Originally pitched on KickStarter, the MS Clean (Magazine Shaped Cleaning Kit) is the first product for MS Clean, LLC. Billing itself as an “Improved cleaning kit case for sportsman and professional use,” the MS Clean is a patented STANAG shaped hard case [Read More…]
Having shot the TrAAcker wad for 12 guage that Winchester came out with just over a month ago at SHOT, I can say that them offering it in 20 gauge will be nice for sportsman looking to maximize their hits with their shotgun. Not being a huge wing or clay shooter [Read More…]
Red Jacket Firearms (of Sons of Guns fame) had a interesting prototype at SHOTShow 2014. They have been working on a replacement front cap for the Kel-Tec KSG to allow attachment of flash hiders, breaching devices, and most interestingly–a 12-gauge [Read More…]
Ares Armor has released their 80% lower that are SR25/DPMS patterned. They are on sale right now on their site for $99. Unlike a finished receiver, an 80% lower is not required to be shipped to an FFL because to the ATF, it is not a firearm until the final 20% of [Read More…]
Ashbury Precision Ordinance released their long awaited Savage 110 chassis system at SHOT this year. The SABER FORSST system is a modular rifle chassis designed to accept Badger Ordinance, Remington 700, Defiance Machine, Surgeon, Sako, H-S Precision, McMillian and [Read More…]
Oakley Standard Issue, a division of Oakley, Inc has released a new lens system at the 2014 SHOT Show. The new lens system is called Prizm, and comes in two shades, TR22 for brighter days and TR45 for lower light situations. The lens systems are unique in that they [Read More…]
Who doesn’t love a nice autoloading 12 gauge? They are versatile, fun, affordable to shoot, and are now invaluable tools to three gun shooters around the world. The Remington Versa Max is no exception, and I must say that it was a really pleasure to be able to [Read More…]
DesertTech, formally Desert Tactical Arms, of Utah has released several new rifles as well as a chassis system from the Remington 700. Most of the buzz was around the MDR, DesertTech’s new modular, bullpup styled rifle design. They are being released in .308 [Read More…]
Ah the Sharps rifle, my nemesis. I say this because every time I am at the range shooting for distance, there seems to be an older guy or two shooting cast lead ammo through a Sharps using tang sights and black powder loads who make me look like a complete noobie. That [Read More…]
The .416 Hushpuppy, a new proprietary round being offered with a AR upper by AM-TAC Precision was announced at SHOT this year. The concept to the round is claimed to have a maximum point blank range to 200yds on a man sized target, and creates a wound channel larger [Read More…]
Having just come from the KRISS demo at Machine Guns Vegas which was held in conjunction with a well put together cocktail party, I got a change to not only handle the new line, I was also able to shoot each of the new offerings. All of their pistols are made in the [Read More…]
Gemtech (Gemini Technologies) out of Eagle, Idaho has released the new G-Core line of suppressors at SHOT Show this year. Gemtech started as a consortium of suppressor designers back in 1993, and has been creating and expanding suppressor technology ever since. In [Read More…]
The H&K booth at SHOT was busy as could be, and they had their entire product line on display including the Grenade Machine Gun. I was lucky enough to talk with Wayne Weber, the H&K USA President for a while but HK PRO Member Anthony.L sat in on a morning [Read More…]
Killer Innovations is a new company, based out of Tumwater, WA that is beginning to make their own line of products for the firearm market. Their first two products released were a muzzle brake that they are making in both .308 and .223 and scope rings in 30mm and [Read More…]
Magpul has released the long awaited polymer AK/AKM 30rd magazines at SHOT this year. On hand was several AK’s on their wall sporting the new magazine. According to their reps, the magazines have not yet been shipped to distributors, and speaking with RSR, [Read More…]
Lancer Systems, generally known for their innovation in AR15 magazines has released a new line of .308 magazines for 2014. The L7AWM magazines are 7.62×51 (.308Win) and feature a steel insert that helps to keep the magazine rigid, but also forms the feed lips to [Read More…]
Yesterday, Sig announced the Sig P320, a polymer framed, striker fired pistol. Many know Sig has, up to this point, always been a hammer fired pistol so this is a definitely a break from their normal design. The pistol will be available is 9mm, [Read More…]
The good people at Boberg Arms surprised everyone at SHOT by showing up with a .45acp version of their remarkable pocket pistol. Ok great, another pocket pistol you say. Well here is the kicker: the pistol will shoot .45 Super. The rep told me that the .45acp version [Read More…]
Ohio Ordnance’s booth at SHOT is very impressive. Immediately you are greeted by a giant M2 machine gun and a semi-automatic FN MAG type firearm: These rifles are available for sale to the well-to-do enthusiast who wants an FN MAG without spending over $100,000 [Read More…]
In October Hornady announced several products, including their new RAPiD Safe, which is safe that can be used to rapidly deploy a handgun in an emergency. The safe when opened is spring loaded, and deploys the handgun in a sleeve for a optimal draw and fast deployment. [Read More…]
While most companies are now making a variation of the AR platform in .308, other companies are beginning to push that boundary further still by building AR platforms in .300 Win Mag. Then there is S.W.O.R.D International that decided to skip the new .300 Win Mag [Read More…]
The H&K booth at SHOT had a remarkable display of the MP5 series of SMGs, from genesis to current day. Here we see the result of “Project 64”, the very project that create the MP5. This is gun number 31, still a gun in prototype phase. It is very easy to [Read More…]
For the last several year readers have been rather irritated with Sig for not selling the MPX to the public. Well the time has come. I had a meeting with Sig this morning and as usual we talked about new guns and any changes in status of present guns. I happened to ask [Read More…]
It was said best here, “Korth: you either know the name or you don’t. And if you do know it, you either dream of one day scraping together the scratch to buy one of the legendary German gunmaker’s custom pistols, or you think it’s silly to shell out untold [Read More…]
2014 Will mark my first SHOT Show attendance. While I did get an invite last year, unfortunately I was out of the country for an extended period of time and was unable to attend. This year however I have my boots on the ground here in Vegas so far it has been a blast! [Read More…]
During today’s Media Day at the range I stopped by the Winchester booth and had a look at the new ammo lineup. They have some interesting ammunition coming out this year. As most of you recognize when a new shooter is being trained they will do well with training [Read More…]
Recenly our friends at TPM Outfitters really did us a favor by showing up at out KRISS Vector demonstration with an H&K UMP to use for comparison. I mentioned that they surprised me by bringing an MP5-N I commissioned them to build for me and I was absolutely [Read More…]
Making good on their earlier promise to leave Colorado, Magpul announced they are preparing to move the company. Current plans will move the corporate headquarters to north Texas, while manufacturing and distribution will move to Cheyenne, Wyoming. According to a [Read More…]
AR-15 gas-piston conversion kit maker Osprey Defense recently announced that they were acquired by Ark Defense Group Inc (ARK). Osprey will still be around under the Osprey name but their HQ will move from Florida to Virginia. VIRGINIA BEACH, V.A. – DECEMBER 19, 2013 [Read More…]
First and foremost I would like to thank everyone involved in helping get this series of articles together. Without Phil (our T&E Manager and Senior Writer) helping bridge the connections between KRISS USA and myself, without the good people at the DeSoto Police [Read More…]