One of the other patterns we saw at SHOT Show 2017 was that of PCC (or “pistol caliber carbines). These have really taken off over the last year, for both home defense shooters and competitors. The adoption of a pistol caliber carbine division of USPSA sport shooting has been a driving force in this market, and it looks like it is here to stay. This year, Rock River Arms introduced a carbine built exactly for this.
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New Smith and Wesson M&P Guns—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 30, 2017 { 5 comments }New for SHOT Show 2017 was the .45 ACP version of the popular new M&P 2.0 pistol line, as well as several new M&P rifle variants.
New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 30, 2017 { 0 comments }To say that Walther has a reputation for quality would be an astounding understatement. With a tradition that spans back to classics like the PPK as well as the P.38 up to modern masterpieces like the P99, Walther is renowned for making great guns. New for this year are two great options: the $399 Creed pistol and the competition-ready Q5 Match.
A Non-NFA Short-Barreled Shotgun? The New 14” Mossberg Shockwave—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 30, 2017 { 66 comments }Have you always wanted to own a short-barreled shotgun but not wanted to deal with the NFA hassle? Well, now there is an easy and simple (and factory-direct) way to do it. The new 590 Shockwave from Mossberg is a 14-inch barreled shotgun that is classified and fully compliant by the BATFE, and does not require a tax stamp for transfers.
Zero Tolerance Persian Flipper Knife — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 30, 2017 { 7 comments }To learn more about this knife, check out the . Overview Zero Tolerance’s 0460 really caught my eye at SHOT this year. With its radically curved handle and upswept blade, the knife has a cool Persian influence that is hard to ignore and something one doesn’t come across too frequently in the EDC blade market. [...]
Rock Solid Scope Rails For Mosin-Nagant & Swiss K31 – SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 29, 2017 { 5 comments }If you ever wanted to make your Mosin-Nagant or Swiss K31 into an optics native sniper or hunting rifle, the accuracy in the guns is generally there, sub-MOA, but you need a rock solid mount, and a good stock. Rock Solid Industries and Bluegrass Gunstocks has your answer.
Diamondback .308 ARs Under a Grand! – SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 29, 2017 { 13 comments }Diamondback has some .308 ARs that look promising this year, and street price should be under $1,000. They have also updated the DB9 with some new internals, and the DB9 and DB380 will now be cut for Glock sized sights.
Magneto Speed ‘Bayonet’-Style Chronographs! — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 29, 2017 { 2 comments }Don’t forget to visit the ! Overview Magneto Speed isn’t exactly the new kid on the block, but they aren’t as well know as I’d imagine they’d be because they make a really unique product, a bayonet-style chronograph! That’s right, a chronograph that mounts right below your muzzle, like a bayonet, and measures bullet velocity [...]
The American Made SIG Sauer P210 — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 29, 2017 { 9 comments }One of the true stars of SHOT was the SIG P210, which was re-released in all its glory.
Colt Unveils the Combat Unit AR — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 29, 2017 { 14 comments }This year at SHOT Show, we got a chance to lay our hands on it. Enter the Colt Combat Unit AR.









