SHOT 2011
Belt-Fed Hydra MARCK-15 by MGI
Belt-Fed Hydra MARCK-15 at 2011 SHOT Show
MGI's MARCK-15 Hydra .223 Belt-Fed Rifle at SHOT Show 2011
Before you get too excited, the MSRP is $3,999 for the full weapon.
UPDATE: Guy Sagi writes about (and has more pics of) the MARCK-15 Hydra over at Shooting Illustrated.
Diamondhead Handguard on new STAG 3
Diamondhead V-RS Handguard on STAG Model 3 at SHOT 2011
Seems that a lot of rail manufacturers are realizing that, while everyone loves having quad rails for all the accessories, no one really likes gripping quad rails. And that covers which widen the fore arm aren’t the answer.
Below is some more info on the Diamondhead V-RS:
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Wolf Ammo Wolf
Here’s the Wolf Ammo mascot sitting at their booth at the SHOT Show:
Murdoc’s got to admit that, for a wild animal, this guy was very well behaved. He acted as if the crowd wasn’t even there and sat peacefully all show long.
Ambush 6.8
The first offering from Daniel Defense offshoot Ambush Firearms:
Ambush 6.8 by Ambush Firearms
Ambush Firearms will take DD’s expertise in AR design and manufacturing and bring it to the hunting side of the aisle.
Johnny Tsai and Snake Man
Ben Sobieck at Knife Showcase notes that sometimes the personalities are as interesting as the products at the SHOT Show:
Two interesting characters who ambled into the Gun Digest/Tactical Gear booth putting that dilemma to the test were Waysun Johnny Tsai of the Cuma Ram self-defense facility, and Mr. Snake Blocker of the Blocker Academy.
Both masters in the martial arts, they were armed with new signature tactical knives from TOPS.
Go check out these guys along with the Cuma Evolution and the Apache Falcon.
M1 Carbines
Because you can never have enough M1 Carbines:
M1 Carbines at 2011 SHOT Show
Hi-Point .45
The cheap, dependable Hi-Point Carbine in .45 ACP:
Hi-Point Carbine in .45 ACP at 2011 SHOT Show
Also available are kits for 9mm and .40 S&W Hi-Points with the old-style stocks that upgrade the older guns to the new-style railed tactical stocks.
Info and specs on the new .45 available HERE.
SHOT Attendance Record
Record-setting SHOT Show Signals Good Year Ahead for Hunting and Shooting Industry
The 2011 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show soared above expectations by setting records for buyer attendance at 31,769 and media attendance at 2,074.
Overall attendance of 57,390, comprising buyers, exhibitors, media and guests, ranked the show as the third largest ever behind the 2008 and 2010 events. In this sluggish economy, the SHOT Show demonstrates the resilience of one of America’s oldest industries and the popularity of its products.
Walking the show floor, Murdoc would have guessed that attendance was flat or even down slightly. Not that the place was sparsely populated, by any means, but the press of the mob didn’t seem quite as pressing as in years past. I’m glad to hear that the number of buyers, the key attendees, were good.
Brownells Paratrooper Charging Handle
If size matters, you’ve now got this option from Brownells to consider:
Brownells Paratrooper Charging Handle
It’s the Brownells ‘Paratrooper’ charging handle, aluminum, and will start production next week. The handle is plenty big and easy to grab even with heavy gloves. After releasing, it folds half-way closed so it’s out of the way but still ready. It can fold completely closed when not needed.
Wehrmacht Plinkers
Before you run out of the house with your checkbook, these are not going to be available until 2012:
MP 40 and StG 44 in .22LR by German Sports Guns
More info and a close-up below.
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HK MR556A1
HK MR556A1 at SHOT 2011
‘Let’s see if the photographer can shoot…’
Murdoc somehow managed to NOT meet Bryan W Jones again this year, but it looks like he did okay at Media Day.
