The Smith & Wesson Response: A (Mostly) Polymer PCC
In the last 12 months, Smith & Wesson went from having zero pistol caliber carbines in their lineup to now having three. They released the FPC, the Response, and at SHOT, we got our first look at the new-again 1854, a lever action .44 Magnum. That’s quite a leap in the PCC category. The FPC […]
SHOT Show 2024: The Year Thompson Met Stoner
Every year, SHOT Show seems to have a theme, more or less. A type of gun, caliber, or something that ties together multiple new product releases from a range of companies. A few years ago, it was the year of the Hi-Power. Before that, it was the year of 5.7x28mm. This year, the major theme […]
SHOT Show: The MaulAR Lever Gun From Bear Creek Arsenal
Bear Creek Arsenal is known for their budget AR-15s, AR-10s, AR9s, and basically a budget everything in the Armalite rifle world. They’ve done some odd guns and odd calibers, so being odd isn’t too unusual from the brand. However, I would have never predicted that Bear Creek Arsenal would do something as interesting as a […]
SHOT Show: Primary Weapon Systems UXR is Modularity Redefined
Primary Weapons Systems, or PWS, is well-known for its long-stroke gas piston system AR-15 rifles. But as of SHOT Show 2024, they expanded into a platform of their own design. The new UXR promises to be the most modular, user-friendly rifle ever. I got my first dose of the UXR at range day. A member […]
SHOT Show: Springfield Goes Retro With the SA-16 A2 Rifle
Springfield Armory has made a lot of noise about the six new models of their TRP Operator series 1911s, a new Garrison 1911, and a more compact frame Echelon modular pistol, but there was barely a peep about the SA-16 A2. In fact, I went to the booth and would have completely bypassed it if […]