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MAR 2014

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6.5mm Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .260 Rem. and .243 Win. This is a 7075-T6 aluminum billet upper and lower semi auto that can be configured according to the mission. Two words: Tack driver. Next I stopped by to shoot my dream gun—a Korth revolver. I have always wanted to own a Korth. This year SIG SAUER had a separate range and it was worth the drive to shoot the new SIG556xi rifle, a completely ambidextrous carbine with a folding stock. It has a unique method of quickly swapping the charging handle from one side to the other. I also got to shoot one of the many variants of the SIG SAUER P320. This is a completely modular multi-caliber handgun with a stainless steel frame assembly, the "chassis," with interchange- able grips and slides. It goes from a com- pact carry gun to a full sized duty gun. For those of us who have been wait- ing for this safety upgrade, the P320 double action, striker fired gun can't be disassembled with the magazine insert- ed. Most importantly, it doesn't take a pull of the trigger to disassemble it. On the SHOT Show floor I started with Streamlight's booth where I got to see the debut of the Portable Scene Light. This is a high lumen flood light made of high-impact thermoplastic, with the light head on a telescopic pole. The sturdy base holds the lead acid batteries. Having stood next to a noisy generator at a DUI checkpoint and in a crime scene, I can tell you exact- ly what I liked about it. I also checked out D&H; Tactical's when my eyes settled on their pink magazines. Mind you, they make a num- ber of custom finishes, including several subdued colors in a hard finish with great lubricity. I've used their magazines before and they have quality followers and springs. I know if I have pink ones 40 Law Enforcement Technology March 2014 www.officer.com F I R E A R M S TA C T I C S I was browsing booths in between appointments when an oversized folding knife caught my eye. The Tracker Folding Knife "Meskwaki" by Fox Knives Military Division is designed to generate a lot of force, useful for officers working in specialized areas like F&G; and interdiction. Below: Point Blank Enterprises presents a plaque to AZ DPS Officer Seth Meeske, a gunshot survivor. Attending the SHOT Show has many moments during which I am humbled by law enforcement professionals. This was one of them. Magnum Boots' athletic- inspired Mach 3 Urban Patrol Boot is formed on a running shoe last. LET_38-42_FirearmsTactics0314.indd 40 2/24/14 10:45 AM

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