Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) (SHOT Show Booth #6503) Expands Its Civilian Target Kit With Introduction of New Pistol Conversions

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Jan 19, 2016, 13:00 ET

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 19, 2016 -- Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM), a leading provider of training ammunition and weapon conversions, today announced its new pistol conversions are available for purchase as part of its popular Civilian Target Ammunition weapon kits (CTA) at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and Conference at the Sands Expo Center. The new pistol conversions work with the following models: Beretta 92F, Glock 17 Gen 1-4, H&K USP Compact, Sig Sauer 226 (.40 caliber and 9mm) and 229Smith and Wesson M&P (.40 caliber and 9mm).

Previously only available to military, law enforcement and professional training organizations, target shooters can now access UTM’s full portfolio of products designed specifically for the civilian market. SHOT show attendees can visit UTM’s booth #6503, to see and/or purchase the CTA pistol conversions and ammunition.

“The new CTA pistol conversions are in direct response to customer demand,” said Tony Lambraia, director of sales, UTM. “At last year’s SHOT Show, we received many inquiries about this new product offering. We are happy to be able to deliver a safe product that fills a void in the civilian target shooter market.”

The UTM CTA Pistol Conversion offers a quiet and safe way to target practice without the need for travel to target ranges, which often have fees for entry. Now civilians can easily convert their pistols at home with one simple step. The UTM CTA Pistol Conversions offer numerous benefits, which include:

  • No hearing protection required
  • Ultimate Safety with Live Round Lockout (the conversion will never shoot a live weapon)
  • Range training drills, such as concealed draws, can be done at home safely
  • Target training with real weapons
  • Practice with targets that can be hung anywhere

The new pistol kits will with work with the new 9mm CTA ammunition and will only fire non-lethal ammunition. The UTM 9mm CTA rounds have an average muzzle velocity of 310 ft/s and weigh less than 1 gram. This ammunition is considered for all responsible gun owners.    

UTM is a leading provider of training conversions and ammunition for the military, law enforcement, professional training organizations and civilians. The company manufactures training ammunition, weapon conversions, training products and provides training courses, curriculum development, training facility designs and consultation. UTM currently offers products and training to in over 65 countries around the world. For more information visit http://www.utmworldwide.com.

Jennifer Leckstrom, +1 215-681-0770, [email protected]