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SHOT Show 17 – Canik TP9SF Elite

January 21st, 2017

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The Canik TP9 series consists of a family of Turkish-made semi-auto handguns known for their surprisingly good quality relative to their price point. Given their popularity, it was only a matter of time until Canik released a compact model, which they did in the TP9SF Elite. Compact in this case means ‘roughly-equivalent-in-size-to-a-Glock-19’, which given the 15+1 capacity is an apt description. The slide features a Tungsten Grey Cerakote, with industry standard dovetail sight cuts, although the TP9SF Elite does comes standard with Warren Tactical sights with a red or green fiber optic front post. The mag catch is reversible for southpaws; the barrel is stated to be match grade; loaded chamber and striker status indicators are included; and the trigger feels better than a stock Glock trigger.

Like its larger siblings, the TP9SF Elite comes in a hard case, complete with two magazines, replaceable grip strap/palmswell, mag loader, holster, and cleaning rod.

www.canikusa.com

SHOT Show 17 – SERBU Firearms GB-22

January 21st, 2017

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This is the SERBU GB-22, a single shot, open bolt .22 pistol designed to be extremely simple to build, even with basic handtools, as necessity or availability of materials and tools dictates. Because it’s so basic, it also lends itself to as much modification as the builder deems appropriate. For example, the GB-22 doesn’t have sights as part of its standard design, but a creative sort can include irons in the design, or as is the case in the model above, create a mounting platform for an electro-optic. In case you were wondering, the ‘GB’ in GB-22 stands for ‘Gun Buyback’, as creator Mark Serbu has pretty much stated that because of the simple design the GB-22 can be built up quick and cheap and used to game a gun buyback program.

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The plans are available right now on SERBU’s site for a paltry $12 (link here). If you feel you’re not mechanically-inclined enough to take advantage of the plans, then you’ll have to wait until SERBU receives BAFTE approval for a built kit.

serbu.myshopify.com

Gunfighter Moment – Larry Vickers

January 21st, 2017

In the spirit of post-SHOT Show coverage, check out the series of videos Gunfighter Moment contributor Larry Vickers did for the Vickers Tactical YouTube channel, covering SHOT Show 2017.

You can check out the rest of the videos at the Vickers Tactical YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/VickersTacticalInc

Interesting Use Of Key-Mod

January 21st, 2017

SHOT Show 17 – Tactical Tailor Jetboil Pouch

January 21st, 2017

The Jetboil stove is one of the most popular field items for Soldiers. This pouch from Tactical Tailor pouch will hold any of the Jetboil stoves as well as an individual meal.

It incorporates a roll top and two SR buckle closure. The pouch is a really straight forward design which attaches via MALICE clips.

Available now in Coyote, Black, Wolf Grey and MultiCam.

www.tacticaltailor.com

SHOT Show – Grey Ghost Gear

January 20th, 2017

The Super Dave GT Sling from Grey Ghost Gear is wicked light at 2.2 oz. It’s also swoopy, what with the laser cut holes to cut the air while you bring your gun to bear. Additionally, they’ve incorporated Velcro in order to accept nametags or your favorite moral patch.

Available now in Blaxk and Coyote. Also available without the aerodynamic laser cut holes for you squares who don’t want to look cool. In case you can’t tell, I like the version with the holes.

www.greyghostgear.com

SHOT Show 17 – Tactical Tailor

January 20th, 2017

This is a completely new pack from Tactical Tailor. While not the final product, it is made from LiteLok, 70D Nylon and a laminate which they laser cut.

It is a hybrid top/panel loader with a 3/4 zip lid and two zippers along the rear of the pack. There is also a shock cord for external storage. Additionally, the padded yoke system uses airmesh and the external laminate has holes for ventilation.

Externally, there are two side pockets and a larger utility pocket at the rear. Each of the pockets and the lid feature a field of PALS compatible laser cut grid. The rear utility pocket will open up in order to accept a helmet in conjunction with the shock cord. All of the zippers are water repellent. I also like the new laser cut zipper pulls.

Look for this as-yet-unnamed pack in the Spring.

www.tacticaltailor.com

SHOT Show 17 – DPS Skis

January 20th, 2017

In the Crye Precision booth were a pair of skis by DPS.

They’ve been gaining a following and several pairs were worn during a recent military skiing event in Salt Lake City, including these MultiCam Alpine dipped examples.

We’re working on getting more information on military models soon.