The Tyrol Pocket Binocular
From Swarovski Optik

This collector level item, the smallest of all Swarovski Optik’s binoculars, is clothed in fine Italian leather. As with other pocket models the Pocket TYROL has a sophisticated lens system comprising a total of 16 lenses, which are treated with the Swarobright, Swarodur and Swarotop coatings. This generates exceptionally bright, high-contrast images, and the field of view is likewise impressive. This beauty is both dustproof and waterproof and, it has adjustable twist-in eyecups, which also allow eyeglass wearers to enjoy a full field of view.

Contact: Swarovski Optik NA Ltd., 2 Slater Road, Cranston, RI 02920, (401) 734-1800, Web site: www.swarovskioptik.com.

Double Diamond Polished Carbon Fiber Grips
From Carbon Creations

Carbon Creations produces patented Fiber 1911 & Officer Pistol Grips individually handcrafted to fit a wide range of handguns and firearms such as the Colt 1911, the 1911 Smith & Wesson, Kimber 1911 or Caspian 1911. Les Baer collectors and Para Ordnance pistol aficionados will truly appreciate these carbon fiber beauties with their meticulous attention to fine detail and dedicated craftsmanship.

Contact: Carbon Creations, P.O. Box 1434, Valley Center, CA 92082, (888) 757-4747, Fax: (760) 749-4490, Web site: www.carboncreations.com.

New .38-55 Brass Cases
From Starline

Demand from competitive shooters has induced Starline Brass to produce new .38-55 regular and long rifle cases. The standard case is 2.08", while the long is 2.125". Diameter on both cases is the same and both cases are .002" thinner at the case mouth than the current Winchester case. The thinner case mouth enables the shooter to use large diameter bullets for better accuracy. Most rifles — both modern and original — will usually accept the longer case. However, shooters who are unsure of which length to use may contact Starline for samples to test. This vintage caliber is used in cowboy action shooting, as well as for long-range and hunting. Like the .45-70 and .40-65, the .38-55 also has crossover use in black powder and smokeless loads.

Contact: Starline Brass, 1300 West Henry, Sedalia, MO 65301, (800) 280-6660, Fax: (660) 827-6650, Web site: www.starlinebrass.com, E-Mail: info@starlinebrass.com.

Sublime Folding Knives
From Tichbourne Knives

There are knives and there are knives! Some knives are purely utilitarian in their purpose and design. Other knives are sublime examples of superb craftsmanship inspired by an unerring aesthetic sense of balance and beauty. Now, George Tichbourne offers two folding knives that are true treasures of the knife-making craft. With an over all length of 8-3/4" and a 3-1/4" blade, these creations sport rugged handles of Russian Mammoth or Red Deer Stag and a titanium frame.

Thumb stud materials can vary. Rubies, blood stones, stainless steel and other semi-precious stones are available. One final word: the action is remarkably and consistently smooth due to a permanently lubricated pivot.

Contact: George Tichbourne Knives, 7035 Maxwell Rd., No. 5, Mississauga, Ontario, L5S 1R5, (905) 670-0200, Web site: www.tichbourneknives.com, E-Mail: sales@tichbourneknives.com.

White Micarta Handled Alamo Bowie Knife
From Katz Knives

In the Old West, a Bowie Knife meant business. And, gentlemen of “the high water” carried knives crafted as much for elegance as for utility. So, Katz Knives’ new “Alamo Bowie” should prove to be a popular item for Old West re-enactors, cowboy action shooters and black powder enthusiasts. Its white Micarta handle is a perfect compliment to a brace of ivory-handled revolvers. And, as with all Katz knives, it holds an edge sharp enough to shave the mustache off a gnat but tough enough to fell “Old Sequoia.”

Contact: Katz Knives, Inc., 10924 Mukiltio Speedway No. 287, Mukilteo, WA 98275, (480) 786-9334, Fax: (480) 786-9338, Web site: www.katzknives.com.

New XD Lasergrips
From Crimson Trace

Customer demand is also responsible for new Lasergrips designed to fit Springfield Armory’s feature-packed XD pistol. Crimson Trace engineers have created an innovative design that secures the Lasergrips to the XD grip, while maintaining the key ergonomic features of the pistol XD shooters value, These Lasergrips fit the Full-size and Compact XD in 9mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, .45 GAP. Currently, they do not fit the .45 ACP.

Stay tuned! Contact: Crimson Trace Corporation, 9780 SW Freeman Drive, Wilsonville, OR 97070, (800) 442-2406, Fax: (503) 783-5334, Web site: www.crimsontrace.com, E-Mail: customer@crimsontrace.com.