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Shot Show 2025
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BET7
Ronin
Me too BF, from red/green dot optics; backup sights, rail covers as well as the hand-guards for my SP5 & SP5K, among other items. Always well made, but can't speak to their CS since none of their stuff I own has ever gone south on me, so I've never had to call them.
BET7
Ronin
Range Day Part II (53:30) - Selecting "Watch on YouTube" and expanding description under video will also give timestamps of booth visits along with their individual video cuts. Comment section also has timestamps and additional commentary on what was shown:
1:13 - Kel-Tec booth - Shown and shot: PR57 5.7 Pistol that is fed from the top via stripper clips. Holds 21 rounds
4:15 - Carbon Research booth - Shown and shot: 9mm & 45 Carbon Fiber suppressors
11:27 - Aimpoint booth - Shown & shot: COA Optic in colaboration with Glock featuring ACUT mounting system. 25% larger viewing VS ACRO optic. Will be eventually available for other firearm brands planning on early 2026.
21:15 PTR booth - Shown and shot: New 5.56 suppressor shot with PTR63 rifle.
27:20 - CZ booth - Shown & shot: New Shadow2 Target geared towards bullseye shooters. SAO action & comes in 5" & 6" barrels, 3 way adjustable trigger and more.
31:08 - B&T booth - Shown and shot: New modern take on AR15 with the SPC 223. Short stroke gas piston with their hydraulic buffer system.
35:47 - Huxwrx booth - Shown and shot: New flow thru suppressors.
40:05 - OA Defense booth - Shown & shot: New 2311 Elite pistol which features several new enhancements such as metal grips, accepts Magpul mags, and more.
44:11 - Olympus Arms booth - Shown & shot: RB10 Vulcan rifle (chambered in 308; 6.5 CM; 277 Fury; & 375 Raptor). Rifle barrel and bolt reciprocates into frame with each shot. Prices range from $6650 - $7100 depending on configuration.
48:01 - Culper Precision booth - Shown and shot: New DMSR (Designated Marksman Suppressed Rifle)
1:13 - Kel-Tec booth - Shown and shot: PR57 5.7 Pistol that is fed from the top via stripper clips. Holds 21 rounds
4:15 - Carbon Research booth - Shown and shot: 9mm & 45 Carbon Fiber suppressors
11:27 - Aimpoint booth - Shown & shot: COA Optic in colaboration with Glock featuring ACUT mounting system. 25% larger viewing VS ACRO optic. Will be eventually available for other firearm brands planning on early 2026.
21:15 PTR booth - Shown and shot: New 5.56 suppressor shot with PTR63 rifle.
27:20 - CZ booth - Shown & shot: New Shadow2 Target geared towards bullseye shooters. SAO action & comes in 5" & 6" barrels, 3 way adjustable trigger and more.
31:08 - B&T booth - Shown and shot: New modern take on AR15 with the SPC 223. Short stroke gas piston with their hydraulic buffer system.
35:47 - Huxwrx booth - Shown and shot: New flow thru suppressors.
40:05 - OA Defense booth - Shown & shot: New 2311 Elite pistol which features several new enhancements such as metal grips, accepts Magpul mags, and more.
44:11 - Olympus Arms booth - Shown & shot: RB10 Vulcan rifle (chambered in 308; 6.5 CM; 277 Fury; & 375 Raptor). Rifle barrel and bolt reciprocates into frame with each shot. Prices range from $6650 - $7100 depending on configuration.
48:01 - Culper Precision booth - Shown and shot: New DMSR (Designated Marksman Suppressed Rifle)
BET7
Ronin
Day1 Part 1 (1:15:53). Selecting "Watch on YouTube" and then expanding the description under the video will give timestamps of booth visits and the video of just that visit. Comment section also has timestamps and commentary on some products shown:
0:53 - Staccato booth - Shown: new HD P4 & P4.5 pistols designed around Glock mags (similar to Stealth Arms Platypus pistol).
9:46 - Taurus booth - Shown: New Gx2 and Gx4 pistols. also shown were Gx22s; and Taurus's versions of the Beretta 92s and Taurus 1911s.
