“Born from the iconic roots of the game changing P365, the true crossover handgun has finally arrived; the P365-FUSE is the ultimate in full-size capability and micro-compact concealment for unmatched versatility,” said Robby Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “With an optics-ready slide and barrel longer than any other compact in its class, combined with the ultra-thin LXG grip, the P365-FUSE delivers on accuracy, performance, and reliability.”

The SIG SAUER P365-FUSE is a striker-fired, 9mm pistol with the polymer laser engraved LXG grip module, 1913 accessory rail, removable magwell, interchangeable small, medium, and large backstraps, and a nickel-plated flat-faced trigger.  The optics-ready stainless steel slide features aggressive serrations with fiber optic front sight and with black serrated rear sight and houses a 4.3” carbon steel, DLC finished barrel.  The P365-FUSE ships with (2) 21-round and (1) 17-round magazines; in states with magazine capacity requirements the P365-FUSE ships with (3) 10-round magazines.

The SIG SAUER P365-FUSE ROMEO-X features a factory installed ROMEO-X compact sight crafted from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, machined anti-reflection grooves on shooter-facing surfaces, distortion-free aspheric glass, with a patent-pending Beryllium Copper flexure-arm adjustment system.  ROMEO-X series optics incorporate a high-efficiency point source red LED emitter with 2 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle reticle, side independent brightness adjustment buttons, 15 brightness settings including night vision settings, and a side-mounted CR1632 battery compartment with a threaded battery cap so the optic does not need to be removed from the pistol for battery changes.  Additionally, the ROMEO-X offers a low deck height for standard-height iron sight co-witness, has a minimum continuous runtime of 20,000 hours at medium brightness setting and utilizes MOTAC™ (Motion Activated Illumination), MAGNETAC™ (Magnetic Activation), and D.A.R.C™ (Dark Adaptive Reticles & Coatings) technologies. 

SPECIFICATIONS

• Caliber: 9mm
• Capacity: 21 / 17 / 10
• Overall length: 7.2 inches
• Overall height: 5.1 inches
• Overall width:  1.1 inches
• Barrel length: 4.3 inches
• Sight Radius: 6.0 inches
• Optics Slide Cut: Compact
• Weight (w/magazine): 23.1 ounces
• SKU: 365XF-9-BFO
• SKU (State compliant): 365XF-9-BFO-10

P365-FUSE ROMEO-X:

• Caliber: 9mm
• Capacity: 21 / 17
• Overall length: 7.2 inches
• Overall height: 5.7 inches
• Overall width:  1.1 inches
• Barrel length: 4.3 inches
• Sight Radius: 6.0 inches
• Optics Slide Cut: Compact
• Weight (w/magazine): 24.8 ounces
• SKU: 365XF-9-BFO-RXX

ROMEO-X Compact:

• Footprint: P365 and Compact
• Magnification: 1x
• Reticle: 2MOA Dot / 32 MOA Circle
• Objective Lens Diameter: 24 mm
• Illumination Settings: 12 Daytime, 3 Night Vision

The P365-FUSE is now shipping and available at retailers.  To learn more about the P365-FUSE and ROMEO-X optics visit sigsauer.com.

For the past 2 months, I have worn the Tactica Defense Fashion (Tactica) Belly Band Holster all day, every day. I have worn it each day with a fully loaded Taurus G2. I have worn it to work and play, on bare skin and over a tank-top, above stretch pants and belted pants. I’ve worn it so much that many times I forgot I had it on. That is what comfortable concealed carry should be—when you forget you’re wearing it, you know that’s the one for you.

Initially, I was a little skeptical of the belly band design, particularly since other designs literally suck the pistol against your stomach and into your ribs. But when I researched the history of belly band design, I realized that Tacticas’ design is indeed one of the most innovative, practical and comfortable methods available today for the female market.

The Historical Significance

There is nothing new about the belly band as women have practiced wrapping their abdomen or belly following pregnancy for thousands of years. In Latin America it is called “Faja,” and the Japanese call it “Sarashi.” These abdominal wrappings were meant to reduce the swelling of the belly from childbirth and tighten the overstretched muscles. The wrapping of the belly was done with a single layer of cotton many times around the torso, to ensure a complete 360-degree support. It was lost for centuries when this traditional method became impractical, cumbersome and time consuming.

