We sent Police Magazine contributing editor Mark W. Clark to the SHOT Show in January and he came back with these shots of guns and gear from Media Day at the Range and from the show floor.
SHOT Show 2014
Second Chance has teamed with four of the world's best developers of ballistic materials and ballistic fabrics to create the Summit line of Second Chance branded concealable
U.S. Armor is marketing a new line of ballistic underwear for both men and women. Armor Wear protects both the entire pelvic area as well as the wearer’s femoral arteries. It is made of NIJ-certified ballistic armor packages and sewn in multiple panels for breathability and heat dissipation. The moisture-wicking material features anti-
Glock's new G42 .380 caiiber pistol was one of the stars of Media Day at the Tange. The G42 functions just like the larger caliber Glocks. Reports from the range say the pistol is a smooth shooter that points really well.
Crye Precision had its new Six12 bullpup-revolving shotgun on display at the 2014 SHOT Show. The weapon can be mounted on an AR handguard/rail or on it’s own chassis. This is Crye’s first venture into the gun world and is clearly made for the breaching needs of tactical teams. The Crye Precision Six12 will come in 3 models made
Beretta says its new Pico is the thinnest .380 auto made. The snag-free Pico's slide and frame are a true 18 millimeters at their widest point. The grip frame, sights, and caliber (go from a .380 to a .32ACP by changing the barrel) are all simple to modify. The chassis can accommodate a Lasermax Laser frame and be customized with a selection of colored frames.
SIG's new P320 the most discussed full-size handgun at the show. The striker-fired pistol was developed as a duty handgun. It is SIG's first striker-fired model. Available in two versions—Carry and Full-Size—the P320 offers a variety of options that allow users to tailor the hanguns to their needs and mission requirements. Both versions of the P320 are available with three different frame modules featuring different sizes of grips.
5.11 showed its Storm Grey collection of tactical gear. The company says the color is ideal for urban camouflage and much better than black.
The new Remington R51 is a flashback to the company’s Model 51 pistol, which was designed by John Pedersen in 1917 and popular in the 1920s. It features a 3.4-inch match grade barrel and is rated for +P ammunition. Capacity is 7 rounds plus one in the chamber. A key feature of the R51 and the Model 51 is the Pederson Block, which give the pistols less felt recoil. Another key feature of the R51 is its positive grip safety and internal hammer design. Sug
Point Blank showed its new Paraclete Alpha-1 tactical carrier. The carrier features the company’s new Selective Point Release System, which allows the wearer to quickly remove the armor by releasing three hook-and-loop enclosures. Assembly and disassembly is quick and easy and requires no manipulation of wires.