John
20th March 2009, 15:55
The M1911.ORG team was present in the 2009 SHOT Show, from where we bring you the following pictures. This time we didn't had the time to come up with daily reports, so this is a collection of everything we say in Orlando in January.
Nighthawk Custom
Several new pistols were shown in NHC booth this year.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1909.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1910.jpg
This is the first NHC pistol with an Aluminum alloy frame.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1911.jpg
As you can see, it comes with a ramped barrel. All non-45 ACP pistols from Nighthawk will now have a ramped barrel, according to Larry.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1913.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1914.jpg
The first "Longslide" pistol from NHC.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1916.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1917.jpg
The first (and so far the only) stainless pistol from NHC, it's a T3 (I almost put it in my pocket, Larry and Mark had to drug it from my hands).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1919.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1920.jpg
Don't ask my opinion about this. It is part of a package, with a "Tactical Rifle" you can see below.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1918.jpg
And for those ultra-tacticals among you, here is a desert-camo pistol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1921.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1922.jpg
You can see a very unprofessional video that I shot in NHC booth here (http://www.youtube.com/v/a_QsFv86DYQ&hl=en&fs=1).
Kimber
Here are some teasers from Kimber's new offerings.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1930.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1931.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1932.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1933.jpg
Write or call Kimber for a catalog, some of them are alloy-frame pistols, some are steel framed ones.
Colt
The long awaited Delta Elite was on display.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1935.jpg
As well as the first railed-frame pistol from Colt.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1934.jpg
Also, a carry version of the Special Combat Government pistol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1942.jpg
STI
Several new pistols from this Texas-based company. As always, Dave Skinner was an excellent host.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1936.jpg
The Steel Master.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1938.jpg
The Infinite.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1939.jpg
The Perfect 10, of course in 10mm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1941.jpg
The Sentry.
Cylinder & Slide
If you haven't seen the review of Bill Laughridge's 1905 pistol, as it appeared in our E-zine, you'd better go and read it now. This is Bill's production model, and it is as custom a pistol as it can ever be.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1944.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1945.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1946.jpg
Of course, for the purists, Bill can omit those Novak sights, which do not show very well on this pistol.
Detonics
We only got the chance to snap some pictures from the Detonics booth, more info will follow in the next update.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1947.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1949.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1950.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1951.jpg</textarea>
Here is a picture I took of Johnny Rowland with Mack Gwinn (CEO of MGI) he was instrumental in developing the 460 Rowland M4gery.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture016-2.jpg
The Colt Rail Gun.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture002.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture003.jpg
More picture of the Delta Elite
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture005.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture004.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture006.jpg
The Colt Special Combat Government Carry
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture007-2.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture008.jpg
A preview of the new Colt web site
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture014.jpg
The newer Thompson pistol.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture017.jpg
The new A-O "1911" in a high polish blue.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture019.jpg
The M1 Carbine with a folding stock and a railed hand guard.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture020.jpg
The Para high capacity 9mm longslide
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture021.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture022.jpg
Umarex licensed the Colt name for the .22 long rifle M4forgey name.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture023.jpg
The Hornady Concentricity tool
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture057.jpg
The Hornady Power Case prep Center
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture053.jpg
Somebody was looking out for me by putting the Colt and Hornady booth so close together.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture040.jpg
Kimber had several pistols on display.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture030.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture029.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture028.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture026.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture027.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture025.jpg
The RIA "1911" in .22LR (I am sorry about the poor quality of these pictures, Ivan was distracting me.)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture042.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture044.jpg
The RIA competition ready 9mm
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture046.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture045.jpg
The new Ruger LCR
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture048.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture049.jpg
Some more pictures from the SHOT Show
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/13.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/15.jpg
This is Guncrafters American. We'll hopefully have one for testing pretty soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/5.jpg
This is the "Presentation Grade" Auto Ordnance 1911. The bluing job on this pistol was really amazing. You can even order it with this slide.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/6.jpg
It can be engraved with your name on it.
Another picture of the Cylinder & Slide 1905 pistol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/IMG_0021.jpg
And a lovely little Browning High Power, with shortened frame and slide, again by Bill Laughridge.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/IMG_0022.jpg
Bill's work is amazing!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/8.jpg
This is to show you the extend to which some companies go, to make their booth different than anyone else's.
