Smith & Wesson chose SHOT Show 2023 to unveil their new M&P 5.7 pistol.  This feature-packed pistol sports a factory-threaded barrel and magazines that carry a whopping 22 rounds.  I had a chance to look over the M&P 5.7 on the show floor today and here’s what I found.

Shadow Systems showed off a few new models of 9mm pistols at Industry Day at the Range 2023. Their pistols share quite a bit of DNA with Glocks, but add features more often associated with custom modifications.

The venerable Walther P99 is being retired at 26 years of service, and Walther is paying tribute with a “Final Edition'” of the pistol. The Final Edition P99 is a generation 3 P99 with the Anti-stress trigger, and an OD green grip frame reminiscent of the original 1st generation P99. These will be available for a limited time with a commemorative case and medallion, and then… never again…

Polymer80 had their full family of color matching 9x19mm pistols at SHOT Industry at the Range Day and we had the pleasure of putting a few rounds though them.

Shot Show Industry Day saw a lot of new Revolvers from Taurus.  Despite a gathering thunderstorm blowing into the area, we got to take some shots with these neat new wheelguns before lightning struck.  Let’s take an initial look at the lineup!

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One of the many new products at the SHOT Show industry range day was the Military Armament Corporation JSOC 1911. This 5″ Government model 1911 is a call back to the older styles of done up 1911s with modern machining processes and materials.

Today at SHOT Show 2023’s Industry Day at the Range, we got hands-on trigger time with a few New Glock Products.   Team Glock’s Shane Coley ran us through the new G20 Gen5 MOS, along with their new G47.  Furthermore, we got to try out Glock’s new Performance trigger, a flat faced trigger that currently fits all Gen 5 9mm’s except the G43/48 slim frames.

In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at Sig Sauer range day trying out the new SIG P320 AXG Comp Legion. You read the name, you know the gun: This is an aluminum framed, compensated version of the SIG P320, optics ready and in the Legion format. Phil Strader of Sig Sauer gives TFBTV all the deets on this new gun.

Ahead of this year’s SHOT Show SIG Sauer held an independent range day at the Clark County Shooting Complex putting on some impressive defense capability demonstration and showcasing their current range of firearms, optics and accessories.

Ahead of this year’s SHOT Show SIG Sauer held an independent range day at the Clark County Shooting Complex. Tucked away at the side of the range was something you don’t often see – a Rose Garden. The Rose Garden pavilion was dedicated to the newest member of the ever growing P365 family – the Rose.

In this part 2 of 2 video about the new Beretta 80X pistol: James Reeves is at Beretta Range Day of SHOT Show 2023 with more details on the reborn Beretta Cheetah .380 pistol, the Beretta Cheetah 80X. With new modern features and manufacturing, this doublestack .380 offers 13+1 rounds of .380 in a compact package. But what are the real details including price and availability? Watch today to find out.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves kicks off SHOT Show coverage with one of the biggest announcements from this year: The Beretta 80X. The 80X is basically the Beretta 80-series reborn. A compact .380 doublestack pistol, but with new features like night sights, optic readiness, more aggressive slide serrations, and a pic rail, among other features. If you want the full details on this new pistol, be sure to subscribe to TFBTV Showtime at https://www.youtube.com/c/TFBTVShowTime

Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo T3 rifle suppressor. TFB and TFBTV are on location in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2023 SHOT Show. We will be bringing you the latest and greatest in guns and gear from the range and the show floor. I will be on the lookout for anything new in the suppressor world.

On the virtual eve of SHOT Show 2023, the Department of Justice is amending the regulations surrounding the clarification of firearms that constitute a rifle under federal law. At the heart of the ruling is the factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces. Approximately 10 years ago, the ATF evaluated the first device designed to assist people with disabilities while shooting longer/heavier guns. Since then, the market for ‘pistol stabilizing braces’ grew exponentially, with most major manufacturers offering models with braces. The 300 page ruling focuses on six criteria, including weight and length, length of pull, type of sights, the design of the weapon, advertising materials, and general use throughout the community.

FN America have announced the expansion of their FN 5XX series, building on the FN 509, they are now introducing the FN 510 Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545 Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. Both pistols are suppressor ready with 4.71-inch recessed target-crown barrels, have optics cut slides and are available in either black or FDE finishes.

Ruger’s New Security-380 is a pistol they bill as a good beginner’s centerfire handgun.  Building off the Security-9 Compact Frame, they integrated their Lite-Rack System and a chambering of .380ACP to make this a soft shooting, easy-racking, manageable handgun for those just getting into shooting and carrying centerfire pistols.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at the new tools available for dry fire practice. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to check it out here. When it comes to carry gear, most people don’t think about the overall life of certain items. Whether it’s your favorite holster, carry ammo or other tools, it’s important to know when it’s time to refresh certain items and how often you should consider each item. It’s easy to overlook these items but for the best performance out of your gear, it’s a good idea to refresh everything. Let’s take a closer look at consumable carry items.

