The powers that be were blown away by how much buzz and excitement came from the announcement of the retro 1903 at last years SHOT Show. We were told that the excitement was so great that the Colt Custom Shop has been given a new assignment.
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Prepping 101: Mobile Ham Radio Project – Xiegu X1M + Wire Antenna + Fishing Line + Slingshot
Published: January 23, 2016 { 23 comments }Xiegu X1M Pro Ham Radio $359.95 from Importer (note that the radio in the video has a PL-259 antenna jack and this is a BNC) $319 from Greece (Ebay – 2 left) – PL-259 $407 from China (Make Offer) – PL-259 (I have been in touch with the importer, and apparently the only way to [...]
Taylor’s Tacticool .45-70 Levergun and New SAAs – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 21, 2016 { 39 comments }This gun is set up for what I consider to be the perfect “low profile” personal defense rifle. Meaning that to the unknowing it appears to be your grandfather’s rifle but in reality it’s more a kin to a modern artillery piece. This could quite possibly be a perfect back country rifle capable of stopping almost anything given the right distance.
Fostech’s ‘Echo’ Trigger Fires Rapid-Fire Double-Taps–SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 21, 2016 { 89 comments }Fostech Outdoors received ATF approval to manufacture a new drop-in rapid-fire trigger designed for AR-15 rifles that goes safe, semi, double-tap. That’s right–one bang on the pull, another bang on the release.
Leupold: New, Improved and Reduced — SHOT SHOW 2016
Published: January 20, 2016 { 4 comments }Leupold is improving to the popular VX-3 riflescopes for 2016 with their new light management system, developed for hunting, and lowering prices.
Medford’s Folding Karambit is a Must-See — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 20, 2016 { 21 comments }Medford Knife & Tool released the “Burung” at SHOT Show 2016, a badass ring-handled karambit.
New Savage 22Mag. Semi-Auto + Takedown Model 42 – Shot Show 2016
Published: January 20, 2016 { 34 comments }Savage has 3 new rifles at SHOT Show 2016 and GunsAmerica is here to check them out. The new A22 is a semi-automatic cambered in 22 WMR. The New 10/110 BA Stealth is a short or long action monolithic chassis bolt action rifle made for precision shooting. The Mode 42 Takedown is an over/under 22 and 410 combination that breaks down into a super handy package.
KORWIN: The Manchin-Toomey Gun Myth
Published: January 20, 2016 { 23 comments }It was sold as a simple, common sense, reasonable background check bill everyone could agree upon. And now—with a 90% approval rating!—the president tried selling it again. Manchin-Toomey is a check, plus a ban on gun registration. That’s a myth. Look behind the curtain.
LUX180 Light Needs No Railspace – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 20, 2016 { 4 comments }LUX180, a new company launching at SHOT Show 2016, has developed a new way to light up the night. Designated model 34-36 this light is designed to remove all of the bulk associated with the traditional rifle mounted light while still offering powerful illumination at the push of a pad.
Magpul Waterproof Carry Bags Rock – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 20, 2016 { 3 comments }The Daka series of pouches is creating a lot buzz around the SHOT Show floor. Offered in three sizes (small, medium and large) the pouches are made of reinforced polymer fabric with permanent, impenetrable seals. They use genuine YKK AquaGuard zippers to keep water out or stop leaking contents from making a mess. They are 100 percent water resistant and completely submersible.