Brownells gets new mag contract

Brownells, the Iowa gunsmithing tool and firearm accessory supplier, announced they've been awarded another contract for magazines by the US Army TACOM, Rock Island, Illinois. The contract calls for a total of 1.4 million magazines with deliveries to begin in June 2009 and be completed by June 2010.

The contract will be filled with the latest specification, Improved 30-Round Magazine design. According to company president, Pete Brownell, "We've ramped up production considerably to meet the production schedule and plan to keep building a sufficient supply of magazines for the civilian market, too."

Brownells first military magazine contract ran from November 2006 to May 2007 and was completed on time with all lots passing every phase of the rigorous testing required.

Brownells is the world's largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100-percent satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. Brownells, 200 South Front Street, Montezuma, Iowa 50171, (641) 623-4000, www.brownells.com.--Larry Weeks, Brownells