New Guns for 2013
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The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) holds a trade show each year in November. A variety of gun manufacturers provide a sneak peek into what guns might make their way onto the market in 2013. While having a gun on display at this show is not always a sure bet it will become available, it's always interesting to see what gunmakers have in mind.
Posted by: B. Gil Horman
Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun
Last year, Chiappa Firearms fulfilled the dreams of movie fans with the 1887 T-Model lever-action shotgun, based on the 12 gauge used in “Terminator 2.” This year they're bringing an even more unusual shotgun to market, the Triple Threat break-action 12 gauge.
Is it an over-under-under, a side-by-side plus or a tri-barrel shotgun? Whatever it's considered, this scatter gun will be launched in three configurations, all with removable chokes. Models will include a sporting model with full length stock and barrel, a "coach gun" configuration with reduced-length barrels and a shoulder stock, and a pistol-grip defensive model (shown). The pistol grip version meets the federal regulations for barrel and overall length to be sold over the counter without the additional tax stamp.