The high fashion centers of Europe during the Victorian Era took the concept and material, designing corsets which both women and men wore to create a slimmer physique and illusion, or to rearrange body parts to a more appealing location. What had been designed in centuries past for the well-being and rapid healing of the female form was now used to accentuate features such as a robust bustline or a super “pencil-thin waist.”

In 1914, the ACE™ (all cotton elastic) bandage was invented by scientists to reduce swelling and inflammation in post-operative patients. This invention went on to replace the “bone stays” used in the earlier corsets, and the development of the elastic girdle which is still in use today. Weightlifters and construction workers perform their tasks with support belts of similar design and materials to stabilize their back, core and legs. Belly wraps are still used today for weight loss and cellulite detoxification and for medical treatment of belly button hernias and appendectomy recovery. The standard concealed carry belly band follows the same design.

The Practical Significance

Anytime a woman selects a holster, she needs to consider the method of carry, its placement on the body and her comfort. When looking at the size of the firearm she needs to coordinate her torso length with the carry method and the location. Many times, this will determine the type of clothing to be worn to comfortably carry and adequately conceal. If the method chosen is a belly band, she is limited in her choice. Many manufacturers produce them, but most are the same design with the holster sewn into the band. One gal modeling such a belly band on the internet could not have possibly sat down as the grips would have stuck into her ribs. I could tell by the location of her waist that the grips were right below the rib-cage. I was loaned one of these belly bands by a friend. I tried it and not only found it suffocating in its material and belly constriction, but the sweating and the itching that accompanied it was intolerable. I could not comfortably carry my pistol. In addition, attempting to draw my pistol from such a holster was extremely difficult and dangerous.

Tactica has thought outside the box and combined a padded neoprene backing in its belly band and a hard-shell holster which connects to it. The hard-shell holster is molded for the specific firearm, can be canted for a more natural draw and has a spring steel core for reinforcement. It protrudes from the belly band for the width of the firearm and locks the firearm in place with a discernible “click.” It’s an amazing combination of a different technology.

“Our concealed carry belly band holster uses a state-of-the-art design that allows safety and comfort to coexist. A breathable neoprene backing provides comfort, while our custom-molded polymer shell perfectly safeguards your trigger. The amazing hybrid design is reinforced with a spring steel core, so you know this holster is built to last. Our products simply can’t be matched because most belly band holsters feature neoprene or elastic holster pockets. These materials don’t give you the best trigger guard protection and can be uncomfortable.”

The belly band (in small, medium and large) and the holster (manufacturer, model and draw hand) are ordered together. Each order is made upon demand, so the wait time can be several weeks to several months, dependent upon demand. The holster base (which the holster attaches to) has a rectangular ring through which the strap end of the band is secured with a hook and loop fastener. The holster is then adjusted to the desired position and tightness on the waist. The draw angle of the holster can be changed as well as the retention by tightening the screws that attach the outer shell to the holster base. You can wear the holster high on the torso, below the belly or anywhere in between. The belly band can be rotated for cross-draw or appendix-draw.

I have written many articles about concealed carry methods for women. Prior to Tactica, I was telling my students not to consider a belly band. Now when I discuss concealed carry with my students, the Tactica Belly Band Holster is what I show them first. It is comfortable while standing and sitting even with my short torso. The seat belt of a vehicle does not interfere with the comfort, since the belly band can be rotated if necessary. Because of its great retention, the belly band is great for hikers, bikers, horse-back riders and for every day and every night basic concealed carry. The holster has superior retention in any position. And one of the best benefits of all is that you do not have to remove the belly band or your pistol when “Mother Nature” calls. This is refreshing!

The Dilemma and Solution

The bulk of a firearm in its holster on a person’s body is always a concern and more-so for women. How will it be concealed? Women’s clothing is generally tapered which means that tops, in particular, do not drape. They follow the contour of the shoulders, bust, waist and hips. To carry around the waist, a woman must wear non-tapered shirts so that the clothing does not print the design of the firearm in its holster. This would also apply to wearing IWB and OWB and shoulder holsters.

