SHOT Show 2019 Picks, and 2018 Fails

Remington Tac 13

I love shotguns and I really love these not a shotgun 12 gauges. The pump action models were big successes in 2017 and their market share grew quickly. You can find them in most popular calibers, but pump actions seem to be the only option. The new TAC 13 is a semi-automatic ‘firearm’ that functions on the same loophole as the TAC 14. A semi-auto model will be softer shooting overall, and a lot of fun. The idea of just unleashing a hellacious burst of rounds from one these 12 gauges seems like it will be an absolute blast. Again, SHOT Show 019 range day will be amazing.

Henry Long Ranger

I don’t quite know why this gun appeals to me. Lever action guns are cool, but I never had a major draw to one. Long range shooting is fun, but again no big draw to it personally. Somehow if you put a Henry Lever gun in 6.5 Creedmoor I suddenly want it. Maybe it is the clever name, Long Ranger, get it? Like Lone Ranger, but not. The gun doesn’t make a ton of sense. Lever guns are a pain to use in the prone, and the best long-range shooting is done in the prone. It’s an odd combination but I plan to get hands-on at SHOT Show 2019.

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Travis Pike
Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine gunner who served with 2nd Bn 2nd Marines for 5 years. He deployed in 2009 to Afghanistan and again in 2011 with the 22nd MEU(SOC) during a record setting 11 months at sea. He’s trained with the Romanian Army, the Spanish Marines, the Emirate Marines and the Afghan National Army. He serves as an NRA certified pistol instructor and teaches concealed carry classes.