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DOCTER Sight C Reflex Sight
DOCTER is a brand of Analytik Jena of Germany, a high-end corporation specializing in analytical measuring technology, life science, and optoelectronics. At SHOT Show this year they were exhibiting their Sight C reflex red dot sight that has some impressive features. The DOCTER Sight C is specifically tailored to hunters, but has law enforcement, self-defense, and […]
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Iosso AR-15 Rifle Cleaning Kit
Iosso has been in the business of manufacturing cleaning products for a quarter of a century, and although they got their start making products for boats and RVs they also make cleaning supplies and oils for firearms. They have a selection of bore brushes, bore cleaner, and their own bio-based oil solution, but it […]
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Ammo Prices: 01/02/2014 -
Week 40. We’re back! We figured that a couple of weeks off was okay since we’d be flooded with SHOT posts and it would be lost in the shuffle. We are in the last quarter of this experiment and overall the response has been pretty supportive. Hopefully the concept and data is a useful look […]
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Covered 6 Savior PDS
Training and security company Covered 6 makes a portable armor shield called the Savior PDS (personal defense shield.) The Savior folds to resemble a briefcase or tote bag. When folded it can even be used to carry your pistol or other item(s). When unfolded, the Savior forms a torso-length ballistic shield capable of stopping handgun […]
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New Weapon Lighting System
That is the actual name for this product. New Weapon Lighting System is an integrated light built into a free float AR handguard. They also included an integrated red laser at the 12 o’clock position of the LED array. This reminds me of those cheap flashlights you find at an auto parts store. […]
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Unboxing Video: Gerber MP1-AR multi-tool
One of the fun things that happens from time to time is that a mystery box just appears on my doorstep. The latest one came from Gerber Gear. I made an unboxing video since that’s what the kids like to watch these days and I had no idea what was inside: After the unboxing, I […]
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Polymer Targets For Close Range Shooting
A local shooting club started using Newbold targets for their pistol match practice. During the winter the club retreats to their indoor pistol range. One problem with shooting indoors is the inability to utilize steel targets safely. That is where Newbold Targets comes in. They make standardized target shapes out of a high grade polymer. […]
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BreachBangClear’s Thyrm Switchback Review
It’s imperative that if a firearm is expected to be used at night, that the user have the ability to see at night. This is why flashlights are such important firearms accessories, but weapon-mounted lights, while highly convenient, present a problem: What if you want to illuminate something, but not also point a firearm at it? […]
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LaserLyte Training Barrel For Glocks
http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/14230124674wympn7m915 LaserLyte has introduced a safe training aid for those looking to practice dry fire at home. A drop-in barrel-shaped laser replaces the factory barrel of your firearm, and not only prevents discharges but also acts as a snap cap for your firing pin: Cottonwood, Ariz. – LaserLyte®, innovators in firearms laser technologies, proudly introduces […]
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Bolt Action… Pen? FOURSEVENS Light
At first I was thinking, “What the Heck?” then the tacti-cool part of me set in and saw the light. FOURSEVENS has released the “Bolt Action Light” a CR2 powered flashlight that easily hides in the pocket. The light itself uses a CREE XM-L2 emitter for up to 490 lumens of brightness. That’s quite a […]
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Pedersoli Reproduction: 1874 Sharps Light
Davide Perdersoli & C. had a great many firearms on display at the recent SHOT Show. Among them were the modern reproductions of the 1874 Sharps chambered in .22 LR. The guns have beautiful wood stocks and a a black burnished finish. Although light when compared to the original 1874, these guns still weigh in […]
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Walther CCP: First Impressions
The Walther CCP is a compact 9mm pistol that uses a gas delayed blowback system to operate the gun. The system, dubbed SOFTCOIL, offers two main benefits according to Walther: reduced muzzle rise during recoil and light resistance when manually manipulating the slide. At the Industry Day at the Range event prior to the SHOT […]
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Rifleshooter.com’s Barrel Length And Velocity Tests
Following up on their test of 5.56mm and .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition velocities through different barrel lengths, Rifleshooter.com has posted a velocity vs. barrel length examination of .308 Winchester. One of the most well-balanced and versatile .30 caliber rounds in history, the .308 Winchester proved surprisingly well suited to almost all barrel lengths tested, with Winchester […]
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American Sniper At The Iraqi Box Office
American Sniper, the Clint Eastwood biography of late Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, roused a lot of attention among Iraqi audiences, despite the subject matter of US-occupied Iraq. According to the New York Post, the film drew Iraqi cinema patrons in a big way: Moviegoers in Baghdad were on the edge of their seats while […]
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Newport buyback refuse to accept ‘Hello Kitty’ improvised pipe shotgun
A recent ‘gun turn in’ sponsored by Newport Police Department spurred on local gun collectors to make a small profit by turning in unwanted junk firearms and also grabbing up a few bargains themselves. Merely 22 minutes into the four hour event the organizers had expended all available gift cards and resorted to IOUs, obviously […]
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Federal’s New .380 ACP Round
The .380 ACP has been on the market since 1908, and over the years there have been some interesting creations based on the diminutive cartridge. After all, who can forget Defense Distributed’s 3D printed, single-shot pistol, the Liberator, which was, of course, chambered in .380 ACP. And for those who think the cartridge is only […]
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Jerry Miculek Shows Us How Fast He Is (Again): 8x 12 Guage with Reload in 3.5 Seconds
Sometimes I am just floored by the talent of some shooters. Never one to let me get my jaw off the floor, Jerry Miculek has released yet another video showing is prowess. Aided by a speed-loader, he shoots 8 12-guage shots with his namesake 930 with a reload in 3.5 seconds. What’s most impressive to me […]
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AR-500 vs 12 Gauge Slugs… AR500 Wins
AR500 armor has quickly grown an excellent reputation for being able to stop most threats, but its primary detraction has been its creation of spall compared to currently ceramic plates. They have been working on it for some time, using commercial truck-bed liners to catch the spall. They recently put their latest coating it to […]
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DoctorKote Makes Fun Ballistic Gel Targets
DoctorKote makes FBI spec ballistics gelatin targets along with their CeraKote business. They have recently released two gelatin targets shaped like a Lego minifigure and Han Solo in Carbonite. You can order these off their website. The Han Solo and the Lego minifigure are $35 but are only on pre-order at the moment. Their […]
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Derya Mk-10 AR-Style Shotgun
One of the more unique firearms I came across during SHOT Show this year was from Turkish firearms company Derya Silah Sanayi, or Derya Hunting Arms. The new, patented Derya Mk-10 AR-style semi-auto shotguns present very interesting additions to the shotgun market, especially for law enforcement, military, or self-defense applications. The Derya Mk-10 AR-style shotguns (VR-100 […]
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