Daily Archives: January 16, 2009

SHOT SHOW Day 2: Cruising for Awesome

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January 16, 2009
SHOT SHOW Day 2: Cruising for Awesome

Day 2 of SHOT SHOW 2009 was spent in search of things that are by definition “awesome”.  You know exactly what I’m talking about – it’s when you see a product or item on the rack and your immediate reaction is to say out loud “sweet/cool/rad/awesome”.  Luckily for me, “things that are awesome” are...
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It’s a good thing I’m married

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January 16, 2009

Because otherwise, I would probably try to subsist solely on cheeseburgers. My wife astutely pointed out that when I travel on business, the cheeseburger is more often than not my food of choice. I suppose I could do worse though. Of course, I’m standing in line at 5 Guys right now…for a cheeseburger.
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SHOT SHOW Picture of the Day

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January 16, 2009
SHOT SHOW Picture of the Day

Taken by Greg Morris From SHOT SHOW 2009 The rifle is a Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM II, which has been equipped with Crimson Trace’s new laser/light vertical foregrip.  This is what SHOT SHOW 2009 is all about, it seems – the tactical rifle.
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Sig Sauer P238

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January 16, 2009

Head over to the Gun Nuts blog for a look at the new Sig Sauer P238 .380 ACP.
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Dear Robb Allen

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January 16, 2009
Dear Robb Allen

I wanted to let you know that Smith & Wesson made a revolver for you.  While they say it’s part of their “Night Guard” series of revolvers, I’m going to call it the Robb Allen Special.  Why?  Because it’s a 6 shot, 10mm revolver (it also takes .40 S&W if you roll that way). ...
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Smith & Wesson M&P 15 .22 LR

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January 16, 2009
Smith & Wesson M&P 15 .22 LR

This entry crossposted at Gun Nuts Radio under Smith & Wesson MP-15 .22 LR While I was stymied in my search for information on the new Colt/Umarex .22 LR carbine, I headed over to the Smith & Wesson booth to check out revolvers, 1911s, and their M&P-15 series of AR style rifles. While over...
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SHOT SHOW 2009 Day 1

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January 16, 2009
SHOT SHOW 2009 Day 1

Welcome to SHOT SHOW, indeed.  One of the first things I saw when I walked into the exhibition hall was the Kahr Arms/Auto Ordnance Booth, where they had this gorgeous Harley-Davidson on display.  What a welcome! From SHOT SHOW 2009 Like I said, welcome to SHOT.  Just for you gearheads, here’s another picture of...
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