SHOT Show Archives

Spyderco’s Reverse is a very versatile self-defense blade that allows one to switch the orientation of the blade’s edge from edge-out to edge-in or vice versa.

At 2016 SHOT Show, Heckler & Koch showcased their tried and true P30SK and VP40, two very solid polymer-framed pistols, chambered in 9mm and .40 cal respectively. The P30SK is a subcompact, perfect for concealed carry, and the VP40 is a wicked duty pistol.

VooDoo Innovations, part of the Adams Arms’ family, has announced the release of their first Glock drop-in barrel available for the G17 and G19 models in both Gen 3 and Gen 4 handguns. And that’s just the start of the GLOCK fest from Adams Arms. The company known for their rifles is really branching out.

Benelli has a new shotgun that will appeal to fans of the 28 gauge. This Ethos is chambered for 3″ shells. More punch from a lighter gun. And Franchi has an update of their Instinct line. The Catalyst is designed for women, but it may be the ideal 12 gauge for many smaller framed shooters. Check out our SHOT Show coverage.

Tactical Walls, the groundbreaking company that launched viable concealment furniture, has integrated RFID locks into their products. Check out their new firearms concealment devices.

Polymer 80, a company known for their polymer 80% AR-15 lowers, introduced a new product at SHOT Show this year that shook up the concept of an 80% receiver. Named the “Specter,” this 80% frame embraces the ghost gun idea and brings it into the handgun (Glock) market.

At Shot Show 2016, Century introduced two new variants of their popular milled AK rifle, the C39v2 and the RAS47. Both variants are factory short-barreled rifles (SBRs). Century is also launching a suppressor line under the Red Army Standard Brand.

Looking for an affordable out-of-the-box package that is ready for the range or the hunt? Howa’s got a fast new Mini-Action line. This one is in 6.5 Grendel. We’ve run it out t0 300 yards with good results.

Hill and Mac had a very interesting gun at SHOT Show this year. They have taken the WWII German StG 44 and updated it while still retaining the original looks. The biggest news is that they will be available in calibers other than the hard to find original 8mm Kurz. It will come in 5.56, 7.62×39 and 300 Blackout in addition to the original 7.92×33.

Thompson Center had two new rifles to show off at SHOT Show 2016. The first is the Compass center fire rifle that offers some excellent and exciting features for a budget price with a sub MOA guarantee. The second is the new Strike muzzle loader that is striker fired.

The Model 700 Classic Triple Reed duck call from Sure-Shot from the 1960s has been out of production for a long time. Getting the 3 reeds right is not an easy trick. It is very easy to end up with an overly thick stack of reeds that are unresponsive and dull sounding. From what we heard in the booth at SHOT Show, Sure Shot Game Calls has got it right, and they’re bringing the Triple Reed back.

The 7.62 x 39 Mutant from CMMG is a kick-ass AR platform rifle. For 2016, they’re shortening the barrels and taking off the excess weight. The evolution of the gun is looking good.

Springfield Armory has just released 3 new Mod.2 pistols that expand the already versatile line. The guns are getting shorter, longer, and more tactical. We’ve had them in for testing and are here with their updates for SHOT Show 2016.

The Sweet 16 is one epic update from the folks at Browning. The classic 16 gauge A5 is back, and super sleek. The weight of an anemic 20 gauge combined with healthy recoil management makes this one smooth shooting shotgun.

Project Childsafe is a non-profit charity affiliated with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry trade association. Its mission is simple. Save lives via educating the public on proper gun use and storage.

New for 2016, CAA has an updated version of the RONI, the Micro, and a non-NFA pistol version with an integral stabilizing brace, the MIC-RONI-STAB.

What is subarming America? Well, it’s basically the process of making civilians less armed than officials, thereby shifting the balance of power from the people to the government.

The rumor mill at SHOT Show is always in overdrive. With 80,000-plus vendors, distributors, exhibitors, media members in attendance, all there to showcase, try out and report on the latest and greatest industry products, rumors spread like wildfire.

I was walking the aisles down in the far reaches of the basement when I looked over and saw what looked to be an old M40 Marine Sniper Rifle. And it was. I had stumbled upon the Hi-Lux Scope booth.

SCCY has a new pistol design that is going to change the way pistols are made. Check out the Roebuck Quad Lock. It holds down the barrel in two places, and is in production on their CPX-3 .380. Shot Show 2016.

Beretta has a new version of the PX4 that is custom built to be a fast and functional concealed carry gun. And they’re expanding their rimfire options, too. Check out what we found at SHOT Show 2016.

Some of the readers of GunsAmerica have asked about guns that are easy for people with weakened hands to carry. Age, arthritis–why should these things slow keep you from carrying? Well Taurus has listened, and their TCP is now available with an assistive device that makes racking easy.

New products for 2016 include an updated SIG716 G2, M400 Scorpion AR pistols, a redesigned P210 and after a long tease, optics-ready P320 models.

Brownells has gone retro! That’s correct! At the 2016 SHOT Show, they unveiled their M-16 upper and lower receivers. Some classics are always in style!

The SHOT Show wouldn’t be the SHOT Show if there weren’t some guns that left you speechless. FN’s doing their part with their civilian M249 SAW. They’ve got more guns in their Military collector series, too. Read more.

Massad Ayoob chats with us about the pernicious ramifications of universal background checks and the best way to vet a presidential candidate.

Vortex has several new optics for 2016. They’ve increased their long range potential with the Golden Eagle, and they’ve got a new AR optic that is much easier to keep in service–all because of it batteries.

Aimpoint is introducing three magnifiers to work with their red dots, the 3X-C, 3XMag-1 and 6xMag-1 for commercial, law enforcement and military use.

I had the opportunity to spend a little bit of time shooting several of the Republic Forge 1911s during the media day at SHOT Show 2016. Boy, those babies can shoot! These 1911s are made in Texas, and the options available for customization are staggering.