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New Gear from Ergo Grips
Updated: February 5, 2015Ergo Grips makes everything you need to deck out your tactical rifle or shotgun. And now they’re making big changes to the way we grip wheel guns. While some of their new ideas are simply logical, these new revolver grips seem completely revolutionary, and they work, too.
Kendall Jones Talks About Killing the Big 5
Updated: February 4, 2015Kendall Jones and her partner-in-crime Taylor Altom discuss hunting the big 5.
Autry Pruitt: Diversity at SHOT Show Shattered Expectations
Updated: February 4, 2015At SHOT Show 2015, we talked with the host of UrRepublic Autry Pruitt, a progressive libertarian and pro-gunner.
No More Shake with ATI’s TactLite AR Stock
Updated: February 4, 2015ATI continues to make aftermarket upgrades that allow for serious overhauls at reasonable prices. The furniture has a distinctive look and fixes some of the more basic issues that others take for granted. Check out what they’re doing with a basic six position stock.
New Kimber 1911s, Solos, Micros, and Rifles–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 4, 2015We stopped by the Kimber booth at this years SHOT Show to see what new products they had for 2015. Some of the stand outs to us are the Adirondack rifle in .300 Blackout, Solo Sapphire, Micro Raptor and the Onyx Ultra. Still, it is hard to pick one favorite in the Kimber booth.
Geissele Perfects the Tavor Trigger–ALG Nails the AK–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 4, 2015If you have any interest in perfecting your IWI Tavor, you should check out Geissele’s new Tavor trigger. Does it get any better? For the rest of us, ALG has two new AK triggers. These clean up the biggest issue with the Kalashnikov. And they’re incredibly well priced.
9mm AR Pistol – Angstadt Arms UDP-9–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 4, 2015Some pistol caliber carbines seem like someone simply converted a 5.56 AR to 9mm, and forced everything to work. The UDP-9 from Angstadt Arms is an obvious exception. This pistol maintains AR familiarity, but doesn’t take the 9mm for granted. Is this the best in its class?
Leupold’s New D-EVO Changes Everything–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 4, 2015The Leupold D-EVO is harder to describe than it is to understand. It is an optic that allows you to see magnified targets. It also allows you to see targets at close range, unmagnified. At the same time. It is kind of like a badass bifocal, and it is going to change the way we think about optics.
SHOT Attendee Shows Amazing Kindness to Wounded Veteran
Updated: February 3, 2015If curious to know what kind of people you’ll find at the Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the video above will give you an idea.
AR500 Micro Plate Carrier–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 3, 2015As our legislators actively work to limit what we can’t responsibly own, we at GunsAmerica are often left holding up the rational end of the conversation. And the latest nonsense concerns body armor. If you don’t own any body armor, now is a good time to buy. We stopped in at the AR500 booth at the SHOT Show and got the skinny on their latest vests and plates.
The OIP 3.8 Pound AR–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 3, 2015The AR-15 is hardly a heavyweight rifle. Still, the speed of the .223 allows it to punch above its weight. Still, if you carry one all day, day in and day out, you may complain about the rifle’s weight. And now Battle Arms Development has designed a new rifle that weighs in under 4 pounds. We got to see them at SHOT Show. Read more….
Sig Sauer MCX Black Mamba–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 3, 2015We at GunsAmerica are devoted to the 300 Blackout. There’s nothing that makes us happier than seeing its popularity grow. And Sig Sauer is doing their part, too. Their new MCX line comes in a number of calibers, and is a great option for those looking for modularity.
SIG’s New 220 in 10mm. Bigger is Better–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 3, 2015Is 2015 the year of the big-bore semi-autos? Probably not, though there were a couple of notable additions in 10mm. Sig’s new P220 in 10mm is a beast. It is loud, but manageable, and offers a hard hitting round to hunters or anyone else looking for stronger terminal ballistics.
The Mod*X from A*B Arms–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 3, 2015We’ve looked at several things from A*B arms–all related to changing the way people think about the ergonomics of the AR-15. And now they’re expanding this concept to bolt rifles. Check out this new chassis. That old Remington 700 needed an overhaul.
Freedom Hunters Auctioning Off Freedom Guitar!
Updated: February 3, 2015Freedom Hunters, a veterans charity organization, is going to raffle or auction of the freedom guitar. Check it out.
Chris Loesch: ‘Shannon Watts Should Be Ashamed of Herself’
Updated: February 3, 2015Meet Chris Loesch, the husband of conservative talk show host, author and Blaze contributor Dana Loesch.
