Strike Industries has two very interesting products coming out this year. First up is their drop in rail for Glock frames. It adds 2 more slide rails giving the Glock frame 6 rails for improved slide to frame fit. Here you can see the SI frame rail on the left [Read More…]
Crimson Trace was awash in new products at the 2015 SHOT Show. Laserguards for the M&P Shield, Compact, and an integral laser for the Bodyguard and other firearms meant there was a lot to cover. However, two products caught the most attention: The green Rail Master [Read More…]
Coonan, Inc. was on my list of stops for SHOT this year and also came recommended by a friend whose opinion I trust. As I had written in an earlier review, my irrational view is that a 1911 should be chambered in .45 ACP. Coonan’s evolution of the platform is a [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson had a huge booth (as you would have expected) and so Phil had a few of us writers meet him there to help cover some of the new products (as big as it was, we probably could have dedicated a writer to camp there for the whole show). In any case, the [Read More…]
For several years now there have been very few changes or additions to the SIG Traditional 1911s. That’s changed in a big way with the addition of several new models. One of the new models is the FB Skorpion, which is a Commander size 1911 with stippled (checkered [Read More…]
A few days ago the BATFE sent out a letter stating that it was not legal to use an arm brace, such as the SIG SAUER Pistol Stabilizing Brace, as a stock. SIG have responded with this statement … A Statement Regarding the SIG SAUER® Pistol Stabilizing Brace. [Read More…]
Magnum Research brought a good representation of their line to SHOT, including perhaps every variation of the Desert Eagle. New for this year from Desert Eagle will be printed finish guns in numerous patterns (see the pictures below for the animal print versions) and a [Read More…]
On day one of SHOT I stopped by Ruger and took a look at their newest guns and triggers. Of course the most popular gun of the day – the one I and one of the great guys at Ruger stood and waited awhile to take a look at – was the Ruger 22 Charger [Read More…]
When I visited Ruger at SHOT I was able to take a look at their new BX trigger, which is for their 10/22 rifles and 22 Charger pistols. The BX is self-contained and literally drops right into place, making it one of the simplest trigger installations I’ve ever [Read More…]
I saw this at the Glock booth here at Shot Show 2015. It is the Glock 19TB. It comes with tall suppressor sights and a threaded barrel. When I asked Glock reps about the new MOS optic guns and the the lack of suppressor sights, their answer was vague. They do not really [Read More…]
While at the Industry Day at the Range I happened upon Century Arms, and I’m very glad I did. Century Arms is a major importer of firearms, and was showcasing their recently branded Canik TP9 SA 9mm handgun. The TP9 SA is a striker-fired single action only [Read More…]
For the sake of full disclosure, I have to admit that I think Kahr makes a great product (see my review of the CW380 from a few weeks back), so I was thrilled to be assigned to cover their booth at SHOT. Kahr’s biggest news is a quiet storm of sorts: There will [Read More…]
Israeli company Fobus launched their two new-for-2015 inside the waistband holsters. The injected polymer systems are designed to fit a wide range of firearms, belts, and body-types, and are built to be multi-firearm friendly. The idea is that a user can change which [Read More…]
At 2013 SHOT we had reviewed the Phalanx. John Rassias was back this year and I had a chance to stop by his booth for a quick chat. The product has gotten some updates since then which definitely increase the versatility. John has put together a system that protects [Read More…]
Lone Wolf Distributors is coming out with a metal Glock Mag Coupler. They only had two prototypes on hand and no real information on price. They estimate these will come out in 2 months.
Ruger had numerous guns on display at their range day, and some of them were more exciting than others. Ruger was showing the LCR in 9mm. It was available to shoot, and shot very well, with relatively easy recoil for such a light gun. It does utilize 5-round full [Read More…]
The new Glock MOS – Modular Optic System handguns were ready to fire at the Industry Day at the Range. Recognizing an increasingly popular trend towards red dot optics for handguns, the Glock MOS handguns provide shooters a variety of options for using many of [Read More…]
AUTHOR’S NOTE: While at the range on Monday, the RIA representative I talked to did not point out an important change for the Glock conversion kit. In order for the .22TCM cartridge to fit standard Glock 9mm magazines, the engineers had to shorten the cartridge [Read More…]
Kimber is coming out with some more Sapphire pistols. They are adding a Pro II and a Solo in Sapphire style. The Pro II Sapphire will retail for $1,650. Specifications Caliber: 9mm Height (inches) 90 degrees to barrel: 5.25 Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 28 [Read More…]
Kimber has partnered up with Gemtech to make an out of the box package 1911. It will retail for $2500 and comes with everything you see, according to the Kimber rep. The 1911 will come with a Gemtech suppressor and Gemtech threaded barrel. The G-10 grips have [Read More…]
Rock Island Armory had the company’s new 1911-style .380 ACP pistol at the 2015 Industry Day at the Range. Called the Baby Rock Standard CS, the gun was designed from the ground up to be a concealed carry pistol. In our shooting, the gun ran well and we did not [Read More…]
Anyone that knows me certainly knows how much I like the 45acp round. When I heard the new model of the SIG 320 was coming out in 45acp in full size,carry and compact I found these as soon as I got to the range. Related: SIG P320 Selected as new US Army Handgun. As most [Read More…]
After having spent a week at the SIG facilities back in June I really didn’t expect to see many new guns. Well I was wrong there were many more handguns than I expected. There were several pistols that caught my eye and the SIG P-220 Elite was one of them because [Read More…]
Magpul has been on a roll lately with all the new products they’ve been debuting before SHOT Show 2015. Just yesterday they released teasers for their PMAG D60 drum mag and their new AK47 handguards, magazines and stocks. They just dropped another sneak peak video [Read More…]
Based on the existing 930SST, MasterPiece Arms (MPA) will introduce the MPA930 DMG at the SHOT Show. These 9mm guns have all aluminum lowers and use Glock magazines. These handguns have a 3.5″ threaded barrel and weigh 46 ounces. A Picatinny rail is standard for [Read More…]
Okay, I have no idea about this one. Definitely an oddity. I’m not sure if they are going to be at SHOT, but I will be on the lookout. The press release says it is designed for concealed carry but I have some doubts… Side-by-side .38 Spl seems like it [Read More…]
Troubleshooter Berlin, TFB’s favorite German-based amateur small arms designer, has been experimenting out in the Arizona desert with a blowback-operated design based on a Taurus 92 compact. He demonstrates that, strictly speaking, the locking mechanism on the [Read More…]
Zev Technologies mounted the new Leupold Deltapoint Pro red dot on one of their Glocks. Some pictures of the Deltapoint Pro show an optional integrated rear BUIS. Zev Tech has answered the question of “how does the rear sight fit and work when mounted on a [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has been in the firearms business since 1985, but they can actually trace their roots all the way back to 1853, to the Swiss Wagon Factory. When the Swiss Wagon Factory won a competition hosted by the Switzerland Federal Ministry of Defense the prize was a [Read More…]
Really, Tom? Is that the best title you can come up with? SHOT is the place to put out your new products (if there is any place). I know, I know. My “title writing” muse is on vacation right now… Is anyone getting a whiff of the trend at SHOT this [Read More…]
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