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Palmetto State Armory to Offer Gen 2 AK, 7.62x39mm AR in 2016
Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is a huge name in the AR-builder world. Next to companies like Brownells, they’ve probably supplied the largest number of Americans with parts to assemble their own modern sporting rifles. Aside from their AR offerings, they’ve shown a willingness to expand into other platforms. At SHOT Show this year, they announced that they’ll be launching a second generation of their AK-pattern rifle, the PSAK-47, and a 7.62x39mm AR, dubbed the KS-47.
In contrast with the first-generation 7.62x39mm PSAK released in 2015, the second-gen model will feature 100-percent...
Video: Exclusive Look at the New 2016 Taurus Lineup at SHOT Show 2016
OutdoorHub’s Ray Care got some range time with some innovative new products from Taurus.
For 2016 Taurus improved its 738 TCP "wings" by increasing the size and strength of the grip "wings". This offers a more reliable and easier to grab charging point for shooters with limited strength or dexterity.
Also on display is the Taurus Judge which marks it tenth anniversary this year. The "Public Defender" model featured in the video also sports a light weight polymer frame which makes carrying it much easier.
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SC Lawmaker: Journalists Should Have to Register Like Gun Owners
A South Carolina State Representative drew both criticism and support after he recently filed a bill that would require journalists to register with the state, much like concealed carry permit holders. According to Mike Pitts (R-Laurens), he conceived the bill after noticing that the national media continued to demonize gun owners and the Second Amendment.
"The issue for me is more on national journalism all the way down. Every time I turn around, there's a spin on the Second Amendment," Pitts told the ...
Video: First Look at the AK That Shoots .50 BMG
It may have all the aesthetics of an AK-style rifle, but this beast is in a whole league of its own. Designed by up-and-coming YouTuber and independent gun maker Brandon Herrera, this rifle is chambered in the absolutely massive .50 BMG---and it shows. According to Herrera, the AK-50 is constructed mainly out of 4140 steel, aluminum components, and milled using CNC technology. Fear not, it will accept a host of standard AK furniture and even takes Barrett M82 magazines. Herrera said there will be no cast parts used for the...
The Best New AR Products from SHOT Show 2016
SHOT Show 2016 is here, so it's time to check out all the latest gear. Let's take a look at some of what's new for the AR platform.
1. Timney two-stage drop-in triggers
This year at SHOT Show, pigs flew. I saw one in the Timney booth. For years, the company response to customer requests for two-stage triggers was “we’ll make one when pigs fly."
Well, heat up the frying pan because the bacon is airborne.
When a Timney focus group tested two different varieties of the two-stage trigger with different first-stage pull lengths, preferences were about evenly split. Half of the...
Photos: Wildly Experimental Soviet Small Arms Designs
In their quest for the perfect man portable weapons system the Soviet Union came up with some very interesting design concepts. Some of these even ended up as production firearms that you recognize today---some didn't.
This album lays out the various design concepts of the Soviet Union, and it breaks them down by weapon type and design bureau. These concepts vary from wild prototypes like the TKB-022 to guns that actually entered service like the RPK. This fascinating gallery will show you a number of dead end gun designs, and some that were just too far a head of their time.
If you make...
4 Discontinued Revolvers That We Want Back
It's always disappointing when a company discontinues a product you like, especially if you have been pushing off buying it until it is too late. When it comes to guns, you're left with either buying it second-hand at a significant markup, or clamoring for the manufacturer to reintroduce it. Why wouldn't they, you think to yourself as you stare longingly at the gun of your dreams through a computer screen. They would be swimming in money if they ever did. Yet for whatever reason, some guns just never find themselves back on the catalog.
These are the four revolvers that we---and thousands...
Hill & Mac Gunworks Introduces Modern StG 44 at SHOT 2016
The Sturmgewehr 44 is one of the most iconic firearms from the Second World War. Held up as the original mass-production assault rifle, the flexibility and performance of the StG in the 1940s spurred the development of similar firearms by all major world powers, including the Soviet AK-47. For most shooters, the StG has remained an object of myth---very few original, fully-automatic rifles made it to the United States. This summer, Georgia-based Hill & Mac Gunworks (HMG) will start selling a “reborn” StG 44 tailored for the modern market, allowing a new generation of gun owners to get...
Video: When It’s So Frozen You Have to Dig a Hole for Your Auger
At this point, we don't know if these men are trying to drill a hole for ice fishing, or take part in some scientific experiment. According to the post that followed this video on Facebook, these anglers had to carve out a hole in the ice with chainsaws so they could get down to a depth where their auger could actually reach the water. Apparently it took them three hours before they managed to drill through the last of the ice.
We have no idea where this took place, but we can assume it's somewhere in Russia. Super thick ice is not unheard of in this part of the world, and during...
Spotted at SHOT: Underfolder Stocks for Ruger 10/22
There are plenty of stock options for the beloved Ruger 10/22, but when was the last time you saw a underfolder for one? This year, first-time SHOT Show exhibitor Underfold Stocks displayed their wares to the public. The small company from Longwood, Florida makes only one thing, and that is underfolder stocks for the Ruger 10/22. According to co-owner Adnan Malik, it is a point of pride for the shop.
