SHOT Show Archives

Kicking off the new year Ruger has 8 Custom Shop Models with a few models for 2020 to show off, starting with the 9mm Super GP100 Competition Revolver.

Kimber, known for quality 1911’s, has applied their creative eye to the new Rapide Black Ice. They also updated the Micro 9 and added a 4″ barrel to their K6S DASA revolver. True Pearce takes a closer look at these handguns in this video.

Barnes Bullets just released a new loading in 6.5 Grendel as well as a new 6.5mm bullet for reloaders who load their own 6.5 Grendel ammo.

This year at SHOT Show 2020 CrossBreed Holsters brings their customers what they’ve been asking for, adjustable active retention on their holsters.

SIG’s new plan is to make all their pistols compatible with optics. The P365XL ROMEOZERO is one of the first to also come with an optic pre-mounted. It ships with the new ROMEOZERO red dot. True Pearce talked with Phil Strader, the product line manager, at SIG’s range day at SHOT Show 2020.

Liberty is well-known for their gun safes, which offer theft protection as well as fire protection. The thing is, safes aren’t the right choice for everyone. Maybe you move house frequently, or maybe safes are beyond your price range. Liberty’s new heavy-gauge gun cabinets may be the right choice.

Since 1985, Browning’s Buck Mark .22 LR pistols have been produced continuously with upgrades coming along frequently. This year’s iterations vary from compact carry guns to optics-ready competition models. The most striking variants, however, are the Buck Mark Plus Vision series, in Blue, Black, or Red. These pistols are listed as SHOT Show specials, so they will be produced in limited quantities.

The Hit was designed specifically for law enforcement and competition shooters alike. With the switch barrel capabilities, it can be used in many applications optimally.

If you are in the market for a Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO) this year, Geissele may have what you are looking for. This year at SHOT Show 2020 they released their Super Precision 1-6 Scope.

Don’t let the tiny little MSRP fool you though; the P17 has a lot of features that many more expensive handguns don’t even come with. For example: the P17 has a fiber optic front sight, threaded barrel adapter (1/2×28), cocking indicator, a 3 pound trigger, and an extremely easy takedown system.

Smith & Wesson have done well selling their M&P 380 Shield EZ. Now they have answered the demand and introduced the easy to use M&P9 Shield EZ in 9mm. True Pearce, who owns the .380 version, spoke with Sith & Wesson at SHOT Show 2020.

The EVAC has a 7.5″ barrel, linear compensator, and a Gear Head Works Tailhook. The EVAC has an MSRP of $1,949.00 which accurately reflects the build quality and components of this on-the-go AR pistol.

The name says it all: Gripknife is a vertical grip that affixes to a rifle’s forend and doubles as an “out-the-front” (OTF) knife. Users deploy the edged weapon by pressing a button located on the rear of the mount, and the knife springs forward and locks in the extended position.

If you asked me what was my favorite thing to come out of SHOT Show 2020 was, it would be Sig Sauer’s new Medium Machine Gun.

FN America, supplier of military-grade firearms world-wide, is happy to announce an updated SCAR 20S, now in 6.5 Creedmoor for 2020.

B+T’s APC9 K Pro is a Swiss-made submachine gun that recently won a contract with the US Army. As a replacement for the MP5, it’s a mighty good package.

The HYBRID is a carbon-fiber rifle featuring a quick-change barrel and bolt face system that allows users to swap calibers in a matter of minutes. There’s no need to check headspace—users simply swap the bolt head and barrel using the provided tools and get back to shooting.

Israeli Weapons Industries has finally released their new full-sized striker-fired handgun. The 9mm Masada, named for a mountain fortress overlooking the Dead Sea, may be IWI’s first foray into striker-fired pistols, but you’ll recognize the feel of an IWI gun right away, and it won’t require a mortgage to purchase.

SureFire is rolling out a new line of weapon lights called the Scoutlight Pro series with modular visible and infrared and white light systems.

If you’ve looked at optics very much, you know that one of the top manufacturers is Swarovski Optik. They are known for extreme clarity and low-light visibility. Swaro has just released a new rifle scope that brings these recognized qualities at a price point that is lower than you’d think. True Pearce took a close look at the new Z5i at SHOT Show 2020.

The Summit 17 WSM model has a straight-pull bolt action that distinguishes it from other offerings on the market. This rifle features a stainless steel action, Ruger 6-round rotary mags, and a Volquartsen Laminated Wood Sporter Stock to name the most notable features. Also, there will be models available with either an I-fluted stainless steel barrel, or lightweight THM tension barrel (carbon fiber).

Both the Scion PTM and OTM models are available with a 9 hertz or 60 hertz refresh rate and include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

At this year’s 2020 SHOT Show Kimber was pleased to show off their newly released Open Range Pro Carbon bolt action rifle.

As far as improvements go, they have actually free-floated the barrel. Rather than handguards making contact with the barrel at numerous places, Arsenal has created a free-floating aluminum rail that is attached to the receiver in a similar fashion of how a rail attaches to a barrel nut on an AR-15.

Savage Arms unveiled an expanded 2020 lineup at this year’s SHOT Show including new centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles and shotguns.

Speaking in generalities, when you talk to people that are into AK-47s, they are oftentimes purists. Liking the original spec, true to form AKs. Well, Kalashnikov USA has got a new gun that should get you pretty excited, the KR103.

If you are a fan of the 7.62×51 (.308) but like the smaller form factor and lighter weight of the AR-15 platform over the AR-10, Patriot Ordnance Factory has an option for you. This year at SHOT Show 2020, POF introduced their Rogue .308 Rifles and Pistols.

This year at SHOT Show 2020, US Night Vision unveiled their DesignatIR laser aiming device. Designed specifically for civilian use, it is reputed to be the lowest cost, highest performing laser in the market.

Walther has added a new gun to their CCP line, the CCP M2 in .380. The CCP, or concealed carry pistol, is Walther’s foremost carry gun and it touts an easy racking slide and reduced recoil. True Pearce spoke with Walther’s rep at the range during SHOT Show 2020 for the full details and to shoot it.