The SHOT Show is well under way and I’m enjoying my time with 70,000+ of my closest shooting buddies. The convention center is huge and it is overwhelming to see all of the items that are being showcased/offered. I’ve been able to catch up with my friends at AOA (www.airgunsofarizona.com) and this blog site will surely be awash with information on the new items they brought forth at the show this year: a new, shorter Bushbuck model that is a full 6 inches shorter than their Bushbuck Magnum; a new Bocock “semi” bullpup with thumbhole synthetic stock and fully shrouded Lothar-Walther barrel and too many other great features to go into here; a Daystate Pulsar with Forest Green/Brown laminate stock; Brocock Grand Prix Elite pistol and a Limited Edition Griffin by Daystate that is awesome to behold. Other things I’ve seen so far are the newest Texans to come out of the Lone Star state in .308 and .357 to compliment last year’s release of the original .45 caliber Texan -“The Most Powerful Production Airgun in the World”. They also released a new bipod that will appeal to enthusiasts. Umarex’s Colt SAA BB pistol was their most popular model sold last year and they came out with pellet versions this year. Umarex also brought their Walther PPK model back this year after re-tooling the model and doing away with the piercing wing nut that used to stick out from the base of the pistol. Additionally, some new PCP and break barrel rifles were released, including the Throttle, which incorporates all of the newer Umarex technologies including the newest patented technology called “Stopshox”. Stopshox reduces internal shock and slamming of the spring inside the receiver. Can’t wait to get a hold of one to check out more thoroughly.
I was also able to be there when Crosman honored long time airgun writer and expert, Tom Gaylord for his lifetime of achievement in the airgunning industry. Tom was presented with a bronzed model 760 mounted on a wooden plaque. Very cool and well deserved.
That is all for now as I have to get back to my hotel room and soak my aching feet. More later…
SHOT SHOW SECRETS REVEALED:
Experienced airgunner/convention goers world wide rely on Epsom Salts and warm water in hotel room waste baskets.
And, a little brandy for the spirit helps a lot, too!
A great tip for next year. Many thanks!