Archive for SHOT Show

Back From SHOT

Returning from SHOT Show requires sorting through a lot of information about new products to determine the coming year’s content. It can be difficult because SHOT is where so many manufacturers introduce new products.

January 26, 2012

Scopes, rangefinders and more from Nikon

Nikon unveiled a number of new products at SHOT Show 2012—among them the new M-308 and M-223 AR Riflescopes, new additions to the MONARCH binocular line and the PROSTAFF 5 Laser Rangefinder.

January 26, 2012

Striking Gold: A Q&A with the men of Gold Rush

Once driven from their day jobs by the economic collapse and on the brink of disaster, Todd Hoffman and his crew of rough-and-tumble make-shift miners have struck gold—literally and proverbially—with the hit show "Gold Rush" on Discovery Channel.

January 26, 2012

Nemo Arms .308 Rifle

Nemo Arms .308 Rifle

January 25, 2012

Affordable 1911s with Rock Island Armory

There's no hiding it, 1911s remain the most popular pistol on the market today. They're a classic model and have stood the test of time (and fire the ever-popular .45 caliber round, at that).

January 25, 2012

Winchester PDX1 Defender Ammo

Winchester Ammunition's PDX1 Defender line is one of the industry's most respected line of self-defense oriented ammo... and it's getting some new additions.

January 24, 2012

Getting to Know the FN Ballista

Check out the video above where American Rifleman Managing Editor Aaron Carter gets a chance to shoot the FN Ballista, the company's new modular, multi-caliber precision sniper rifle.

January 24, 2012

CVA Accura Mountain Rifle

Both lightweight and accurate, the CVA Accura MR (Mountain Rifle) offers everything you could want in a muzzleloader. Sporting a compact, 25-inch Bergara barrel for added accuracy, the Mountain Rifle weighs in at just 6.36 pounds, which was achived by using an aluminum rather than steel frame. Other notable features include the WeatherGuard barrel finish, a Realtree Max-1 camo finish on the stock and a matching Quake Claw Sling, the option of a DuraSight Dead-On scope mount or open fiber-optic sights and CVA’s new Palm Saver Ramrod.

January 24, 2012

Kel-Tec RMR-30

Although it was announced last year, Kel-Tec is nearly ready to start shipping the new RMR-30 .22 Mag. rifle. This long gun features the same grip and fire controls of the popular PMR-30 pistol. The rifle also uses the same innovative pie-wedge 30-round magazines as the pistol, allowing for both ammunition and magazine compatibility.

January 23, 2012

Heizer Double Tap

One of the more eye-catching and unusual pistols shown at SHOT Show this year is the new Heizer Double Tap. Using advanced design techniques and CNC machining, Heizer has developed a thin profile, monolithic frame over-under derringer chambered for modern defensive calibers.

January 23, 2012

Springtac Holsters

Springtac has arrived on the scene with a brand new IWB holster that’s been a long time coming. While many defensive pistols can be fitted with tactical lights and lasers, there are very few holsters available that will fit an accessorized pistol for concealed carry.

January 23, 2012

Akdal MKA 1919 Shotgun

RAAC has introduced the Akdal MKA 1919 gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun manufactured in Turkey by Ucyildiz Arms. Both the appearance and the control configuration of the MKA 1919 looks and feels like the M16 rifle with some adjustments to accommodate the 12-gauge shotgun shells it fires.

January 23, 2012

SHOT Show Sets Record Attendance, Upbeat Mood

From the exotic to the innovative, new guns came aplenty.

January 23, 2012

Galco Double Time

The Galco Double Time is two holsters in one, an  IWB with belt loops and an OWB with clips. The Double Time is made of Kydex and comes with butt-forward cant and adjustable tension. It also has a raised sweat guard to protect both the handgun and the wearer.

January 19, 2012

SIG Sauer Spartan 1911

There are lots of 1911s in the market today, but since its probably the most popular semi-auto pistol in the United States, that is to be expected. However, some 1911s just seem to stand out from the others.

January 19, 2012