The NRA convention was something else. Rifles, shotguns and pistols from every major manufacturer. Outfitters galore. Stuff, stuff and more stuff. It took three hours to walk the convention floor once. Every firearm manufacturer had representative models of their products out and available. Worked the actions, pulled the triggers, lifted shotgums to shoulder to point, it was just amazing. I was most impressed by theKahr Arms double action trigger on one of their compact offerings. It does not feel double action at all. One long smooth pull. Definitely worth thinking about.
As Mad Oilman is shopping for a deer rifle, much time was spent examing the wares of all of these fine manufacturers. Too many to mention. And we actually had the opportunity to heft a Krieghoff 12 gauge masterpiece. This is a ridiculously expensive gun. Just mind boggling in its craftsmanship. It came to shoulder effortlessly and pointed like a dream. Maybe in another lifetime I can own something like that.
I learned a lot. About rifles I have read about and have contemplated purchasing. Same with pistols. Shotguns were most impressive. The CZ booth was excellent. There may be on or two of those in the Mad Oilman future as well.
Well Saturday I promised photos. For some reason I thought Mrs. Oilman was taking photos all day long. I ask for her to transfer them and there are four. Yep four. Depressing. Well, here are two from the show.
Here's TxB fondling a Springfied Armory SOCOM 16
As you can tell from his expression, he likes it a lot.
Here we are at the Taurus booth. Manipulating some of their large frame long barrel pistols. Excellent.
On second thought, if we actually took pictures of every scene like this throughout our three hour trek, it would take me days to post the images. Two are enough.
