There are times when I lay it all on the line for Shooting Sports Retailer Magazine. This is one of those times. I’m here at the 2016 NRA Annual Meeting and Expo. If you haven’t been, imagine all the people on the planet between the ages of five and 95 stuffed into a mobile home. […]
Lancer Bets Big On M-Lock Starting With Carbon Fiber Sig MPX Handguards
Lancer Systems is making a big move to the M-Lock standard. One of the “hot off the press” products I spotted at the NRA Annual Meeting was the Lancer Carbon Fiber Stock for the Sig Sauer MPX pistol-caliber carbine. The big plus for carbon fiber products is the significant weight savings. This guard is about […]
Gearing Up A Defensive Shotgun
Some time ago, we took a close look at the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun. It’s made for defensive use, and even the vanilla model might get a few funny looks on the skeet range. Since that time, I’ve been experimenting with various customizations to the Beretta 1301 Tactical. I wanted to see, by trial, error, […]
Coming Soon: Lancer Carbon Fiber Handguards for Sig Sauer MPX
There’s always lots of soon-to-be-released products to see at the NRA Annual Meeting and Expo. This morning I stopped by the Lancer Systems booth to see what’s new. You may know them from their nearly indestructible rifle magazines, but they also make killer stocks and hand guards from carbon fiber. Why carbon fiber? It’s up […]
Survival In A Can?
Every now and then I run across a product that’s just brilliant. This week, the “why didn’t I think of that” idea comes from VSSL, pronounced “vessel.” Founded through Kickstarter campaigns, the company produces aluminum cylinder flashlights that do much, much more. Actually, the light is self-contained in the end cap, leaving the body of […]
11 More Awesome New Guns, Gear, and Ammo Products from SHOT 2016
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub: At the opening bell of the SHOT Show exhibits, I always dash for the basement. That’s where the newer vendors and newer products are. The big companies are pretty good about getting press releases out prior to the show, but the bottom level has the surprises. Here are a […]
Brigand Arms Weaves AR Handguards?
It’s always fun to stumble on the coolest and most interesting new product of SHOT Show. That’s why I make a beeline for the bottom level on day one – that’s where the newer vendors are. This year, the NSSF brought in 150 even newer manufacturers with their NEXT pavilion set up in the hallways, […]
Hot New AR Products From SHOT Show 2016
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub: SHOT Show 2016 is here, so it’s time to check out all the latest gear. Let’s take a look at some of what’s new for the AR-rifle platform. TIMNEY Two-Stage Drop In AR Triggers This year at SHOT Show, pigs flew. I saw one in the Timney booth. For […]
A Look At Kestrel’s New 5700 Elite Weather Meter With Applied Ballistics
Consistent long-range shooting is a game of data, math, and skill. The data part is relatively straightforward and repeatable if you understand the variable and have the right tools. The math can now be handled by ballistic computer software in various smartphones or devices. The skill part? Well, that takes experience and lots of practice. […]
Top Stocking Stuffers For Gun Lovers
Stocking stuffers tend to be last minute impulsive purchases. Also, by their very nature, they can’t be too expensive. When considering valuable retail floor space, stuffers have to be easy to merchandise near the check out line. Here are some of our suggestions that just might encourage more last-minute buys. Birchwood Casey Battle At Sea […]