Tactica has a solution for the clothing as well. Their clothing line includes tops, sweaters and jackets. The one I ordered was a two-piece (tank top/outer drape) which successfully covered the belly band. Worn above a fashionable pair of jeans, my model Angie could easily disguise my Taurus G2. The drape of the top covers the slots sown into the tank top which Angie could place her hand through in order to grasp the Taurus grip and safely pull it from the holster. The sweaters and jackets also have the necessary entry points to draw from the belly band holster. Fashionable concealed carry can be successfully accomplished.

When considering clothing to wear with the Tactica Belly Band Holster, besides how it drapes in the front, consider the pattern on the material. Fashion and textile industries since the 1960s discovered that patterns on material create optical illusions to enhance a body’s proportion or reduce a body’s flaw. Clinging materials like spandex will accentuate the body and what is carried on it. As such, to divert attention away from an area of the body, consider patterns and styles that draw the eye elsewhere.

Horizontal patterns add weight to the body. People automatically look left to right as the pattern directs the eyes. Vertical patterns make the body look leaner and cause the eyes to look up and down, rather than straight on. Avoid light colored pants and skirts which draw attention to your midsection. A one-palette shade like black creates a lean, slimming line where there is no break in the color. Attention is not drawn to the waist where you are carrying. Shirts and blouses should be longer and hit below the true waist if worn outside the pants. Wear tops, shirts and dresses with boatneck, V-neck and square-neck to draw a viewer’s eye up toward the face and the upper body. Fabric detailing like lace, buttons, scarves, necklaces and wildly designed ties will also do the trick. When dressing for concealed carry, consider that you must camouflage that you’re carrying a pistol by creating an optical illusion.

It is obvious that what you choose for your concealed carry is determined by your body shape, clothing selection and the size of the firearm. And what you choose must be comfortable as well as accessible. The concept of the belly band is nothing new, but the design by Tactica is unique.

For all day and every day: Tactica Belly Band Holster is my choice. Make it yours! For more information, see Tactica Defense Fashion (a division of Alien Gear) at tacticafashion.com.

The Martini-Henry Rifle Collector’s Bible

The legendary Martini-Henry (M-H) rifle served Great Britain and the British Commonwealth in the late 1800s, during some of the bloodiest battles the British Army faced. You may recall it being featured in the classic 1964 movie “Zulu.”

The name refers to the design features it incorporated. It was a combination of the Martini action and a unique rifling pattern invented by Alexander Henry. Introduced in 1871, it was the primary rifle until the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield arms were adopted in 1888. Production ended in 1889, yet it continued to serve in reserve units until the end of WWI in 1918.

The Foreword is written by International Military Antiques, Inc. owner Christian Cranmer. (His son Alex often appears on “Pawn Stars” as an expert on old guns.) Christian describes bringing many tons of surplus guns and equipment from Nepal to the UK and United States in 2003. Soon after, a hardcore M-H collector named Neil Aspinshaw came calling. Aspinshaw, the author of this book, is also the creator and owner of www.martinihenry.org.

Following that is the Prologue: Wednesday, 22^nd January 1879: The last moments of a Redcoat. This is an account of the disastrous Battle of Isandlwana, in modern day Republic of South Africa where the British Army lost over 1,300 men in one afternoon. It is told through the eyes of Private 883 John Kempster. Naturally it is a somewhat fictitious account, as 883 perished along with most of his unit, the 1^st Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot. Private Kempster was a real soldier, and author Aspinshaw is proud to be the custodian of his campaign medal. The book is also dedicated to him.

This book features many color photographs of complete rifles, interior close-up photos and old B&W period photos. It also has many old patent and engineering drawings and sketches, as well as several battle scene depiction paintings. This offers a great mix of images. Almost every picture is accompanied with a caption. Going beyond the images, the main body of text covers the M-H’s early development, the rifle trials, weaknesses and improvements and changes throughout its service life.