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Video: Exclusive Interview with Ron Bellan of Reaper Outdoors at SHOT Show 2016
OutdoorHub’s Ray Care caught up with Ron Bellan of Reaper Outdoors to talk about some of his new ammo made in partnership with Beck Defense. Bellan, a Navy SEAL veteran of 25 years, is an avid hunter and woodsman who currently hosts Survive the Hunt.
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Study: Eating Fish while Pregnant Could Make Your Child Smarter, Reduce Chances of Autism
It beats playing classical music next to your tummy everyday.
Anglers always knew that fish were brain food, but a new study may indicate that consuming fish while pregnant could result in measurable increases in IQ for the baby. According to an observational study published this week in the American Journal of Epidemiology, moms who consistently ate three to four servings of fish per week---or about 21 ounces---were linked to a 2.3 point increase in their baby's IQ over those who do not...
Photos: 1911 Pistol Set Forged from Meteorite Metal to Be Finished by May
Late last year Cabot Guns announced that it is working on producing a pair of 1911 pistols made from an extraordinary material: pieces of the famous Gibeon meteor. The company is attending the SHOT Show in Las Vegas this week, and recently announced that the matched set will be finished in time for the NRA Annual Meeting and Convention in Louisville, Kentucky in May, where it will be on display to the public.
“We wanted to raise the bar again,” said Cabot founder and President Rob...
Video: Exclusive Interview with SilencerCo and First Shots with the Maxim 9
OutdoorHub’s Ray Care caught up with Jason from SilencerCo and they got a chance to discuss the innovative new Maxim 9.
After a technical overview of the gun we get to see just how quiet this new gun can be though a quick test fire. The best part about the Maxim 9 is that it is designed to be hearing safe no matter what kind of ammunition you fire through it.
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...Kalashnikov USA Unveils 9mm AK, Prototype Alfa Rifle
At last year's SHOT Show, the world was formally introduced to Kalashnikov USA. Following the Obama administration's ban on the importation of rifles made by the Russian company Kalashnikov Concern, RWC Group, an importer of said rifles, decided to make their own AKs here in the United States. They planned on doing so under the new name Kalashnikov USA.
Though they've been oddly silent the past year, Kalashnikov USA (KUSA) was out in full force at SHOT 2016. They’ve just begun...
Video: Family Catches Highly Venomous Tiger Snake in Mouse Trap
The tiger snakes is arguably one of the most venomous snakes in the world, and certainly one of the most dangerous in Australia. It is equipped with a potent neurotoxic venom that can kill within 30 minutes of being bitten and has a untreated fatality rate of 60 percent. Symptoms of a bite often include localized pain in the feet and neck, numbness, a tingling sensation, and then the rapid onset of difficulty in breathing and eventually paralysis. It is not a snake to be messed with.
This family caught one in a mouse trap.
Anthony Parker of Cascade, Western Australia said he was...
Kel-Tec Expands RDB Line, Kicks Bullpup into Full Production
This year, Kel-Tec is expanding their fledgling RDB rifle line with one of the oddest bullpups to date.
The RDB-C is a California-compliant version of their downward-ejecting rifle. By removing the rifle's pistol grip and shipping it with a five-round magazine, the RDB-C is ready to take on the least-free State in the Union.
Removing the pistol grip from a bullpup rifle is a challenging concept to say the least. Take a look at this new configuration.
The shooter can either wrap the thumb of their shooting hand over the barrel or fold it alongside. This uses a traditional crossbolt...
Marcus Luttrell Talks Guns, Education, and Team Never Quit at SHOT 2016
OutdoorHub's Ray Care caught up with Marcus Luttrell, a fellow former US Navy SEAL and the co-author of Lone Survivor, SHOT Show 2016 Industry Day at the Range. The veterans quickly got to talking about what sets SHOT apart from other events, Luttrell's Team Never Quit, and more. Check it all out in the video below.
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...Desert Tech Begins Production of MDR, Plans Q2 Release
Desert Tech announced yesterday that they’ve begun production of their highly-anticipated semiautomatic bullpup, the MDR (Micro Dynamic Rifle), and have started accepting pre-orders. The Utah-based precision rifle manufacturer is planning on having the first units shipped to premier dealers and select individuals in the second quarter of 2016.
The MDR will initially be offered solely in 5.56x45mm and .308 rifle configurations in black and flat dark earth. The MSRP for 5.56 models will be $1,999, whereas the .308s will retail for $2,249. The 5.56 models will feed from STANAG AR-15...
Video: Dual-wielding 200 Rounds of Calico Goodness
The Calico pistol is famous for its 100-round magazine, but this video features two of them firing at the same time.
For those of you keeping track at home, that's 200 rounds of .22 LR being fired in a matter of minutes. Of course, the Calico pistol is also famous for it unreliable helical magazines. The shooter in the video did experience a few jams, but that did not make shooting 200 rounds any less fun.
If you had a choice between a 9x19mm Calico pistol and a .22 LR version, which would you choose? Let us know your answer in the comments...