22:28 - LMT booth - Shown: New MRGGA for SOCOM; 14.5" barrel in 6.5cm and allows for quick change barrels.
29:42 - Glock booth - Shown: the Aimpoint COA optics available in limited quantities for Glock G43X; G48; G45; G47; and G19 Gen 5.
29:42 - Franklin Armory - Shown: New Binary triggers for several models of the FN SCAR; AR15 Elite trigger; 22EZ w/housing drop in; Franklin's new F22 (take on Ruger 10/22) in PCC or carbine lenght barrels with their Binary trigger, and newly acquired Osprey Defense gas piston system incorporated in a Franklin firearm (11" & 16" bbls), chambered in 17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum). Can buy complete gun w/ binary trigger installed, with out binary trigger install (just milspec trigger), or just the upper with the gas piston system.
35:33 - Mossberg booth - Shown: New shotguns with Rotary safeties; w magazine tube or detachable magazine fed. Also shown and discussed was the new 940 Pro SPX tactical shotgun.
45:06 - CheyTac along w/ Radical Defense booth - Shown: M200 Intervention Sniper Rifle equipped with RD's Suppressors. Rifle chambered in either 375 or 408 CheyTac and can easily be swapped out for one another quickly.
53:20 - PTR booth - Shown: New P63 5.56 roller delayed blow back rifle; their new shorter lenght suppressor, and the new extended MP5 like PCC with 12.5 bbl and 3.5 pinned and welded muzzel break to allow a stock with out NFA requirements (I want one ). The firearm can also be ordered with out stock and pin/welded break so threaded barrel can incorporate a suppressor (which can be SBR'd if wanting to add stock)
1:02:02 - S&W booth - Shown: Their new lever action rifles and new Spec M&P all steel frame with comp pistol. (Great to see Julie Golob there).
1:07:33 - Canik booth - Shown: New Mete MC9 Prime ported pistol. comes equipped with ($849 msrp) or without ($649 msrp) their optic install
0:53 - Staccato booth - Shown: new HD P4 & P4.5 pistols designed around Glock mags (similar to Stealth Arms Platypus pistol).
9:46 - Taurus booth - Shown: New Gx2 and Gx4 pistols. also shown were Gx22s; and Taurus's versions of the Beretta 92s and Taurus 1911s.
22:28 - LMT booth - Shown: New MRGGA for SOCOM; 14.5" barrel in 6.5cm and allows for quick change barrels.
29:42 - Glock booth - Shown: the Aimpoint COA optics available in limited quantities for Glock G43X; G48; G45; G47; and G19 Gen 5.
29:42 - Franklin Armory - Shown: New Binary triggers for several models of the FN SCAR; AR15 Elite trigger; 22EZ w/housing drop in; Franklin's new F22 (take on Ruger 10/22) in PCC or carbine lenght barrels with their Binary trigger, and newly acquired Osprey Defense gas piston system incorporated in a Franklin firearm (11" & 16" bbls), chambered in 17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum). Can buy complete gun w/ binary trigger installed, with out binary trigger install (just milspec trigger), or just the upper with the gas piston system.
35:33 - Mossberg booth - Shown: New shotguns with Rotary safeties; w magazine tube or detachable magazine fed. Also shown and discussed was the new 940 Pro SPX tactical shotgun.
45:06 - CheyTac along w/ Radical Defense booth - Shown: M200 Intervention Sniper Rifle equipped with RD's Suppressors. Rifle chambered in either 375 or 408 CheyTac and can easily be swapped out for one another quickly.
53:20 - PTR booth - Shown: New P63 5.56 roller delayed blow back rifle; their new shorter lenght suppressor, and the new extended MP5 like PCC with 12.5 bbl and 3.5 pinned and welded muzzel break to allow a stock with out NFA requirements (I want one ). The firearm can also be ordered with out stock and pin/welded break so threaded barrel can incorporate a suppressor (which can be SBR'd if wanting to add stock)
1:02:02 - S&W booth - Shown: Their new lever action rifles and new Spec M&P all steel frame with comp pistol. (Great to see Julie Golob there).
