Not sure if it’s a recurring theme yet, but there have been a few companies at SHOT here talking about their single-shot break-action rifles. There’s nothing super new for AAC, but they talked to me about their “Handi-Rifle” which comes in 300 [Read More…]
The Keymod system, a standardized method to attach accessories to rifle fore-ends without the need for picatinny rails, was first unveiled at last year’s SHOT Show and later open sourced by VLTOR allowing any manufacture to make KeyMod accessories. Strike [Read More…]
Mathews Inc. manufacture archery bows and accessories. One of their products is a Mathews Harmonic Damper, a device which dampens the vibration in the bow after the arrow has been fired. It is essentially a dumpbell shaped weight enclosed in a rubber. The weight [Read More…]
The McMillian ALIAS is a 5.56mm bolt rifle action system comprised of modular components. The two part receiver resembles an AR-15. The system comprises of a few different foreends, barrel and stocks. Any AR-15 magazine and pistol grip can be used with the ALIAS. [Read More…]
CMMG has been producing quality AR platforms for 11 years now. Their latest production is the Mk3 CBR (Carbine Battle Rifle). This is a semi-auto .308 caliber rifle on an AR-10 style platform. CMMG has partnered with several industry leaders to put together [Read More…]
Displayed prominently at the TAPCO booth, the Red Laminate Romanian AK-47 Stock Set by TimberSmith. Definitely an eye-catcher. This premium set takes the already-popular sets (available in gray, black, or brown) and adds a thick buttpad to absorb recoil and lightning [Read More…]
EOTech has updated its Zombie Stopper holographic weapon sight. As seen in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 video game, the sight now features green Reaper Z camouflage: The camo apparently makes the sight completely invisible to zombies, though I was unable to test this [Read More…]
One interesting products at the Shot Show this year is the McNally Trigger for Glocks. Glock makes an excellent pistol, however nothing is perfect. One of the shortcomings that a Glock has is the standard Glock trigger. The problem with the standard Glock trigger pull [Read More…]
Sometimes the miscellaneous gun-related goodies and gadgets are the best parts of the SHOT Show. I don’t know if these iPhone cases are the “best” of the show, but they are certainly appealing to a number of people. One of the cases is designed [Read More…]
Remington announced a new line of hunting ammunition called Hog Hammer. As one might infer from the name, the ammo is designed specifically for hunting wild pigs. The loads use the all copper Barnes TSX bullets. The TSX, or Triple Shock, bullets are designed to [Read More…]
DRD Tactical’s Paratus-16 is making its Shot Show debut in the RSR Booth. The Paratus-16 was introduced in August of last year, and is one of the truly one of the more innovative rifles out there. For the uninitiated, the Paratus-16 is a quick break down [Read More…]
Ruger has introduced the LC380 based on the LC9 frame. The new pistol changes to a .380 barrel, extractor, extractor spring, magazine, and slide, but otherwise is very similar in size and features to the LC9. There are a few other differences that I will outline [Read More…]
HiViz is known by many shooters as a company that makes fiber optic sights. One of their handgun products allowed a maximum amount of light in, as it had little protection around it. The other version did not let nearly as much light in, but provided a greater [Read More…]
One of the fun things about SHOT Show is seeing some very unique weapons. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen anything like the Swedish FX Verminator Extreme air gun. It’s a convertible air rifle and arrow thrower, where the pellet barrel [Read More…]
There are lots and lots of random things at SHOT Show, and here’s one that I thought was novel. Let’s say you’re at home watching TV, and you like to have your pistol at the ready but in concealment. If grey, black, or beige match your couch, then take [Read More…]
Schmidt & Bender is known for high quality glass, and their new line of hunting scopes is no exception. With their Flash Dot technology, you can get a red dot of varying brightness which is very useful depending on the weather. What was unique to this line is the [Read More…]
At the 2013 Shot Show ArmaLite introduced the new AR-30A1. This bolt action rifle bears some resemblance to its predecessor the AR-30, however it has been completely redesigned piece by piece. The team at ArmaLite went through the gun and assessed each piece based on a [Read More…]
Taurus is showing a variety of their firearms in different colors: black, tan, pink and purple. Nevermind all of the blued and stainless handguns. Who is the target audience for all of the rainbow colored guns? Some companies try to market the guns to [Read More…]
Horus Vision has been an innovator in developing reticles for a long time now. They have developed reticles and software applications that have helped shooters obtain unsurpassed accuracy. This year Horus is introducing two new user-friendly reticles for civilian and [Read More…]
IO Inc., best known for their AK rifles, will soon be selling M16A1 rifles made from original Colt M16A1 parts. The only non-Colt parts will be the IO-manufactured semi-automatic lower receiver and the barrel. The upper receiver, sights and furniture are [Read More…]
To prove that their Leupold VX3 scope could take pounding the Leupold crew mounted it onto a picatinny equipped “tactical” Bosch jachhammer. After 30 minutes of jackhammering, the scope was attached to a rifle and used to shoot a 3 round 1″ group [Read More…]
Magpul’s first AK platform accessory is the MOE AK Grip. The grip will be introduced sometime in 2013 and will retail for $20.95. A drop-in upgrade for AK-pattern pistol grips, the MOE AK Grip (MSRP $20.95) is compatible with reinforced and unreinforced [Read More…]
Hunters take note: Realtree introduced a new hunting camo called Xtra. Calling it the “industry’s more realistic pattern,” Realtree uses a pattern that includes a foreground, mid-ground and background. In theory, this adds visual depth to the pattern and [Read More…]
Back at SHOT 2011 we reported on the Glock beavertail backstraps for Gen4 pistols. Well, now it’s SHOT 2013, and the backstraps are supposedly finally coming out of R&D to the market sometime this year. My Glock buddy had to ask four other associates where [Read More…]
Looking a bit like something from a cheesy science fiction flick, the new ZiP .22 is a polymer rimfire bullpup pistol. Okay, it looks more than a bit like something from a cheesy science fiction flick. The form factor is designed to deliver compact size and modularity [Read More…]
In the very short amount of time since Black Rain Ordnance incorporated in 2009, the company has gathered a fair amount of attention in the highly competitive arena of AR-platfrom rifles. That attention has come due to the company producing high quality rifles that [Read More…]
At the 2013 Media Day I had the chance to put my hands on the new Kahr CW380, (Model #CW3833). The CW380 is a nice compact handgun developed to fill the void in the CW series of pistols for the .380 caliber cartridge. Previously Kahr had made the CW9 and CW40 in [Read More…]
I examined a new laser for Glocks which I believe will be a hit for Glock users. This unit is made by CAT in Argentina. I spoke with Ana Contessi the manager at CAT. She gave me the tour of this new product. This sight appears to be very well made with a polymer body. [Read More…]
Two of the new pistols that Smith & Wesson announced heading into the 2013 SHOT Show were Performance Center 1911s. I had a chance to shoot them at Media Day, and they were impressive. While the full size 1911 was great, it was the commander-sized that really [Read More…]
The rise in popularity of optics, such as the Trijicon RMR, has holster makers looking at ways of making scabbards for carrying them. Safariland has been working on new holsters for the military and for law enforcement. At Media Day, Safariland had this drop leg [Read More…]
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