The Taurus TX22 has been one of the most successful 22LR pistol releases in the last couple of years. Since its release, the TX22 platform has seen the standard model, and competition model, and now is adding to the lineup with the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. The new compact 22LR pistol comes with 13 rounds of standard capacity, an optic-ready slide, and a suppressor-ready barrel which should give it a wide range of uses for rimfire enthusiasts.

Rossi revolvers are back. It’s been a few years since Rossi revolvers have been available but two new models will be available in the first half of 2023 – the 6-inch RM63 and the 4-inch RP63. Both revolvers will be available in stainless finish and chambered in .357 Magnum. Later in 2023, the RM64 – a 4-inch ‘do everything’ revolver will be launched. MSRP for the RP63 will be $460.99 while the 6-inch RM66 will have an MSRP of $620.99.

In the world of full-size handguns, there are countless options available at every price point imaginable. The number of options in the mid-tier or high-end market has increased exponentially in the last five years. This is especially true with the 2011 and 2011 hybrid market. Whether its companies like Night Hawk, Staccato, Atlas, Fowler Industries, or Infinity, there are a number of high end options for 2011 style pistols. The latest entry from Dan Wesson with the DWX has a few really interesting points that make it a challenger for these well-established 2011 makers. Let’s take a closer look at the new Dan Wesson DWX.

TFB reader Stephan reached out to me recently about the best way to set up his new Beretta M9A4 RDO (Red Dot Optic-Ready) with a red dot. People’s first foray into the red dot optic market can be a daunting thing between deciding which red dot to go with, which footprint said red dot has, and obtaining the right plate if none is supplied with the pistol. In Stephan’s case of the Beretta RDO series, Beretta’s fine print stated that upon registering a new purchase with the company, they will send the owner one free optics mounting plate, while any additionally desired plates cost $29.

With SHOT Show 2023 just around the corner, we here at The Firearm Blog will be on the lookout for all the new guns and gear, and some that we may have overlooked over the previous years.  We will be covering both manufacturers of modern, new designs of revolvers (like the Silver Creek 4110 seen above), as well as the reproduction sector (Taylor’s, Pietta, Pedersoli, et al).

The latest aftermarket gun part from the folks at Tyrant Designs CNC is here just before SHOT Show 2023! The new SIG Sauer P365 Extended magazine release from Tyrant Designs is machined from high-quality aluminum and provides the user with a much larger surface area to make use of the magazine release which should translate to more consistent and faster reloads.

The new firearms announced by Browning Arms Company for 2023 include four new configurations of the X-Bolt bolt action rifle, fifteen shotguns added to different lines of their shotguns, and three new models of the Buck Mark rimfire pistol. You can find the list of all new Browning 2023 products below. The model names are linked to corresponding product pages where you can find more information.

Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Turbo T3 rifle suppressor. Last week we said goodbye to 2022 and a few of my favorite firearm and suppressor combinations from last year. This week we take a look at the Resilient Suppressors RS9 and RSP 9mm silencers. Are these your next new pistol and carbine suppressors? Let’s take a look.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the various dangers that come with carrying a concealed firearm. If you missed that article, don’t be afraid to click the link here. With ammo costs being elevated in the last few years, more people have been turning to alternative practices with their handguns. Dry firing can allow you to practice 75-80% of your fundamentals without firing a single round. With new methods coming out constantly, it’s good to take a look at some great tools for new dry fire methods.

Davidson’s is one of the nation’s biggest wholesalers and they’re well known for being the sole distributor for a number of exclusive designs of firearms that you can’t find anywhere else. The Davidson’s Exclusive Gunsite GLOCK Service Pistol is their latest offering and is based on the Glock 45 as its core but features an included Holosun Red Dot optics directly mounted to the slide, as well as Ameriglo suppressor-height sights and custom engraving featuring the Gunsite Academy logo – a well-known firearms training academy located in Paulden, Arizona founded by the legendary Lt. Colonel Jeff Cooper.

Rock Island Armory have introduced a new pistol, the RIA 5.0. The new RIA 5.0 is a 9x19mm with some very interesting features. It has a rectangular outer barrel profile and unlike most conventional contemporary pistols, the RIA 5.0 doesn’t use a tilting barrel lock-up. The frame is aluminum with a polymer grip and internally the pistol is hammer rather than striker fired. The pistol is not ambidextrous with magazine release and slide catch on the left side only.

One of the things I don’t get to do often enough is talk to shooters from other parts of the globe. Miles V (our guest from a couple of weeks ago) who has spent a lot of time in Thailand recently introduced me to Chun who was able to participate in the 2022 IPSC World Shoot which was hosted in his home country this year in Pattaya, Thailand. Getting to talk to shooters and competitors from other parts of the globe is really eye-opening because I’m often quite surprised by just how much talent and dedication exists in countries where firearms laws aren’t nearly as permissive as they are in the United States. Today our guest Chun helps us recap the 2022 IPSC Handgun World Shoot XIX, some of his gear preferences, as well as what some of his plans are as far as competing goes down the road in 2023.