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[…] he said. “We supply to the Pittsburgh Police Department, and those are the ones they prefer.” Core15’s piston-driven models include the M4 Piston Rifle, MOE M4 Piston Rifle, MOE Mid-Length Piston Rifle, the TAC M4 Piston Rifle and the TAC Mid-Length Piston Rifle. All models have a mil-spec forged 7075-T6 lower receiver and 7075-T6 M4 upper. Throughout the show, the problem many dealers faced was nearly every firearm manufacturer was backlogged, thanks to record-setting sales — an unsurprising development to Lowry. “Unfortunately, we’re finding everyone is pretty much sold out,” he said. “That’s not a big surprise, but we really were hoping companies would come here with some inventory.” Kevin Thomas, general manager of Surplus Ammo & Arms in Tacoma, Wash., was looking at modern sporting rifles and components. His customers want anything he can get his hands on. “Everybody wants one now, because they know they may not be able to get one later,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what the brand is; if it’s a black rifle, they want it.” One of the better-selling models in Surplus Ammo & Arms is the Colt Defense Model LE6920 Carbine. With the four-position, fully retractable buttstock, the carbine is less than 30 1/2 inches in length and weighs 6.8 pounds. Thomas’ customers also like the Del-Ton DT Sport Carbine, which has a 16-inch lightweight barrel, with 1×9 twist, and a six-position M4 stock. Another popular choice with his customers is the DPMS Panther AP4 Carbine, which has a forged 7075 T6 lower receiver and forged 7075 T6 A3 flattop upper. Rich Hart, owner of Hart’s Guns in Uniontown, Ohio, spoke with many manufacturers in an effort to purchase ARs for his store. “Everyone is pretty much sold out for the entire year already, so it’s going to be a struggle to get any,” he said. “I sell at lot of Stag Arms, but my customers also like Daniel Defense, Bushmaster and Colt.” Hart said he sells a lot of Stag Arms Model 1 and Model 2, which feature 16-inch, chrome-lined 1/9-twist barrels; and the Model 6, which has a 24-inch, stainless steel 1/8-twist barrel. “The Colt Model 6920 also is a great seller,” Hart said. “The other top-requested guns are the Daniel Defense models DDM4V3, DDM4V4 and DDM4V5.” At the Serbu Firearms booth, owner Mark Serbu said the company’s model BFG-50A attracted a lot of attention. “It’s a .50 BMG semiautomatic rifle that would be banned by Feinstein’s assault weapons ban,” he said. “Late in 2012, we started making AR-15 lower receivers and had planned on selling entire rifles, but because of the current craze, parts are almost impossible to find. We sold out our entire run of 100 receivers in a matter of days. We currently have a backlog of orders, which exceeds our 2010 total sales figure.” The BFG-50A, with a 26-inch barrel, takes standard 10-round M-82 magazines and has a three-lug rotating bolt, dual plunger ejectors, sliding plate extractor and hydraulic recoil buffer. Accessories Daren Evans, with Dixie Gun Worx, based in St. George, Utah, liked what he saw in the Griffin Armament booth. “Their muzzle devices are on the cutting edge,” he said. “The cost is good, and profit margins are good for dealers. They put out some good suppressors.” Evans specifically liked the M4SD II Flash Comp, which combines the functions of a muzzlebrake, tactical compensator and flash suppressor. It’s pre-drilled, is 2 1/4-inches long, and can be permanently attached to 14 1/2- to 16-inch M4 carbines. Retailers were flooding into the EOTech booth to examine the company’s array of Holographic Weapon Sights. Used for years by the military, company representatives say they are reaching out to the consumer market. “Our sights have been in the industry for 15 years,” said Lisa Kemp, EOTech marketing communications and brand manager. “We have always had a strong base in the military and in DOD, but now we’re moving into the commercial side of the business, and we’ve started producing a crossbow sight, the model 512.Xbow — our hunting categories are expanding. We’ve recently produced our one millionth sight using the same technology we’ve always used.” Brian Fiderer, with Pittsburgh Tactical Firearms in Pittsburgh, Pa., is sold on the Holographic Weapon Sights. “You can’t go wrong with EOTech,” he said. “Besides selling them, I personally have a Model 520, and I like the design and the fact it takes AA batteries.” Capt. Kevin Karley, a purchaser for the South Dakota Highway Patrol in Rapid City, S.D., was looking for accessories to make patrol