SHOT Show 2017

[MarkCO]

The Hudson Manufacturing 9mm was pretty cool, and I really want to try it out on the range now that I understand what it is.

34 ounce, steel framed, striker fired, 1911 trigger, option manual safety, low bore axis, 1911 grip angle. Thinner and lighter slide than 1911s.

So the bore axis IS lower than 1911s, but it does have a straight back 1911 trigger bow. The large box in front of the trigger under the slide...that is where the take-down pin, locking lugs and recoil assembly live. That is what allowed them to keep the bore low like on polymer striker fired guns while also having 1911 style lock-up and trigger. It is pretty ingenious. Also has a pic rail and a cut-out intended for switches of lights and lasers...which several manufacturers have looked at and are adapting products to utilize.

MSRP is $1150, ships with 3 15 round magazines. Small company, but well run, so I am guessing getting one is going to be a bit rough as they scale up.

[MarkCO]

So I guess I sent too many people to Warne to check out their awesome prototype bi-pod. They said we can show pictures and talk about it more...

https://scontent.fapa1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...7d&oe=590A8481

Everything is deployable one-handed. On the leg extensions...pull out actual leg to extend and each pull adds one inch. Hit the lever to retract one inch. Hit the button to retract all. Also, a cord tied between the legs, one pull and they will deploy down from folded. Up, 45, 90, 135, 180.

20 degrees of pan and tilt on a friction ball. 8 settings to increase or decrease resistance. How assembly can be opened up to clean and lube if you want.

QD attach with a lock, one hand release. Small nut on opposite side that can be preset for tension and to accommodate rail differences.

The legs have quick swap feet and several versions will be available as accessories. This thing is rigid and gets rid of the hop some bi-pods have when loaded.

Target sale price is $199 or a little less, third quarter 2017. I guessed $450 when I saw it. Everyone who saw it who knows bi-pods was impressed.

[MarkCO]

If you are looking for a new AR pattern .308, the Savage looks to be really good. It is pretty close to my current favorite, the DD5V1 (and 2), but adds a tuneable gas system and a better brake. Weighs a little more, but at a lower price tag. .308Win or 6.5CM.

[asmo]

So I guess I sent too many people to Warne to check out their awesome prototype bi-pod. They said we can show pictures and talk about it more...

This has my attention.

[MarkCO]

This has my attention.

I doubt it will get here anytime soon, but I am going to be able to test a T&E version prior to them making a production run. Hopefully it will come in a timeframe I can get to the CRC Precision match so a bunch of you can take a look at it, beat on it, etc.

[O2HeN2]

I do not know. I will ask. [o2: about bolt lock] But it is not in full production yet either. There are still a few little improvements they have in store before they get into gun shops.

Thank you. If it has a bolt lock, it'll move on to the must buy list...

O2