Gottlieb: ‘Like It or Not Americans Support the term Background Check’
Updated: February 2, 2015At SHOT Show 2015, we had a chance to speak with Alan Gottlieb, the founder of the Second Amendment Foundation.
Ruger’s CEO Mike Fifer Picks His Favorite Rugers–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 2, 2015The GunsAmerica team has the special privilege of getting a personal tour of the new Ruger product line from none other than Mike Fifer, CEO. The original plan was for Mike to pick out his three favorite guns. Being a good company man, he managed to expand the number to five and a half while we were distracted by all the new stuff. Tricky guy, that Mike. Here’s hist list.
New Galco IWB/OWB Full Frame Holsters, Belts–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 2, 2015Looking for a new holster for your sidearm? One of the most trusted names in the industry is Galco. And they’re not just working with leather anymore. They brought a wide selection to SHOT Show. Check out what’s new for 2015.
Browning 28 and 410 Citori 725–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 2, 2015Browning had a number of new products at SHOT Show this year. One of the standouts was the new 725 Citoris in 28 gauge and .410. The Citori is the direct descendant of the John Browning designed Superposed, and the 725 is the newest addition.
A New Colt 1903 Hammerless?– SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 2, 2015Colt has teamed with U.S. Armament Corp., the guys that made the Gatling gun a few years back, to remake the old John Browning classis. Now they are making the 1903 in the General Officers Pistol version. Could this be the start of a whole new line of Retro-Classic-Colts?
The Top 5 Non-AK 7.62x39s from SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 2, 2015AR-15s in calibers other than 5.56 are nothing new. Yet one big trend recently is the attempt to perfect the 7.62×39 in AR form. Is that the answer? Or can the AK be refined? That’s the question that these 5 guns from SHOT Show 2015 try to answer.
Rock River’s LAR-47 – 7.62×39 M4 Carbine Takes AK Mags – New Gun Review
Updated: February 1, 2015This past week we ran a extremely popular SHOT article on the new AR pistol from MGI chambered in the 7.62×39 cartridge, which we generally think of as exclusive to the AK-47 and SKS class of rifles. Many people noted in the comments out there that there are other options for ARs that take AK mags, and it so happens that we put the https://rockriverarms.com/lar47″>Rock River LAR-47 through its paces some time ago. Since the gun is available for sale right now, this week is a good time to run it.
Lars Larson: ‘Fix the Problem, Arm More Americans’ — SHOT Show 2015
Updated: January 30, 2015We caught up with nationally syndicated talk show host Lars Larson at SHOT Show 2015.
Mattress Safe–ArmsReach SHOT Show 2015
Updated: January 29, 2015The ArmsReach handgun storage system keeps guns safe, and right where you need them. Instead of sitting obtrusivly beside your bed, this one hides on the side, right where you can find it easily, without knocking anything over. And best of all, it will tell you who has tried to get into it. A beside safe with a memory, too.
Precision Formed Custom Holsters from Multi-Holsters
Updated: January 29, 2015I don’t pull any punches with holster makers. It is incredibly easy to heat up some Kydex and bend it around a gun. It is much more difficult to make bent Kydex into a functional holster that you’d trust your life to. It isn’t a half-assed skill. And those of you reading this might be surprised by how many times we’re approached by aspiring holster makers who want to showcase their skills. Let’s just be clear on this point–I turn at least half of them away becasue they’re not ready. And when I need a holster, I go to Multi Holsters first.
AR Pistol 7.62×39 Takes AK Mags! – MGI Hydra -SHOT Show 2015
Updated: January 29, 2015MGI has the most innovative modular rifle on the market today. You want one serialized lower on which you can run just about anything else you want? MGI has it. We’ve put the Hydra system to the test–and couldn’t be more pleased with the way this thing runs. So what’s new for 2015?
9mm MAC-10 Takes Glock Mags – Masterpiece Arms DMG – SHOT Show 2015
Updated: January 29, 2015Masterpiece Arms has a new masterpiece. The DMG is a 9mm pistol that evokes the charm of the old MAC pistols. Will the semiautomatic DMG prove as popular? Check these things out. They look like great fun guns and we can’t wait to get one on the range.
Lightweight Desert Eagle .50AE/.44/.357 + Kahr Comp Guns – SHOT Show 2015
Updated: January 29, 2015In a year marked by some sad excuses for new product launches, Kahr is pushing forward. They’ve released upgraded pistols, and added to the Desert Eagle line. Magnum Research, Kahr, and Auto Ordnance all had new launches this year, and some of these guns are just plain bad-ass.