[SHOT 2023] Mean Arms Bearing Delayed 9mm Carbine

At SHOT 2023’s Industry Day at the Range, Mean Arms unveiled their new Bearing Delayed 9mm carbine.  This new design uses their existing endomags in conjunction with a standard pattern AR-15 lower.  A set of three ball bearings (rather than rollers) are used in order to create a more tuneable delayed blowback firearm.  I had the opportunity to shoot the carbine and speak with Mean Arms about this radically new design.

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[SHOT 2023] Cadex CDX-SS SEVEN S.T.A.R.S. PRO

At today’s SHOT Show pre-industry day at the range Cadex Defence showcased their new CDX-SS SEVEN S.T.A.R.S PRO rifle.  Designed with the PRS shooter in mind, the SEVEN S.T.A.R.S. PRO is feature-packed right out of the box.  Cadex was happy to announce there’s no need to wait as the rifle being shown is shipping now.  Let’s take a closer look.

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Wheelgun Wednesday: SHOT Show 2023 Wheelgun Wishes

With SHOT Show 2023 just around the corner, we here at The Firearm Blog will be on the lookout for all the new guns and gear, and some that we may have overlooked over the previous years.  We will be covering both manufacturers of modern, new designs of revolvers (like the Silver Creek 4110 seen above), as well as the reproduction sector (Taylor’s, Pietta, Pedersoli, et al).

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