Seekins Precision got their start back in 2005 making high-quality aluminum scope rings. At that time it was just Glen and his wife, Katie, in their garage with a single CNC machine. By 2014 they had expanded the business into a 25,000 sq/ft shop with an entire [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] True Velocity and Sierra Bullets (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SHOT-2020-True-Velocity-and-Sierra-Bullets-1-660x260.jpg)
True Velocity and Sierra Bullets have partnered to introduce composite cased commercial ammunition that should be available in 2020. The cartridges will be composed of True Velocity’s steel-base polymer cases loaded with Sierra bullets. This ammunition will be [Read More…]
While at SHOT Show, it is hard to get eyes on everything and you can miss stuff but thanks to my friend Paul for letting me know this existed. I swung by the Amend2 booth just to check out their new S300 Hybrid grip module. This feels like a no brainer and something SIG [Read More…]
When reflecting back on my time at Shot Show this year, there were a few big reveals but for the most part it was mainly smaller quality of life innovations at the show this year. One of the more interesting smaller pieces of the show was the collaboration between [Read More…]
This year’s SHOT Show was the first to have models representing all three of the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program prototypes. SIG Sauer had prototypes on display at their stand (which TFB got our first look at back in September at DSEI 2019) [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Zastava Arms M91 Rifle (7.62x54R) and ZPAP85 Pistol (5 (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SHOT-2020-Zastava-Arms-M91-Rifle-7.62x54R-and-ZPAP85-Pistol-5-1-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2020, along with the firearms announced last year, Zastava Arms USA also displayed two new guns that they have started importing just recently – the M91 DMR/sniper rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR and the ZPAP85 pistol chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. M91 [Read More…]
Not wanting to wait for SHOT 2020, Hornady released most of their new product information back in October 2019. Most of the buzz centered around the new A-Tips. They are designed and packaged to be as consistent as possible. The aluminum tips are precision machined [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show coverage, James of TFBTV goes over 5.11’s new gear for 2020 with Meghan of 5.11. From Tom R.’s article on the new gear at SHOT (https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/01/26/shot-2020-511-tactical-all-the-things/): “5.11 Tactical brought [Read More…]
You will be forgiven if you are not familiar with the name ZAI. It stands for Zermatt Arms International, they are the current manufactures of the Big Horn series of actions (many readers will be more familiar with the name Big Horn Arms), the Origin and now the RimX. [Read More…]
Robinson Arms is producing reproduction Stoner 63 rifles and light machine gun variants (semi-automatic) in a limited run of 200 rifles and light machine gun conversion kits with the iconic top-fed magazine. The company is also bringing in 9mm and .45 ACP PPC carbines but these, unfortunately, were [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2020, we spoke to our friends at LMT about their latest military contract with the Estonian Defence Forces (Eesti Kaitsevägi). LMT gave us the low down on the contract, the Estonian rifles’ and their new factory. We first reported LMT’s [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Browning Ammunition Adds 280 Nosler, 6mm CM and Two 350 Legend Loads1](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SHOT-2020-Browning-Ammunition-Adds-280-Nosler-6mm-CM-and-Two-350-Legend-Loads1-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2020, Browning Ammunition announced the addition of three new cartridges to their catalog – 6mm Creedmoor, 28 Nosler and 350 Legend. In total, there are seven new loads added to the following five ammunition lines: BXC, BXS, BXR, Long Range PRO and [Read More…]
At SHOT Show last year, ProMag released their 50 round drum mags for the Glock. Well this year they debuted drum mags for the M1A rifle and CZ Scorpion, as well as a new windowed AR-15 65-round drum mag. They also just dropped their new stock kit for the popular Ruger [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Century Arms WASR-M, Micro VSKA, VSKA-DG and Prototype 5.45 AK (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SHOT-2020-Century-Arms-WASR-M-Micro-VSKA-VSKA-DG-and-Prototype-5.45-AK-1-660x260.jpg)
During the SHOT Show 2020, Century Arms has introduced a number of new AK variations that will be added to their product line in the foreseeable future. These guns include a couple of new iterations of the VSKA rifle, a 9mm WASR and a prototype of a 5.45x39mm AK that is [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] X Products Fore Golf Ball Launcher](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200123_111952-660x260.jpg)
