Tag: 2013 SHOT Show

SIG M400 Varminter

The SIG M400 Varminter is a new hunting rifle using the AR15/modern sporting rifle platform. Â Designed for precision, long range taking of varmints, this M400 is chambered in 5.56 and has a variety of options and features that will be appreciated by many hunters.

First off, the M400 Varminter uses a 22″ match grade, heavy barrel. Â The fluted barrel is stainless steel and has a 1:9″ twist, which is fine for stabilizing lighter weight bullets frequently used for varmints. Â While a 1:8″ twist is better for heavier bullets, it is literally fast enough to spin apart some lightweight, compressed metal bullets.

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Rifles

New Savage Model 42 – .22 WMR over .410

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date February 4, 2013
2 Comments on New Savage Model 42 – .22 WMR over .410

Last year the Savage model 42 reintroduced the break-open combo gun to the company’s line up. Â It was a .22 LR and .410 combination gun. Â For 2013, Savage brought out a new version of the model 42 chambered in .22 WMR and .410 bore.

Both versions of the model 42 break open at the receiver for chambering and extracting ammunition. Â The top chamber and barrel is for the rimfire round, while the lower chamber and barrel is for the shotshell. Â I should note that the .22 WMR, also known as .22 Magnum, is not capable of safely firing .22 LR ammunition.

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Shotguns

Remington 870 Shotgun with Magpul Tactical Accessories

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date February 4, 2013

In 2012, Magpul announced a line of shotgun accessories, and one year later Remington announced an 870 Express Tactical shotgun with those fixtures as standard features. Â The new Remington 870 uses a Magnum SGA buttstock and a MOR fore-end.

The Remington 870 shotgun is extremely popular for self-defense and police work. Â I’d venture to say that at least half of the law enforcement agencies in the United States has the 870 as standard equipment in the patrol car. Â Likewise the guns are extremely popular with citizens wanting serious firepower to defend their homes.

Tags 2013 SHOT Show, 870, Magpul, Remington, SHOT Show, shotgun

Handguns

Sarsilmaz SAR ST10 Pistol – Turkish Duty Gun

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date February 4, 2013
1 Comment on Sarsilmaz SAR ST10 Pistol – Turkish Duty Gun

I got a chance to handle the Sarsilzmaz SAR ST10 pistol at the 2013 SHOT Show, and I was impressed by theÂ apparentÂ build quality and feel in the hand. Â The handgun felt to be roughly the same size as my SIG P226, but a touch lighter.

The SAR ST10 pistol is a 9mm handgun with a traditional double-action/single-action trigger. Â It has a manual safety that is engaged when moved into the upper position. Â To fire, the shooter sweeps the safety downward. Â The safety can be engaged while the gun is in double action mode (hammer down) or single action mode (hammer back).

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Handguns

SIG P290 Rainbow

The SIG P290 Rainbow is another in a series of multi-chromatic pistols introduced by the company over the pastÂ severalÂ years. Â While some people hate the look, there are a lot of people who really like it.

At this year’s SHOT Show, SIG Sauer showed the latest of these color changing handguns, and I have to say it looks a lot better in person that it does in photos. Â I’m not sure I would ever buy one, but they are eye-catching.

Tags 2013 SHOT Show, P290, pistol, SHOT Show, Sig, Sig Sauer