IWI Masada, New Stuff from Ruger, Smith, Springfield and TNW - TGC News!

Published on November 6, 2017
Duration: 11:11

This episode of TGC News covers new firearm releases including the IWI Masada pistol, Springfield Saint pistol variant, Smith & Wesson M&P10 Sport rifle, Ruger SP101 in 9mm, and the TNW ASR Home Builder Kit. It also discusses industry trends, including sales downturns for major manufacturers like Ruger and Remington, and layoffs at Smith & Wesson, attributing these to the normalization of the firearms market post-Obama era.

Quick Summary

The IWI Masada is a new striker-fired, 9mm handgun featuring a 4-inch barrel, 17-round capacity, and a trigger pull weight of 5.6-7 pounds. It also boasts an interchangeable trigger mechanism, a trend seen in modern handgun design.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & News Headlines
  2. 00:16Sutherland Springs Tragedy Mention
  3. 01:23Welcome Back & Charity Mention
  4. 01:46IWI Masada Pistol Announcement
  5. 02:24IWI Masada Technical Specs
  6. 03:25Firearms Industry Struggle Bus
  7. 03:33Smith & Wesson Layoffs
  8. 03:55Remington Executive Departures & Furloughs
  9. 04:24Ruger Q3 Sales Down 35%
  10. 04:42Ruger New Product Sales Contribution
  11. 05:07Ruger as Industry Indicator
  12. 05:48TNW Arms ASR Home Builder Kit
  13. 06:38Springfield Saint Pistol Variant
  14. 07:08Smith & Wesson M&P10 Sport Rifle
  15. 07:55Ruger SP101 9mm Expansion
  16. 08:39Viewer Questions: Ammo & Ballistics
  17. 09:22Viewer Questions: Barrel Twist Rate
  18. 10:09Viewer Question: Budget Optic Threshold
  19. 10:34Outro & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the new IWI Masada pistol?

The IWI Masada is a striker-fired, 9mm handgun with a 4-inch barrel and a 17-round magazine capacity. It has a trigger pull weight between 5.6 to 7 pounds and measures 6.6 inches in length. A notable feature is its interchangeable trigger mechanism.

What new firearm variants did Springfield and Smith & Wesson announce?

Springfield has released a pistol variant of their Saint rifle, featuring a 7.5-inch barrel and brace. Smith & Wesson is expanding their M&P10 line with the M&P10 Sport, a basic AR-10 with a 16-inch barrel.

What is the current state of the firearms industry according to TGC News?

The firearms industry is experiencing a 'normalization' with significant sales downturns for major manufacturers like Ruger. This trend is also marked by layoffs at companies such as Smith & Wesson and Remington, indicating a challenging market.

What is the TNW Arms ASR Home Builder Kit?

The TNW Arms ASR Home Builder Kit allows consumers to assemble their own takedown pistol caliber rifle that accepts Glock magazines. The kit includes most necessary components and is priced at $375.

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