SHOT '14

Just a couple things that really caught my eye looking through the coverage this year.

I was right about the R-51 and AAC-

Sexy and it knows it.

And Crye (of all new people) are taking a swing at breaking the shotgun mold.

Double-action revolver style from what I understand, with a 6 round magazine.  Coolness.

Threads

Something I've noticed from the pictures I'm seeing this year, is a lot more new pistols being shown at SHOT with extended and threaded barrels.

Such as the new Sphinx polymer gun (Photo and more at Gear Scout)

It's good to see more and more guns coming out "suppressor ready," and a lot more people accepting suppressors not as a piece of assassin kit, but merely another bit of safety equipment.  Now to get Washington to realize that...

Honey Badger Video

From AAC.

Suppressors Now GTG in MI

LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a formal Attorney General Opinion stating that State law allows the use of noise suppressors by private citizens when authorized by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

"Michigan citizens who comply with federal firearm regulations can use suppressors to protect their hearing and minimize noise disruptions in the surrounding areas," said Schuette.

I really like the bold text in the quote.

Shh...

Both the noise and recoil suppression are impressive.

From AAC's blog.

GemTax Day

In, er, celebration of income taxes, Gemtech is paying the $200 privilege tax on their Trek-T 5.56 can for you if you order before the end of the month.

I Agree

From Oleg.

300 BLK Barrels

In 9" and 16" AR and 16" Remington 700 flavors.

Looks like fun.

Icey mountian climbing with Surefire suppressors.

It's a Matter of Politeness

Not about quietly slaying things left and right.  Like a few other groups I've heard of, South Korea is now issuing suppressors to their troops to cut down on noise complaints from people living near live fire training areas.  There's also the side affect of being safer for the soldiers ears (hearing loss is one of the biggest contributers to the veteran disability pool here in the US...)

Oleg makes a good point.

As always.

'Nother 300BLK Video

Still looks like fun.

In case you haven't heard...

To all retail customers:

On January 2010 American Tactical Imports Inc received official notification from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and explosives that the original barrel shroud (aka: fake suppressor) supplied with your GSG 5 SD model must be replaced. It has been determined that this shroud is regulated under the National Firearms Act. American Tactical will provide a replacement shroud at no charge for each GSG 5 SD model sold or currently in inventory.
Consumers in possession of a GSG 5 SD model with the original shroud in place on the firearm are now in violation of the NFA. To avoid continued violation of the NFA, ATI asks that all persons in possession obtain a replacement shroud as soon as possible. We anticipate arrival of the new shrouds to begin by the middle of February 2010.
IMPORTANT: THE ORIGINAL SD MODEL SHROUD MUST BE RETURNED ACOMPANIED BY THE FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE A REPLACEMENT SHROUD IS ISSUED. THE DIAMETER OF THE SD SHROUD IS 1-9/16”. DO NOT RETURN THE SMALLER CARBINE SHROUD.
WHAT TO DO:
If possible return your old shroud to the dealer where purchased and show him this notice. The shroud will be returned to ATI along with a list of serial numbers from the guns that the shrouds were removed. ATI will send replacements to the dealer for pick up at your convenience; ATI will be sending replacements as fast as logistics allow. If your dealer is out of business or difficult to reach, or you purchased your gun used, from a consumer, return the shroud directly by US mail or UPS to American Tactical Imports Inc. 100 Airpark Drive Rochester, NY 14624.
PLEASE TRY NOT TO CALL US. We will provide comprehensive information on our web site www.americantactical.us , and www.ar15.com or by e-mail to atiexchange@americantactical.us
REMEMBER, INCLUDE THE FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER WITH EACH SHROUD OR A REPLACEMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
This action IS NOT being instituted through any fault and is strictly due to NFA compliance. American Tactical will assume the responsibility to satisfy the requirements in an effort to minimize the impact on our customers and protect your investment.
We at American Tactical Imports Inc. sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this unfortunate situation.

Sincerely,
Anthony DiChario
President C.E.O. retailcandoc.021210

The ATF, after looking at them and OKing them for import, has changed their minds and deemed the barrel shroud for the GSG-5SD to be close enough to a suppressor that they're to be considered cans. So if you have an SD model with the bigger shroud, you need to remove the shroud, return it to the dealer you bought the gun from, along with a note with your guns serial number, and wait for a new ATF approved shroud.

Massive pain in the butt hassle? Yes.
Retardedness on the part of the ATF? Hell yes.

ATI is rather miffed, to say the least (apparently the ATF won't tell them why they changed their minds either), and those of us with the regular carbines are probably going to have to jump through the same hoops in a matter of weeks I'd bet (and so does quite a few others).

Anywho, just in case you haven't heard, and have an SD model, for your dog's sake, bring in your evil baby killing tube.

Post Gun-show chat

Me: Guy had an MP5SD there... wouldn't take my left nut for a trade though...
SB: I'd rather have an M16 if I was getting into FA, the upper possibilities are just too cool.
Me: Yeah, but there's just something too cool about the MP5SDs... when your gun goes "clackity-clackity-clack" instead of "bangity-bangity-bang"...

More about the VLTOR Suppressor

Apparently the mount screws onto the barrel, and you can screw on whichever muzzle device you want that will fit inside the can. Pretty cool idea.

VLTOR VS-1

VLTOR unveiled their Volks Suppressor (VS-1) at Shot, an affordable "people's suppressor" that they're hoping to sell somewhere between $300-400. I definitely need to figure out that trust paperwork if this is true.

(more pictures and info from Gear Scout)