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SHOT Show 2015: Hazard4 Booth and New Products
Hazard4 – one of my favorite gear makers (I use a Hazard4 “M.O.D.” briefcase for work every day) – had a fairly large display of their Cordura gear, accessories, bags, and packs. Hazard4 did unveil three new products for SHOT. So new, in fact, that they had not even seen two of them in finished […]
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Barrett: New REC7 Flyweight & MRAD Fieldcraft
The new rifles shown by Barrett at the 2015 Shot Show have been lightened and slimmed for this year. The REC7 piston carbine has new Gen II models, the DMR and Flyweight. The DMR comes standard from Barrett with an 18 inch hammer forged barrel, Magpul MBUS Pro and the ACS stock. But the real departure is the […]
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Boyd’s Apple Jack Sporter with Custom Adjustable Buttpiece
On display at Boyd’s Hardwood Guntocks is their Sporter stock with custom adjustable buttpiece in Apple Jack red. It has their “Cold Dead Hands” design laser engraved with finger bones laid out where the shooter’s hands go. The Apple Jack red looks very sharp, not only on this stock but the others at the booth […]
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P.08 Blowback from UMAREX
New this year from UMAREX USA airguns is a blowback action replica of the famous P.08 Luger pistol. Though I’m not an airgun guy, I think the replicas are very cool and this Luger is no exception. It’s full metal and feels real in your hand. It is single action and has a 21-shot drop-free […]
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SHOT Show 2015: TFB TV Coverage of the XD Mod2 .45ACP with Rob Leatham
I had the opportunity to have Rob Leatham tell me about the new Springfield XD Mod 2 in .45ACP. It’s an extremely tiny .45 considering it packs 9+1. I will be honest guys, I have never owned an XD, but I was thoroughly impressed with the Mod 2 and how well this shot in spite […]
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Beretta ARX 160 Rimfire
On display at the Beretta booth was the ARX 160, the .22LR version of their ARX100 rifle. Externally almost identical to its big brother, the ARX 160 has an 18-inch barrel and an overall length of 36.2 inches, weighing in at 6.6 pounds. It has the ARX 100’s ambidextrous controls, including mag release, and the […]
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New MP-44 Sturmgewehr Rifles Coming to the US!
Yep, that’s right – we will finally again have access to museum-quality new semiauto MP-44 Sturmgewehr rifles from Germany! I spent some time yesterday speaking with Lars Brüggemann with EL BE Tac, who is the US distributor for these rifles, and the prospects are very exciting. A full line of reproduction semiauto German WWII rifles […]
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Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24mm Tactical Scope – SHOT Show Optic Preview
New for 2015 from Vortex Optics is the Strike Eagle 1-6x24mm tactical scope. The 1-6x scopes have been available for few years now but those are usually cost $1400-$2500. The new Vortex Strike Eagle will be a departure from that with its budget minded $400 or under street price. Optically wise, there some distortion on the […]
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Stag Arms 9T 9mm AR-15
The new item for 2015 at the Stag Arms booth was their Model 9T 9mm carbine. Stag Arms has created a solid reputation for quality AR-15 rifles, that meet almost every Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) shooter’s needs. Stag Arms has been famous for offering left-handed versions for all of their rifle offerings, and the Model […]
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Meprolight M21 Hunter
Originally developed for the Israeli Defense Forces, the Meprolight M21 self-powered day/night reflex sight has been a popular seller in the US since introduced here a few years ago. On display at the Meprolight booth is the latest variant, the M21 H which adds a splash of camouflage to help hunters blend in with their […]
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Minox ZP8 and ZP5 TAC Rifle Scopes
Minox of Germany has introduced three new rifle scopes in their new ZP TAC line, marketed as a “High End Tactical” line of optics. The versions include the ZP8 and the ZP5 in two magnification options. These new scopes are particularly designed for professional military or law enforcement snipers and the rigors and stringent requirements those shooters […]
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SHOT Show 2015: CMMG Mk47 “Mutant” Display
CMMG was heavily endorsing the Mutant Mk47 at SHOT Show, with a very cool display and several of the rifles on hand. CMMG has said that the Mk47 has been well received (see TFB’s prior review here: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/11/30/review-new-cmmg-mk47-mutant/) and that they are planning “multiple calibers and configurations” of the mutant in the near future. I speculate […]
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Smith & Wesson Re-Skins the M&P and Offers Threaded Barrels
M&P pistols will be available in two new colors in 2015, Tan and Carbon Fiber. Range Kits with factory threaded barrels will also be available for the first time. For an extra $80, an additional barrel will be included directly from the factory. The 9mm barrel will have a 1/2″-28-2A thread, while the .45 barrel […]
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Chiappa C6 Youth Shotgun
Chiappa is now selling a C6 Youth shotgun. The new pump gun is chambered for the 20 gauge and has a reduced length of pull (12.5”). It has a 3” chamber. The new gun has a 22” vented barrel and an overall length of 40.5”. The gun weighs in at five pounds unloaded. The receiver […]
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Yankee Hill Machine Sidewinder Suppressor
Yankee Hill Machine (YHM) introduced a new pistol sound suppressor at the 2015 SHOT Show called the Sidewinder. Available in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP, the suppressors attenuate the gunshot by 31.5 – 36 dB depending on caliber according to the YHM staff. These pistol suppressors are user servicable for cleaning. Once mounted, the […]
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Accuracy International AX50
At Accuracy International’s booth at SHOT Show their new item for 2015 was a rifle mag, but the item drawing a crowd was none other than the herculean AX50 rifle. The company upgraded the rifle and changed its name just a couple years ago and there was just no way I could pass up a […]
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Zev Tech .22LR Glock Conversion Kit
Glock customizers Zev Technologies showed off their new .22LR conversion kits at the 2015 SHOW Show. They had it behind glass so I wasn’t actually able to fondle it, but from what I saw it looked to be of pretty good build quality, as is the case with many of Zev Tech’s parts. The slide […]
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Blackhawk Diversion Rolling Load Out Bag
If you’re not familiar with the story behind the founding of Blackhawk, you’re missing out on a key component of the company’s drive and dedication to quality and superior performance. A Navy SEAL started the company after an experience where his ruck broke and crashed to the ground right as he was navigating a mine […]
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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Performance Center Ported
At the halfway point of SHOT Show I’ve already visited Smith & Wesson three times: once to get some trigger time at Industry Day at the Range and two separate occasions at their enormous booth on the main floor. During the latest visit I took a look at their M&P 9 Performance Center Ported handgun, […]
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Shot Show 2015: Strike Industries
Strike Industries has two very interesting products coming out this year. First up is their drop in rail for Glock frames. It adds 2 more slide rails giving the Glock frame 6 rails for improved slide to frame fit. Here you can see the SI frame rail on the left and a factory Glock […]
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