Besides the technical aspects, the author also describes the M-H in battle. He also tackles the thorny issue of reliability. Due to the bloody defeat at the hands of the Zulu warriors at Isandlwana, the rifle came under close scrutiny. Aspinshaw is of the opinion that the rifle was fine; although early batches of ammunition were problematic.

The author did not simply recycle old war stories in regards to this issue. He spent countless hours studying reports from the era, mainly housed at the British National Archives at Kew Gardens and the Royal Armouries at Leeds. Quoting heavily from these reports, Aspinshaw suggests that the problem lay with the ammo, specifically the “rolled case” 577/450 Mk III Boxer design. The rolled case method of fabricating cases from thin sheets of brass foil created a cartridge with a very unique appearance. Wrinkled best describes it. The brass foil is wrapped around a mandrel, along with other parts for the base. The parts were then soldered together to create a case somewhat like a paper shotgun shell. Incidentally, I did notice one minor error here. The brass foil is 0.003-inch thick, not 0.0003 inch as stated. Three thousandths of an inch thick is flexible but not flimsy. Three ten-thousandths of an inch would be like tissue paper. These rolled cases worked well as long as they were not dented or bent. Unfortunately, this often occurred in combat. Chapter 17, Ammunition for the Martini-Henry: The Boxer Cartridge, and Chapter 18, Boxer Ammunition and the Great Jamming Debate, go into detail regarding this. Aspinshaw feels that six factors affected the jamming issue. These are:

1) Case shape. It was not tapered; instead it was parallel-sided.
2) The case would expand tightly against the chamber wall upon firing.
3) Any sand or dust in the chamber or on the cartridge increased the friction.
4) Denting or damage to the fragile case would make it difficult to load into the chamber.
5) If the paper of the paper-patched bullet became “rucked up” or folded back over itself, it became difficult to load.
6) The internal lacquering of the cases could gum up the chamber.

These issues disappeared with the adoption of modern drawn brass cases.

Other related models of the basic Martini action were tested and used by the British military. These are covered in detail as well. Chapter 12 studies the short-lived Enfield-Martini (E-M). (Notice that in this case the Martini name is second.) This was meant to be an updated model, chambered in a new .402-inch cartridge. However, as cartridge design was progressing at a rapid pace worldwide, Britain did not want to commit to a new caliber only to replace it with a newer smaller diameter round soon after. So, after spending 6 years (from 1881 to 1887) toying with the idea of replacing the M-H with the E-M, the E-M project was cancelled. Amazingly, the E-M rifles already made were converted back to M-H rifles! These are the M-H Mk IV “long-lever” pattern guns, in the original 577/450 round. The .402 barrels were removed from the action, re-bored to .450 inch, then refitted to the action and re-proofed. These will have two sets of proof marks stamped into the underside of the barrel. Chapter 13 covers this nicely.

Chapter 14 looks at the Martini-Metford, while chapter 15 covers the Martini-Enfield. Both of these are chambered in .303 British. The names Metford and Enfield refer to the type of rifling used. Metford rifling worked well with black powder but quickly burned out with early smokeless powder. Enfield-style rifling, so named as it was developed at the Enfield arsenal, lasted much longer with Cordite propellant. Notice the order of the names, the M-E being a .303, and the ill-fated E-M being .402.

Chapters on gun manufacture (neat old factory photos!), ammo (as mentioned above), bayonets and scabbards and care and repair round out the topics. An Appendices section that covers Service and Armoury Marks, Unit Markings and a section on Identification: Gun by Gun help to sort out all the many variations. Oddly enough, it does not have a detailed Index at the end, only a basic chapter list at the front. Not a big deal, but it is nice to have an index.

This book does a splendid job of describing all the numerous variants of rifles and carbines that derived from the original Martini-Henry design. This author highly recommends this book.