1:07:33 - Canik booth - Shown: New Mete MC9 Prime ported pistol. comes equipped with ($849 msrp) or without ($649 msrp) their optic install
BET7
Ronin
Day1 Part 2 (1:01:53). Selecting "Watch on YouTube" and then expanding the description under the video will give timestamps of booth visits and the video of just that visit. Comment section also has timestamps and commentary on some products shown:
1:08 - Surefire booth - Shown: New HUB suppressor mount; XC3 Compact pistol light (WML); UDR Dominator handheld flash light
7:06 - IWI booth - Shown: 2 new variants of the Masada Slim pistol. Includes adjustable/replaceable back straps, aluminum frame and more.
9:41 - Century Arms (w/MKE) booth - Shown: MKE's versions of the HK 53 & G3 with their AP53 5.56 pistol and AP51 308 pistol; a 5.56 AK
16:28 - Alpha Foxtrot booth - Shown: Romulus 2011 pistol that takes Glock mags. Comes with 3 optic plates for most common footprints, also different size models. DLC coated w/ ported front slide. Also shown last years 1911 S15 pistol renames to C15 which was modified to an aluminum frame.
21:15 Savage booth - New Stance XR pistol; Axis 2 Pro rifle; and Revel lever action rifle chambered in 22lr, 22 mag, and 17 HMR
25:08 - Black Rain Ordnance booth - Shown: New piston operated AR15s in 13" & 16" models
29:30 Geissele booth - Shown: New AK trigger; Geissele Defense Pistol 8" with Brace or Stock (SBR) chambered in 300 BLK or 5.56
32:10 - Fostech booth- Shown: Imported GM6 Lynx 50 BMG Bullpup that Fostech is designing a 20 round drum magazine for (same as they designed the drum magazine for the Barrett 50 BMG that @xdman showed in a prior post). Also discussed at the booth was Fostech's lightweight ARs they already have on the market.
37:27 - Winchester booth - Shown: New Winchester Safe models
38:18 - ZEV Technologies booth - Shown: FDP folder Carbine (SBR) (also shown by xdman in previous post). FDP pistol version coming later. OZ9 pistol Comp slide will now be sold seperatly. It not only fits the OZ9, but also Glock G19 Gen3 frame receiver. ZEV is also working in colaberation with Iron Monkey designing the "Heartbreaker" pistol (estimated cost $3300-$3400)
46:36 - Leupold booth - Shown: Leupold's new VXR HD Gen 2 rifle scope
49:28 - Dainel Defense booth - Shown: Nothing new, but they are asking for customer feedback on how to make the H9 pistol better. I.E. New gens, different colors, etc. They have some H9s in several different colors to gauge interest. Also their new PCC launced at last years show is now available.
55:00 - Hi Point Booth - Shown (I'm sure all these will be sold out after @Belt Fed and @10mmLife see this) : New PCC models: 995p (9mm 13.25"); 1095p (10mm 14.25"); and 4595p (45 APC 14.25" ). all include HiViz sights; threaded barrels; picatinny back plate for brace or stock mounting; or may request back plate to accept buffer tube to take brace or stock.
1:08 - Surefire booth - Shown: New HUB suppressor mount; XC3 Compact pistol light (WML); UDR Dominator handheld flash light
7:06 - IWI booth - Shown: 2 new variants of the Masada Slim pistol. Includes adjustable/replaceable back straps, aluminum frame and more.
9:41 - Century Arms (w/MKE) booth - Shown: MKE's versions of the HK 53 & G3 with their AP53 5.56 pistol and AP51 308 pistol; a 5.56 AK
16:28 - Alpha Foxtrot booth - Shown: Romulus 2011 pistol that takes Glock mags. Comes with 3 optic plates for most common footprints, also different size models. DLC coated w/ ported front slide. Also shown last years 1911 S15 pistol renames to C15 which was modified to an aluminum frame.
21:15 Savage booth - New Stance XR pistol; Axis 2 Pro rifle; and Revel lever action rifle chambered in 22lr, 22 mag, and 17 HMR
25:08 - Black Rain Ordnance booth - Shown: New piston operated AR15s in 13" & 16" models
29:30 Geissele booth - Shown: New AK trigger; Geissele Defense Pistol 8" with Brace or Stock (SBR) chambered in 300 BLK or 5.56
32:10 - Fostech booth- Shown: Imported GM6 Lynx 50 BMG Bullpup that Fostech is designing a 20 round drum magazine for (same as they designed the drum magazine for the Barrett 50 BMG that @xdman showed in a prior post). Also discussed at the booth was Fostech's lightweight ARs they already have on the market.
