SHOT Show 2013

[colt_saa]

It is that time of year again. All the new innovations will be on display in Las Vegas and I will again be posting what I can in this thread each evening.

I arrived in Vegas yesterday morning and spent time with an old friend. BTY, it was 24 degrees out when my plane touched down at 11AM.

While SHOT opens to the public on Tuesday, Monday is the eight annual "Media Day at the Range". The press will have to opportunity to shoot many of the new and some of the old offerings from Manufacturers. I will be boarding the bus shortly for the half hour drive to the shooting facility in Bounder City. The high today is expected to be 38 degrees, I have been in Florida too long to spend 8 hours in 38 degree or less weather

You can bet there will be some photos and news posted here tonight.

 

[BananaDoc]

Wishing.....

Revolver.... Revolver.... new Revolver..... c'mon new Revolver!!!!!

 

[A10]

Thanks Colt, I have enjoyed your reports in the past and look forward to this year!

 

[41collector]

Looking forward to your posts! Hope there's good news on the .41 magnum front. Hey, I can always hope!

 

[Rule3]

It has been in the mid 80's for weeks here, I would love some 38 degree weather!

 

[Thuer]

Waiting for pictures and comments. Beside that.
Have a good time Colt saa.

 

[colt_saa]

Day one is over

The new Golck 30s handled well. It will be popular for concealed carry. I also shot the new 10MM, I love 10MM, very accurate little pistol though it wil not be for every body.

Crimson Trace had two new lines. There is now an economy line of laser grips. Hard polymer and a manual on off switch, but the MSRP is about half the price of the standard grips.

Also many old favorites are now being offered in GREEN. I handled the new GREEN model 305 for the S&W J-frames.

There will be more after I get a bite of dinner.

 

[Moonman]

clot_ssa,

Looks really COOOOOOOOOL there today.

What's for dinner CHHHHILE?

 

[yaktamer]

Revolver.... Revolver.... new Revolver..... c'mon new Revolver!!!!!

New "old" revolver: 16-4...16-4....16-4

 

[bishopm14]

I also shot the new 10MM, I love 10MM, very accurate little pistol though it wil not be for every body.

???? Is this a new Glock 10? Details please.

 

[colt_saa]

Colt will be offering the pistol that the USMC ordered as a cataloged item. It has a great trigger right out of the box and shoots fantastic. Bieng a 1911 lover I might be a bit biased

 

[colt_saa]

clot_ssa,

Looks really COOOOOOOOOL there today.

What's for dinner CHHHHILE?

You think you are joking, but lunch at the range was braised ribs, chicken, mac & cheese and yes CHILLI

 

[Alnamvet68]

Colt will be offering the pistol that the USMC ordered as a cataloged item. It has a great trigger right out of the box and shoots fantastic. Bieng a 1911 lover I might be a bit biased

I have that on order. That said, what, if anything, does S&W have for us this year?

 

[colt_saa]

Smith & Wesson had an interesting new M&P Pro. The pistol has a removable plate infront of the rear sight. It is supplied with 5 mounting brackets for the most popular red dots.

The texture of the grips has been modified. They worked great wearing gloves.

 

[colt_saa]

The new Walther PPK/s in 22LR was on hand. It was much better made than what I was expecting.

Unfortunatly the magazines do not interchange with older PP or PPK/s 22s. I was hoping for a cheap magazibe supply for my older guns.

 

[colt_saa]

SIG has a new 45......the P227

I handled the tactical version which ships with a threaded barrel and a 14 round magazine.

The new pistol is designed aroound the P250 magazines. So plenty are out there.

Four versions are going to be availble. An E2 with 4.4" barrel, the SAS with a 3.9" barrel and no rail, The carry with 3.9" barrel and a rail and finally the tactical pictured above.

The P227 frame will accept any P220 top end.

This is going to get interesting

 

[redlevel]

Has Lipsey's unveiled their new Ruger Exclusives yet? Supposed to be a rifle and a handgun.

*****I just checked Lipsey's fb page. They are showing a Bearcat Shopkeeper in stainless with a 3-inch barrel and a birds head grip. I'll have to have one, I guess. Also a .22 mag RSI 77/22 blue/walnut full stock.

 

[colt_saa]

Has Lipsey's unveiled their new Ruger Exclusives yet? Supposed to be a rifle and a handgun.

*****I just checked Lipsey's fb page. They are showing a Bearcat Shopkeeper in stainless with a 3-inch barrel and a birds head grip. I'll have to have one, I guess. Also a .22 mag RSI 77/22 blue/walnut full stock.

That would not be at the range. I will look at their booth tomorrow

 

[A10]

The 227 looks interesting, is it polymer framed? I like the Colt too, looks a lot like the Springfield Operator.......which stands to reason since they are both purpose built.

 

[HotRoderX]

any chance there was a Smith and Wesson or Ruger 9mm snub nose?