For those familiar with X Products, you’ll know that they come out with a combination of innovative, useful and fun products for the firearms industry. X Products was at SHOT 2020 showing off their pressurized and unpressurized flamethrowers, drum magazines, their [Read More…]
This year’s SHOT Show was the first to have models representing all three of the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program prototypes. While SIG had actual prototypes on display (which TFB got our first look at back in September at DSEI 2019) both [Read More…]
Kalashnikov USA had a number of different offerings this year, everything from an all-American 7.62x39mm AKM rifle to competition entries from Decedent Arms who are putting their competition modifications to the AK-patterned platforms. Probably the most important point that readers are interested in [Read More…]
Walking through the Wednesday Pop-Up showcase is always a mixed bag. Most of the booths are things that would not warrant a full display at SHOT. I do, however, enjoy heading up there and looking for the diamonds in rough. I think this year Rapid Stop Tourniquet [Read More…]
For years Christensen Arms has been known for their high end ultralight rifles. The high price tag attached to these rifles is usually what separated them from the rest of the consumer market. Christensen looks to change that, and showcased a variety of new rifles [Read More…]
I swung by Holosun’s Industry Range Day and SHOT Show Floor booths to take a look at and try out their newest products. Much of their pistol red dot optic line has undergone small revamps and the flagship products are their new HE509 and HE508 V2. Most of their [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Rifle Dynamics PBR Rifle, 9mm PCC, New Accessories and Unicorn Builds (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SHOT-2020-Rifle-Dynamics-PBR-Rifle-9mm-PCC-New-Accessories-and-Unicorn-Builds-1-660x260.jpg)
Every year, during the SHOT Show days, Rifle Dynamics hold their own event, the RD Open House. This year I was lucky to be able to attend it and in this article, I’ll tell you about the newly released and prototype Rifle Dynamics products as well as some really [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Black Aces Tactical Bullpup Pump Action 12 Gauge Shotgun (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SHOT-2020-Black-Aces-Tactical-Bullpup-Pump-Action-12-Gauge-Shotgun-1-660x260.jpg)
The latest addition to the Black Aces Tactical shotgun line is called The Bullpup Pump – a fairly self-explanatory name. This 12 gauge shotgun is based on a Turkish magazine-fed bullpup semi-auto shotgun converted by Black Aces Tactical into a spring-assisted [Read More…]
SIG Sauer came out for Shot Show swinging with their new Cross rifle and P210 Carry option. In recent years, SIG has been bringing back the P210 in different variations whether its the Target, Standard or Carry size. The new Cross rifle is another example of SIG [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits the Kimber booth at SHOT Show 2020 to see Kimber’s newest carry 9mm pistols, the Micro 9 Triari and the Micro 9 Raptor. Check this video to see more coverage from SHOT. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe [Read More…]
Joel had a chance to shoot the new Bergara B14R Rimfire at Shotshow 2020 range day. He then caught up with Dan Hanus on the show floor for a more thorough run-down of their new rimfire trainer offerings. Check it out. Read more at: ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James visits with Full Conceal at SHOT Show 2020 to see their newest addition to the line, the Full Conceal M30S6, a folding, Gen 3 Glock-type pistol that costs $400 less than Full Conceal’s flagship folding Glock models. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE [Read More…]
Blackwater Ammunition was showing off their new line of 2011 pistols for 2020 called the Raven series. The Raven 2011 will have two different models for duty use or competition as well as coming in both compact and full size frames. Blackwater wanted to throw their hat [Read More…]
Much of what was new for SHOT Show 2020 for Griffin Armament has already been covered by our resident suppressor addict and Editor-in-Chief, Pete. However, Griffin Armament did have something new and shiny at SHOT Show 2020. Their GP-N is a QD suppressor that attaches [Read More…]
One of the most talked about items at Shot Show 2020 was the release of Vortex’s Razor HD Gen III 1-10×24. Vortex has been known for their Razor line of optics and the previous 1-6×24 was one of the clearest scopes I’ve ever used. The new Razor HD [Read More…]
The big draw at Lancer Systems’ range day lane was of course the 9x19mm Laugo Alien pistol which they’re importing from the Czech Republic. They had a table absolutely full of them and it was a blast to finally put some rounds through one after reading about [Read More…]
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