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| Industry | Arms industry |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | J. D. Jones |
| Products | Firearms, ammunition |
| Website | https://www.sskfirearms.com |
SSK Industries, Inc. is an American designer and manufacturer of firearms and accessories in Wintersville, Ohio. Founded in 1977, the company is known for its custom Contender and Encore barrels.[1]
Started by hunter and gun enthusiast J. D. Jones, SSK Industries began by manufacturing and marketing specific products related to hunting handguns[2] and ammunition. It has grown to a company that makes hundreds of different types of rounds.[3]
Lehigh Defense acquired SSK Industries in 2019, re-branding it SSK Firearms.[4]
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- ^ "About Page". SSK Industries.
- ^ Fryxell, Glen E. "The Bullets of SSK". Sixguns.com. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ Guy J. Sagi (20 August 2022). "SSK Firearms: A Pioneer In Cartridge & Arms Design". American Rifleman. Retrieved 12 March 2024.