SHOT Show 2007 - January 13th

by John Caradimas (John, )

The lack of significant attendence was evident today as well. Most large manufacturers commented badly about it. Also NSSF was commented badly for the placement of the booths. It was indeed wierd to enter the SHOT Show floor and find in front of you all kind of small companies selling anything from hunting decoys to knives and clothing. The firearm manufacturers were hidden in the back. Also, the placement of the booths left a lot to be desired. Here is a large, multinational manufacturer, with a huge booth who has paid several thousands $$$ for, and right next to him there is a company selling camo underwear. I know of several people who were not happy at all with this year's SHOT Show.

In any case, here are the latest news from the Show.

• Double Star

  This company is just entering the 1911 world, and they had the following three prototype models in their booth.

  The three models shown consisted of one GI-style, no-frills model, and two more upgraded ones, the one with tight cocking serration (front and rear) and Novak Low Mount sight at the rear, while the other one has Kimber-lookalike sights and wider cocking serrations. Unexpectedly though, both of these upgraded models have the standard spure hammer and grip safety. The prototypes shown were cast, but according to the company the production versions will be forged.

• KG Coatings

  Well, Joe Fazzio did it again. This is a very unique pistol that KG Coatings made for an American shooter.

  The pistol is coated with KG GunKote in red, blue and white colors, in an abstract pattern. The owner wanted to show his appreciation to the American troops.

  Here is Joe's son holding the pistol, which is a Para Ordnance P14-45.

  And here you see the happy owner with Para's Todd Jarret.

• Various

  Well, those of you who frequent out Forums Site should be well aware of the ... Gunny.

  Unfortunately, as you can see, the Gunny flew over to the Tupperware's camp, were people were standing in line for about 30 minutes, to get his autograph.

  The benefits of working hard to bring you the latest news from the SHOT Show, LORL.

  If you want to discuss or comment on our SHOT Show reports, please use the following thread in our Forums Site:

  http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=24371
  

  
  Special thanks

  The following companies have contributed greatly in making our presence in the 2007 SHOT Show a reality, so I thank them all.

  Nighthawk Custom
  1306 W. Trimble
  Berryville, Arkansas 72616
  USA

  Phone: 877.268.4867
  Fax:

  E-Mail:
  info@nighthawkcustom.com
  Web site:
  http://www.nighthawkcustom.com

  Para-Ordnance Manufacturing. Inc.
  980 Tapscott Road
  Toronto, ON
  Canada, M1X 1C3
  
  Phone: (416) 297-7855
  Fax: (416) 297-1289
  
  E-Mail:
  info@paraord.com
  Web site:
  http://www.paraord.com Rock Island Armory
  150 N. Smartway
  Pahrump, Nevada 89060
  USA

  Phone: 775-537-1444
  Fax: 775-537-1446

  Email:
  ivan@armscor.net
  Web Site:
  http://www.advancedtactical.com Wilson Combat® & Scattergun Technologies™
  2234 CR 719
  Berryville, AR 72616
  USA
  
  Phone: 1-800-955-4856
  Fax: 1-870-545-3310

  Email:
  info@wilsoncombat.com
  Web site:
  http://www.wilsoncombat.com