After spending four days walking up and down the aisles at the SHOT Show, we’re happy to report that the whole zombie green thing seems to pretty much be dead. On the other hand, we did see a few manufacturers promoting guns adorned in “arctic white” stocks, and scope manufacturers such as Schmidt & Bender offering scopes finished in white. And, as Chris already posted, Tapco is producing AR furniture in white. Will this be a new trend, or is white just the color of the month? More pics of the limited edition Steyr AUG stock after the jump . . .
This new limited edition stock is the perfect gift for that AUG junkie in your life; its sure to be a collector’s item once they are all gone.
lol looks very strong, but definitely could not withstand a flush hit from a .50 BMG. If that were the case, the entire game of armor would be changed overnight and we’d be building Carbon Fiber Tanks as we speak.
If they want to make it withstand car crashes a little better, just build a ‘cage’ around it that can compress/deform under severe impact stresses. But don’t blow smoke up my ass about it being able to deflect .50 BMG (as that is what is assumed by saying .50 cal, not a friggin musket ball).
prepping for another Arctic Vortex.
it is only a matter of time for some one to rampage with a white rifle and the media will go apeshit about ‘evil white rifles’. It’s racism I tell you!
Definitely racist. Can’t wait for Jesse or Al to complain and get the charge thrown at them
I wish I could understand how trends worked. I don’t imagine this is coming just from the gun community, because movies (ex. Catching Fire) were apparently way ahead of the curve on this whole arctic white thing.
Does anyone here have any experience with the AUG? I’d like to hear some first-hand reports on how they handle and shoot, and how hard it is to get parts for one.
The ergonomics are quite good, once you get used to them. The only complaint you typically hear is that the triggers are heavy and creepy (which is typical of most bullpups). The new Steyr AUGs have way better triggers than the Pre-ban ones from the 1980s & Early 1990s.
Can’t wait to see some of your winter outdoor shots of these, Joe. Your photography and eye for composition is amazing.
The ergonomics are quite striking the first time you pick it up; there is no need to wait for it.
My take on the Arctic White is: what is the real benefit of this? A white rifle in a green or tan (or mixed) environment is FAR more noticeable than a green or tan rifle in a snow field. Sounds like a less than beneficial tradeoff to me.
I would be careful using this example. Ignorance knows no State boundaries, and that includes ignorance of the pervasiveness of firearms. Some angsty teenager might be blissfully unaware that his upcoming spree will be met with deadly force sooner rather than later. And unfortunately it is easier for gun-grabbers to count bodies, than it is for RKBAers to count not-bodies.
Great googly moogly I don’t think even the most gossip-skilled teenager girl could follow that mess!
I think Harvey’s just trying to get laid by some chick who is anti-gun. Hope he scores so he can put the act aside. This happens repeatedly in Hollywood. A guy with sixty guns says he’s suddenly anti-gun. Gets laid. Goes and buys sixty more. More than a few Hollywood personalities are active gun people. Bradjolina and Demi Moore come to mind. George Clooney’s so anti-gun he had to star in The American. “But that’s completely different, because the lead was a cool thoughtful conflicted assassin.” Clearly Hollywood as a culture is so sexed up and drugged up that they go through wild swings pro and anti gun. Love one minute, fear the next. Fine. Just keep makin’ the films. Harvey, you’ll always be known for Pulp Fiction, the most popular film ever among the Russian underworld. Get over it.
Coyote tan will always be my first choice, but artic has got be a close second.
Arctic white with stainless steel…the perfect combo to escape the evil black rifle stigma.
Yeas, but stainless + black furinture creates awesome contrast. A good example is those ruger mini 14/30 “extreme weather” edition.
Beauty is one of the things I love about guns. There’s beauty in the mechanics and how they work, just like cars.
I see that our pro2A spokesmen have begun to reach down and find their collective balls.
About time.
Good quote.
Arctic white is silly and will go away quickly. It’ll look bright for about the first five minutes. Later, if it doesn’t turn yellow with prolonged sun exposure, it will only be because they’ve infused the resin with (expensive) titanium oxide. Either route will affect sales.
Now, urban grey, that’s a color scheme I could work with.
Interesting. Just this morning I was pondering the possibility of an all-white M1903A3.
Then I slapped myself.
as a milsurp guy if i would ever see that i would have to punch the person who owns it
Keep in mind that this was a comment from one random person in the comments section, so it can’t really be said to represent the views of the paper.
it always goes back to black.
but good on less zombie stuff. I can’t resist it and my budget suffers LOL
Perfect, now I can start building a proper stormtrooper blaster, who needs an E-11 🙂
I really have been thinking about just painting my AR lately, seems easier and I cant afford cerakote atm.
At the rang yesterday there was a guy at the next station with an AR-15 by I have no idea that was interesting wood stock and for end and grip in a nice high figure walnut, the upper and lower had what looked like color case hardining but I would guess it was a float like real tech camo… Things like the safety and trigger were high polish fire blue…. The barrel was polished blue black …. Sort of surprised it was not octagon!
I guess he wanted his “black gun” to look like it had been built by Winchester in the 1890s!
In short it was a i guess a “steam punk” version…. Now I know that there is no accounting for taste but to me this looked downright odd…. Sort of surprised he did not have wood veneer glued to his magazines
i tell what ever feels right to them i mean i like my 1911s dont matter if its rock island or nighthawk(or atleast i like nighthawks in my dreams) but some people are wheel gun guys its all what feels right to them …
I dunno, this looks like something the Lone Ranger would like to tool up with. Sorta looks like the perfect gun for “Lone Ranger II: The 21st Century”.
“Who was that masked man?”
