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By Peggy Tartaro,
Even though I didn't get out of the Second Amendment Foundation (parent of W&G) booth as often as I would have liked, I did get to see quite a bit of the firearms industry's biggest event. So, here are a few more items we saw, some of which may be
reviewed in depth in future issues. For the concealed carry market, the Beretta design team has
also completed the development of an all new Px4 Storm sub-compact
model called the Px4 Storm sub-compact, available in 9mm and
.40 S&W. Like the larger Px4, the sub-compact model builds
upon the same ergonomic design but in a much more compact frame
and slide, making it perfectly suited for concealed carry with
maximum firepower. The 9mm magazine holds 13 rounds, while the
.40 holds 10. Operating controls are identical, as are many components
shared with the standard Px4. Full-size extended magazines may
also be used on the Px4 SC. Super-Luminova™ sights are standard.
Built and designed in the USA, the sub-compacts retail for around
$600.
Available in the Multi Deluxe version, GunVault Bio is constructed of tamper-proof, 16-gauge steel and features a soft foam interior to protect its contents. The unique biometric keypad triggers an omni-directional spring-loaded door that has a high-strength lock mechanism. Powered by a 1-year battery, the GunVault Bio includes a backup key for emergency access. Additionally, the GunVault Bio can be securely bolted into a vehicle trunk or floor, or mounted under desks or in closets with bolts or the optional high-strength security cable. The GunVault Bio Multi Deluxe is 14x10.1x7.9 inches, tapering
to 6.3'' high and weighing 14 pounds. A removable interior shelf
perfect for storing more than one firearm is also available.
GunVault Bio retails for a suggested price of $299.00.
Maria did a fine job of covering some of the hunting clothing available for women that was shown at SHOT. I'm not a hunter myself, but did gather some info at the show. I liked Browning's sharp-looking camo field sweater in 100% cotton knit with cotton/polyester camouflage twill in a Mossy Oak® camouflage pattern. The sweater has a shooting patch overlay with Reactar™ pad pockets on both shoulders (pad sold separately). The 4-button Henley neck with Browning horn logo buttons and elbow patch would certainly come in handy for hunting or shotgun games, but it looks like it might also give them pause at the Scrabble Club. It comes in sizes S, M, L, and XL with a $70 price tag.
The new 24/7 OSS™, available in .45 ACP, .40 cal and 9mm, was designed and built to exceed all requirements originally set forth by the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for its new sidearm and is capable of firing tens of thousands of rounds in virtually any environment for unprecedented reliability, accuracy and durability in real-world situations. The performance of the 24/7 OSS is due in part to Taurus' most recent industry-changing innovation -the Single Action/Double Action trigger system. Firing normally from single action mode, if the primer ever fails to ignite, the gun reverts to a double-action mode to provide a life-saving second or third try at a faulty cartridge-giving the 24/7 OSS a failure-free reliability. An integral Picatinny rail system that accommodates slide-on lights or laser sights, a SA/DA indicator on the rear of the slide that shows whether the pistol is in "cocked" or "decocked" mode, front slide serrations and a reversible magazine release combine for increased versatility of the new OSS. The Taurus 24/7 OSS DS model features ambidextrous decock/safety levers that allow the user to carry the gun with the striker cocked and ready to fire, and can then be kept in safety-on "cocked and locked" mode. The user can also release the internal striker without discharging the chambered round by simply pushing upwards on the safety lever, which then places the pistol in double-action mode. You can then carry the gun in double-action mode with or without the safety on. The 24/7 OSS is also available in a D model, with decocker only.
The nice folks at Birchwood Casey often send around an envelope full of goodies before the SHOT Show, to highlight some of their many products and accessories. New this year is the company's Burst Revealing Targets, which instantly show bullet hits in a high visibility white ring. Big Burst targets show hits on the entire target from border to border, so even marginal shots are visible. The orange and black color provides maximum contrast with the white bullet impacts to make it easy to see where you are shooting without the aid of a spotting scope or binoculars. Big Burst Revealing Targets are self-adhesive for easy set-up and come in a variety of sizes including 3" to 12" round and a 12" sight-in version. Suggested retail is $4.70 each for the: a variety of different Big Burst target packages, ranging from a 48-pack of 3" targets to a 3-pack of 12" sight-in targets.
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Last
issue, Gila Hayes and Maria Heil took you on a tour of some of
the highlights of SHOT Show 2007. But it's a big show. Really
big. 
While
maintaining many of the traditional GunVault characteristics,
GunVault Bio utilizes programmable biometric scanner technology
to make accessing firearms and valuables faster and more secure
than ever before. A high-performance algorithm is used to achieve
quick identification of enrolled fingerprints while maintaining
a very low False Reject Rate (FRR). The self-learning algorithm
of the GunVault Bio adds new minutiae to the fingerprint templates
each time a user touches the sensor. The system can handle up
to 30 fingerprint templates.
Both
24/7 OSS™ models come standard with a visual loaded chamber
indicator and the unique Taurus Security System® that allows
users to securely lock the gun. The new Taurus 24/7 pistols
will carry an MSRP of about $600 and feature the company's Lifetime
Repair Policy.
