In just over 13 years Vortex Optics has risen from a small sporting goods company in Wisconsin, to a well very respected optics manufacturer. This year at SHOT Show Vortex announced the addition of the Golden Eagle HD 15-60x52mm rifle scope. The Golden Eagle has been specifically designed to deliver accuracy and clarity for long distance shooting. Though many urban or even … [Read more...]
First Look: SIG SAUER P227 Equinox
Sig Sauer added another P227 .45 ACP option this year at SHOT Show. Called the Equinox, this new P227 comes with a 2-tone slide with a nickel/pewter appearance. The Equinox also comes with a polished trigger, hammer, and control levers for those who like their handguns to be more expressive. The combination of the 2-tone slide and polished controls provides a nice contrast for … [Read more...]
Beretta’s New PX4 Storm Compact Carry Pistol
UPDATE: January 20, 2017 - PX4 Storm Compact Carry is shipping! Check out our new post on the PX4 Storm Compact Carry from SHOT Show 2017. Beretta has been in the news a lot lately, especially with the U.S. Military's RFP for a new Modular Handgun System (MHS) in full swing. However, Beretta has been working on the other side of business and has released the new PX4 Storm … [Read more...]
New Troy M5 9mm Rifle – First Look
Troy announced the arrival of their M5 9mm Rifle at SHOT Show this year. The M5 is a combination of the highly popular AR-15 platform, and the incredibly popular and versatile 9mm cartridge. In fact, the 9mm has seen such impressive improvements in design and terminal characteristics that many police agencies, including the FBI, are moving back to this time-honored … [Read more...]
Kahr Arms Gen 2 P9 Pistol
At SHOT Show this year, Kahr Arms announced the addition of the Gen 2 P9 and P45 pistols. Both pistols add features enhancing trigger pull and sighting, while including all of the "Premium" features of the top line Kahr pistols. I think the Gen 2 P9 pistol (KP90R93) improves on the Gen 1, and should do well in the civilian and concealed carry markets. Kahr Arms is really a … [Read more...]
New Tru-Spec Urban Force TRU Clothing
Tru-Spec has offered some outstanding clothing for law enforcement, security, EMS, and military users and this year at SHOT Show they are introducing new items in their Urban Force TRU line. The Urban Force TRU line is targeted towards professionals who need clothing to meet the demanding environments and activities they face while in the line of duty. However, the Urban Force … [Read more...]
New HK P30SK Line of 9mm Pistols
Heckler & Koch (HK) has announced the addition of the P30SK and P30 SKS sub-compact 9mm pistols at SHOT Show this year. Going through an extensive 3-year testing and development process, the P30 SK pistols come with (2) two action variations - a DAO, Law Enforcement Modification (LEM), and a DA/SA action. The P30 SKS is the same pistol, but adds an external safety lever for … [Read more...]