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[SHOT 2018] Remington’s Guns For 2018
Remington always has one of the largest booths since it includes DPMS, Bushmaster, Marlin, and AAC. At SHOT Show 2018 they were showcasing their magazine fed 870 DM with a simulated shoot off competition. The competitors would sign up on the laptop you see at the the bottom of the photo below. When it is […]
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[SHOT 2018] NC STAR’s New Optics And Accessories
NC Star has been working on improving their products. Yes they are made in China but so are Holosun and other products by more reputable optic makers. NC Star gets a bad reputation but they are innovating. I have been using their SPD (Solar Powered Dot) on my Sig MPX since May of last year […]
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[SHOT 2018] Cobalt Kinetics Custom .308 ARs & More
At the 2018 Industry Day at the Range, innovative premium AR manufacturer Cobalt Kinetics brought out several new rifles which they will be selling for the new year. Chief among these was their new .308 pattern AR, which can be produced in calibers like .308 Winchester and 6.5mm Creedmoor. Called the BAMF-XL, the new weapon is, […]
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[SHOT 2018] Brownells’ Retro AR-10 (BRN-10)
After covering Brownells’ Retro AR-15 series at the Industry Day at the Range, TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop stops back by the booth to talk about the new AR-10A and AR-10B. Roy Hill walks us through a closer look at the 7.62×51 variant, and we discuss some of the reasons why they’re not perfect replicas, but are […]
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[SHOT 2018] PSA Is Making A 9mm and 5.56 AK
Since their acquisition DDI, Palmetto State Armory has been cranking out AKs. This year Palmetto State Armory is going to be making AKs chambered in 9mm and 5.56x45mm. They will have firged bolts, trunions and carriers. They had some on display at SHOT Show 2018. The PSAK-9 uses a mag adapter attached to the receiver […]
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Turkish GİRSAN to Enter AR Market
GİRSAN, known better for the Turkish handguns and shotguns that get imported into the United States, has appeared to step foot into the commercial AR15 market. Several online Turkish news organizations (VIDEO7 and KG) have published articles detailing what appears to be a GİRSAN press conference that shows a GİRSAN employee demonstrating the company’s entry into the […]
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Schmidt & Bender 1-8×24 PMII ShortDot Dual CC
Schmidt & Bender is coming out with a new 1-8x24mm scope in time for SHOT Show. The PMII ShortDot Dual CC has dual reticles. At first glance there does not seem to be a difference between this and its predecessor the PMII ShortDot CC. The key is in the Dual nature. The original PMII ShortDot […]
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[SHOT 2018] Strike Industries New Products
Remember last year Cobalt Kinetics’ revolutionary auto mag release design? Well Strike Industries have a polymer magazine design that features an auto drop just like the Cobalt Kinetics. The major difference is that Strike Industries figured out how to do this with the magazine so it is not rifle specific. The possibilities for this magazine […]
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AR-15 Drop-in Trigger from Lantac. The updated E-CT 1
Lantac is showing a new E-CT1 Enhanced Combat / Competition Trigger at SHOT Show. To my knowledge the previous E-CT1 was manufactured by CMC in Texas, it looked like that anyway. The new trigger looks quite different from before. I assume, and could be wrong in that assumption, that the new one is more similar to the RA-535 […]
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[SHOT 2018] H&K SP5K – A Compact MP5
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Industry Day coverage, James checks out the H&K SP5K at the H&K booth. While the SP5K has been teased by HK since 2016, it’s recently been hitting retail shelves and is ready for the commercial market. H&K’s reps give you the scoop. From H&K’s Press Materials: “The new SP5K […]
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[SHOT] The Gas Block Genie from 223 Innovations
Heads up all AR-platform builders! Two Two Three Innovations have a very basic homepage, but their innovation might help get your build(s) and your gas block right the first time. The Gas Block Genie is a simple tool allows any builder of an AR-platform rifle to perfectly align the gas block on the barrel. Any […]
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New DAA 1911/2011 ambidextrous safties
Double Alpha Equipment from The Netherlands have released Ambidextrous Safeties with Shields for the 1911/2011 pistols. They are made out of stainless-steel with state-of-the-art Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology, and designed for use on any 2011 or 1911 pistol. Note that some minor fitting is required. This is how DAA describes them: These safeties are […]
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[SHOT 2018] Accuracy International’s AXMC & AX308 RH & LH
At the SHOT Show 2018 we take a look at Accuracy International’s new products and old standbys. A.I.’s Scott tells us they’ve recently brought their AXMC and AX308 to market in a left-handed configuration (the AX308 is shown). The multi-caliber capabilities are discusses, as well as the ability to remove the barrel via a hex […]
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[SHOT 2018] YHM RESONATOR, Glock PCC And More
Checking in with Yankee Hill Machine at the 2018 SHOT Show, we found a solid set of new products for shooters of all types.The YHM RESONATOR silencer is the 7.62mm sibling of the 5.56mm Turbo released last year. This is a no-nonsense can with a proven and popular mounting system and a $630 MSRP. Speaking […]
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[SHOT 2018] BALLISTIC PROTECTION From Gatorz Eyewear
A stroll through the social media circles of the firearms industry can leave you shaking your head. Not only can the gunplay be a bit untraditional, but somehow safety practices appear to be widely ignored. While I absolutely believe in individual freedoms, I also believe that we have a responsibility to the younger shooters amongst […]
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[SHOT 2018] Barrett adds Valkyries to its lineup
At this point, we all know what Mugatu would say… The .224 Valyrie continues to have its Hansel moment at SHOT 2018, as Barrett now offers rifles from both its Rec7 and Fieldcraft lines chambered in the new caliber. Federal really has been doing a tremendous job on the rollout of this new cartridge. Curiously enough, […]
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[Shot 2018] New Holsters from DeSantis Gunhide
Lights, holsters, action! I’ve been an avid user of DeSantis Gunhide holsters for quite some time, primarily using their Tuck-This, Super Fly, and Pro-Stealth holsters for BUG (back-up gun) use. I’ve found their holsters to be well-made and able to stand up to pretty constant use, including in an LE or EDC capacity. With the prevalence of […]
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[SHOT 2018] Big Horn Armory AR500 Update
The Modern Big Horn As previously reported here at TFB, Big Horn Armory, the Cody, WY manufacturer better known for big bore leverguns has been working on an autoloading version of the venerable S&W .500 cartridge. The previous tentative moniker for this round was the .500 Auto Mag, but the round now has a final […]
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[SHOT 2018] What’s New From EOTech
EOTech had quite the PR and legal fiasco last year but they’re moving forward and at the 2018 SHOT Show they announced their “Prestige Warranty”. From the image below taken at their booth, their new limited warranty will cover all of their current Holographic Weapon Sights and Magnifiers for 10 years. They also claim that […]
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[SHOT 2018] Silencer Saturday – Out To One Mile Edition
Welcome back to Silencer Saturday. Today we are capping off the 2018 SHOT Show with a pictorial review of the week’s silencer and silencer related gear along with a one mile shot using a suppressed bolt action rifle. More on that in a minute. With 20 TFB staff on the show floor, this was a very […]
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