I got a chance to shoot this at Media day at the Range for SHOT Show 2014. My immediate impression was that it is remarkably similar to the Beretta CX4 Storm. However the CC10 has a forward magazine well. The grip has a grip safety. It is a fun plinker. I felt that as I [Read More…]
Even though the 2014 SHOT Show ended over a month ago, there were a lot of things there that we released and displayed for the first time. Although I am finding that the industry is going away from launching at SHOT or NRA so their products are not buried along with [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2013, AWC unveiled an integrally suppressed Ruger takedown. Shut up and take my money haha. I can’t believe I haven’t heard of this until now. Suppressed Takedown
The KRISS Group posted up a new video recapping SHOT Show 2014. During SHOT Show, I got to test fire their new carbine enhanced Vector as well as their Sphinx Pistols. I am extremely eager to see what KRYTAC will be developing in the future.
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…]
For the rifleman who desires the ultimate in creative customization, Unique-AR’s or Idaho offers custom free-float handguards for the AR platform. The company offers a variety of stock configuration tubes, configurable in either 7, 9, 12, or 15″. [Read More…]
Taking it a step further from their MS2 and MS3 designs, MagPul has introduced the MS1. The MS1 by itself is tailor-built piece of webbing that interfaces with multiple adapter types offered by MagPul. With the multiple adapter options (QD, Paraclip, MS3/MS4, and [Read More…]
For those not interested in hunting by waiting in a blind, Nature Blinds released the Larry Weishuhn Signature Series StalkingShield. Nature Blunds collaborated with “Mr. Whitetail” himself to create shield to allow hunters “outside the box.” [Read More…]
Depending on your point of view, a First Aid Kit holding a handgun and magazines might have a touch of irony. At SHOTShow 2014 G-Outdoors debuted a new line of discreet handgun cases. Designed to be discreet and deceptive, the cases are meant to allow to keep the [Read More…]
At SHOT Show Media Day, I got some hands-on time with the new Benelli ETHOS 12 ga shotgun. As the owner of a Benelli Vinci shotgun, I’m well acquainted with how well the Benelli platform works, but I’m also acquainted with its shortcomings. One of them is [Read More…]
Rudy Project has a new model for 2014, called Airblast. The main features are a lens that increases both vertical and peripheral vision by removing material on the top rim and extending the lens outward. It’s quite a noticeable difference side by side. I [Read More…]
Also seen at SHOT 2014 was the new AR15 Magazine Lock by Franzen International. Many of you are familiar with Franzen, as the company has been manufacturing firearms safety locks for years. The Magazine Lock is inserted into the magazine well of your favorite AR-style [Read More…]
Your eyes do not deceive you. That grip is not broken. Sam Cadle and I were able to go hands-on with the prototype variable-angle “tactical angular grip” (TAG) coming soon from LMT Developed in partnership with Hopkins Industry, LLC chaired by an active [Read More…]
Bushnell, an industry leader in optics, has released a new red dot optic in their Elite Tactical line. The CQTS 1x32mm red dot optic looks to take aim at the higher-end market of red dot optics, such as EOTech and Aimpoint, with competitive features and a [Read More…]
As a long time Tavor shooter, nothing makes me happier than seeing new aftermarket parts and accessories being released now that the IWI US plant is up and running. Small and interesting parts have been trickling out since last year’s Shot Show. Replacement [Read More…]
Squirreled away in the Troy booth at SHOTShow 2014 was the “PAR” or Pump-Action Rifle. All golf jokes aside, the PAR is a AR-style pump rifle and looks to be a real (tack)driver. Built for states and countries with restrictions on ownership, the receivers [Read More…]
It have been two years since the prototype of the Mepro M5 was appeared at the previous SHOT Show. During SHOT Show 2014, The Mako Group have shown me the production model of the Mepro M5 reflex sight. It has a number of design changes and the final design was [Read More…]
While walking the hallways of the Sands Convention Center during SHOT Show, I happened to come across a booth showing the iMarksman Training System. It consists of a computer program which allows you to take a picture of familiar scene, such as a parking lot, your [Read More…]
Springfield Armory introduced the new XDs 4.0 to the Media Range day this year. The XDs 4.0 is an extended barrel version of the striker fired XDs 9mm released at last year’s SHOT Show. Still marketed towards the concealed carry audience, the XDs 4.0 has several [Read More…]
While perusing the “New Products” section at the SHOT Show looking for ideas, I happened across a complete AR-15 with the all new Magpul gray furniture (hand guard, grip, stock). Gray seemed to be a new move this year, as 5.11 had a full line of “tactical [Read More…]
Now we all love TFB for its motto “Firearms Not Politics,” and so I will stick to the factual details of these one-of-a-kind 1911s made by the folks at Cabot Guns. These are just too unique and have to be shown outside the confines of SHOT Show. On the left, [Read More…]
Check out this interesting bump sled that the Slide Fire folks made as a concept. They were getting feedback from SHOT Show attendees, and like good gunnies, they provided plenty of feedback. What kind of improvements would you make? Post your ideas in the comments, [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…]
Streamlight is introducing a new light for police use as well as campers hunters and others in need of handy small light. The Clipmate has a strong clip on the back that can be attached to a pocket, belt, cap brim and many other places. The Clipmate uses two C4 white [Read More…]
Arsenal Firearms (officially: Arsenal Firearms Group of Companies) is expecting approval from the ATF this year, of the AF-1 Strike One pistol. However, this doesn’t mean it will be available on the US market in 2014. The lucky honor will first go to Italy, where [Read More…]
Many new 1-6x rifle scopes were introduced at the SHOT Show 2014 and one of the best among those is the new Meopta MeoStar R2 1-6×24 RD. The new Meopta 1-6×24 features a true 1x magnification, lightweight 30mm tube, daylight visible reticle illumination with [Read More…]
Last May TFB reported the Magpul 1911 grips were coming, and thought they are on the market now, I’d yet to handle them. So I took the time to check them out at SHOT Show. I like the look of them, though not in love with the tiny Magpul logos as texture, but [Read More…]
New from Israel is the MSE series of red-dot sights. It was developed by retired Lt Col. Mikey Hartman who founded and was the commander of the IDF marksmanship and sharpshooter school with over 20 years of training experience. The MSE sight is constructed with a [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…]
Your Privacy Choices