The Martini-Henry: For Queen and Empire
Full title: The Martini-Henry: For Queen and Empire—The British Military Martini-Henry, Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield Rifles and Carbines; the Definitive History of Their Development and Service, 1869–1904
Author: Neil Aspinshaw
ISBN: 978-0-9960731-2-7
Copyright: 2019
Binding: Hardcover color
Size: 8.75x 11.25in
Pages: 256; Colour/B&W photos: Many color and B&W (sepia tone) photos, plus patent drawings, factory drawings and battle scene artworks, etc.
Publisher: Tharston Press, an imprint of International Military Antiques, Inc. (IMA)

December 1, 2016 update:
Imperial Russian silver/nickel shooting medal. Obverse has image of a Russian Maxim Model of 1910 on a wheeled carriage mount and dated “July 16, 1914”. The reverse has the inscription reading “Special Machine Gun Competition Prize.” It is further engraved “To Junior Officer of Machine Gun Unit.” Medal is 28mm in diameter.

November 1, 2016 update:
World War I Imperial Russian Army shoulder boards. Pair for the 7th Siberian automobile machine gun platoon armored car driver. Branch insignia “7Sb Shifrovka” indicating the 7th Siberian rifle regiment. Red stripe and single star indicate rank of Ensign of Reserves. Silver plated buttons with Russian imperial eagles. Russia maintained the largest force of armored cars of any of the allies. A typical armored car platoon consisted of two or three twin-turreted (Maxims) gun cars such as Austins or Fiats and one or two armored trucks mounting short-barreled 75mm guns. American-made Indian motorcycles provided communications and some had machine guns (Colt Automatic Gun) mounted to them to provide anti-aircraft cover. By November 1917, over 200 armored cars were in service.

I am continually amazed at how gullible people are, and how quickly they take refuge in rumor or falsehood when presented as convenient fact. Dan Quayle, as Vice Presidential candidate, corrected a child during a spelling bee – Quayle spelled “Potatoe” as he was taught in his classical education. I know this, and knew it at the time, because I personally was taught to spell it as “Potatoe” in the fine U.S. public schools of the 1950s and ‘60s. So, when people start talking about “Common Knowledge” and mock Dan Quayle for this event, dismissing him as an intellectual lightweight for adding the ‘e’ to the spelling of potato, I’m skeptical of the depth of their understanding of the lynching tactics of modern media. As reference, this quote from the Oxford Dictionary:

“The spelling of potatoe, while not terribly common, existed for almost the entire 20th century. For example, the New York Times was still occasionally spelling potato with an –e in 1988. In fact, one can easily find spellings of potatoe all the way up to 15 June of 1992, at which point they suddenly drop off or become used in an ironic way, referencing this incident.” – Ammon Shea, Oxford Dictionaries.

So, one of the most common misconceptions in “common knowledge” is total baloney, concocted and driven hard by the media in order to destroy a conservative Vice Presidential candidate during the re-election campaign. A very successful disinformation campaign, it worked to make a laughingstock out of Dan Quayle in the eyes of the uninformed. Read that as “most American voters.”

My point in this example? Only that people are damn gullible. They read things, and are easily led. Thus, we come to “gun control” in the U.S. A complete nut, maybe on too many meds or off them and destabilized, gains access to a firearm, and massacres some innocents. Most of the time the killer is avowedly anti-Christian, has lots of leftist beliefs, might be into Satanism, and damn sure is not a typical American firearms owner. So, who gets blamed by the media? The basic, rock-solid gun owning public of America. What’s called for? Is it more control over the proven mentally ill so they’re not allowed to purchase firearms? Nope. Is it perhaps arming people in the schools so they can defend against the actions of a crazy person? Nope.

We have to ban different classes of firearms so that law-abiding, morally grounded, properly trained, responsible American firearms owners can’t enjoy their Second Amendment Right to be armed in a modern fashion. That’s the vast majority of us. Typical, isn’t it?

Thankfully, this time the silly, pointless, and impotent laws that were proposed, that would never solve the problems, were defeated without having to go through ten years of ridiculous impositions on firearms owners. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be more attempts, and very soon at that. We need to discuss reasonable, rational solutions to the problems of a crazy person with a weapon – how to protect our children in the schools – with real solutions, not theatrical pronouncements and impositions on the Rights of citizens in misguided efforts at gun banning. The first step in trying to accomplish this is to understand that the gun-banners are irrational first, dealing only with emotions and misinformation, and that they are NOT the majority of Americans. It’s best to offer real solutions, to deal with these issues head on, not just hope they’ll forget about us for a while, because they won’t, they’re just backing up to regroup.