Just in case you love those things (Lena prefers them only in shoes- and bag-form) here are the occupants of a bar across our hotel.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/17.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/16.jpg
And here is the M1911.ORG team, which brought you the latest news from the 2009 SHOTShow.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/HunterHawkmoonandJohn.jpg
Nighthawk Custom
Several new pistols were shown in NHC booth this year.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1909.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1910.jpg
This is the first NHC pistol with an Aluminum alloy frame.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1911.jpg
As you can see, it comes with a ramped barrel. All non-45 ACP pistols from Nighthawk will now have a ramped barrel, according to Larry.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1913.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1914.jpg
The first "Longslide" pistol from NHC.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1916.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1917.jpg
The first (and so far the only) stainless pistol from NHC, it's a T3 (I almost put it in my pocket, Larry and Mark had to drug it from my hands).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1919.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1920.jpg
Don't ask my opinion about this. It is part of a package, with a "Tactical Rifle" you can see below.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1918.jpg
And for those ultra-tacticals among you, here is a desert-camo pistol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1921.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1922.jpg
You can see a very unprofessional video that I shot in NHC booth here (http://www.youtube.com/v/a_QsFv86DYQ&hl=en&fs=1).
Kimber
Here are some teasers from Kimber's new offerings.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1930.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1931.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1932.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1933.jpg
Write or call Kimber for a catalog, some of them are alloy-frame pistols, some are steel framed ones.
Colt
The long awaited Delta Elite was on display.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1935.jpg
As well as the first railed-frame pistol from Colt.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1934.jpg
Also, a carry version of the Special Combat Government pistol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1942.jpg
STI
Several new pistols from this Texas-based company. As always, Dave Skinner was an excellent host.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1936.jpg
The Steel Master.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1938.jpg
The Infinite.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1939.jpg
The Perfect 10, of course in 10mm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1941.jpg
The Sentry.
Cylinder & Slide
If you haven't seen the review of Bill Laughridge's 1905 pistol, as it appeared in our E-zine, you'd better go and read it now. This is Bill's production model, and it is as custom a pistol as it can ever be.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1944.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1945.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1946.jpg
Of course, for the purists, Bill can omit those Novak sights, which do not show very well on this pistol.
Detonics
We only got the chance to snap some pictures from the Detonics booth, more info will follow in the next update.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1947.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1949.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1950.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/DSC_1951.jpg</textarea>
Here is a picture I took of Johnny Rowland with Mack Gwinn (CEO of MGI) he was instrumental in developing the 460 Rowland M4gery.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture016-2.jpg
The Colt Rail Gun.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture002.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture003.jpg
More picture of the Delta Elite
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture005.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture004.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture006.jpg
The Colt Special Combat Government Carry
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture007-2.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture008.jpg
A preview of the new Colt web site
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture014.jpg
The newer Thompson pistol.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture017.jpg
The new A-O "1911" in a high polish blue.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture019.jpg
The M1 Carbine with a folding stock and a railed hand guard.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture020.jpg
The Para high capacity 9mm longslide
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture021.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture022.jpg
Umarex licensed the Colt name for the .22 long rifle M4forgey name.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture023.jpg
The Hornady Concentricity tool
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture057.jpg
The Hornady Power Case prep Center
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture053.jpg
Somebody was looking out for me by putting the Colt and Hornady booth so close together.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture040.jpg
Kimber had several pistols on display.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture030.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture029.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture028.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture026.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture027.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture025.jpg
The RIA "1911" in .22LR (I am sorry about the poor quality of these pictures, Ivan was distracting me.)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture042.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture044.jpg
The RIA competition ready 9mm
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture046.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture045.jpg
The new Ruger LCR
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture048.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h264/Hunter1911/shot%20show/Picture049.jpg
Some more pictures from the SHOT Show
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/13.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/15.jpg
This is Guncrafters American. We'll hopefully have one for testing pretty soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/5.jpg
This is the "Presentation Grade" Auto Ordnance 1911. The bluing job on this pistol was really amazing. You can even order it with this slide.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/6.jpg
It can be engraved with your name on it.
Another picture of the Cylinder & Slide 1905 pistol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/IMG_0021.jpg
And a lovely little Browning High Power, with shortened frame and slide, again by Bill Laughridge.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/IMG_0022.jpg
Bill's work is amazing!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/8.jpg
This is to show you the extend to which some companies go, to make their booth different than anyone else's.
Just in case you love those things (Lena prefers them only in shoes- and bag-form) here are the occupants of a bar across our hotel.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/17.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/16.jpg
And here is the M1911.ORG team, which brought you the latest news from the 2009 SHOTShow.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/SHOTShow09/HunterHawkmoonandJohn.jpg