Archive for 2010 SHOT Show
Sig Sauer P226 E2 Review
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Sig Sauer P226 E2 pistol
The Sig Sauer P226 E2 was one of the more understated new guns announced at the 2010 SHOT Show. A refinement of the P226 line, the new E2 had new ergonomic characteristics that pushed it to the top of my “must review” list.
The concept of the E2 pistols is fairly simple: take an established line of successful pistols and make them more shootable for a wider range of people. But with any fine machine, the details make the difference.
Good news: the Sig Sauer P226 E2 is a winner.
Most Popular New Guns of 2010
Posted by: | CommentsWell, the 2011 SHOT Show is closer than the 2010 Show, so I thought I would take a look at some of the most popular new guns of 2010. Popularity was determined based on Google keyword searches and forum posts that I read. So, yeah, this list is pretty arbitrary, but hey, it’s my list. Your feedback is encouraged!
Gen 4 Glock (any) – Like them or hate them, the Glock line of pistols is one of the most popular series of handguns currently in the US. One of the few complaints about the Glock has been the size of the grip. Answering public demand, Glock introduced the Gen 4 series of pistols that feature an adjustable grip size, new grip texture, a magazine release button update, and a double recoil spring assembly.
Initially offered in the models 17 and 22, the Gen 4 Glock 19 is now available, and the Gen 4 Glock 23 should begin shipping in the next 30-45 days.
Is the .32 the New .380?
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Just a couple of years ago, the .380 ACP was a secondary cartridge: largely ignored by professional gun toters, eschewed in the press by gun experts, and not a big seller for dealers. Now, it is the exact opposite thanks, in large part, to the Ruger LCP. Since then, nearly every manufacturer introduced a .380 pistol trying to cash in on this invigorated market.
The question asked at many gun manufacturers’ marketing and design meetings has undoubtedly been “What’s the next big trend?”
Some are looking at the .32 ACP.
On the surface, the state of the .32 ACP is similar to that of the .380 ACP from three years ago. Guns and ammo can be found in the caliber, but nothing really new, and nothing really hot. The “old” .380 and the current .32 are considered to be underpowered for “serious” self-defense, and no one will readily admit they have one for protection. But, one good gun could change that.
Marlin 1894 CSS
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The Marlin Model 1894 CSS was a 2009 SHOT SHOW special exhibition, but the company received such positive feedback from SHOT SHOW attendees and gun enthusiasts alike that they decided to make it a part of their standard product line. The “CSS” stands for Cowboy Stainless Steel.
The rifle comes chambered in .357 Mag./.38 Spl. caliber and has a 9-shot tubular magazine underneath the barrel. That barrel is 18.5″ long, and has Ballard-style rifling (six grooves). The shorter than standard barrel is just another feature that makes this carbine a nice brush gun or fun gun. The overall length of the rifle comes in at 36 inches. As the name implies the barrel, magazine, receiver, trigger, and lever are also stainless steel.
Taurus 732 TCP in .32 ACP
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Taurus announced the 732 pistol, a TCP in .32 ACP, at the 2010 SHOT Show. Somehow, I failed to report on this pistol when I was at the SHOT Show.
The Taurus 732 is the second generation of the Taurus Compact Pistol (TCP), the first being chambered in .380 ACP and introduced at the 2009 SHOT Show. The 732 is chambered in .32 ACP, and shares the same general design as the .380 version.
The frame is black polymer. The 732 will be available in blued and stainless steel finishes on the slide. Barrel length is 3.3″.
Mossberg 590A1 with LPA Trigger
Posted by: | CommentsMossberg introduced the LBA (Lightening Bolt Action) adjustable trigger on its rifles in 2009. For 2010, Mossberg brought the same style trigger to the 590A1 Special Purpose shotgun with the LPA (Lightening Pump Action) trigger.
Mossberg states the LPA trigger is user adjustable for 3-7 pounds, and is “creep-free.” The LPA trigger features the same skeletonized lightening bolt blade that rests in the center of the trigger face.
The new 590A1 has a 12 gauge, 3″ chamber, with a fluted 18.5″ barrel, Parkerized finish and a Speefeed stock. It has an overall length of 39.5″ and a weight (unloaded) of 7.25 pounds.
Fusion Introduces New .500 S&W Load
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Fusion introduced a new .500 S&W load at the 2010 SHOT Show. The load features a 325 grain bullet leaving the barrel at 1450 fps. This works out to be a bit more than 1500 ft-lbs of energy.
For those that are not familiar, Fusion is a line of ammo manufactured by Federal Premium, that was designed to provide consistent, reliable performance at a reasonable price.
From Fusion:
Fusion® Centerfire Handgun
Handgun hunting is a challenging sport. Next generation deer hunters choose Fusion® because of its unbelievably tough and accurate bullet technology. Fusion now offers several different products for rifle, handgun, shotgun and muzzleloader shooters alike. At an affordable price there’s no questioning why Fusion’s presence in the market has done more than turn a few heads. This year Fusion expands its handgun line to include a .500 S&W 325-grain option.
Federal Vital-Shok TruBall Deep Penetrator Slugs
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At the 2010 SHOT Show, Federal Premium Ammunition introduced a new, deep-penetrating 12 gauge shotgun slug: the Vital Shok TruBall Deep Penetrator. The Deep Penetrator uses a copper-plated, hard lead core to ensure deep penetration. The 1 ounce slug is loaded in a 2 3/4″ shell and has a muzzle velocity of 1600 fps.
From Federal:
When you’re hunting animals with tough hide and bone like bear or hogs you need a robust, reliable slug to get the job done. When Federal Premium® set out to make the smoothbore slug more effective for the standard slug slinger, the Vital-ShokTM Slug TruBall® system was created. We’ve reinvented, redefined slug technology and that means you can upgrade without changing barrels. For 2010, we add a new 12-gauge TruBall Deep Penetrator slug. This is much harder (higher antimony) lead than the traditional TruBall and features a more distinct shoulder for extra toughness. They are designed for an impressive 18-20 inches of penetration.
Review of the Steyr SSG 08 Sniper Rifle
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I posted a review of the incredible Steyr SSG 08 sniper rifle over on BlueSheepdog.com. We had a chance to shoot it at the 2010 SHOT Show. It is not cheap, but it is an incredible rifle!
Nosler Introduces New Brass
Posted by: | CommentsNosler Custom introduced three new brass cases for handloaders wanting top performance out of their rifles. These hand inspected cases have chamfered and deburred case mouths and are “fully prepped, [and] ready to load.”
The new cases offered for 2010 are the 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser, .300 WSM and .375 H&H Magnum. The brass can be purchased in lots of 25 or 50 cases.
New CorBon PH Line of Ammunition for 2010
Posted by: | CommentsAt the 2010 SHOT Show, CorBon announced a variety of African big game loads in the PH line. The PH line of ammunition features Barnes DPX and BBS bullets loaded in the traditional dangerous game calibers. The DPX bullet is the Barnes all copper hollowpoint, while the BBS is the Barnes Banded Solid bullet designed for deep penetration.
The new loads are chambered in .416 Remington Magnum, .416 Rigby, .404 Jeffreys, .458 Winchester Magnum, .458 Lott, .470 NE, .500 Jeffreys, .500 Nitro and .505 Gibbs. Each load offers an identical weight DPX and BBS bullet to match your needs. See the video featuring Peter Pi below.
New .243 Winchester Load from Black Hills
Posted by: | CommentsAmong 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.