“I dunno, but he left this 5.56….”
(In the distance)” Hi-yo Steyr! Away!”
Knowing what I now know I would never allowed the moron who sold me my first pistol would never have been a Sig 229 9 MM as a fully carry firearm
A wheel gun is a lot more user friendly . For home defense I love my Bernilli M-1
the sig is an amazing weapon never jammed but not practical for carrying if you want it concealed
I usually suggest several guns, then have them go to a range and fire several different types to see what they like. It wouldn’t work in Roberts situation but if they are local, I take them to the range and can tell them what’s good and bad, and why I feel that way.
Excellent recommendation of choices! One of the pros of the hammerless revolvers that is rarely discussed is the multiple options to shoot the wheel gun! You can grab it anyway you want, and pull the trigger with any fingers that feels right, without worry about the web of your hand getting in the way! And for ladies they can even pull the trigger with two fingers using both hands if the trigger feels too heavy! And of course what no other gun can do, is shoot from the inside pocket for the ultimate surprise!
I’d love to see more reviews of armor and web gear.
Just did this for a friend. I let her shoot any gun she wanted to.
She ended up choosing a smith J frame .38.
She really liked to shoot it.
I own one and it is the best (read: most versatile) .308 rifle I have. The iron sights are damn usable and with a 3-9x scope it is about as all-around as a rifle can be. Mount a long eye relief 1-4x scope on the forward rail and it’s even more versatile in varying conditions.
If I can get them to a gun range with me, I’ll give them some exposure to options, as below:
If they want to try a semi-auto: start with CZ Kadet or Walther P22 (if it’s in a good mood that day), then move up to a CZ 75 or Browning High Power, both in 9mm.
If they want to try a revolver: start with a Ruger Single Six and move up to either a Blackhawk in .357 or S&W Model 19, either shooting .38 Special wad cutters.
These options are based just upon what I own and there are no outdoor ranges in our area that rent guns.
It’s funny, but most people never think about single actions as a good introductory handgun, but I’ve never met anyone over the age of maybe 15 or 16 who doesn’t know the basics of how to operate one. This is especially true of anyone who watched westerns when younger.
A single action is a very safe way to get someone exposed to shooting a handgun. I realize not necessarily ideal for carry or HD, but I have a Blackhawk in .44 Special as a backup home defense gun and I would have no qualms about using it to defend life and limb.
Fun topic. Likewise, it depends. It’s a tool, so the choice must be suited to the task… home defense should probably be a pump shotgun. From there though, any pistol needs to ‘fit’ the user’s hand, handgun caliber ought to be the largest they can comfortably operate. A hand cannon that clunks granny in the forehead when she fires is no self defense weapon! .22 wmr is as viable a choice in low recoil requirements as .32 acp or .25 acp. My sweetheart swears by her Glock 26 (which I find hard to hold), her brother’s wife carries something in .22 wmr (he’s a .45 acp all the way guy). In choosing my carry firearm, reviewers praised a number of pistols which I rented & test fired. Then I reluctantly tried an ugly, blocky did-not-want-to-like-it Glock 19. I carry the .40 cal Glock 23 except in summertime when I use a Bersa Thunder .380. The Glocks suit me well, the Bersa improves so much on the mess someone (names not mentioned) made of Walther’s PPK design that it is night & day difference for ease of firing, relability, etc. You just have to try until you find what works! (Ok, that was the point of my paragraph, so if your eyes glazed mid-way through, skip down to here)!
I’m the world’s biggest Smith & Wesson weenie and carry a 642. Previously I carried a 638 and a 637, but a word of caution — it’s not easy to master an Airweight snubby.
Most shooters, including noobs, can hit a target at five yards or less after a break-in period. Further than that, things get interesting, and not in a good way. And most beginners do not like the snappy recoil when shooting standard .38 Spl ammo (to say nothing of +P).
I really like toting a belly gun and recommend them highly to experienced shooters, but noobies should try before they buy. Then again, I guess the same could be said for any handgun.
How small is it? Smaller than a Makarov?
I’m of the CZ75 mind set. Or clones thereof. EAAs, Canik’s, etc. My first handgun was a steel frame EAA in 9mm.
Now I carry an EAA poly witness in 10mm, hunt with a EAA Match longslide + red dot in said caliber.
10mm isn’t for newbies, but I strongly believe it is “The one” caliber, aside from price and availability that is.
Wow, looks a lot like a gussied up Walther PPK.
Price is right for us cheapskates but Remington is living off it’s reputation. They are not my father’s gun company. Too corporate with an eye to mass production. Next they will outsource for some of that fine craftsmanship the Chinese are so well known for….
Where did you get this price data? Have seen two different numbers.
Introducing Steyr’s new rifle for Apple aficionados – the iAUG.
Well, it’s not hideous to look at and I like the alloy frame. It does look like it is well engineered for accuracy and will fill a niche.
I find it odd that they are calling it “the rock” as it seems like a rather large, low capacity firearm for EDC. Maybe the nick name is more appropriate than they realize?
Personally I think the Taurus G2 is the gun to beat for EDC, great price and they seem to be working out well. Not sure why Rem burdened this thing with a grip safety. The whole thing feels very “retro.”
Sorry, what I get for posting comments after midnight and after taking benadryl.
Perhaps there should be a reverse set of questions the dealers/manufacturers ask in return:
1) How often is your police officers found guilty of negligent homicide
2) What is the police departments policy regarding handling of firearms when off-duty.
etc etc.
This political litmus test is getting a bit ridiculous. I’d wonder what the experience might be of a dealer/manufacturer to counter submit their own questions to be sure their products won’t be used by corrupt police.