SHOT Show 2025!
It is this week and we’ll be seeing what is bright, shiny and new…
Savage Arms 110 PCS (Pistol Chassis System)
This cut down pistol version comes in 7.62×51, 5.56, 300 BLK, 6.5 Creedmoor, 350 Legend. 10.5″ barrel, 5.6lb, MSRP $999
“Savage once again proves there’s no limit to the adaptability of the Model 110. The new 110 PCS is a bolt-action pistol built around the 110’s factory blueprinted action. The 110 PCS has a user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ for a crisp, clean pull. The action is secured in a one-piece aluminum chassis from Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) and includes an AICS-style detachable box magazine. The 110 PCS combines compact performance with the Model 110’s exceptional reputation for accuracy and reliability.”
Taylor’s 1892 Alaskan Takedown Lever Rifle (.357 Mag & .44RM)
Taylor’s been selling this takedown levergun for several years. It is based on the Chiappa 1892. Weighs 6 lb, 16″ barrel, 34″ overall, MSRP $1800
“The Alaskan combines tradition with modern technology creating one of the fastest handling 1892 Lever Action Rifles designed specifically for the hunting market. A take-down rifle chambered in caliber .44RM or .357 Mag, and featuring the time-proven 1892 action, the Alaskan delivers serious knock-down power when using Hornady Lever evolution ammunition which the action is specifically tuned for. The sights are Skinner Express style while the barrel is drilled and tapped for “Scout Mount” optics and Weaver 61 bases. The stock and forend are made of wood with overmolded rubber “soft touch” finish, the comfortable butt stock is made of anti-shock rubber. The Alaskan is an excellent rifle for hunting, packing, flying and the like. Distributed exclusively by Taylor’s Firearms.”
IWI Carmel
Sweet clean sheet of paper design – 5.56mm, minimum length 26.75″ down from 37.25″, 16″ barrel, 8.2 lb empty, MSRP $1799
“The IWI US CARMEL rifle is a semiautomatic, short stroke, gas piston rifle. Made from superior steel, aviation grade aluminum and high strength impact modified polymer for outstanding performance in all environmental conditions. The rifle has a locking, rotating bolt system ensuring maximum safety for the user. IWI US CARMEL is fully ambidextrous and can be easily customized with MLOK rails at the 3, 6 and 9 position to allow compatibility with various accessories.”
Ruger LCP MAX
The more I think about this .380 gun, the more I like it. You can do 10 + 1 with the standard mag or do 12 +1 with the extended. (vs 6+1 std & 7+1 ext on the LCP II) Carry a 2nd extended mag and you have 25 pews and 2 std mags +1 gets you blackjack. You also get a Tritium sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. (BodyGuard-pattern) Empty weight and overall length are the same as the II at 10.6 oz and 5.17″. The barrel is 0.05″ longer at 2.80″ and the slide 0.06″ wider at 0.81″. It is 0.41″ taller at 4.12″ MSRP $449 Ruger.com
KelTec P50
To have been a fly on the wall when the KelTec folks brainstormed doing a pistol that uses an FN P90 50 round mag…
It’s got a 9.6″ barrel (1/2″ x 28 threaded) 15″ overall length, 6.7″ high and 2″ wide. Empty weigh of 3.2 lb. MSRP of $995 and you get 2 mags. I like that to reload you lift the barrel and shroud and it evokes loading a belt-fed MG…lol, where’s the full-auto version?
I’m sad Stargate is off the air – maybe we see the P50 in a future series…and ammo isn’t so crazy high / hard to get… keltecweapons.com
Aimpoint ACRO P-1
This compact Red Dot Sight (RDS) is fully enclosed which means that the red LED that projects the sight picture is protected from blockage by dirt, mud, dust, or debris. So all you have to do is keep the front and rear glass clear to aim. If it were unenclosed, something could block the LED and require involved cleaning.
Battery life is about 1.5 years at typical daylight usage settings and much longer at lower settings including NVD. There are 10 display illumination settings changed via the +/- buttons on the side. The ACRO is also rated to 82ft underwater.
It is 1.9″ long x 1.2″ tall x 1.2″ wide and weighs 2.1 oz. Street prices range from under $600 to over $700 depending on the exact kit.
Visit aimpoint.com for full specs, more pictures and videos.
EDgun Leshiy Gen 2 Air Rifle
We came across this high end single shot air rifle while looking into “harvesting” some of the booming feral iguana population in South Florida. The base receiver can handle .177, .22 and .25 caliber pellets just by changing barrels. The 40cc tank can handle up to 300 bar pressure and give 20-40 shots depending in caliber. It can be stored with the stock folded, making it very compact. (Leshiy means “forest gnome” in Russian)
Suggested retail is $1395 (scope and bipod not included)
Visit edgunwest.com for more specs, pictures and videos.
STEYR A2 MF Pistol
Yes, that Steyr has a handgun. They’ve incremented their A1 model with a modular frame, hence the MF, and for now this means swap-able grip panels and backstraps. More modules / variations are in the works. You can currently get it in 9mm with a 4.5″ barrel, 5lb trigger, and 10 or 17 round magazines. It weighs 1.7 lbs empty and measures 7.9″ x 5.6″ x 1.3″. Suggest retail is $675
Visit steyr-arms.com for more pictures and videos.