Barrett is one of America’s truly great weapons designers, and the new 240 LWS from the company took the cake for change this year. The 240 family of weapons has been in service with the US military since the late 70s, and it was due for an overhaul. Barrett delivered one of those in spades with its new 240LWS.
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AR Shotguns and The Best Deal for Trap–Tristar –SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 2, 2016 { 5 comments }Tristar had some new shotguns at SHOT Show this year. If you are not familiar with Tristar they are making some very nicely build price-point shotguns. They may not have the fanciest fit and finish or every bell and whistle, but they flat out run. There were two stand outs in the new guns Tristar had at SHOT this year. One is a tactical AR styled shotgun and the other is a single barrel trap gun.
First Ever 3″ 28 Gauge from Benelli and New Franchi Built for Women–SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 1, 2016 { 11 comments }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.
Prepping 101: Testing Geiger Counters with Cesium, Strontium, Cobalt – Inexpensive Built Kits
Published: January 31, 2016 { 15 comments }Resources: Geiger Counters: Ebay Seller Impexeris (This is the black GM tube bug from the video, which is a standalone as well as Iphone/Android, and the kits for GM tubes and Arduino) The Black Phone Bug RH Electronics (The red and blue boards from the video, DIY kits you can pay $12 for him to [...]
STG 44 Takes AR Mags – New in 5.56, 7.62, .300BLK – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 31, 2016 { 43 comments }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.
New In-Line Muzzle Loaders and SUB MOA Rifles From Thompson Center–SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 31, 2016 { 3 comments }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.
Citadel 1911s In Flat Dark Earth Cerakote – In Hand Review – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 30, 2016 { 4 comments }The entry-level 1911 market is always rich with choices, but not usually with all the extras that Legacy Sports provides with these Citadel pistols.
FN Civilian M249 SAW – FNH – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 27, 2016 { 34 comments }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.
Ithaca 37 Trench Shotgun w/Bayonet From Inland + Threaded M1 Carbines & SBR Pistols – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 26, 2016 { 36 comments }Inland Manufacturing has added some new guns to their line up at SHOT Show 2016. The Advisor is a pistol version of the M1 Carbine and is built on a paratrooper style stock. Inland is also making a reproduction of the M37 Trench Gun that is build on an Ithaca receiver.
A New British Made Handgun? The Return of The Webley–SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 25, 2016 { 86 comments }As many of you know, owning a handgun is next to impossible in England. But what about making one? I can not think of a single currently made British handgun. There hasn’t been a wheel gun made in the country in over 30 years, but Anderson Wheeler is changing that. And changing it with an update of the classic and iconic British revolver, the Webley.