rifles more functional. “We’re looking at slings, collapsible stocks and light systems,” he said. “We like Raine slings, and lights from Safariland. We’ve identified several products we’re going to get in for testing.” Nicho Perkins, marketing specialist for Morovision Night Vision, said the company has reengineered their PVS-14 standard night vision monocular; the new model reads a thermal signature. “The new PVS 14-TM has a weapon reticle in it, so it can be weapon mounted, helmet mounted or head mounted,” Perkins said. “It takes all the same adaptors the PVS-14 takes, so if an agency already uses the PVS 14, it can use the new PVS-14 TM, as well.” The unit has variable geometric display and digital brightness control, with an analog RS-170 video output. Tactical Gear The First Spear booth was crowded with military and L.E. buyers looking at the company’s new line of plate carrier vests, including the Strandhogg, Siege and Sloucher. “One difference between us and everyone else is we don’t have MOLLE,” said Dave Kent, who handles First Spear’s special mission requirements. “Instead, what we have is backwardly compatible with mil-spec MOLLE. It’s a laminated, laser-cut fabric; we’re able to cut between 40 and 48 percent of the weight off the vests.” First Spear also has replaced the hook-and-loop closures common to plate carriers with their Tubes technology closures. Finishing Touch Michael Halbreich, one of the owners of Stoddard’s Range and Guns in Douglasville, Ga., admired the new nickel-boron finish WMD Guns uses on its firearms. “It’s a great new finish,” he said. “By putting it inside and out, they’re fully protecting the guns. It’s almost impervious to scratches. From a cleaning standpoint, it’s a wipe-down gun. It eliminates all the harsh solvents; it’s essentially a cloth wipe down and the gun is good to go. From what I can see, it looks like the gun will run even without lubrication. I don’t think you can even overheat it. That’s the most exciting thing I’ve seen at the show.” WMD Guns provides aftermarket coating services for many firearms. Save The Date The SHOT Show will return to the Sands Expo & Convention Center Jan. 14-17, 2014. Visit www.shotshow.org. Story By Carolee Anita Boyles, Photos By Jade Moldé >> Click Here > Click Here SI0513col

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[…] as his “middle-aged” clientele seems to have leveled off. Remington’s Model 870 is the most-recommended shotgun at Rocky Mountain Shooters Supply. This model, the 870 Express Tactical, has an 18 1/2-inch barrel and expanded shotshell capacity. Preferred Defensive Firearms Today’s firearm consumer tends to do his homework before buying, but many first-time customers need advice on what to purchase. With the impressive array of models, sizes and caliber ranges, what personal-defense firearms does Cates recommend for his customers in the Fort Collins area? “I’m in favor of revolvers for self-defense among women shooters. The small Ruger LCRs and J-Frame Smith & Wessons are our number-one-selling revolvers right now. In semiautomatics, we go from the Glock 19 down to some of the newer introductions, like the Smith & Wesson Shield. Those are popular, if we can keep them in inventory,” Cates said. “In shotguns, I point most people toward the Remington 870, typically in 12 gauge. Those pump shotguns are hard to beat for their reliability. I can get most ladies, unless they are small-framed, into a 12 gauge. A light, 7/8 load is effective, even in 12 gauge, for home defense,” Cates said. Cates is careful to steer his customers away from high-powered rifles for home defense, reserving his defensive rifle recommendations for more experienced shooters. He advises all dealers to do likewise. “I would caution against selling newer shooters .223 rifles for home defense. Sometimes people come in and inquire about that as a home-defense gun. We have to educate them on the pen etration of those types of rounds versus a shotgun or handgun caliber. Sometimes they just don’t understand that. They hear somewhere that they need an AR-15. It has its purposes, but not in a suburban area,” Cates said. Smith & Wesson’s J-Frames are among the best sellers at Rocky Mountain Shooters Supply. This Model 638, in .38 S&W Special +P, has a 1.87-inch barrel. Hornady’s Critical Defense is available in .32 NAA, .32 H&R (.327 Federal), .38 SPCL (Critical Defense Lite), .30 Carbine and .410 Triple Defense 2 1/2 inch. Ammo, Carry, Safety Consumers have become more aware of the need for good personal-defense ammunition, along with the need for range time, according to Cates. “With every handgun purchase, it seems we hear, ‘Give me a box of range ammo and a box of self-defense ammo.’ That’s usually the starter point. Our number-one-selling handgun ammunition for personal defense is Hornady Critical Defense. Federal Premium Hydra-Shok has always done well for us, too,” Cates said. “In shotgun loads, I’m not pushing the buckshot stuff like I used to. I am a former police officer, and No. 4 buckshot was what we carried in our duty guns. That’s not necessary for home defense. I usually recommend a No. 6 shot or another lighter load for home defense. All our good-quality American brands — Winchester, Remington, etc. — sell well,” Cates added. Every firearm purchase provides the opportunity for add-on and accessory sales. “In handgun accessories, everything is leaning toward concealed carry. We move a lot of inside-the-pant holsters. Women’s handgun purses are popular. Any means of concealed carry right now is the popular trend,” Cates said. “Crimson Trace lasers are also good sellers for us, probably more for the ladies than the men.” Cates says first-time purchasers of defensive firearms consider safes and locks more of a necessity than an option. “Our safe sales are better than they have ever been — and not just small handgun safes, but larger safes, too. People are starting to think about protecting their investment. All that stuff they’ve bought over the past four years, now it’s time to lock it up,” Cates said. A safe is a smart purchase, since firearms are among the top four items targeted for theft by burglars, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Of course, responsible firearm owners with younger children instantly see the need to keep their guns safely secured. New for 2013, Bianchi’s Model 100T Professional Tuckable inside-the-waistband holster has a C-clip that enables it to be worn with a tucked-in shirt. Galco’s Wisteria Holster Handbag has a side-entry compartment that will accommodate most small- and large-frame defensive handguns. Demand Remains High The seemingly continuous surge in firearms sales has presented challenges for dealers in meeting their customer’s needs for defensive firearms — primarily in having inventory on hand. “We continually battle the manufacturers’ inventory in certain products. Anything that hits the industry magazines as the latest and greatest, that’s what people come in looking for. I think the manufacturers put a bit of a feeler out there to see the take on it, and if it’s good, they’ll produce it. Sometimes it’s a little too good, and then we can’t meet demand for the product,” Cates said. The bottom line for dealers in the personal- and home-defense segment of their business: Expect consumer demand to remain high. “We hope to ride the wave, and we hope it’s not going to be a short one,” Cates said. By Greg Stauton Get More Features >> Click Here remington Remington-Model_870_Exp S&W SW-M638 hornady Hornady-400 bianchi Bianchi-100T_Tuckable […]

[…] skills at the production of high-quality handguns. The first Deluxe Model of these new classics has been selected as the 2014 SHOT Show Auction Handgun. The Turnbull 1911 is a new modern-manufactured handgun, chambered in .45 ACP. This special SHOT Show edition features tasteful scroll engraving, gold inlay and the serial number 1911001. Other features of the Turnbull Model 1911 include a forged frame with appropriate shape and style; later-style 1911 sight with semi-circle notch; short, wide spur hammer with standard checkering; and two-tone magazine. This special SHOT Show Auction 1911 features period-correct Carbonia Charcoal Bluing on all parts, and inspector’s mark from Doug Turnbull, TMC owner and founder. Buck Knives 50th Anniversary Model 110 Celebrating 50th Anniversary Of Buck Model 110 The Buck Knives 50th Anniversary Model 110 folding hunter was created by legendary knife maker David Yellowhorse. H.H. Buck & Son revolutionized the knife industry in 1964 with the Model 110 folding hunter. In 2014, Buck Knives observes the 50th anniversary of the 110’s prominence in the hearts and hands of America’s outdoorsmen. The special Yellowhorse creation features a 3 3/4-inch Damascus steel blade, with a hand-inscribed 50th anniversary tribute. The handle features Nickel Silver cutout in snake wood, with inlays of Black Jet, Bloody Red Jasper and Web Turquoise. The knife will be displayed at the SHOT Show in the Buck Knife Booth, #14504. By Carolee Anita Boyles Read More Feature Articles >> Click Here shot6 shot5 shot2 shot7 shot4 shot3 shot1 Henry-Rifle_Auction14 […]