-Dan

“The first generation of the MCX platform was designed to be an AR-15 style platform with added modularity.  The second generation of the MCX, the MCX Virtus, was purpose-built for rugged durability and brought unprecedented modularity.  Now comes the MCX-SPEAR-LT, which incorporates the best of both generations and is the culmination of the latest research, development, and innovation in the MCX platform,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG Sauer, Inc. “The lightened handguard has the expected rigidity and durability of the MCX, the lower is a familiar SDI, M400-style lower and ambi-bolt catch and release that is designed to fit the legacy VIRTUS uppers for more versatility. The MCX-SPEAR-LT will accept AR-15 style triggers, in addition to the legacy triggers for even more flexibility in the MCX platform. With the MCX-SPEAR_LT also comes the long-awaited addition of the 7.62×39 caliber to the MCX family bringing even more modularity to a platform that simply can’t be matched. The evolution continues and the MCX-SPEAR-LT has raised the bar for modular weapons technology.”

The MCX-SPEAR-LT rifle is an aluminum frame rifle with a gas piston operating system featuring a lightweight ergonomic handguard, push-button folding stock with cheek-rest, and a cold hammer forged carbon steel barrel available in 9-inch (300BLK), 11.5-inch (7.62×39 & 5.56), and 16-inch (7.62×39 & 5.56) lengths. The rifle offers fully ambidextrous controls including bolt catch and release, a SIG QD suppressor-ready flash hider optimized for SIG Sauer QD suppressors, a SIG flatblade match trigger, comes optics ready and can be easily paired with a SIG Sauer Electro-Optics ROMEO8 or TANGO6T, and is finished in a Coyote anodized finish. The MCX-SPEAR-LT is available is 300BLK, 556 NATO, 762×39 calibers.

MCX-SPEAR-LT Specs:

• Caliber: 300BLK Barrel Length: 9 inch
• Caliber: 556 NATO Barrel Length: 11.5 inch
• Caliber: 762×39 Barrel Length: 11.5 inch
• Caliber: 556 NATO Barrel Length: 16 inch
• Caliber: 762×39 Barrel Length: 16 inch

More information and specs on the MCX-SPEAR-LT are available at sigsauer.com.

You can check which rifles are affected by the recall by plugging in the serial number of your rifle at the following link:

SAUER Recall

Please reach out to Sauer USA at recall@blaser-group.us or (210) 377-2527 ext. 243 if you have any questions. For Canadaian residents, please contact The Gravel Agency Inc. at csr@gravelagency.com.

FAQ from Sauer:

Q: What hunting rifles are being voluntarily recalled?

A: Certain hunting rifles of the Sauer 100 series in caliber 6.5×55 SE. You can check whether your rifle is affected by this entering your serial number in the input field on our recall page here: www.sauer.de/en/product-recall.

Q: Why are you recalling these rifles?

A: J.P. SAUER & SOHN is voluntarily instigating a recall to ensure the safety of its customers. During quality checks, J.P. SAUER & SOHN has identified a potential safety issue with certain Sauer 100 hunting rifles in caliber 6.5×55 SE. It was found that a specific batch of barrels does not meet our high quality standards. As a result, a high amount of shots can lead to premature weakening/fatigue of the barrel material. In the worst case, this can lead to severe damage to the rifle. Injury to the shooter also cannot be eliminated.

Q: Are other Sauer models or calibers also affected?

A: No. We would like to explicitly emphasize that other calibers of the Sauer 100 bolt action rifle as well as all other Sauer hunting rifles are absolutely safe and are not affected by this quality assurance measure.

Q: What is the return procedure for my rifle?

A: Please return your rifle immediately to the Sauer dealer* where you purchased the rifle. Please do not send your hunting rifle directly to Isny / Germany under any circumstances, as this is not permitted for reasons of firearms law.