37:27 - Winchester booth - Shown: New Winchester Safe models
38:18 - ZEV Technologies booth - Shown: FDP folder Carbine (SBR) (also shown by xdman in previous post). FDP pistol version coming later. OZ9 pistol Comp slide will now be sold seperatly. It not only fits the OZ9, but also Glock G19 Gen3 frame receiver. ZEV is also working in colaberation with Iron Monkey designing the "Heartbreaker" pistol (estimated cost $3300-$3400)
46:36 - Leupold booth - Shown: Leupold's new VXR HD Gen 2 rifle scope
49:28 - Dainel Defense booth - Shown: Nothing new, but they are asking for customer feedback on how to make the H9 pistol better. I.E. New gens, different colors, etc. They have some H9s in several different colors to gauge interest. Also their new PCC launced at last years show is now available.
55:00 - Hi Point Booth - Shown (I'm sure all these will be sold out after @Belt Fed and @10mmLife see this) : New PCC models: 995p (9mm 13.25"); 1095p (10mm 14.25"); and 4595p (45 APC 14.25" ). all include HiViz sights; threaded barrels; picatinny back plate for brace or stock mounting; or may request back plate to accept buffer tube to take brace or stock.
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BET7
Ronin
Day2 Part 1 (1:11:46). Selecting "Watch on YouTube" and then expanding the description under the video will give timestamps of booth visits and the video of just that visit. Comment section also has timestamps and commentary on some products shown:
0.59 - H&K booth - Shown: MR556 A4 Series (closest to a civilian owned HK416 available in U.S. market). Different sizes available 11" & 16" for MR556 and 16" for MR762.; Also shown CC9 compact pistol.
11:35 - Beretta booth - Shown: New models of 92 Performance in Dark patterns; also different models of Bobcat 22lr. Howe Arms shows off different coating for Beretta 92 models.
18:58 - Stoeger booth - Shown: New STR9 Combat SX pistol and STR thin line sub/micro compact models. New tactical models of their shotgun lines. M3000 Semi Auto and P3000 Pump action. Each have MLoc in hand-guard and stock, Ghost ring rear sight removable to incorporate one of 2 plates that are included (RMR or Burris footprint), also Pic rail available.
27:01 JP Rifles booth - Shown/discussed: Their complete rifles & components geared towards competitive shooters, They talked about their new compensator, captured recoil springs, and barrel.
32:40 - CZ Booth - Shown: P9 Nocturne compact and full-size; P9 suppressor ready line; P10 compact (P7 line being discontinued as they concentrate on P9 and P10 lines). Shadow 2 Target in 5" & 6" in barrels; Scorpion 3 Plus with Magpul furniture; Shown Bren 3 (currently not available to U.S. market, but they are working on getting it here).
37:16 - EAA/Girsan booth - Shown: The 2311 Commander sized Brat gold plated pistol along with other coating available for their 2311 line which come in 9mm, 10mm, and 45 ACP calibers; Their Match 1911 model with textured grips, MC14X 380 tip up barrel pistol; and a 3D custom grip kit that allow the customer to mold their 2311 grip to their specific hand & grip.
51:20 - Under Armor booth - Shown: Their Charged Expanse shoe (available in June 2025) w/ different ankle heights. Also shown their Charged Reaper shoe also comes in different ankle heights.
55:57 - SilencerCo booth - Shown: Their new line of suppressors available soon.
59:26 - Griffin Armament booth - Shown: 9mm PCCs in 4.5"; 9.5" & 16", meant to be suppressed and optimal with their suppressor. These PCCs have modified feed ramps to allow ammunition such as hollow-points to feed reliably. They will also sell the semi complete lower receiver w/ modified ramp if user wants to build it themself. Also shown is their new 3D printed supressor.
