Thompson/Center (T/C) introduced the new Venture rifle at the 2009 SHOT Show. The Venture is designed to be an affordable rifle at only $499 MSRP (street price less), yet it offers the same T/C quality enthusiasts have found in their other firearms. The Venture is available in four popular … Read more about Thompson/Center Venture Rifle
Somehow I missed this gem at the 2009 SHOT Show. Knight's Armament showed a new chainsaw-styled machine gun, which is based on the Stoner LMG (light machine gun). This functioning chainsaw machine gun is belt-fed, chambered in 5.56, and has an integral suppressor and 37mm flare launcher. Oh, and … Read more about KAC Chainsaw Machine Gun
CORBON is now loading the Barnes Varmint Grenade bullets in several calibers: .204, .22-250 and .223. If you are not already familiar with the Varmint Grenade bullets, they are a line of rifle bullets with a copper-tin core that holds together at very high speeds, but violently fragments on … Read more about CORBON Now Loading Varmint Grenade Bullets
The Stark Equipment SE-1 is a polymer grip that replaces the standard AR-15 grip and trigger guard with a single polymer unit. At the 2009 SHOT Show, I had a chance to preview the Stark SE-1, and I was impressed by the look and feel of the floor samples. Stark Equipment is now shipping the SE-1, … Read more about Stark Equipment SE-1 Grip for the AR-15
The SIG SAUER P232 pistol was updated for 2009. The new P232 features a newly designed slide that reduces "slide bite" on larger hands and removable sights. For those not familiar with the SIG SAUER P232, the gun is a .380 ACP pistol that is more substantial in size and weight than the recent crop … Read more about SIG SAUER P232 Pistols: Updated for 2009
Three versions of the Taurus 738 TCP, or Taurus Compact Pistol, were introduced at the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando. The TCP, also known as the model 738, is a .380 ACP pistol clearly aimed at taking market share from the wildy popular Ruger LCP. The TCP is a very small, thin and lightweight polymer … Read more about Taurus 738 TCP: .380 ACP Pistol Takes Aim at the Ruger LCP
Taurus introduced the "Public Defender" revolver, another in the line of the Judge revolvers, at the 2009 SHOT Show. Chambering the same .45 Colt and .410 shotshells as the other handguns in the Judge line, the Public Defender is built on a smaller frame (the 85 series frame), and is clearly … Read more about Taurus Judge Public Defender
The modern Smith & Wesson 632 revolvers are a pair of J-frame revolvers chambered for the high-pressure .327 Federal Magnum cartridge. One of the 632 revolvers was discontinued within two years of introduction, while the other has been in continuous production since 2009. Both revolvers … Read more about Smith and Wesson Model 632
Frustratingly, there were few Colt sales people at their SHOT Show exhibit. So, I didn't get one for long, and what information I got was not terribly helpful. The re-introduction of the Colt Delta Elite is a special run only. It is in the 2009 catalog, but only as a special run item. Colt is … Read more about Colt Delta Elite: More Information and Photos
Looking for a quality gun belt for concealed carry, but don't want to spend a fortune? 5.11 may have just what you are looking for. Available in brown and black, the 5.11 Leather Casual Belt offers a sturdy platform to attach your holster to, while keeping a casual or dress-down appearance. The … Read more about 5.11 Casual Belt Review: Quality Gun Belt at Reasonable Price
There was a lot of talk before the SHOT Show about some of the new guns Taurus would be introducing. Well, here is what I found: Taurus Slim Taurus previously announced the "Slim," or 709-series, pistol. However, they are now offering it with a titanium slide. Let me tell you this thing is … Read more about New Taurus Guns at the 2009 SHOT Show
A few days ago, a photo leaked of a possible new tactical version of the Ruger Mini-14. At the time, I stated that it looked like a Mini-14 with the ATI stock on it. Well, that is exactly what it is. Ruger was showing the "new" Mini-14 at the 2009 Media Day at the Range. According to the Ruger … Read more about Ruger’s New Tactical Mini-14
The Smith & Wesson Model 57 Classic is a modern version of the original 57 that was introduced in 1964. The Classic Model 57 was introduced by S&W at the 2009 SHOT Show. Since that 2009 re-introduction, the available variations have narrowed on this classic wheelgun to one. Introduction … Read more about Smith & Wesson Model 57 Classic in .41 Magnum
In recent years, Sturm, Ruger & Co. have deviated from the larger, bulkier pistols they were known for and have been producing slimmer and smaller pistols such as the SR-9 and the LCP. The SR-9 has achieved moderate success, while the Ruger LCP has been an undeniable sensation. The question … Read more about Ruger to Unveil a Show-Stopper at the 2009 SHOT Show?
