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Concealed Carry Corner: Best Caliber For Small Carry Guns ![[SHOT 2020] Strike Industries Sentinel Rifle, G19 Frame, P320 Grip Module, Scouter (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SHOT-2020-Strike-Industries-Sentinel-Rifle-G19-Frame-P320-Grip-Module-Scouter-1-660x260.jpg)
Last year, Strike Industries released over 50 new products – that’s one new product per week on average. And looks like in 2020 the mad scientists at the SI R&D department are going to keep that insane rate. Let’s take a look at each of the new [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory has always been known for their budget friendly AR-15 rifles and parts kits, they then moved onto AK-47s, then it was AK and AR hybrids. Well now they’ve debuted their own line of pistols. At SHOT Show 2020 they launched their PS9 Dagger [Read More…]
SB Tactical has announced a few new products to the general market at Shot Show this week. There were a few new options from them with a new side-folding triangle brace for the AK and an aluminum-bodied FS1913 Brace. Let’s take a look at both options and see [Read More…]
Sccy firearms have unveiled a new compact handgun in their 2020 firearm line up. Its called the DVG-1 and will come in a few different variations and packages depending on what’s best for the individual. Let’s dive into what the DVG-1 will be when it comes [Read More…]
Remington had a massive presence to showcase its 100th anniversary at this year’s SHOT Show. In addition to showcasing the massive lineup and legacy, Remington also debuted two new variants to the 700 series of pistols and rifles. Remington 700 PCR Enhanced One [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Aero Precision Pistol Caliber Carbines](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200124_091947-660x260.jpg)
Aero Precision has been a long-time favorite AR-15 manufacturer of mine. Blending affordability with quality, Aero Precision has been the start of many AR builds for me. This year, we have all been blessed with the announcement of Aero Precision Pistol Caliber [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Defense Distributed to talk about the Ghost Gunner 3, an at home CNC milling machine. DD describes the GG3 thusly: “Ghost Gunner 3 allows you to manufacture firearms with confidence and ease, in the privacy of your own home. GG3 removes material 5 [Read More…]
At Shot Show this week, 2A Armament announced their brand new lightweight titanium bolt carrier group. 2A Armament has come out with a number of coated bolt carrier groups as well as lightweight options, but this is by far the lightest option available from them. Specs [Read More…]
Chiappa Firearms of Italy added several new rifles and pistol to their line up this year. Available on the US market this year will be their new CBR-9 (Chiappa Black Rhino 9)Pistol, a new 22 Long Rifle folding survival type rifle and several offerings of side-gate [Read More…]
Full Conceal, who made big waves by releasing a foldable Glock, is releasing its newest foldable Glock, the M3D-S6. Why S6? Because it will be offered for sub $600. Sub 6. S6. You get it. Still based on the Glock 19 Gen 4, the M3D-S6 offers 21+1 rounds of 9mm in a [Read More…]
Out on the FN booth, on a pedestal all of its own, was the new FN Mk48 Mod. 2 6.5CM light machine gun, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, it was a response to a US Special Operations Command tender for a version of the 7.62×51 Mk48, a larger calibre variant of FN’s [Read More…]
Okay. It looks a little odd. But I am actually super impressed by Tandemkross’s new chassis for the Ruger PCC, the Upriser. It adapts the Ruger PCC to take a standard AR-15 buffer tube and stock, along with an AR-15 grip. It also comes with a bunch of quality of [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2020, Nosler announced a new .270 caliber addition to their cartridge family – the 27 Nosler. In their press release, Nosler describes this cartridge as an offering “that redefines performance as radically now as the 270 Winchester did upon its [Read More…]
Dillon Aero, makers of the M134D Minigun that is currently in service with the US Military, has come out with a new force multiplier. The Dillon Aero 503D is a tri-barrel 50-caliber rotary machinegun. It is entirely configurable for use aboard helicopters, boats, [Read More…]
Brannon LeBouef of NOLATAC, sat down with #surefire for TFBTV to discuss their new offerings for 2020. Surefire is a leader in illumination devices, and they did not disappoint this year. They started off with single and dual fuel versions of their Scout Pro that has a swinging lever mount that [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Crossbreed Holsters New Products for 2020](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200121_121741-660x260.jpg)
