Invented and custom hand-crafted by marksman Sherwood “Wood” Akuna, Akuna Brass Catcher makes a slide-on accessory that captures ejected pistol brass before it hits the ground. Made in the USA, the lightweight catcher attaches to Weaver/Picatinny tactical-light mounts and is designed to keep casings clean for reloading while reducing cleanup and hot-brass hazards at the range. The newer ABC IV model adds a frameless collapsible pouch for pistols with optic sights.
DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods CoWhat began with Gene DeSantis hand-building a holster at his kitchen table in 1972 is now DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods Co., a family-owned American manufacturer of hand-crafted firearm holsters and carry gear. The company still builds and ships from its U.S. plant, combining skilled handwork with modern design and serving customers that include elite law enforcement and the U.S. military. Its custom shop also makes special-order holsters for discontinued or uncommon firearms.AMITYVILLE, NY
Peterson CartridgePeterson Cartridge is a family-owned Pittsburgh-area manufacturer of American-made, match-grade brass rifle casings built specifically for long-distance shooters. Founded by Derek Peterson and two partners after a search for hard-to-find hunting ammunition, the company now makes brass in more than 70 calibers and inspects every casing before it leaves the factory. Its small-batch approach and detailed dimensional and ballistic testing are aimed at giving reloaders consistent performance shot after shot.CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA
Weigand Combat Handguns IncFounded by pistolsmith Jack Weigand in 1982 and incorporated in 1986, Weigand Combat Handguns designs and manufactures American-made scope mounts and shooting accessories for handguns and rimfire rifles. Its patented Weig-A-Tinny® system combines Weaver- and Picatinny-style mounting features, reflecting Weigand’s background in extrusion work and decades of competitive shooting. Jack Weigand was named the American Pistolsmiths Guild’s 1999 Pistolsmith of the Year, and the company now operates as a small custom manufacturer in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania.MOUNTAIN TOP, PA
MTM Case-gardFrom a Dayton basement job shop to an international shooting-sports brand, MTM Case-Gard makes molded cases, ammunition storage and related accessories for hunters and range users. Founded in 1968, the family-owned company still manufactures its products in Dayton, where six of founder Bill Minneman’s children work full-time alongside a 75-member team. MTM says its 325-plus accessories are developed around problems its employees and customers encounter, and its products now reach 108 countries.DAYTON, OH