1:05:35 - Pelican booth - Shown: New RESET system case inserts that are a sheet of foam plugs that can be pushed up or down to conform to whatever item is being carried in the case. Will currently be only available in 3 different size cases. Also Pelican is offering different sizes of hard case travel luggage and Hybrid Duffles in different sizes even as small as Sling packs, all with mollie attachements.
0.59 - H&K booth - Shown: MR556 A4 Series (closest to a civilian owned HK416 available in U.S. market). Different sizes available 11" & 16" for MR556 and 16" for MR762.; Also shown CC9 compact pistol.
11:35 - Beretta booth - Shown: New models of 92 Performance in Dark patterns; also different models of Bobcat 22lr. Howe Arms shows off different coating for Beretta 92 models.
18:58 - Stoeger booth - Shown: New STR9 Combat SX pistol and STR thin line sub/micro compact models. New tactical models of their shotgun lines. M3000 Semi Auto and P3000 Pump action. Each have MLoc in hand-guard and stock, Ghost ring rear sight removable to incorporate one of 2 plates that are included (RMR or Burris footprint), also Pic rail available.
27:01 JP Rifles booth - Shown/discussed: Their complete rifles & components geared towards competitive shooters, They talked about their new compensator, captured recoil springs, and barrel.
32:40 - CZ Booth - Shown: P9 Nocturne compact and full-size; P9 suppressor ready line; P10 compact (P7 line being discontinued as they concentrate on P9 and P10 lines). Shadow 2 Target in 5" & 6" in barrels; Scorpion 3 Plus with Magpul furniture; Shown Bren 3 (currently not available to U.S. market, but they are working on getting it here).
37:16 - EAA/Girsan booth - Shown: The 2311 Commander sized Brat gold plated pistol along with other coating available for their 2311 line which come in 9mm, 10mm, and 45 ACP calibers; Their Match 1911 model with textured grips, MC14X 380 tip up barrel pistol; and a 3D custom grip kit that allow the customer to mold their 2311 grip to their specific hand & grip.
51:20 - Under Armor booth - Shown: Their Charged Expanse shoe (available in June 2025) w/ different ankle heights. Also shown their Charged Reaper shoe also comes in different ankle heights.
55:57 - SilencerCo booth - Shown: Their new line of suppressors available soon.
59:26 - Griffin Armament booth - Shown: 9mm PCCs in 4.5"; 9.5" & 16", meant to be suppressed and optimal with their suppressor. These PCCs have modified feed ramps to allow ammunition such as hollow-points to feed reliably. They will also sell the semi complete lower receiver w/ modified ramp if user wants to build it themself. Also shown is their new 3D printed supressor.
1:05:35 - Pelican booth - Shown: New RESET system case inserts that are a sheet of foam plugs that can be pushed up or down to conform to whatever item is being carried in the case. Will currently be only available in 3 different size cases. Also Pelican is offering different sizes of hard case travel luggage and Hybrid Duffles in different sizes even as small as Sling packs, all with mollie attachements.
Talyn
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Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is introducing an update to its Jakl rifle, the model 2.0. The PSA Jakl 2.0 is a long-stroke, piston-driven modern sporting rifle.
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An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Palmetto State Armory Jakl 2.0
The Palmetto State Armory Jakl 2.0 is a blend of AR- and AK-pattern firearms.
PSA's Revamped JAKL 2.0 Concept | SHOT Show 2025
Palmetto State Armory has been making their long-stroke JAKL rifle for a few years, and one of their concept guns for 2025 is a 2.0 update for the JAKL.The JAKL 2.0 would be a lighter, more elegant version of the rifle but would sacrifice some of the aftermarket compatibility of the original...
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BET7
Ronin
Day2 Part 2 (1:02:56). Selecting "Watch on YouTube" and then expanding the description under the video will give timestamps of booth visits and the video of just that visit. Comment section also has timestamps and commentary on some products shown:
0:55 - Cloud Defensive booth - Shown: New EPL (Enhanced Pistol Light) for pistols
8:44 - Genesis booth - Shown: Short 5" PDS box mag fed shotgun with suppressor. Other short "Sporting Purpose Shotguns" box mag fed, sizes 10.5"-13.25" etc.
11:31 - DSA booth - Shown: New enhancements & modifications to their FAL clone firearms
17:56 - SwampFox Optics booth - Shown: New Patriot 2 2nd Gen rifle scope.
