Maxpedition’s New Products: SHOT Show 2017

https://youtu.be/lYmNa17KvJ8 This year at SHOT Show, Tim Tang, President of Maxpedition, gave us a tour of some of their new products. Naturally, we focused on their various bags and accessories that have CCW applications and work well at the shooting range . . . Backpacks, messenger bags, laptop bags, cross-body shoulder bags, wallets, holsters, and … Read more

Grand Power K22: SHOT Show 2017

Speaking of underrated guns, Slovakia’s Grand Power — at least in the U.S. of A. — is one seriously underrated brand. Don’t fret if you aren’t familiar; TTAG will be bringing you a few Grand Power reviews soon. Though they make pistols in 9mm, .40, .45, and even 10mm, I’m perhaps most excited to test … Read more

CMC Triggers GLOCK Trigger: SHOT Show 2017

https://youtu.be/cfFeghTU328 CMC Triggers has been selling very nice, drop-in AR-15 triggers for many years. Just last year they branched out into AK-47 triggers and, in what was certainly a surprise to me, this year at SHOT Show they were showing off a replacement GLOCK trigger. It still sports the unique CMC flat trigger face with hooked … Read more

Spartan Precision Equipment Carbon Fiber Bipods: SHOT Show 2017

https://youtu.be/wf97Fc8U-2k Spartan Precision Equipment is a UK outfit specializing in carbon fiber and aluminum bipods, tripods, and shooting systems designed for the hunting and tactical markets, including LE and special forces. Their unique designs employ a patented quick-release mount system that allows the bipod to be carried separately, if desired, then instantly snapped onto the … Read more

Beretta Off Shot Hearing Protection: SHOT Show 2017

https://youtu.be/2Q17QnFRW8k This year at SHOT Show we got a sneak peek at Beretta‘s new “Off Shot” hearing protection line. Included in the lineup is active electronic ear pro with bluetooth connectivity, ambient sound amplification, a 32 dB NRR, and impressive [rechargeable] battery life. Oh, and that’s all jammed into a lightweight, in-ear earbud design. It ain’t cheap, … Read more

Polymer 80’s 80% Pistol Lowers: SHOT Show 2017

https://youtu.be/tCQBn1OnDIM Polymer 80 specializes in 80% receivers made from, you guessed it, polymer. Since they’re a maximum of 80% completed, they aren’t considered a firearm by the Powers That Be; these paperweights can ship straight to your door sans paperwork. The end user can then finish the simple machining steps necessary to turn them into functional … Read more

New From 3M PELTOR: Bluetooth Active Electronic Hearing Protection

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pteFwnfD0LY It isn’t every day we get excited about a topic as banal as hearing protection, but at SHOT Show 2017 we got the scoop on two new ear pro offerings (plugs from Beretta will go up in a post tomorrow) that are worthy of some oohs and aahs. At the 3M Peltor Sport booth, … Read more

Tikka T3x TAC A1, Compact Tactical, and Arctic Rifles at SHOT Show 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZxOtlytRK0 As I understand it, Tikka is the more affordable line from Finnish manufacturer SAKO (both ultimately owned by Beretta Holding S.p.A., along with a whole lot more), but is still definitely a precisely-manufactured, supremely accurate bolt gun. New for 2017 is Tikka’s T3x TAC A1, a chassis gun that appears to be geared very much … Read more

Nighthawk Custom at SHOT Show 2017

Nighthawk Custom is guaranteed to come up in any discussion of where one can find the best 1911 available. A quick stroll through their SHOT Show booth this year left no doubts as to why. I tried to snap photos of many of the standouts, but, unfortunately, the trade show floor lighting in the area … Read more