SHOT 2025 is over and everything I have is tired. However, I found a few favorites, five favorite to be specific.
SHOT 2025 – Pike’s Picks
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The New Colt Viper .357: A Diet King Cobra
The Colt Viper was a rare snake gun. Now it is back as an all-steel .357 Magnum revolver optimized for belt carry.
Reptilia AUS Mount 1.93″ Review
Need an optic mount to fit your big fat head? The Reptilia AUS Mount fits the bill; it’s a 30mm,1.93″ high Reptilia mount without protrusions.
The New Walther PPK/s .32 ACP: A Quick Evaluation
Walther has rolled out the Walther PPK/s, PPK, and PP in .32 ACP after a decades long absence from the American market. Here is our overview of the PPK/s model in particular.
HRT Tactical Goes 1/6th Scale
See the awesome collaboration between HRT Tactical and Black Ops Toys! These 1/6th scale figures feature accurate kit and incredible detail.
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Talking with Patriot Patch Co. at SHOT
Looking for exclusive, high-quality patches? Learn about Patriot Patch Co.’s custom designs and their limited-edition Patch of the Month Club.
Head-to-Head: Colt Official Police and Smith & Wesson M&P
The Colt Official Police and the Smith & Wesson Model 10 are two iconic midcentury handguns. But which is better from a shooter’s perspective?
Short Stroke Piston vs Long Stroke
Long and short are often used to describe firearms technology. The most critical items are gas pistons and actions.
Level 4 Ceramic Plates: Slava Ukraine
The local warlords over at Tactical Sh!t are currently selling some level 4 ceramic plates (specifically, shooters cut multi curve level 4 plates) for an improbable price: $99 each. Now, that might not be a big deal if these weren't NIJ certified or if they came from...
Smith & Wesson M&P .38: A Police Pistol by Many Names
This unassuming six-shooter became the generic handgun of the 20th century just as the Glock or modern M&P has so far with the 21st.
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