Even though the “Hunter” version of the RFB got more attention, the Kel-Tec RFB 24 was introduced at the 2012 SHOT Show. The RFB 24, also known as the Sporter model, is a forward ejecting, 7.62×51 chambered rifle in a bullpup configuration with a 24″ barrel.
In a recent post about the new Kel-Tec SU-16 chambered in .300 BLK, I failed to include photos of the new gun. Here they are:
One of the best parts of the SHOT Show is meeting all of the people you converse with on the phone and by e-mail, and renewing friendships with those you haven’t seen in a while. This year I had the chance to meet a lot of new people and strengthen relationships with old friends.
In no particular order, I’d like to mention these online media writers, podcasters and publishers who I ran into this year. Each one does a great job with their projects, and I encourage everyone to check them out.
Safety Solutions Academy
Paul at the Safety Solutions Academy publishes a daily podcast on all things personal safety and defense. He’s got a great perspective and excellent radio voice. He’s also a good guy with whom to share a beer and stories about great deeds accomplished and imagined. Paul’s podcast is excellent, and I encourage everyone to take a listen.
MArooned
Many folks already know Jay G of the MArooned blog for his insightful, humorous and occasionally snarky reporting on all things guns and nanny-state. Jay and I have swapped e-mails and talked on the phone, but this was the first time I had a chance to shake his hand. Next year, I hope we’ll have enough time so I can buy him a beer.
ActionSportGames (ASG) showed their CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 airsoft gun prototype at the 2012 SHOT Show last week.
Developed from the original CZ plans, the airsoft version of the Scorpion EVO 3 will sport a number of features including select fire (semi-auto, full-auto and three-round burst), a realistic bolt action and the ability to modify the gun for left handed shooters.
According to one of the ASG reps, the Scorpion incorporates a new technology into the gun for greater realism. The Scorpion is an electric gun, and with other ASG electric guns, when the magazine runs dry, the gun will continue to fire albeit without any projectiles. In the Scorpion, a sensor will let the gun know when the mag runs dry and no “dry” firing will happen.
The 2012 SHOT Show ended yesterday, but we are nowhere near done with reporting on the show. All of our writers have stacks of notes and gigs of video and photos to publish during the next few weeks, so stick around.
General Thoughts
More than 61,000 people attended the 2012 SHOT Show: a record attendance. When taking a cab to dinner one night, the driver showed us the list of conventions that they are given. According to “official” projections, the SHOT Show was supposed to bring about 45,000 people to town. It would seem that guns are hugely popular in spite of (because of?) a down economy.
Internet Media
There is still quite a bit of anti-internet media sentiment among some manufacturers and the traditional media. ”Blogger” is a pejorative term, and applied to anyone operating online. With little exception, all of the online media I dealt with during the week were extremely professional and patient.
SIG SAUER is showing a multicam Mosquito at the 2012 SHOT Show. Take a look:
I want to give a huge Thank You to Kenn Blanchard, aka the Black Man with a Gun, for a wonderful SHOT Show dinner and just “being there.” If you don’t know who Kenn is, or why he is the Black Man with a Gun, you need to click here to visit his site.
Kenn does one of the best pro-gun podcasts on the Inter-tubes. Even more importantly, Kenn is a stand up guy who isn’t afraid to speak from the heart and puts principles before profits every time.
The Sphinx SDP Compact pistol was on display at the KRISS/Sphinx booth at the 2012 SHOT Show. The SDP is a 9mm pistol that is made in Switzerland.
The SDP Compact uses a traditional double-action/single-action system. The DA trigger pull is rated at 8.16 pounds, while the SA pull is around 3.3 pounds.
The frame is a little more non-traditional, as it has two halves: an upper aluminum and a lower polymer. The upper portion of the frame is hard-anodized aluminum, with full-length guides rails machined into the metal. The rails use Teflon inserts to help reduce wear.
The up-and-coming SIG P938 is on display at the 2012 SHOT Show. I caught a quick photo today while moving between appointments. I’ll stop back by SIG in the next few days and grab some more pictures.
I suspect the SIG P224 will be a very popular pistol this year. There certainly seemed to be a lot of interest in it at the SHOT Show today.