Crossbreed Holsters has always come to SHOT Show with some pretty innovative carry designs over the years. Their most famous holster the Crossbreed Supertuck is a very basic and solid holster. However, the Hybrid ST2 holster followed up on that with some more options [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Battle Arms T-34](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TFB_SHOT2020_Battlearms_4-660x260.jpg)
B.A.D. to the Bone New for Battle Arms Development is a foray into the AK world. Fellow Nevadans Battle Arms Development and Rifle Dynamics have come up with a pretty cool Patriotic War-themed AK pistol. Dubbed the “T-34”, the new pistol is made on a [Read More…]
XS Sights has been providing affordable aftermarket sights for both pistol and rifle products for years. 2020’s SHOT Show was no exception to this. XS sights arrived on the scene with two new big dot options for DXT series of handgun sights and XTI offset [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Cabot Guns](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TFB_SHOT2020_Cabot_16-660x260.jpg)
Cabot: Modern Art on a Classic Canvas Ah, the SHOT Show lower level dungeon. It can be a place of darkness and despair, filled with the noxious fumes of B.O. and burnt food court fare. In this maelstrom, however are hidden gems. Gleaming like a beacon through this [Read More…]
Brownells debuted a few new products at SHOT Show 2020. Their new 4x Carry Handle Optic, BRN-180 lower receivers, and What Would Stoner Do rifles. New Rifles and Optics From Brownells 4x Carry Handle Optic The Brownells Retro 4x Carry Handle Optic is a close replica to [Read More…]
Volquartsen is famous for making some pretty rad looking guns (at least in my opinion). At SHOT Show 2020 they’ve brought out the new Volquartsen Summit 17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) as well as two new Cerakote finishes for the Black Mamba rimfire pistol. The [Read More…]
SIG SAUER showcased a massive new lineup at SHOT Show 2020. On display were both military and civilian variants of SIG’s ever-growing lineup of firearms and accessories. Of all the firearms on display, here’s what’s new to the SIG lineup. New SIG [Read More…]
Brannon LeBouef, of NOLATAC, takes a minute to speak with Aimpoint about their new COMP M5B. The Bravo means that it now has adjustable turrets that allow for bullet drop compensation instead of holdovers for their very popular line of COMP red dots. The COMP series takes a AA battery and has an [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Rock River Arms](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200121_094946-660x260.jpg)
Rock River Arms is a Coal Valley, Illinois based firearms manufacturer that produces Pistols, Rifles, Uppers, Lowers and everything in-between. This year at Shot Show I was able to get a look at two new pistols still currently under development that should be debuting [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Geissele Super Precision Optic and mount](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TFB_SHOT2020_Geissele_9-660x260.jpg)
The Geissele Super Precision 1-6 x 28 Down at the end of Industry Day at the Range was Geissele with a ton of their rifles set up with various sighting devices. Of most import was their new Super Precision 1-6 optic. Mounted to the rifles with their Super Precision [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] The Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200123_084415-660x260.jpg)
The Beretta 21A Bobcat has been a long-time favorite of rimfire shooters and Beretta firearm fams alike. This year at SHOT Show they unveiled what many people have been itching for – a threaded barrel version of the 21A Bobcat. Soon you will be able to mount your [Read More…]
Sons of Liberty Gun Works, a boutique AR-15 manufacturer, has introduced the Broadsword at SHOT 2020. The Broadsword is a Precision Rifle Shooting focused AR-15. It is specifically designed as a law enforcement marksman rifle, that excels at short range high-pressure [Read More…]
![[SHOT] INFORCE Machined Aluminum Line](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200122_112937-660x260.jpg)
INFORCE is a popular manufacturer of pistol and rifle mounted lights. Previously they have released several pistol mounted lights that featured polymer housings and 300-lumen lamps suited for duty and self-defense use. This year at shot they have announced 4 new [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Leapers UTG](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200122_111628-660x260.jpg)
Leapers UTG came to SHOT Show 2020 in full force with a whole host of new products for pistols, shotguns and rifles alike. I was able to walk through their booth and snap a couple of photos and pricing on some new products that should be hitting stores soon. Let us know [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits the Yankee Hill Machine booth at SHOT Show 2020 and gets to scoop on new silencers, including modular cans with third party muzzle device compatibility, an integrally suppressed AR-15 upper, and more. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out [Read More…]
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