SHOT Show 2015

In 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.

Silencerco’s cans continue to set the pace. Their Salvo 12, the only commercially available shotgun suppressor, is a work of art. Since they launch products as they are available, their presence at the SHOT show was more about advocacy than products, but it was still something to see. Read more…

John Lott, Jr. is a legendary economist, and author of “More Guns, Less Crime.” In addition to discussing the negative correlation between gun ownership and crime, Lott discussed some of the key pieces of disinformation coming from the Bloomberg Machine.

The T4E from Umarex is about to change the way we train with force on force. These carbines shoot fat balls of paint or dust. Or if you want something that thumps harder and can be reused, they can shoot rubber balls. Force on force is about to get a lot more affordable.

When we got wind of the Scorpion (maybe the most fun gun we’ve reviewed all year), we thought that would be the feature story for CZ at SHOT show. Little did we know–the Scorpion was only one chapter. There’s more news from CZ, and it is going to make AR pistol fans happy.

We stopped by the Hornady booth at SHOT Show to get the run down on what is new for 2015. From bullets, factory ammunition and reloading equipment, Hornady is always at the forefront of innovation. So what’s the latest? Hard hitting pig rounds and less expensive carry ammo…read on.

One theme developing at the SHOT Show this year is paired optics. The concept has been around for a while, and manufacturers are catching on. The appeal of magnification paired with fast target acquisition is easy to understand. And now Burris is offering kits that combine everything you need into one convenient package.

So what is this cute sounding cartridge and why should you know about it? Well, first off it will work in an AR-15 style rifle. It fits in standard size magazines but single stacked. It uses a 7.62×39 bolt on a standard carrier group. AM-TAC will be selling barrels, complete uppers and rifles in the coming months ready to roll a Hushpuppy.

Benelli has finally entered the over/under shotgun market with the 828U. They did so in typical Benelli style–debuting a totally new O/U design. This is not your grandpa’s scattergun. This is a light weight double barrel for the 21st century.