 Picatinny rails where he needs them and not where he doesn’t. The 14.7″ spiral fluted, rotary cold hammer forged barrel is 20% lighter than a conventional barrel, yet still just as strong and accurate. Another unique feature required by the gubmint is a Cerakote finish that is non-IR reflective. Civilian owners will receive standard Cerakote since the feature is controlled by ITAR. A Magpul MOE buttstock and pistol grip finish off the package nicely. The first units are shipping in February. You can place your order today for one of these exceptional rifles here.
Other new additions to the website include the safety product of the year: SureFire’s EP4 Sonic Defender ear plugs. These are not your grandaddy’s ear-pro– which were probably a couple of empty shell casings. The SureFire Sonic Defender has a mechanical brake that shuts down damaging sounds at 80dB and above, which allows you to hold normal conversations when gunfire isn’t happened around you. After trying a pair of these, you’ll never wear foam plugs (or brass casings) again! We’re now proud to offer SureFire and Silencerco brand silencers as well. And our HSGI webstore is up and running. We’ll be adding more photos and video of the HSGI rigs in action. We’re stocking gear in Coyote Brown and Mulitcam, but if you need another color, we’re happy to special order it for you.
That’s all for today, my friends. February 2012 is our 10 year anniversary of being in the firearms business. Thanks for being the best customers on the planet. Have a good one and God bless. — Evan
Here’s another On Point Firearms original: a fourth generation Glock 22 that we cooked up in-house. First, we added a Ghost Ultimate 3.5lb trigger. Then, we finished the Gen4 frame in Steyr AUG green Duracoat. Both Steyr and Glock are Austrian companies, so we felt that it was a natural fit. The Gen III Glocks that had olive drab frames sold like hot cakes, so we figured this would be a hit. And at only $650, it’s not going to last long. [click here for the photo gallery and info on ordering]
We’re also pleased to announce that we are now carrying LMT rifles and Schmidt & Bender optics. Please stay tuned to the website for products and pricing being added all week– including the new LWRC IC (Individual Carbine) and UCIW (Ultra Compact Individual Weapon). Finally– a company recognizes that we’re all unique individuals! We’re also working on a configuration tool for our High Speed Gear (HSGI) plate carriers and modular pouches. 2012 is off to a busy start!
Until next time, have a good ‘un and God bless.
Evan
New this week at On Point Firearms: S&W M&P22 Pistols for $375
On Point Firearms’ perennial best sellers in the polymer pistol category are the Glock, the Springfield Armory XD/XDM, and the Smith & Wesson M&P series. If a shooter doesn’t like the grip angle of the former, chances are they’ll choose one of the latter. They’re all great pistols. If you’re the proud owner of a S&W M&P pistol, you might want to consider picking up one of the brand new M&P22s. The price point is palatable and it’s a great way to train on your primary weapons platform using inexpensive rimfire ammunition. It’s also a great option if you have younger and/or inexperienced shooters under your wing. Did I mention they’re only $375 and made in Germany by Walther? [click here for pics and order info]
I’m pleased to report that Class 006 for this weekend is completely booked! But don’t worry, we have another class locked on for next Saturday, 28 JAN 2012. This will be your opportunity to be part of Class 007– our final Carbine 1 course until March. Carbine 1 graduates have demanded that we begin offering Carbine 2– a higher intensity class that builds on the fundamentals they have learned. Carbine 1 is a course prerequisite for Carbine 2. If you’re interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact either myself or our head instructor, Mitch: mitch@onpointfirearms.com.
Have a great weekend and God bless! — Evan
Howdy, shooters! Last Thursday’s tactical carbine class was amazing. The guys from Class 005 ran the drills like total professionals. One student even rocked an Arsenal AK in 7.62×39! If you’d like to be part of Class 006, registration just started. We have 6 slots available for our next class, this Saturday, 21 JAN 2012. If you’re interested, please shoot either myself or Mitch an e-mail. We’ll be happy to send you the pre-course packet. Click here for some pics from previous classes.
We’ve been fielding a lot of questions about the gear list. Specifically, the chest rig requirement for carrying magazines on your person. If you don’t own one yet, don’t worry. On Point Firearms is now an authorized dealer for High Speed Gear Inc. Mean Gene, the Recon Marine, has been an institution in the USMC Force Recon/Scout Sniper community for many years. His gear is simply the best. In fact, Mitch still has the same Warlord plate carrier that went with him on two deployments to Iraq and it’s still going strong– not a single stitch is missing! We’ll be sending out more info on his innovative product line later this week, so stay tuned!
So, are you ready to take your shooting to the next level? You’ve got the rifle. Now unlock its full potential. The skills you learn will serve you as a shooter for a lifetime– and may very well save your skin one day. Plus, the weather is great right now. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday!
Have a great week, everyone. God bless you and yours. — Evan
