SHOT 2012

[neo9710]

I completely forgot...Anything from Bravo Company?!

[zero7one]

Anything new S&W is putting out. That's the only big thing I can think of at the moment.

Nothing new in the M&P line, however, there are some new sporting AR15 models. I don't have all of the info with me right now, but I will have some pictures and specs that I will get up in the next day or two.

[zero7one]

Some may be tired of hearing about it, but I'm always interested in more 300BLK news. Would great to see BCM or Rainier put out a complete upper for a reasonable price.

I have some pictures of some new 300BLK products...give me a few days to get the pictures done and I'll put them up.

[zero7one]

I'd like to see the new KAC offerings, especially the more affordable versions of the SR-25s coming out

KAC has a new SR-25 Enhanced Rifle out that they said will be offered at around $4125.

[zero7one]

Whatever new turns up at the Magpul booth, please!

I think that Stick can cover Magpul with much more authority than I can and has been covered in other places on the forum. However, I do not recall seeing the prototype Magpul Fixed Stock mentioned here before. Not too many specs on the fixed stock, but I have a picture that I will post soon.

The M3 PMAG feels nice, especially with the texturized area around the front of the mag. From what I understand, the standard PMAG will not be phased out, at least not right now.

[zero7one]

Remington currently offers their 700 varmint contour rifles in .308 and .223 threaded. If you could inquire if they intend to off other calibers (6.8 in particular) I would appreciate it.

Remington offers the 700 Varmint Contour in many other calibers other than .308 and .223. I have the list at home, but I do not recall seeing 6.8 on the list.

[zero7one]

Take a stroll through FN booth - What new is coming out in their neck of the woods. But on a side note - Ive been kind of disappointed about aftermarket holsters that are available for it...

Since 3 gun is taking off - anything new coming out from them from Safariland? Surefire? or anyone else? Wasnt there a rumor about magpul coming out with a mag to compete with Surefire's 60 rounder?

And as I mentioned before - active shooter gear for me and my guys. Plates, etc.

I will have some pictures and info from FN and a video with Bobby McGee from Safariland with their new shotgun magazine loader thigh rig. Pictures from Safariland as well. And from talking with Magpul, it does not sound like they will be coming out with anything larger than a 30 rounder, at least in the near future.

[zero7one]

I’d like to see if anyone is going to address the magazine shortage for the Scar 17s. I'm keeping my fingers crossed Magpul will have something for me. Also if you run across any other new items for the Scar I'd be very interested.

Thanks,
RMH

Unfortunately, I did not find any information on the magazine shortage and Magpul is still only making magazines in 5.56 / .308 for the AR Platform and the G36. I did however run intoVLTOR, who offers a new SCAR handguard with an additional add-on front extension and an adjustable stock (SCAR Buttstock), which will adjust vertically up and down. Additionally, they are offering a stock adapter, which is identical to a buffer tube without the buffer and spring. The stock adapter will fit any MILSPEC sized stock and the tube doubles as a storage compartment.

[zero7one]

There has been some talk about a new Federal Shotgun cartridge. Doc Roberts was involved with it and gave it a thumbs up. I think someone mentioned that it was going to be released at SHOT...

" Based on IWBA data, Don Hacklander from San Diego Police Supply and I have been discussing the potential of a properly designed #1 buckshot LE load for many years--with Don's help and the efforts of some folks at ATK, this has now finally been brought to fruition!

We shot the new Federal #1 buckshot, 15 pellet, 1100 fps "Flight Control" load (LE132-1B) yesterday out of a generic 18" 870P, including patterning from 5-35 yards, as well as a bare gel shot at 7 yards. In bare gel, all 15 of the 30 caliber plated pellets penetrated in the 14-18 inch range.

This new Federal LE132-1B #1 buckshot load offers IDEAL terminal performance for LE and self-defense use and is the best option for those who need to use shot shells for such purposes." - Doc

Talking to the ATK guys, there was not a new Federal LE shotgun round introduced this year at SHOT.

[zero7one]

I would kinda like to see some info on the new Geissele triggers if they have them there.

No new Geissele triggers, however there is a new branch of Geissele called ALG Defense (http://www.algdefense.com). They are offering two new (as they put it) "Geisseleized" MILSPEC triggers. The triggers are MILSPEC, though are much much more smooth than your traditional MILSPEC trigger. I believe they are going to be sold in the $55-65 range. They are also offering a new rail. Pictures to come soon.

[zero7one]

Im curious to see what Centurion Arms and Noveske have in store for SHOT. Swing by them if you can... Vltor too! Im also curious to see if theyve developed anything new for 2012.

Neither Centurion Arms or Noveske had a booth, though John Noveske was roaming the floors. When asked what was new for VLTOR this year, I was introduced to the above mentioned SCAR accessories and that they will be offering SBR barreled uppers.

[zero7one]

More info on and impressions of the Triji SRS would be great, too!

I am still not at home, but I will post the info and pictures as soon as I can.

[zero7one]

I'd appreciate it if you could report (or grab a picture) if Walther is doing different versions of the PPQ. I've seen the standard and and the First Edition, but I am curious if they're going to replicate the variety they had with the P99 pistols.

No new versions of the PPQ....sorry.

[zero7one]

I completely forgot...Anything from Bravo Company?!

Bravo Co did not have a booth at SHOT and I did not recognize anything being displayed at other booths from them either.

[zero7one]

If you asked a question and I did not personally get to it, I appologize. Though we had 4 days there, time seemed to fly by and I tried my best to cover what I could. We estimated that we walked around 20+ miles over the 4 days and loved every minute of it. I wish that I could have uploaded pictures and video during the show, but that was not in the cards for this year. I am going to try to get as much as I can done tomorrow morning and try to post it later in the day. I got some good video interviews in from Battle Comp, Colt, Daniel Defense, Samson, Apex Machine, AAC, and more.