Kimber’s made big news this week with the launch of a revolver. The K6s is a genuine SHOT Show surprise, chambered in .357. This is a slim (if that’s possible) 6 shot DAO that will make a lot of wheel-gun fans very happy.
Columns
Show First
SOG Launches Tactical Backpack Lineup — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 18, 2016 { 4 comments }Range Day at SHOT is a chance for all of the media in attendance to get some trigger time with the new guns, but there’s more to see. S.O.G. was there with their tomahawks and knives–but that was just a tease. The real gem is their new line of backpacks.
IWI Tavor in .300 Blackout? — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 18, 2016 { 7 comments }Media Day at SHOT Show gives us the chance to check out some of the new guns that will be on display at the show this week. One of the new guns from IWI is a 300 Blackout Tavor. If you are looking for a hard hitting round, and one that runs great–even when suppressed–the 300 is a great choice.
New Turkish 9mm – The Girsan MC28 – Great Review – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 17, 2016 { 22 comments }Looking for an inexpensive gun that functions like some of the more expensive heavyweights? Check out the Girsan MC28. This new import has everything you’d want in an entry level gun–a genuine surprise.
Century C308 1,000-Round Torture Test–SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 17, 2016 { 12 comments }Ever wonder what happens when you put 1,000 rounds through a rifle just as fast as you can? It isn’t pretty. Our man Jim Grant knows all too well. He’s put a Century C308 to the test. Check out the epic results and the stunning video.
Finally a .308/7.62 Battle Rifle from Daniel Defense – DD5V1 Review – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 17, 2016 { 77 comments }Daniel Defense’s DD5V1 is available now. This .308 lives up to the well-earned reputation that has made Daniel Defense an industry leader. Check out our review.
Nighthawk Hot Rods the Browning Hi-Power – Review – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 17, 2016 { 25 comments }What happens when the gunsmiths at Nighthawk revisit the classic Hi-Power? It would make old J.M. proud. This is one of the big stories for Nighthawk at this year’s SHOT Show.
We Shoot the AAC Ti-Rant 45M Suppressor–SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 17, 2016 { 1 comment }As new silencers are hitting the market all the time, it’s hard to tell which is the quietest. I’ll bet a ham sandwich that the AAC Ti-Rant 45M is up near the top of the list.
Prepping 101: Cheap Survival Food in Cans from the Mormons
Published: January 17, 2016 { 21 comments }LDS Online Store LDS Cannery Locations LDS Food Storage Store Locations A survival budget is a tough thing to stretch, but this week I want to share with you a recent find that I think is unparalleled in the prepping and survival world. You may remember my fairly recent article on “Survival By The Numbers,” [...]
Colt’s got 3 New Guns for Competition, Defense and Duty
Published: January 15, 2016 { 0 comments }Meet the Colt Competition, 2016 Lightweight Commander and Expanse M4 Colt has announced three new additions to their catalog to kick of the new year, two 1911s and an AR-15, all at solid price points that are sure to please. They are the Colt Competition Pistol, Colt Lightweight Commander and the wallet-friendly Expanse M4 carbine. [...]