Since its inception in 2003, Troy Industries has brought some very innovative products to market. In 2012, Troy began manufacturing military grade rifles that were met with great success. During the 2018 SHOT Show Troy, debuted the TROY Side Action Rifle (SAR).
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Top 8 Long-Range Shooting Gear — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: March 31, 2024SHOT Show 2018 has just under 2,000 vendors on site this year, so there’s lots of new long-range shooting gear to see. Better yet, the Range Day outing Monday before the show opens has a 1,000-yard range where some vendors provide the opportunity to try new guns, ammo, and gear. Here are some of the interesting long-range shooting products we found this year.
Top 8 New Range Accessories and Gear — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 28, 2018Over the years I’ve learned exactly how to find all the cool stuff at SHOT Show. Level One is where most of the new companies get space, so it’s where you find all the latest new inventions, guns, and gear. When the bell rings on opening Tuesday, I head straight there, where I spend the entire day wandering the aisles of the basement. Yes, it takes a whole day because the show as a whole is the same size as the Pyramid at Giza and you’ll walk over 12 miles just passing by every booth. Here are some of the cool things I ran across at SHOT Show 2018.
Mag Adapter Makes AR Lower 9mm Compatible – No Gunsmithing Required – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 28, 2018American Tactical’s new mag-well adapter converts your standard .223/.5.56 AR lower to 9mm with no gunsmithing required. The adapter takes standard Glock-style magazines.
Weatherby Bails on California, Moves to Wyoming
Updated: January 25, 2018This 2018 at SHOT Weatherby, Inc. announced that their time in California has come to an end. Weatherby is moving to Wyoming.
Shooting the Glock 19X: Best of Both Worlds — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018Glock recently announced that they were going to introduce the on the commercial market and buyers could not be happier. The Glock 19X is the pistol they designed for the U.S. military’s Modular Handgun System, or MHS. Ultimately Glock did not win the contract but . Glock’s MHS pistol was more expensive than the competition [...]
RISE Armament T121XR 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: March 31, 2024RISE Armament, traditionally known for their awesome drop-in triggers premiered their new T121XR rifle at the 2018 SHOT Show Range Day. Building upon the success of the .308 Winchester 1121XR Precision Rifle, the T121XR is an AR-10 patterned rifle that is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
C.A.R.R. Backpack Transforms into Mobile Trauma Kit, Plate Carrier – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018Prepare to have your mind blown. Maybe. The C.A.R.R. backpack has a secret surprise that you need to see to believe.
Springfield Armory 911: In case of Emergency, Drop the Hammer — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018These are tiny guns with sub-3-inch barrels and short, flat grips. Springfield’s 911 pistols weigh less than 13 ounces unloaded, with the magazines — no small feat for an all-metal .380 build.
Put a Clip on Your Magazine and Say Goodbye to Pouches – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018Simple, cheap, and very handy. Recover Tactical’s clips allow you to carry spare mags on your belt. No pouch required.
Blinding the Competition: Streamlight’s TLR-7; TLR-8 & Rechargeable Battery — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018Good job Streamlight! I am going to buy a pair of TLR-8s for my pistol and my fiance’s pistol. These little lights are going to be a fantastic compliment to our Glock 19s.
The American Tactical AR-15 .410 Bore Shotgun – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018New from American Tactical, or ATI, is their American Tactical AR-15 Shotgun that shoehorns .410 bore ammunition into a standard AR-pattern package.
Meet the Stinger! A Retractable AR Bayonet Spike – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018In the running for one of the coolest products I’ve seen at SHOT Show 2018 is the Stinger. A retractable bayonet spike for AR-pattern rifles from American Defense Innovations.
A Folding Knife Everyone Can Afford: Kershaw’s Bareknuckle – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018The look of this knife is that of a no-nonsense industrial tool. That appearance is created by the anodized-aluminum, matte gray handles and the stonewashed-finished, 14C28N-steel blade.
Top 8 Concealed Carry Accessories at SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018With over 1,600 exhibitors in attendance showing 7 million pounds of gear, there are a lot of new products for legally armed citizens at the Shooting, Hunting, And Outdoor Trade (SHOT) show. If you choose to carry concealed, you might be interested in some of the new concealed carry gear we found this year. Here are a few items that peaked our interest.