20:41 - Great Lakes Firearms booth - Shown: Last years 1911 pistols in more colors; new Glock Gen 3 clone striker fire pistol; Synergy 2011 type pistol
24:03 - Burn Proof Gear booth - Shown: Suppressor and rail covers; plate carrier system & firearm bags
31:19 - Global Ordinance booth - Shown: new updates to their "Monolithic" one piece barrel system, complete GO15 rifle with monolithic barrel; new chambering in 7.62x39.
37:18 - Ruger booth - Shown: Enhancements to their 10/22 line including carbon wrapped barrels (which will also be sole separately); new chassis's by the custom shop.
42:57 - LWRC booth - Shown: New IC Mark II rifle with their new 3D printed suppressor attached.
46:14 - Shark Coast Tactical booth - Shown: New firearm coatings and custom work; now in partnership with Sig and Beretta that take their firearms and do their own custom work to them. They also do custom work on rifles as well.
52:18 - Dead Air booth - Shown: New suppressors highlighted by their new Sandman X. Other new suppressors shown on pistols and rifles.
0:55 - Cloud Defensive booth - Shown: New EPL (Enhanced Pistol Light) for pistols
8:44 - Genesis booth - Shown: Short 5" PDS box mag fed shotgun with suppressor. Other short "Sporting Purpose Shotguns" box mag fed, sizes 10.5"-13.25" etc.
11:31 - DSA booth - Shown: New enhancements & modifications to their FAL clone firearms
17:56 - SwampFox Optics booth - Shown: New Patriot 2 2nd Gen rifle scope.
20:41 - Great Lakes Firearms booth - Shown: Last years 1911 pistols in more colors; new Glock Gen 3 clone striker fire pistol; Synergy 2011 type pistol
24:03 - Burn Proof Gear booth - Shown: Suppressor and rail covers; plate carrier system & firearm bags
31:19 - Global Ordinance booth - Shown: new updates to their "Monolithic" one piece barrel system, complete GO15 rifle with monolithic barrel; new chambering in 7.62x39.
37:18 - Ruger booth - Shown: Enhancements to their 10/22 line including carbon wrapped barrels (which will also be sole separately); new chassis's by the custom shop.
42:57 - LWRC booth - Shown: New IC Mark II rifle with their new 3D printed suppressor attached.
46:14 - Shark Coast Tactical booth - Shown: New firearm coatings and custom work; now in partnership with Sig and Beretta that take their firearms and do their own custom work to them. They also do custom work on rifles as well.
52:18 - Dead Air booth - Shown: New suppressors highlighted by their new Sandman X. Other new suppressors shown on pistols and rifles.
Talyn
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For you high-rollers....
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[SHOT 2025] KGM Suppressors’ Integrally Suppressed M2 Browning
Yes you read that title right.An integrally suppressed .50BMG M2 Browning.KGM Suppressors have developed a barrel which is integrally suppressed called the M2-SD.With the recent push to suppress more and more of the military’s small arms and light weapons the venerable M2 Browning hasn't been...
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Talyn
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To add to @BET7 's thread, and for Canuck-expat @belladonna 
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SHOT Show 2025 Day Three: The 51st State Shopping List
In yesterday’s end-of-day update, Daniel gave you a pretty good idea of what a TFB writer can expect at SHOT Show, but he didn’t mention one other factor.If you don’t live in a place with gun laws as permissive as the U.S., especially the southwestern U.S., SHOT Show coverage can be a...
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Talyn
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The retro-fit P90 chassis looks interesting.
The SHOT Show 2025 booth of Strike Industries was full of new products and accessories as one would expect from this company. The author writes about their prototype guns and accessories that are not yet available.
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The SHOT Show 2025 booth of Strike Industries was full of new products and accessories as one would expect from this company. The author writes about their prototype guns and accessories that are not yet available.
[SHOT 2025] Prototype Firearms and Accessories of Strike Industries
The SHOT Show 2025 booth of Strike Industries was full of new products and accessories as one would expect from this company.However, most of these products were announced recently and I thought you guys would be more interested to see things that can not be found on their website, so I decided...
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