Ivan Loomis

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Factory to Table Part - 1: The MiniFix Pistol by Q

Factory to Table Part – 1: The MiniFix Pistol by Q

To take a 30,000 foot view of the MiniFix, and subsequently The Fix, it looks by all accounts almost like a bolt action dropped into a chassis.  This couldn’t be farther from the truth.  The rifle (and in this case pistol) was designed and built from the ground up, from scratch.  The approach being to make a lightweight, accurate and ergonomic bolt action.  They decidedly achieved this with the design.

The Savage Rascal - A True Youth Rifle

The Savage Rascal – A True Youth Rifle

When choosing a rifle for a young shooter, it’s important to not only consider barrel length but overall weight. After comparing several youth rifles, one clearly stood out from the rest.

Painting the SA Saint Victor: Winter/Snow Camouflage DIY Guide

Painting the SA Saint Victor: Winter/Snow Camouflage DIY Guide

What if I wanted to camouflage my rifle?  Furthermore, what if I wanted to camouflage it for some winter/alpine/snow activities?  As it turns out, it is really pretty simple and easy to do.

Radian Model 1 - Ambi Magic

Radian Model 1 – Ambi Magic

While I have used a lot of different AR pattern rifles, the Radian Model 1 with their ADAC system stands out to me.  I first saw it during Triggrcon 2018 in Bellevue, Washington. And to be honest, it blew my mind. I was asking myself how I never had seen this till now, since apparently it was first introduced around 2010, under the name AXTS.

Scalarworks New Flip-To-Side Magnifier Mount - SHOT Show 2019

Scalarworks New Flip-To-Side Magnifier Mount – SHOT Show 2019

To really appreciate the LEAP/MAG you need to handle a rifle with one.  It keeps the balance of the weapon and doesn’t get in the way of operation. 

SB Tactical's Newest Brace: The SBA4 - SHOT Show 2019

SB Tactical’s Newest Brace: The SBA4 – SHOT Show 2019

Their newest offering, the SBA4 adds to the SBA3’s design by creating a larger surface in order to establish a cheek weld.  In design elements, it is a cross between the SBA3 and the SBM4. 

Radical Firearms PDW Chassis for SIG P320s - SHOT Show 2019

Radical Firearms PDW Chassis for SIG P320s – SHOT Show 2019

The X01 is ultimately a chassis for your SIG P320.  But unlike other similar products like the RONI Pistol Carbine Conversion, the X01 doesn’t use the pistols existing grip or frame. 

SCCY's New .380 Auto : The CPX-3 - SHOT Show 2019

SCCY’s New .380 Auto : The CPX-3 – SHOT Show 2019

SCCY’s New .380 Auto is a double action only polymer pistol with some interesting attributes.

Accuracy International's ASR (Advanced Sniper Rifle) Deployment Kit ($20,000!) - SHOT Show 2019

Accuracy International’s ASR (Advanced Sniper Rifle) Deployment Kit ($20,000!) – SHOT Show 2019

How much does this whole thing go for?  MSRP: $19,544. I’ll be honest, I probably won’t pick one up. 

Digital Round-Count Display for Your Glock! Radetec's Smart Slide - SHOT Show 2019

Digital Round-Count Display for Your Glock! Radetec’s Smart Slide – SHOT Show 2019

It will indicate if there is a round in the chamber.  It can also tell you if there is a magazine inserted in the gun.  And going beyond that, the Smart Slide will even tell you how many rounds are left in the magazine.  Amazed yet?