Wilson Combat is overhauling Beretta 92s. We’ve gotten our full-sized 92FS back, and the two companies have just announced that they will be collaborating on a Compact Carry version of the 92 platform.
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We Shoot the Troy P7A1 AR Pistol–SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 24, 2016 { 3 comments }Looking for a compact .223 that delivers uncompromising performance? Troy has the answer. Their SBR line has a devout following, and now that reliability is available without the hassle of the paperwork. How does it stack up on the range?
We Shoot Springfield’s New M1A SOCOM 16 CQB — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 24, 2016 { 59 comments }I have found a rifle that may be “the one,” Springfield’s newest offering in their line of M1A rifles, the SOCOM 16 CQB or Close-Quarter Battle rifle. This gun is a logical evolution for the hard hitting M1A.
New 2-in-1 Handi-Rackers — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 24, 2016 { 6 comments }Handi-Racker is adding two new pistol charging aids with an updated, more universal design. These tools help people with hand problems rack slides. Could it get any easier?
5.11 Drops Bombshell: Tactical Yoga Pants! — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 24, 2016 { 2 comments }“The truth of the matter is women just live in their yoga pants, so why can’t we go to the range in them,” asked 5.11’s Lyndsey Grove.
Tactical Solutions X-Ring Take Down Rimfire Rifle—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 24, 2016 { 13 comments }Tactical Solutions is known as one of the giants in the rimfire world, and this year at SHOT Show they did not disappoint. They guys took the famous X-Ring Takedown model, and gave it some flash with new furniture. Enter the X-Ring Takedown with Magpul Backpacker stock.
Classic Colt Cutaways and a new Python?–SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 24, 2016 { 60 comments }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.
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.