SHOT Show 2017: Day 1

It's noon on Day 1 of the 2017 SHOT Show and the number of new products being introduced is overwhelming. I will be giving a brief introduction of each item and a little information. I'll continue to add more information to this post as needed. Pictures will most likely come at the end of each day.


Colt Cobra
It's been quite a while since Colt's last double action revolver. The Colt Cobra is a compact, .38 special six-shot revolver with a 2-inch barrel. The frame is stainless steel and it comes with Hogue over-molded grips. The trigger is designed to "avoid stacking," making for a smooth and consistent trigger pull.  Some more great news: you can own a legendary snake from Colt for around $699 MSRP.

Walther Creed
I'm not sure of the statement that Walther is trying to make with their newest handgun, the Creed. Besides having a name of a has-been rock band, it doesn't appear to be aesthetically pleasing, nor does it seem to offer any advantage over current pistols in the Walther lineup.

It is, however, a very serious gun. Walther has stripped everything that isn't necessary and produced a product that is strictly business.
The Creed is a 9mm, constant action, polymer pistol that keeps the same overall styling as it's other Walther predecessors. Look for it in stores for around $399 MSRP.




Taurus Spectrum
A very unique looking addition to the Taurus handgun lineup. The Spectrum is a brand-new
subcompact pistol in .380 ACP. Best news is, you can own this futuristic pocket pistol for $289. More information to come.









Armscor/Rock Island Armory Baby Rock
This little .380 1911 was released last year, but remains difficult to find in stores. Don't worry,
Because Rock Island Armory announced that they are ramping up production. Expect to see more of these on store shelves soon!









Nosler Ammunition
Yesterday, Nosler surprised the firearm community by announcing their new "22 Nosler" cartridge - designed to make any AR-15 faster and more accurate - all with minimal modification. With just a switch of the upper, you can be shooting a bullet that's almost 300 fps faster than a .223 Remington/5.56 NATO round.

*Tune in tomorrow for more!

Sources include Shooting Illustrated, The Truth About Guns, and various other blogs and online news sources. I'll post a list of sources once today's event concludes.