SHOT Show Archives

Stopping by the Hornady booth, I was immediately taken aback by all of the exciting new products for 2016. Some of them were so simple, yet cleverly designed, I wondered, why did I not think of that or that?

Heizer is back at the SHOT Show with more pocket carry guns. The one that’s stealing the spotlight: a new semi-auto version in .45 ACP. How will this compare to the break-action guns Heizer’s known for?

As many of you know, owning a handgun is next to impossible in England. But what about making one? I can not think of a single currently made British handgun. There hasn’t been a wheel gun made in the country in over 30 years, but Anderson Wheeler is changing that. And changing it with an update of the classic and iconic British revolver, the Webley.

Some things at SHOT Show are truly unique. At the Victorinox Swiss Army booth you could build your own pocketknife while raising money for charity. The show’s over, but there’s still the opportunity to get a great knife and help a worthy charity, too.

Looking for a cleaning mat that will show exactly how to strip a gun, and keep all of the parts neatly organized–and for less than $20? Check out Real Avid.

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.

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?

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.

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?

“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 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.

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.

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 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 is improving to the popular VX-3 riflescopes for 2016 with their new light management system, developed for hunting, and lowering prices.

Medford Knife & Tool released the “Burung” at SHOT Show 2016, a badass ring-handled karambit.

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.

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, 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.

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.

There is no shortage of AR-15 products at SHOT Show 2016. Walking down the aisles there are so many ARs they all start to look the same. As I entered the Rock River Arms booth I half-expected to see new versions of last year’s AR-15s and the crow I ate tasted great.

Wat’s new from Kel-Tec? How about a bullpup that may be 50 state legal. If you know Kel-Tec’s guns, you know that’s not typical. And there’s more news for you fans of the KSG.

New for 2016 is a remarkable product for your AR 15 style rifle. It’s called the LiNQ, you replace the standard pistol grip on your rifle then install the laser light module on your accessory rail. In the grip is the remote control for the light laser. The best part is no wires. The grip and light use wireless communication. This is done via the secure Crimson Trace developed LiNQ interface system.

No you are not reading the title wrong. Ruger is now manufacturing suppressors, and a great one at that.

There are knives, and then there are KNIVES! Brian Hoffner’s “Beast,” a radically rugged fixed blade, falls into that latter category.

Ultimate Training Munitions, UTM, has introduced a brand-new line of products designed specifically for the personal defense market with their Civilian Target Ammunition training system.

Remington is turning the big 200. It is not everyday that an American firearms company hits that number. Actually they are probably the oldest so there hasn’t been anyone else to hit the Bicentennial. So what do you do when you turn 2oo? Well Remington decided to make some guns, some special guns to mark the occasion.

At the SHOT Show last year, we ran across the DP-12, a double barreled pump. Standard Manufacturing is back this year with two semi-auto 12 gauge guns that are going to be just as impressive.

Many GLOCK owners have voided their warranties by milling the slides for red dots. Now the GLOCK 17 and 19 come in the MOS configuration. Optic ready GLOCKS? We think it is the best idea we’ve heard in a long time.