New Products - January 2022
Escort DF12 Shotgun
Escort DF12 semiauto shotguns are ideal for home defense with five-plus-one capacity. Also adaptable for hunting with everything from heavy deer and bear slugs to light bird shot loads. Clip-fed gas-powered system handles 2-3/4-inch shells and magnum 3-inch loads equally well. Steel-shot-compatible choke system comes with Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder tubes. Chrome plated, factory-proofed drilled steel 18-inch barrel with muzzle cover that locks in the forend, adding to the platform’s robust modularity. Reversible ambidextrous bolt handle. Adjustable rear sight built into carrying handle. Additional flip-up front and rear sights with TruGlo fiber optics. Front sight and handle both easily remove for adding optics or accessories to the Picatinny rails built into receiver and forend. Adjustable cheek rest for fast alignment with open sights or optics. Elevation adjustable comb. Soft rubber butt pad. Easily removable aircraft-grade aluminum alloy upper and lower make field-stripping and cleaning a breeze. Durable matte black finish. Overall length 37.6 inches; weight 9 pounds. MSRP $699.99. Contact: HatsanUSA, Inc., P.O. Box 576, Bentonville, AR 72712; (877) 278-4448; www.hatsanusa.com
DSG Outerwear Field Pants are tailored to fit the female form with an incredibly durable yet lightweight stretchable ripstop fabric. They don’t bag and sag in all the wrong places like downsized men’s pants. You won’t even need a belt. Articulated knees assure full range of motion. Two cargo pockets, one on each front thigh. Two hand pockets and two rear pockets for smaller items. Stone Grey color; available in sizes XXS-3XL. Contact: DSG Outerwear, 4638 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 43704; (608) 665-0303; www.DSGOuterwear.com
Crescent Screw Biter impact extraction screwdrivers are the new go-to for quickly removing damaged, corroded, or frozen screws. Simply align the Screw Biter bit with the screw head and strike the steel end cap of the spring-loaded handle. An internal mechanism uses all of that impact force to turn the screw 12 degrees, breaking it loose. Available with a Phillips #2 or a 1/4-inch slotted bit. MSRP $15.99; two-pack that includes Phillips and flathead models $24.99. Contact: Apex Tools, 1000 Lufkin Rd., Apex, NC 27539; (866) 907-9716; www.crescenttool.com
Frabill Universal Bait Station offers a portable way to keep baitfish lively. The compact, insulated soft-sided cooler keeps 8 quarts of water fresh and fully oxygenated with a battery-powered (batteries not included) side-mounted aerator. Features include quick-access bait door in the lid, a molded non-slip base, and mesh side pocket for stowing tackle or gear. Holds up to four 3600 Plano Stowaway boxes. Can double as a cooler for beverages and food. MSRP $59.99. Contact: Frabill, 431 E. South Street, Plano, IL 60545; (800) 226-9868; www.frabill.com
Zip Targets Range Kit includes everything needed to set up a 100-foot shooting range with targets that you can retrieve, check and change without having to go downrange. Assures the safety of an indoor range with no need to call a cease fire to cross the line. Can be setup in minutes anywhere with a safe backstop and trees or posts. Designed for firearms, air rifles, archery, paintball, and other shooting target sports. Hanger accommodates paper targets, steel gun targets, archery foam, hanging cans, clay discs, and balloons. Comes with 200 feet of 550 military-grade paracord. MSRP $149. Contact: Zip Targets, 2125 Barrett Park Dr. Suite 108, Kennesaw, GA 30144; (770) 778.7241; www.ziptargets.com
FOXPRO Gunfire gun-mounted quick-change 3-color predator hunting light uses the brightest LEDs available. Instantly switch colors without taking your eyes off the target by simply rotating the color selector switch. Turn on, off or adjust brightness with dimmer switch on tail cap. Focus the beam on a specific spot or open it up to flood the field by rotating the focus ring. Keep the light off of the gun and stay better concealed by screwing an included metal shroud onto the end of the lens. Available accessories offer even more versatility. Extremely lightweight all-metal construction can handle the toughest in-field use. Comes with battery and charger. Backed by a 3-year LED replacement warranty, a 1-year tail cap and accessories warranty, and unmatched FOXPRO customer support. MSRP $174.95. Contact: FOXPRO, Inc., 14 Fox Hollow Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044; (717) 248-2507; www.gofoxpro.com
Primal Aluminum Snap Stix with Quick-Connect installation and a sturdy double-step design assure you will be up in the tree and hunting safely in a matter of minutes. Weighs just 11 pounds, yet is rated for 300 pounds capacity. Set of four Snap Stix comes with a carrying bag. MSRP $189.99. Contact: Primal Tree Stands, Acheson Harriman Swan, LLC, Attention: Dylan Wright, 1745 Shea Center Drive, 4th Floor, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129; (740) 344-4908; www.primaltreestands.com