Taurus has moved the Judge line solidly into the “big boom” category with the introduction of the Raging Judge Magnum chambered in .454 Casull.
This six-shot, big bore revolver can fire .454 Casull, .45 Colt and 2.5” and 3” .410 shotshells. Due to the power generated by the Casull cartridge, the cylinder has a double lock.
The Raging Judge Magnum is available with either a three-inch or six-inch barrel. The six-inch barrel has a vented rib and can accommodate a scope mount.
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Remington introduced a new R-15 at the 2010 SHOT Show chambered in .450 Bushmaster. Along with the R-15, Remington also showed a new loading in .450 Bushmaster.
The new R-15 rifle has an 18” free-floated barrel and a single stage trigger. The .450 comes with four-round magazines and a lockable hard case. The new R-15 is outfitted with a Mossy Oak New Break-Up Coverage.
The new Remington load for the .450 is a 260 grain Premier Accutip bullet that they claim is “perhaps the most accurate .45-caliber bullet ever devised.” Velocity and energy measurements were not available from Remington.
Kimber introduced several new pistols in the Ultra Carry II line called the Ultra TLE II. The Ultra TLE II is available in four configurations: stainless or blued, and with or without Crimson Trace LaserGrips.
These models have dovetail mounted night sights and 30 lpi checkering on the front strap. Like the other pistols in the Ultra Carry II line, the frames are machined aluminum, and have been tested to more than 20,000 rounds.
The Ultra TLE II models have three-inch match barrels, and weigh 25 ounces. The Ultra TLE II are chambered in .45 ACP, and magazine capacity is seven rounds.
Prolific AR rifle maker DPMS is offering an upper receiver chambered in .30 Remington for 2010. The .30 Rem was introduced in 2009 as a cartridge designed for the AR platform that ballisticly imitates the .308 cartridge.
The upper has a 20” heavy, fluted barrel with a target crowned muzzle. The twist rate is 1:10.
The receiver is a Teflon coated flattop with a Picatinny rail for optics. The handguard is free floating with a bipod stud and sling swivel installed. Retail is listed at $899.
In DPMS testing, both 125 grain Core-Lockt PSP and 125 grain Accutip BT factory loads from Remington were clocked at 2800 fps for 2176 ft-lbs of energy.
CZ announced they are now offering their popular P-07 Duty pistol in .40 S&W. The P-07 is roughly a polymer-framed version of the famed CZ-75 pistol.
The .40 S&W version of the P-07 shares all of the same controls and features with its 9mm brother. The only difference is the magazine only holds 12 rounds of the .40.
Expected delivery date to dealers is first quarter 2010.
Chiappa Firearms was showing off their new series of Rhino revolvers at the 2010 SHOT Show. When you see the Rhino for the first time, you know that it is definitely a different revolver than what you have known previously.
The Rhino’s barrel is at the bottom, no the top, of the frame. The cartridge in the bottom of the cylinder is the one that fires. This design is supposed to reduce muzzle flip and enhance shooter comfort.
Four models of Chiappa were shown: a 2” DAO, 4”, 5” and 6”. All models except the 2” have a Picatinny rail under the barrel for a white light or laser attachment. All models except the 2” also have pinned front sights and adjustable rear sights. The 2” Rhino has fixed sights. All are chambered in .357 Magnum.
I have a few concerns about the Rhino.
First, the exposed “hammer” isn’t really a hammer. It is used to manually cock the internal hammer into single action mode. After you pull the “hammer” back, it then falls back into the “down” position. There is no way to know the gun is cocked and in single action mode.
Second, there is not a decocking lever. To decock the gun, you have to pull the trigger. According to the Chiappa rep, you can hold the exposed “hammer” back, pull the trigger and then lower the exposed hammer as you might on another single action revolver. But, the exposed “hammer” isn’t THE hammer. So I don’t know if this is a safe, or even effective, method of decocking the revolver once it is cocked.
Lastly, the trigger and cylinders were very stiff. This is likely due to the staff using early samples. However, I do not understand why you would bring less than your best product to a trade show. I hope that the production models will be smoother.
Retail runs from “about $750” to “about $950” depending on the model. Chiappa believes they will begin shipping later this year.
Silver State Armory announced the production of three new 6.8 SPC loads: a plinking round, a tactical/law enforcement round and a specialized armor piercing round.
The tactical round uses an 85 grain Barnes TSX bullet travelling at 3070 fps from a 16” barrel. When fired into 10% ballistic gelatin, the bullet has an impressive wound cavity in the first eight inches, and penetrates a total of 17.38”. The recovered diameter of the bullet averaged 0.546”.
The plinking round was developed by Silver State Armory to provide an affordable solution for 6.8 enthusiasts to shoot their guns more often. Silver State said dealers will not be allowed to sell the plinking ammo for more than $48/box.
The last cartridge is the restricted armor piercing round. The 97 grain AP bullet has a tungsten carbide core that can penetrate more than 2” of steel. This cartridge is restricted in the USA to qualified government agencies.
The P238 Tactical Laser was introduced by Sig Sauer at the 2010 SHOT Show. This .380 ACP pistol shares many of the same features as its single-action brethren including Siglite night sights, frame mounted safety and a 6+1 capacity. It differs, though, in looks and with the addition of a laser.
The Sig laser is mounted under the barrel, on the front of the trigger guard. The on/off switch is on the side of the laser housing, and seems easy to reach with either hand while holding the pistol.
The laser does not add any length to the gun, and very little additional weight. The floor model was not working, so I was not able to evaluate the switch or brightness of the laser.
The P238 Tactical Laser model has a natural stainless steel slide, anodize black frame and custom aluminum grips.
Click here for the SIG P238 information page.
One of the several new cartridge introductions at the 2010 SHOT Show is the .264 LBC-AR. Created by Les Baer Custom, the new cartridge is designed to be exceptionally accurate and consistent.
Les Baer’s literature states that this ammo in the Les Baer Ultimate AR rifles shoot “sub-1/2” MOA groups all day long” at ranges from 100-900 yards.
Ammunition is loaded by Black Hills and sold through Les Baer. The brass is manufactured for Black Hills by Hornady. Hornady also is manufacturing reloading dies for the .264 LBC.
Shooters can choose factory loads with either the 123 grain Sierra Match King or the 123 grain Hornady A-Max bullets.
