AKA @fromtheguncounter on Instagram. Gun nerd, reloader, attorney, and mediocre hunter. Daniel can still be found on occasion behind the counter at a local gun store. When he is not shooting, he enjoys hiking, camping, and rappelling around Utah.
Beretta continues to expand their APX line of pistols with the A1 Tactical Full Size. This new model adds tactical features like a threaded barrel, extended magazine, and suppressor-height sights. An olive drab frame is also standard. Beretta @ TFB: The Most Underrated [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program continues to offer new events and competitions. Hot on the heels of their action pistol program comes a new mid-range rifle match at the National Matches. This match is scheduled for July 31st, 2023. Civilian Marksmanship Program @ TFB: [Read More…]
Another day, another gun industry lawsuit. Coming to you from the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, we have Glock Inc. v. Polymer80 Inc. with patent infringement claims. Let’s take a look at this complaint and see what the allegations are in [Read More…]
KelTec is always coming up with new and interesting guns. Their P17 is one of, if not the, lightest .22LR pistols on the market and one of the most affordable. It’s also now joining the ranks of red dot-capable pistols with the introduction of a red dot-equipped [Read More…]
Perhaps no modern trend is as polarizing as the resurgence of the carry handle equipped AR-15s. Love them or hate them there were many of them on the show floor at SHOT 2023. Last year my Retro Roundup featured mostly AR-related items. This year there were so many new [Read More…]
One of my favorite stories to write each SHOT is a summary of all things throwback. The Retro Roundup gives me an excuse to snoop around the show looking for anything new in the world of the old. This year’s offerings were so plentiful that I split the article [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] .308 Galil Builds From Ikon Weapons](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_090035-660x260.jpg)
Ikon Weapons produces 5.56 Galil variants including the Mirco and ARM. At SHOT Show 2023, they also displayed their new .308 versions. These included wood and polymer furniture models and even one with a California-complaint grip fin. [SHOT 2023] .308 Galil Builds From [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New XM177 From Windham Weaponry](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_095746-660x260.jpg)
Windham Weaponry continues to add new rifles to its lineup, including an XM177 variant. The XM177 family was one of the first AR-style carbines to enter wide use. Several variants were used, including the XM177E2 and GAU5/A. Most original versions featured a ~4″ [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Accurate Mag Rifles, Actions, And Magazines](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_142622-660x260.jpg)
Accurate Mag is one of the leading manufacturers of AICS-pattern magazines, but they also produce actions and complete rifles. [SHOT 2023] Accurate Mag Rifles, Actions, And Magazines First up are the short action magazine extensions. They add four rounds of .308/6.5 [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New CVA Cascade XT And Paramount Pro Models](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_092501-660x260.jpg)
Bergara sister company CVA continues to roll out new bolt action rifles and muzzleloaders. Their new Cascade XT and Paramount Pro V2 were both present at Industry Day At The Range of SHOT Show 2023. [SHOT 2023] New CVA Cascade XT And Paramount Pro Models The Cascade [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Safety Harbor KES Stock For APC-9](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_135006-660x260.jpg)
Safety Harbor Firearms continues to expand the lineup of Kompact Entry Stock (KES) with the addition of a Brugger & Thomet APC-9 model. Safety Harbor makes KES stocks and stabilizing braces for many popular PCC options. These include the CZ Scorpion, Grand Power [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] WA 2000 And FG-42 Reproductions You Can Afford: Rhineland Arms R2000 And FG-9](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_113231-660x260.jpg)
Rhineland Arms had some very unique guns on display at their SHOT Show booth. They had two replicas of legendary designs (WA 2000 And FG-42) that are far more accessible than the originals. [SHOT 2023] WA 2000 And FG-42 Reproductions You Can Afford: Rhineland Arms [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Forster Products Prototype Co-Ax XL Reloading Press](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_091513-660x260.jpg)
Forster Products is (quite literally) expanding its line of Co-Ax presses with a forthcoming XL model. It is designed for cartridges up to .50 BMG. [SHOT 2023] Forster Products Prototype Co-Ax XL Reloading Press Forster’s Co-Ax press is a unique design and it has [Read More…]
Winchester Smokeless Propellants, a member of the Hodgdon family, introduced two new StaBALL powders at SHOT Show 2023 – the StaBAll Match and StaBALL HD. [SHOT 2023] New Winchester StaBALL Powders For 2023 The original member of the StaBALL powder was intended [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Beretta 1301 And Benelli M2 Truckee Forends From Mesa Tactical](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_144109-660x260.jpg)
Mesa Tactical continues to expand its accessory options for shotguns, particularly for the Beretta 1301 and Benelli M2. New for 2023, the Truckee forend is now available for M2 and 1301 shooters. [SHOT 2023] New Beretta 1301 And Benelli M2 Truckee Forends From Mesa [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Manners Composite Stocks Pro Hunter](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_152209-660x260.jpg)