Ruger’s Security 9 & EC9s: Continuing a Legacy of Performance — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 24, 2018Ruger always as a few tricks up their sleeves and at a price that is right. We will be covering many of the other new products later in the week but decided to start with the new Security 9. Recalling the unwavering durability of the Security 6 revolver, the new Security 9 has a strong name to live up to.
EClipsing the Competition: Hiperfire’s New Trigger — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 23, 2018Hiperfire is bringing the heat this year with their new . It’s a top-of-the-line AR Trigger. During range day, shooters during range day couldn’t pull the trigger and not smile. The reset is insane and the light break with virtually no takeup would be ideal for any competition shooter or precision rifle shooter. SPECS: Cam-Over [...]
.5 MOA Accuracy Guaranteed! The Ritter & Stark SLX – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: March 31, 2024Ritter & Stark guarantee these rifles to be capable of .5 MOA accuracy. The MSRP of the SLX is $3,635, which at first would appear to be expensive, but when compared to similar European rifles is pretty reasonable.
‘Snowflake’ Removal with Less-Lethal Pepperball Pistol – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 23, 2018Deadly force is not always necessary. Sometimes one needs to subdue a potential threat or de-escalate a situation with less-lethal force. Enter Pepperball. A trusted source for restoring law and order for nearly two decades.
Skoped Vision: New Universal Adaptor Goes the Distance – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 23, 2018One of the most innovative products that I saw during the SHOT 2018 Range Day was the Skoped Vision cell phone adapter from Phone Skope. The Skoped Vision adapter lets you look through your rifle scope like normal, but also allows you to attach your cell phone and record your sight picture. The Skoped Vision unit is compatible with your existing PhoneSkope case and adapter.
Red Dot Ready Always: Kimber’s Aegis Elite 1911 – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 23, 2018Not only are the new Aegis Elite 1911s cut for mini red dot sights, these guns come with Vortex optics installed from the factory.
Beretta Launches new Italian Virtrix Rifles — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 23, 2018A brand most of our US readers probably haven’t heard of is set to make a splash in the near future, if our initial look at the new Virtrix Rifle line up is any indication. Virtrix is an Italian rifle company, known for precision armaments.
Save Your Thumbs with the MagPump Magazine Loader – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 23, 2018No one likes handloading magazines. It’s tedious. It’s time-consuming. And it does a number on your thumbs. With the MagPump magazine loader all that goes away.
SIG’s New SBR —The MCX Rattler! – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 23, 2018Unfortunately only offered in semi-automatic to civilians, this is still a fun little gun to shoot. And the surprise of a lifetime for any bad guys you encounter with a 16-inch bullet hose stashed under the front seat of your Honda.
Mossberg 590M: Pump 12 Ga. Uses Double-Stack Mags
Updated: January 23, 2018Feeding from 5-, 10-, 15- or even 20-round magazines, this shotgun offers drum mag volumes of ammo in a tidy, compact package.
Svelte AR-10 and Left-Sided Charging Handle from Billet Rifle Systems – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 23, 2018The BRS-47SC features a non-reciprocating side charging handle that is built into the left side of the receiver. Cycling the BRS-47SC, I found it lacking the potential snag hazards and pinch points typical of side charging handles.
LUNAR 45 Suppressor from Gemtech: One-Can Fits Most – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 22, 2018This year at SHOT Show 2018, GEMTECH released the LUNAR 45, a super lightweight can made of military-grade aluminum and titanium. This suppressor is modular, allowing you to adjust the length to the amount of noise reduction you need. Users can remove two inches, making the can shorter for pistol-length barrels. The LUNAR 45 is usable for not only .45 ACP, but 9mm, .40 S&W, and 10mm.
New Short- and Mini-Action Rifles from Howa – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: March 31, 2024Two standout new products include the KRG Bravo and the MiniAction Chassis Rifle. Announced late last year these guns represent the next generation of bolt-action rifles.
Archon Firearms Type B: Polymer Performance Evolved – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 22, 2018Archon Firearms, recently renamed from Arsenal Firearms, debuted the newest iteration of the B pistol dubbed the Type B. The company is rebranding to avoid a possible trademark dispute. The Type B pistol was formerly known as the Stryk B.
Frangible .308 Breaching Ammo from Dark Horse – SHOT Show 2018
Updated: January 22, 2018No longer will you need to carry a breaching gun with your AR. This frangible .308 round from Dark Horse will do the job.