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A New Classic: The New Colt Gold Cup Trophy—SHOT Show 2017

A New Classic: The New Colt Gold Cup Trophy—SHOT Show 2017

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In one of the biggest surprises of the SHOT Show, Colt has updated the Gold Cup 1911. Fully updated for 2017, the Gold Cup Tropy is going to make 1911 fans very happy. The gun is beautiful in the stainless steel finish we shot. It looks absolutely gorgeous. The sights are a Bo-Mar rear, with a Novak fiber optic front. Every model comes with a national match barrel, and from the factory is available in 9mm or .45 ACP.

All of these are .308 bullets, but as you can see, materials, shape, and weight vary dramatically.

Reloading: Bullet Materials and Shapes

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Bullets are bullets, right? Well, not really. There are a wide array of variables in bullet shape, weight, materials, and construction. Each of these variables can have a dramatic impact on the performance, and safety, of any given load. In other words, loading recipe data for one 147-grain, .308 bullet may be incorrect, and even unsafe, for another projectile of equal caliber and weight. Let’s take a closer look at some of the variables and what you need to know about each.

Italian Roundbody SxS 28ga - $1,450 - FAIR Shotguns SHOT Show 2017

Italian Roundbody SxS 28ga – $1,450 – FAIR Shotguns SHOT Show 2017

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This gun is worth checking into if you have always wanted a small gauge field grade dove shotgun, and a traditional side by side fits the bill. The belly is really elegant and tiny, and the stock and wrist seem to be finished as well and as nice a wood grain as you’ll find in any Italian shotgun under $5,000. At $1,400, it’s a steal, and I think it’s because they are trying to get the FAIR name out there.

Journey Into Competitive Shooting: Ep. 8 Shotgun II 'Action Shooting'

Journey Into Competitive Shooting: Ep. 8 Shotgun II ‘Action Shooting’

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The biggest thing to be aware of in shooting a shotgun on the move is the amount of active muscular tension that needs to be held in your core.

Remington RM380—Micro-Sized .380 ACP CCW Pocket Pistol, Full Review!

10 Considerations for Concealed Carry Newbies

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Becoming a responsible concealed carrier is a challenge. It takes hard work and a real commitment. Any chucklehead can carry a gun, but to carry a gun with discretion, knowledge of the law and the ability to use it effectively in the face of imminent danger is what differentiates us from the law-breaking idiots on the street.

TechnaClip - Mounts to Your CCW Handgun - No Holster Required - SHOT Show 2017

TechnaClip – Mounts to Your CCW Handgun – No Holster Required – SHOT Show 2017

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I wish we had all these new ideas that have become popular with new gun owners who buy stuff based on their Instagram. All those wasted years carrying a gun in a holster. I got done schooled bitches.

Armatac 150 Round 5.56 SAW Mag - No Graphite Required! - SHOT Show 2017

Armatac 150 Round 5.56 SAW Mag – No Graphite Required! – SHOT Show 2017

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For any of you who have seen my years of Slidefire stock reviews, to me there is nothing cooler than a garden hose of brass coming out of the side of the gun. I’ve never even owned a Class 3 weapon. I just love slide stocks. But I have to say, I’ve had my challenges with getting magazines to run right that hold more than the standard 30 rounds. I’ve had real Beta C mags. I’ve had Korean Beta style mags. My one SureFire 60 rounder works great, but others of the breed have had some bad reviews out there. Enter the Armatac 150 round double drum mag. I’ve seen it around. It’s expensive. But supposedly it runs, with no graphite required. Hopefully we’ll see one in for a review soon.

GSI International - Bullet Feeding System for Dillon 650/1050 Progressive Presses - SHOT Show 2017

GSI International – Bullet Feeding System for Dillon 650/1050 Progressive Presses – SHOT Show 2017

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For competition shooters and other people who are engaged in internet discussion boards, and even some of the news sites, the superiority of the Dillon progressive reloading systems as compared to everyone else is nothing new. And likewise, I’m sure a lot of them have heard of the GSI bullet feeder, because there is always that one guy who has everything and blabs about it all the time.

Geissele Super Speed Precision (SSP) True Single Stage Trigger - SHOT Show 2017

Geissele Super Speed Precision (SSP) True Single Stage Trigger – SHOT Show 2017

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This year Geissele enters the single stage market with a single stage clean breaking light competition trigger. Towards the end of the video you’ll see how short the pull is, and how close a reset it has. It comes with two spring tensions, and there are a few trigger paddle options as well.

Primos Trigger Sticks Gen 3 – SHOT Show 2017

Primos Trigger Sticks Gen 3 – SHOT Show 2017

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Primos’ new Gen 3 Trigger Sticks offer several improvements on the older generation, making an already excellent product even better.