Sam Trisler

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Pedersoli Looking Sharp--SHOT Show 2015

Pedersoli Looking Sharp–SHOT Show 2015

I love historic guns and the reproductions of them. One of my favorite of the Italian makers is Davide Pedersoli. I stopped by their booth in the Little Italy section of the SHOT Show floor to check out what was new.

Navy Arms Winchesters and AK Mags--SHOT Show 2015

Navy Arms Winchesters and AK Mags–SHOT Show 2015

Navy Arms, Winchester and Turnbull team up to produce some of the nicest 1873 Winchesters ever made. Gibbs Rifle AK magazines.

Unexpected Find at SHOT 2015--NRA Museum Pieces

Unexpected Find at SHOT 2015–NRA Museum Pieces

In the middle of the crowded and hectic SHOT Show there is a small quite museum. The NRA Museum to be exact. They have brought a few historic and iconic firearms to display for the show and to promote the NRA Museums.

Smith's 460 Bone Collector Custom Shop Limited Edition - SHOT Show 2015

Smith’s 460 Bone Collector Custom Shop Limited Edition – SHOT Show 2015

The limited edition Smith and Wesson Bone Collector 460 as seen at SHOT Show 2015. This is a hand cannon.

The business end.

Coonan’s Kicking Compact .357–SHOT Show 2015

We got our first look at the Coonan Compact .357 Magnum 1911s at the SHOT Show today in Vegas. I wish I could have put some rounds through it, but the other people attending the show tend to get nervous about things like that.

Double or single action, the trigger pull is nice and smooth.

Korth’s 9mm Revolver–SHOT Show 2015

The Korth Sky Marshall may be the single most innovative 9mm revolver on the market. And I’m not talking about the exterior of the gun. This is one rimless revolver that doesn’t require moon clips, or anything extra. Check it out.

Shooting Gallery in a Box--SHOT Show 2015

Shooting Gallery in a Box–SHOT Show 2015

The Right Now Range is like a shooting gallery in a box. This is a great, and fun, target system that you can use to turn any suitable space into a range.

Selling History-Cohen and Sons of New Orleans

Selling History-Cohen and Sons of New Orleans

James H Cohen and Sons have been in the antique firearms business since 1898. If you are a collector and lover of rare guns you owe it to yourself to visit the Cohen’s shop. The store is on Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter, and filled with the sort of guns you’d typically expect to find in a museum.

In 1814 I Took a Little Trip-- Guns from The Battle of New Orleans

In 1814 I Took a Little Trip– Guns from The Battle of New Orleans

We take a look at 5 guns that made a difference at the Battle of New Orleans 200 years ago. The British Brown Bess, the American 1795 Springfield and the rifles both sides used on line Jackson at Chalmette Plantation. No alligators minds were blown during the writing of this article.

New Ruger BX-Trigger For 10/22

New Ruger BX-Trigger For 10/22

Fans of the venerable 10/22 typically have only one gripe with the gun: the trigger. Even so, the stock triggers on 10/22s are better than much of the competition. But Ruger now offers an improved trigger for the 10/22 and Charger. The BX-Trigger is a vast improvement over the stock Ruger triggers and is incredibly easy and quick to install.