2012 SHOT SHOW SUMMMATION -- PART TWO...

Kimber had the above .380 ACP caliber pistol on display and actually I thought the gun was pretty 'trick', but I'm not sure how big the market is for a .380 ACP pistol with a MSRP over $1,100?

MGI had this replaceable mag well AR-15 on display.  Among the extras is a quick change barrel feature, plus the ability to tear the whole thing down to small enough pieces to fit inside a standard business size briefcase.  Definitely, a "Neat-O" piece of equipment because it is also capable of multiple calibers.

Willy Bubits of Austria designed the modern Steyr pistol, then he designed the Walther PPS and now his latest work is the Caracel from the United Arab Emirates.

Although it would require BATF approval, registration and payment of a tax stamp in this country, Bubits also designed this sci-fi looking forward handgrip that attaches to the accessory rail on the Caracel.  If nothing else it's original in appearance.

Smith & Wesson didn't have all that much that was New this year, but they have added the Model 48 in .22 Magnum to their line of 'Classic' revolvers.  This poor photograph illustrates such an example.

Again, not exactly state-of-the-art, Smith & Wesson has added another N-frame to their 'Classic' line of revolvers and in this case, it's the Model 27, .357 Magnum, with a four inch barrel.  I'm a sucker for these things, so that's why it is included here.

I think this is probably my 'favorite' of the new handguns (such as they were) introduced at this year's Shot Show.  It's the Sig 938 and it is only slighter larger than the .380 version of the same pistol.  Considering this is a 9x19mm pistol, I found it more than intriguing and hope to work with one in the future.

Michael Kassnar is back in business and his company is Trans World Arms, LLC.  I don't have any info on these 1903 Springfield rifles, but they were on display in his booth.  They looked good, but I can't say if they had 2 groove barrels or 4 groove barrels.

A couple of years ago I mentioned that Lone Wolf Distributing was preparing to make a carbine that used Glock magazines.  This year they had a whole wall full of the things.  This is just one example.  Not sure of the pistol caliber, but it definitely used a Glock magazine.

These monstrosities have been all over the interweb.  The principle reason being they are just so outlandish.  In my opinion, this is just flat WRONG!  But Hey, I'm sure they will sell several to the tactical ninjas, most likely in California (if they're legal) simply because what else are they going to buy for a tactical rifle?

OK, this photo is just to prove I didn't always go to bed early like old fat guys usually do.  Joe Mantegna was friendly and seemed glad to meet a fellow member of GUN STORIES.  This was after the awards ceremony where the show received 2 awards.

But the guys in charge of this show have made a mistake, they have invited me back for the 2nd year.  I think it's because I make Joe look soooo good!...

All The Best,
Frank W. James