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DDupleks Kaviar 26L Frangible Shotgun Ammunition

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Randall

The Latvian gentlemen from DDupleks Ammunition were demonstrating their Kaviar 26L frangible shotgun “slug” at SHOT Show 2013 Media Day at the Range.  The 12 gauge round is designed to dump its energy into the immediate target without over-penetration.  The DDuplexs rep shot a water jug at 15 yards with the Kaviar.  A Kel-Tec KSG was used for the test. This is from the DDupleks website: Combined material shotgun slug for training and LE purposes. Slug expands and fragments only after hitting the target and provides energy transfer immediately without

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SHOT Show 2013 Media Day at the Range

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Randall

Today was the SHOT Show 2013 Media Day at the Range. It was about 28 degrees when we arrived in Boulder City with a steady 20 mph wind, gusting to 35. Why the weather report? It definitely affected both the guns and gunners. I saw at least one handgun negatively impacted by the freezing temps–think polymer changing its resilience. No, not a Glock. The temperature variable and gusty wind also led to challenging conditions under which to evaluate the firearms. I know that my shivering and numbed hands definitely did not lead to steady sight pictures or clean trigger breaks. All in all, there was substantial bitching about the wind … Continue reading →

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SHOT Show 2013 Begins Next Week

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Randall

The annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas runs from January 15 through 18.  Last year over 61,000 attendees descended upon the Sands Convention Center to view the wares of 1,600+ exhibitors.  I was one of 2,500 media members.  It is time for me to pack up the iPad, notebooks, and cameras to take my yearly sabbatical as journalist and not cop. As usual, I am honored to join the great guys from BlueSheepdog.com and GunsHolstersandGear.com at the Big Show.  GHG is already running a truckload of 2013 pre-Show info here. SHOT Show is an industry trade show hosted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.  As … Continue reading →

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Review of the New Kahr Arms CM40

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Randall

I had the pleasure to shoot the new Kahr Arms CM40 at SHOT Show 2012 Media Day at the Range.  The CM40 is the .40 cal. version of Kahr’s sub-compact polymer framed pistol.  At an MSRP of $517.00, the CM40’s price point is over $250.00 less than a comparable Kahr PM40.  I think the new gun is a winner for powerful concealed carry. Kahr’s new CM series differs from the PM series in that the barrel on the CM has conventional rifling and not the match grade polygonal rifled barrel of a PM.  In addition, to save on cost the CM series has simple engraving on the slide, a pinned … Continue reading →

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