*For USA residents the return process is different:
Please send an email to Recall@blaser-group.us or call (210) 377-2527-243.
*For Canadian residents the return process is different:
Please send an email to csr@gravelagency.com or phone at 1-866-662-4869.

You can find your nearest Sauer dealer here – Find a dealer.

Q: When will I receive my new rifle back?

A: You will receive your new rifle as soon as possible, but this may vary depending on the country and the related import and export procedures. We are committed to produce and deliver the guns as soon as possible. Please contact your Sauer dealer* for more information.

*For USA residents the return process is different:
Please send an email to Recall@blaser-group.us or call (210) 377-2527-243.
*For Canadian residents the return process is different:
Please send an email to csr@gravelagency.com or phone at 1-866-662-4869.

Q: What do I have to consider after receiving the new rifle?

A: Please consider the country-specific firearm laws for the purchase of a new firearm.

Q: What are my costs?

A: The exchange will of course be free of charge, any costs incurred for permits, etc. will reimbursed by submitting the respective receipts via your Sauer dealer*.

*For USA residents the return process is different:
Please send an email to Recall@blaser-group.us or call (210) 377-2527-243.
*For Canadian residents the return process is different:
Please send an email to csr@gravelagency.com or phone at 1-866-662-4869.

Q: In which condition will I receive my (new) weapon back?

A: Your Sauer dealer* will be happy to re-mount your scope and sight in your rifle free of charge for you.

*For USA residents the return process is different:
Please send an email to Recall@blaser-group.us or call (210) 377-2527-243.
*For Canadian residents the return process is different:
Please send an email to csr@gravelagency.com or phone at 1-866-662-4869.

Using many mil-spec-compatible components and fitted with the Ruger Elite 452 trigger, the construction and operation of the Ruger SFAR will be familiar to the millions of Americans who have already adopted traditional modern sporting rifles. The upper and lower receivers are both CNC-machined from 7075-T6 forgings and feature an oversized magazine well, forward assist, dust cover and brass deflector. Barrels are cold hammer-forged with 5R rifling, a 5/8″-24 muzzle thread, and finished with black nitride for accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning. CNC-machined from high-strength super alloy steel, the bolt and barrel extension feature tapered lugs that strengthen the breech by adding material in key areas.

“Over the course of this rifle’s development, we fired hundreds of thousands of rounds to assess and enhance real-world performance and wear,” noted Ben Parker, the lead design engineer for SFAR. “The proprietary design and material selection of the bolt and barrel extension help deliver a rugged, reliable, and safe rifle that we are proud to call a Ruger.”

SFAR rifles are fitted with a 4-position regulated gas block to achieve ideal function across the wide range of ammunition available in the marketplace today, whether running the rifle dirty or clean, suppressed or unsuppressed. The included, on-board 3/16-inch ball-end wrench makes for easy regulator adjustment, while the 2-port Boomer muzzle brake makes the SFAR exceptionally soft shooting.

The handguard features Magpul M-LOK accessory attachment slots at the 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00 positions and sockets for QD sling swivels on both sides. Model 5610 features a 16-inch barrel, a mid-length gas system and a 15-inch Lite free-float handguard whose top rail has been docked in the middle for improved grip access and lighter weight. Model 5611 has a 20-inch barrel, a rifle-length gas system and a 15-inch handguard with a full Picatinny top rail. Both models feature Magpul MOE SL stock, MOE grip and ship with one, 20-round Magpul PMAG magazine.

Trade Stalls

With hundreds of trade stalls to browse, you are sure to find what you are looking for! There are stalls selling badges, uniforms, militaria, vehicles, clothing, books, tents, de-activated weapons and vehicles, if it’s military related, it will be available at the War and Peace Show. Everything from a tiny shirt button, to a tank!

Military Vehicles

See some of history’s most iconic military vehicles. The War and Peace Show is an opportunity for both vehicle owners and enthusiasts alike. Visitors are presented the rare opportunity to see some of the most iconic military vehicles up close and personal, plus seeing them in action around the Arena – Vehicle owners are given the fantastic chance to actually get behind the wheel of their beloved vehicle and show it off to the visiting public!