Manners Composite Stocks introduced their new Pro Hunter lightweight carbon fiber rifle stock at SHOT Show 2023. The Pro Hunter blends features of long-range and tactical stocks with features popular on hunting stocks. [SHOT 2023] New Manners Composite Stocks Pro [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Bergara Crest, HMR Carbon, And Ridge Carbon Models](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_090631-660x260.jpg)
Bergara’s newest rifle models (Crest, HMR Carbon, And Ridge Carbon), all with carbon fiber components, were present at Industry Day At The Range 2023 as well as SHOT Show proper. All three of these new models have threaded barrels. [SHOT 2023] New Bergara Crest, [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New FK Brno PSD-C and PSD-SL Variants](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_112202-660x260.jpg)
The FK Brno family of handguns is now a little bigger with the introduction of two new models at SHOT Show 2023 – the PSD-C and PSD-SL. [SHOT 2023] New FK Brno PSD-C and PSD-SL Variants First up is the PSD-C compact pistol. The existing PSD and Field Pistol are [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Winchester Big Bore, Rimfire, And M1 Garand Ammo](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_095145-660x260.jpg)
Winchester Ammunition had a few new ammunition options available at Industry Day At The Range 2023. [SHOT 2023] New Winchester Big Bore And Rimfire Ammo Winchester introduced a new line of handgun ammunition, dubbed Big Bore. Both a .44 Remington Magnum and 10mm load [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Brigade Manufacturing Makasi FAL/AR Hybrid Rifle](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_101558-1-1-660x260.jpg)
Brigade Manufacturing Inc.’s new Makasi rifle was on display at SHOT Show 2023 in the AmChar Wholesale booth. It blends the FAL and AR-15 into something new, almost sort of modernized FN CAL. Let’s delve into this unique design and what it has to offer. [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New 3D-Printed Suppressors From Knight's Armament](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_085227-660x260.jpg)
Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) has produced suppressors since the later 1970s, and they continue to do so. KAC displayed several new models at SHOT 2023 featuring additive manufacturing techniques. [SHOT 2023] New 3D-Printed Suppressors From Knight’s [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] AK And Galil Upgrades From Barwarus And Frontier Armory](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_123728-660x260.jpg)
Barwarus and Frontier Armory had a few interesting upgrades for AK-pattern guns at their SHOT Show 2023 booth. [SHOT 2023] AK And Galil Upgrades From Barwarus And Frontier Armory TFB has covered the Barwarus ALPHA-1 handguard previously, but this was its first [Read More…]
Foxtrot Mike Products have a few new models of their FM-15 on display at SHOT Show. All models were the new and improved Gen 2 versions. [SHOT 2023] NEW Foxtrot Mike Products FM-15 Models FM Products is now offering more choices for furniture. Magpul’s [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Green Magazines And SILENCERS From DuraMag](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_100226-660x260.jpg)
Yes, you read that headline correctly: C-Products aka DuraMag is getting into the suppressor game. Don’t worry, they still make magazines too though. [SHOT 2023] New Green Magazines And SILENCERS From DuraMag Branching into silencers is a very recent decision, [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Anderson Manufacturing Kiger 9mm Pistol And Cerbat Bolt Action Rifle](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_101302-660x260.jpg)
Anderson Manufacturing is a major producer of AR-15 parts and guns, but they had other things on display at SHOT Show as well. [SHOT 2023] Anderson Manufacturing Kiger 9mm Pistol And Cerbat Bolt Action Rifle First up is the Kiger 9C 9mm pistol. It is compatible with all [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Arken EPL Long Range Hunting Scopes](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_092708-660x260.jpg)
Arken Optics displayed their EP Lightweight (EPL) scopes at SHOT Show 2023. The EPL is a departure from their previous scopes and is more suited to hunting use. [SHOT 2023] New Arken EPL Long Range Hunting Scopes Two magnification ranges are available in the EPL line, [Read More…]
Rock River Arms has made AR-15 rifles for many years, and continues to do so. Their newest release is the Ascendant series. [SHOT 2023] New Ascendant Rifles From Rock River Arms The Ascendant ATH (All Terrain Hunter) is designed as a precision hunting setup. RRA already [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Hush Puppy Project and Super Vel Ammo](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_154300-660x260.jpg)
TFB has covered both the Hush Puppy Project and Super Vel ammo in previous SHOT Show posts and reviews. After a recent period of absence, they are back on the scene and were once again showing off their wares at SHOT 2023. [SHOT 2023] Hush Puppy Project and Super Vel [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Nightstick Weapon Lights For Micro 9 Pistols, Full Size Guns](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_151629-660x260.jpg)
Nightstick introduced the new TCM-5B and TCM-365 weapon lights for micro compact pistols, as well as some updates to other products at SHOT 2023. Let’s look at the specs and see what they bring to the table. [SHOT 2023] New Nightstick Weapon Lights For Micro 9 [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Pristine Actions at Industry Range Day](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_094021-660x260.jpg)
Pristine Actions produces bolt action receivers for custom rifle builds. They attended Industry Day at the Range and had rifles build on their actions available for use. [SHOT 2023] Pristine Actions at Industry Range Day The Pristine Action is sort of an improved [Read More…]
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