So, I was able to recover my SHOT Show 2018 pics - just in time for Christmas Holiday Season! I realize that 2019 is just around the corner but I went through them and picked out ones that you may have not seen in an attempt to keep it interesting. (Hopefully) better late than never!

 

Please excuse the pic angles/sizing/sideways. I seem to be photo challenged tonight with the software and I am trying to get it done in one shot! (Editing to come later!)

The Springfield 911. We haven't heard much buzz about this since introduction. It looks/felt like an unrefined Colt Mustang. The controls felt sharp and stiff. The slide blockier than the original Mustangs (cast perhaps).
I did ask the where it was made and they said that it was the U.S.

 Definitely nicer sights than the original Mustang which lacked even dots!

Ok, now you have heard about the lack of new Browning HiPowers. You may have even heard that Browning and FN are still debating about their future. However, when I asked about them I was told that Browning was working on something new and would please BHP fans. I am hopeful that it is not something like a Pro9 or a rebranded FNP/FNS/FNX.
How about a striker-fire BDM? I am just throwing things out there, it could be anything/nothing. A sad day for HiPower fans though.

A couple of shots of the Ruger GP-100 7-shot. I really didn't expect much (it's been done) but I was really impressed with it. The fit/finish/balance and trigger was perfect. If anything this was a nice (smooth) as the old Security6 before the days of the lawyer triggers. I shot the GP100 Match Champion a few years back at SHOT and this had a nicer trigger!

Remember when all GP100 came with the nice mono-grips with wood inlays? These are even checkered!

Beretta was pretty intent on showing off their APX line. This was even before they had the big mag + rebate promo's. There were some 92's but they were sure to tell me that non-rail were on the way out as were the compacts. Seems they sell a lot more fullsize and Centurions.

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The Walther PPQsc was one of my favorite new pistols. The trigger and amazing reset are definitely worthy of the PPQ name. It is VERY comparable spec wise to the HK VP9sk. At the time it was odd because it has a traditional American-style button release and HK had paddles. HK now offers them both ways.

HK had my favorite item this year. You had to specifically ask to see it because they kept it under the counter.
However....what's in the case?

Why, it's a thermal detonator!

Lone Wolf Dist has been clearing out their old barrel line and replacing it with U.S. made models. Notice that they have expanded from Glock and now make them for the High Power and Shields (not pictured). I was a fan of their prior inexpensive line, and these are definitely nicer.

I thought that Lone Wolf's prior generations of Glock frames felt and looked somewhat off. These looked great and give you some options. The booth was busy and I did not get the chance to talk to anyone from LWD.

They just simply give you way too many brochures. l think I need a beer.

Yes, there was beer. Not a lot, but it was there. There was a line to get some and this WileyX cup.

Behold! The HiPoint Carbine....in awesome 10mm!
I know I will get some jeers but it looked nice and the folks there were very friendly....and 10mm!

EAA had this additional line of CZ-style pistols made by Tanfoglio. They were all synthetic framed but had pretty heavy, rough triggers in comparison to their main Witness line (also by Tanfoglio).  I did not think that they were as nice as the other CZ-style line- by Turkish SARSIMLAZ, that EAA previously carried. Incidentally, I did see that the SAR pistolsbeing marketed independently at their own booth SARARMS/SARUSA. The Pavonas were available in a plethora of different frame colors.

These are made by Canik in Turkey and imported by TriStar. It is somewhat confusing, because I have seen several different importers of Canik products (Canick USA, Century Arms).
However, these are CZ75 style pistols and appear to be very close to them. I was pleasantly surprised by how high quality they felt, including the triggers.

The FN booth is always fun. It's hard to top what you can bring when you are a World renown defense contractor.

The folks at BRCC kept everyone caffeinated at multiple booths! Just Black for me please.

I must have been impressed with the Kimber Eclipse Micro 9 Eclipse since I took a few pics of it.  It was VERY well made with easy to use controls and a lot of features not normally found on a subcompact. I assume that it is on the more expensive side. The fit and finish was worthy of the Eclipse moniker.

Front strap checkering

Clever checkering the mainspring housing.

The Kimber Micro Covert 380

 
I am big fan of 3" revolvers. I was happy to see the Kimber K6s 3" out in real life. Very well down package.

You've probably seen the Colt Cobra in real life now, but did you notice how big the grips are?

And have you seen the Colt Night Cobra?

The Colt Gold Cup Trophy

 Steyr pistols! They were hard to find as they were tucked in a corner. Sadly, nothing new in this under-rated line.

Guncraft was at the DSARMS booth, with none other than (FAL) Belgium Black Ale.

And of course (Tactical) American Pale Ale. Good stuff.

Oooohh! A TRP longslide in 10mm!

I want one!

I found the other Canik booth! As you can see this line is striker-fire with polymer frames

A couple of items from RCF that I had not seen before and thought they were a little different:

This was very foreign looking to me at the time, however, sadly we may be seeing more of these types of stocks.

And that's it! Thanks for reading and sorry for the wait!

Another one of my favorite booths. This year CZ has some great new variations that I like including a whole new line of suppressor models. I even like the "urban gray" color.

One thing that I am excited about is the new P-01 Omega. I have been asking CZ to bring back the P-02 (basically a P-01 with a locking safety) and this is VERY close. Aluminum framed CZ75 compact with a locking safety--What's not to like?

The Dan Wesson Bruin 10mm also looked great and was very popular. I am curious to see how sales go.

The CZ booth was also interesting because they were one of the few booths to actually question what media I was with. Apparently, there had been some anti-gun media through the booth earlier. I wonder if it was the folks that were kicked out for not following the rules that has been widely reported.

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Big Badda Boom!

Check out the supressor-ready tall sights!

P-01 Omega Urban Gray suppressor ready!

SP01!