Living History

Many dedicated enthusiasts brush off their uniforms, dig out the camo netting and recreate some classic scenes from the last 100 years of worldwide warfare. Living History scenes will provide a unique picture of life in conflict with depictions from WW1 to the present. See the British living in trenches, GIs in Vietnam, or Germans plotting their next moves! 

Home Front

Welcome to the Home Front at the War and Peace Show. Our various Living History Groups and re-enactors come together to bring you our very own ‘pop up’ village of Trentham, ‘somewhere in the South-East of England’. Our Home Front Area is the biggest display of its kind in the country with a reputation for high standards of authenticity and education in a friendly and fun way. Next to us, you will find our brave boys (and girls!) in blue, stationed at RAF Upper Trentham, part of 11 Group Fighter Command.

Victory Marquee

The Victory Marquee is the go-to place for an authentic experience of the ‘good old days’ of music. With live music played throughout the day and special performances scheduled for the evenings – the Victory Marquee is the best place to go to listen to some of the best known songs from around the 1930’s through to the songs of the 70’s and everything in between!

The Arena

The arena is a popular and action packed part of the show with things happening in the arena all-day from 10:30am-16:00pm. See all those great military vehicles you’ve come to see in action. The arena gives the chance for Military vehicle owners to get the toys out and play and use their vehicles in the arena for everyone to see. You will see a variety of vehicles from all over the world being represented including British, German, American, Soviet and many other European vehicles.

Veterans Service

For much of the 20th century and now into the 21st century Britain, supported by her allies, has seen her young men and women serve in countless places around the globe and often make the supreme sacrifice. They have waded ashore at Normandy, toiled under the desert sun in Libya, searched out terrorists in the Malayan jungles, been cold and wet in the South Atlantic, patrolled the streets of Belfast and Afghanistan.

The War and Peace Show is paying its own tribute to these heroes by telling their stories so that present and future generations will learn of their courage and understand the sacrifices they made.

Join us at the ‘Veterans Rendezvous’ inside the Victory Marquee, close to the heart of the show where you will be made welcome and will be able to: Meet up with old comrades, enjoy a drink and exchange reminiscences. Take a trip down Memory Lane with the vehicles and equipment you once used. Meet re-enactors and living history groups who keep the memories of what you did alive. Enjoy music, fashion and entertainment from the 1930’s, 1940’s 1950’s and 1960’s.

Spitfire Stage

The Spitfire Marquee is the place to be for foot tapping, head bopping live music all day and late into the evening. If you’re into more recent hits, why not pay the Spitfire Marquee a visit? With a huge bar in the marquee and a cove of food outlets, there’s everything you need to have a great time. From a chilled atmosphere in the daytime with a focus on solo and acoustic acts, to a bustling hive of activity with modern hits played live by some amazing bands until late into the night. The Spitfire Marquee just gets better and better every year.

Flyovers

The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar is proud to be once again displaying at the War and Peace Show. The two aircraft displaying in the skies above are Spitfire Mk 9 TA805 known as ‘The Kent Spitfire’ and in a tribute to the county is named ‘Spirit of Kent’. Currently in No. 234 Squadron colours, this aircraft was rolled out of Castle Bromwich in April 1944 and served with the fore-mentioned squadron at Bentwaters and also with No. 183 Squadron based at Chilbolton.

Sold to the South African Air Force, it served for many years before being made redundant and placed for scrap value. The remains were bought back to the UK and restored to the splendid Spitfire you see today.

Steam at War & Peace

2017 saw the first War and Peace Show 5” gauge miniature railway, which took over 500 passengers during the event. Due to the success of the railway and how popular it became, we have decided to expand both the railway and the locomotive fleet for this years event!

Passengers will embark on a trip from Trentham Station and experience a full lap, passing vintage vehicles which would have been used during the world wars. Due to the size of the new track layout, two steam locomotives will be used every day of the event out of a pool of our locomotives. The fleet consists of a variety of engines, from the powerful ‘Schools’ class to the perky ‘Speedy’ class. These small yet powerful engines will help recreate scenes during the war effort in the Home Front area of the War and Peace Show.

More information and tickets are available at warandpeaceshow.com.