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The Mantis: New Suppressor family from AMTAC — SHOT Show 2018

The Mantis: New Suppressor family from AMTAC — SHOT Show 2018

Building off a very successful first year, AMTAC launched 2018 with the MANTIS series of suppressors. The MANTIS series is composed of four suppressors. All of them feature AMTAC’s mono-core system and three feature AMTAC’s signature over-barrel design. MANTIS suppressors directly thread to a barrel and are rated for Magnum calibers. Regarding price, MANTIS suppressors start at $799. Let’s take a quick look at the various models that make up the MANTIS lineup.

Gunwerks Launches New Stocks: Upgrade Your Long-Range Rifle — SHOT Show 2018

Gunwerks Launches New Stocks: Upgrade Your Long-Range Rifle — SHOT Show 2018

One company that I have a lot of respect for is Gunwerks. Every year at SHOT Show I swing by their booth to check out their latest products and chat with their staff. The Gunwerks staff are enthusiastic, friendly, professional and above else, skilled long-range shooters. This year at SHOT Show, Gunwerks introduced three new carbon fiber stocks; the CLYMR, MAGNUS, and VERDICT.

NEW: Sauer 100 Pantera Rifle in 6.5 PRC — SHOT Show 2018

NEW: Sauer 100 Pantera Rifle in 6.5 PRC — SHOT Show 2018

During the 2018 SHOT Show, Sauer released the Sauer 100 Pantera rifle. The is a bolt action rifle optimized for long range shooting and hunting. The Pantera features an adjustable comb and butt pad. Additionally, a match grade, heavy, threaded barrel make this rifle ready to go right from the box. SPECS: Available calibers: .223 Remington/.243 Winchester/.300 [...]

Let Your Target Do the Work: Magneto Speed T1000 Target Hit Indicator — SHOT Show 2018

Let Your Target Do the Work: Magneto Speed T1000 Target Hit Indicator — SHOT Show 2018

For those of us that regularly shoot steel target at long distances, spotting impacts can be difficult. Target cameras can be a viable solution, but in my experience will not last a typical day of shooting due to the loss of battery. One very innovative product I saw during the 2018 SHOT Show was the T1000 Target Hit Indicator from Magneto Speed.

An Icon Enters the Chassis Game: Winchester's New XPC— SHOT Show 2018

An Icon Enters the Chassis Game: Winchester’s New XPC— SHOT Show 2018

 Winchester Repeating Arms, a rifle manufacturer made famous by the innovative lever action Model 1866, debuted a concept chassis style rifle at the 2017 SHOT Show. One year later, the Winchester XPC is ready to hit the market.

Concealed Carrie Makes Fashionable Purses, Totes, Briefcases for Women - SHOT Show 2018

Concealed Carrie Makes Fashionable Purses, Totes, Briefcases for Women – SHOT Show 2018

Concealed Carrie makes a line of totes, clutches, satchels, and briefcases. Carrie also makes wallets, universal holsters, and accessories geared towards concealed carry, mostly targeting the female consumer.

Kinetic Research Group SOTIC RIFLE and Bravo Chassis — SHOT Show 2018

Kinetic Research Group SOTIC RIFLE and Bravo Chassis — SHOT Show 2018

After several years of development, Kinetic Research Group is finally releasing the SOTIC rifle. At the heart of the SOTIC rifle is a custom action that was designed in-house and offers an end user the ability to quickly swap out barrels.

Simplifying Long Range: Kestrel's New 5700 'Easy Mode'— SHOT Show 2018

Simplifying Long Range: Kestrel’s New 5700 ‘Easy Mode’— SHOT Show 2018

You may be familiar with the “Kestrel story.” Scores of us saved our money and bought a nice precision rifle and scope. We find a load that groups sub-moa at 100 yards; learn the fundamentals and get proficient out to 500 yards. When it comes to the time when you want to push out to [...]

Troy's 50 State Legal Side Action Rifle - SHOT Show 2018

Troy’s 50 State Legal Side Action Rifle – SHOT Show 2018

Since its inception in 2003, Troy Industries has brought some very innovative products to market. In 2012, Troy began manufacturing military grade rifles that were met with great success. During the 2018 SHOT Show Troy, debuted the TROY Side Action Rifle (SAR).

How To Finish a Polymer 80 Glock Frame Kit – Full Review

How To Finish a Polymer 80 Glock Frame Kit – Full Review

Several weeks ago I was walking around my favorite gun store, BMC Tactical in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when I saw a fancy looking Glock lower frame sitting in a plastic jig. “What is that?” I inquired. [one_half] [/one_half][one_half_last] [/one_half_last] The clerk working the gun counter pulled the assembly out of the case and explained that [...]