Among the new loads introduced by Black Hills Ammunition at the 2010 SHOT Show was a new .243 Win cartridge. The Black Hills loading pushes a 58 grain Hornady V-MAX bullet at 3800 fps for 1859 ft-lbs of energy. The Hornady V-MAX is a polymer tipped hollow point designed for varmint and small game.
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Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Ammunition
Kel-Tec had the new PMR-30 on display at the 2010 SHOT Show. The PMR-30 is a pistol designed around the .22 WMR (aka .22 Magnum) cartridge. The double stack magazine holds 30 rounds of the mighty rimfire, hence the “-30″ designator in the name.
Kel-Tec was not at the range for Media Day, so we did not have a chance to shoot this new pistol. However, I did get a chance to play with it at the Show. There were things I liked, and disliked, about the gun.
The Kel-Tec PMR-30 was lightweight (only 13.6 ounces) and had many of the features shooters tend to prefer such as an accessory rail and a frame mounted safety (sweep down to fire.) I liked the fiber optic sights, which had a green front and red rear. The sights were easy to see, and the contrasting colors made for a nice sight picture.
The gun is relatively flat, which would make for easier concealing if the .22 WMR was your choice for self defense. Kel-Tec states the 4.3″ barrel will yield 1230 fps with a 40 grain bullet. Not ideal in my estimation, but 30 rounds of WMR is much better than a sharp, pointy stick.
What I did not like about the PMR-30 was how it felt in my hand. As I stated, it is fairly flat, but it is also abnormally long in the grip. Different people will perceive the grip in different ways, but it was not comfortable to me.
MSRP is $415 and Kel-Tec states they expect to start shipping in the second quarter of 2010. At a street price of just under $400, I imagine Kel-Tec will sell a boatload of these little pistols. Though I don’t like the way it feels in my hand, I can’t deny that Kel-Tec makes a good gun for a great price. The PMR-30 may start a run on .22 WMR much like the LCP caused a run on .380 ACP. I just wonder if any of the “big boys” will have a full-sized .22 WMR pistol at the 2011 SHOT Show.
Black Hills Ammunition introduced a new load for the recently introduced .338 Normal Magnum at the 2010 SHOT Show. Less than two years old, the .338 Norma Magnum was designed to be a more efficient alternative to the .338 Lapua. The Black Hills load pushes a 300 grain Sierra Matchking at 2725 fps for almost 5000 ft-lbs (4946) of energy.
Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Ammunition
TDI announced at the 2010 SHOT Show that the KRISS Super V sub gun chambered in .40 S&W will be shipping in the first quarter of 2010. This will allow greater ammunition compatibility for agencies who carry duty guns chambered for the .40 S&W.
The KRISS Super V is a serious gun designed to compete with the H&K MP5 and similar submachine guns. The KRISS offers a larger caliber (.40 S&W and .45 ACP) while reducing recoil dramatically. Several of the GunsHolstersAndGear.com staff and I have shot the KRISS Super V, and all of us were impressed on how manageable recoil was. In addition to being a very efficient gun for its purpose, the darn thing was just plain fun to shoot.
From GunVault:
GunVault is pleased to introduce NanoVault, the compact, secure and affordable handgun storage safe solution. Available in two sizes the NanoVault is perfect for home, travel or concealed-weapon permit holders. The NanoVault meets TSA airline firearm guidelines and fits discreetly in a bag, briefcase, desk or under a vehicle seat.
The NanoVault features an easy-to-operate key lock system, 21-gauge steel construction and 1.25-inch thick memory foam interior. Each unit comes standard with a 1,500-pound test security cable. When the cable is wrapped around any fixed object and slid over the lock receiver inside the security box, both the NanoVault and any valuables will be securely attached. MSRP $29.99 (NV100) and $34.99 (NV200).
GunVault NanoVault Specifications:
Model: NV100
- Width: 8.25 inches
- Height: 6 inches
- Depth: 1.75 inches
- Access: Key
Model: NV200
- Width: 9.5 inches
- Height: 6.5 inches
- Depth: 1.75 inches
- Access: Key
For additional information about GunVault and its complete line of premium security products, visit www.gunvault.com.
Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Misc Gear
Black Hills Ammunition introduced a new .40 S&W load at the 2010 SHOT Show. The new cartridge is a 140 grain Barnes Tac-XP pushed at 1150 fps for 411 ft-lbs of energy.
The Barnes Tac-XP bullet is 100% copper, and is designed for law enforcement and personal defense purposes. The Tac-XP bullet is specifically engineered to maintain full weight and straight track when encountering intermediate barriers such as windshield glass, car doors and plywood.
Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Ammunition
CZ revamped the Dan Wesson 1911 line, and were showing off the new pistols at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Dan Wesson Guardian was one example.
The Guardian is a commander-sized 1911 pistol chambered in 9mm. The forged alloy frame has a black “duty” finish, which is the same finish as what is on the Valor handguns mad by CZ. The rear of the grip is bob-tailed making it easier to conceal. The sights are fixed tritium three-dot.
The Guardian felt good in the hand, and it balanced well. It is a touch heavier than similar sized, polymer framed pistols from competitors, but that extra weight should make the 9mm recoil darn-near non-existent. Weight is listed as 1.8 pounds (about 28.8 ounces).
The single stack magazine holds nine rounds of 9mm cartridges. The barrel is 4.25″.
MSRP is $1530.
Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Pistols
Winchester is bringing out a limited edition 1894 rifle, commemorating the 200th birthday of Oliver F. Winchester. The rifles were shown at the 2010 SHOT Show.
These .30-30 lever guns are available in either a silver nitride finish or with a deep blued receiver. The receiver of these Winchester rifles are finely engraved. Both models have a high grade walnut stock with a glossy finish.
The model 94 rifles have a 24″ barrel, and an eight round magazine. The silver nitride version will retail for $1469 and the deep blued version will retail for $1959.
Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Rifles
GunsHolstersAndGear.com welcomes Wilson Combat as our newest advertiser.
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Categories : General Information
The Taurus SLIM 708 pistol in .380 ACP was one of two new SLIM pistols announced at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Taurus SLIM 740 in .40 S&W was the other. The Taurus 708 is modeled on the very popular 9mm SLIM introduced by Taurus in 2009.
The 708 is a compact pistol that holds seven .380 ACP rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber. It can be had with a blued or stainless steel finish. Barrel length is 3.2″ and weighs only 19 ounces unloaded.
The Taurus SLIM 708 has a fixed front sight, with an adjustable rear. The sights are very low profile, but they are usable.
As with the other pistols in the SLIM line, the frame is polymer and the pistol has Taurus’s DA/SA action with the “Strike Two” capability. The SLIM has a manual safety – sweep down to fire. The safety is on the left side of the frame.
The SLIM 708 samples at the Taurus booth felt good in the hand. The safety was easy to manipulate and smartly clicked off. I would imagine that shooting the relatively low powered .380 ACP out of this pistol would be a very enjoyable experience. While I would be more inclined to pick up the 9mm version, I can certainly understand why someone would want the .380 Taurus SLIM 708.
Categories : 2010 SHOT Show, Pistols
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