SHOT Show 2020 was once again held at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Manufacturers rolled out new designs in the hope of luring attendees into booths to show off their latest and greatest.
Guns.com was on hand to take in the sights, avoid the smells and fight through the crowds to get you the best coverage possible. We’ve compiled a list of the top seven guns at SHOT Show 2020 that made us want to dig out our wallets and slap some green down.
Ruger 57
Ruger’s new 57, a pistol that looks to take the 5.7x28mm cartridge from a specialty caliber to standard use, was debuted to the masses at SHOT Show. With regards to specs, the new 20+1 pistol has a 5-inch barrel with an overall length of 8.65-inches and a weight of 24.5-ounces. It’s worth noting that the Ruger 57 takes cues from FN’s Five-seveN pistol, which was created in the mid-1990s.
Features include a Picatinny-style rail for lights and lasers and a Secure Action fire control that Ruger says offers a “short, fresh trigger draw and positive reset.” Where the Ruger 57 deviates from the FN Five-seveN is cost — Ruger’s handgun comes in around $799 whereas FN’s 5.7 model features a lofty price of $1,435.
A peculiar and fascinating European gun configuration has hit the U.S. market and will soon be on gun store shelves across the country. Pennsylvania-based Lancer Systems, most popular in the firearm world for their magazines, collaborated with Czech gunmaker Laugo Arms to offer the latter’s Alien gun in the states.
Designed by Jan Lucansky, who recently gave the world the CZ Skorpion EVO3, the Alien initially appeared a year ago at the IWA Outdoor Classics public expo in Nuremberg, Germany.
Colt Python
The reintroduced Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver was the topic of many conversations at SHOT Show.
Long whispered about on Colt forums and formally announced earlier this month, the rebooted Python is new for 2020 after a 15-year hiatus. Available in stainless variants with 4.25-inch and 6-inch barrels, the new guns are reportedly stronger, more durable and made to tighter tolerances than the Python of old.
Florida-based Kalashnikov USA brought its new KR-103 rifle in 7.62x39mm to SHOT Show. The new KR-103 is 100% U.S.- made down to the screws and cleaning rod.
Walther Q4 SF and Q5 Match SF Black Tie
One of the most eye-catching designs came by way of Walther’s new Q4 Steel Frame pistol. Based on the Q5 design, the Q4 sports a 4-inch barrel on an overall 7.4-inch length. Weighing 39.7-ounces, the 9mm chambered pistol shaves off some unneeded bulk so it easily slips into a concealed carry setup.
In addition to the updated Q4, Walther also showed off the Q5 Match SF Black Tie. As the name indicates this is a gun for those with more discerning taste. They took everything you love about the Q5 SF and just made it sexier. No word yet on availability or price on this model.
HK arrived at SHOT Show 2020 with the new HK SP5, the gun MP5 fans have requested for a while. Announced in late 2019, the new 9mm gun has an 8.86-inch barrel with a fluted chamber and a chrome-lined bore. Further, it utilizes the same roller-delayed blowback system that has been HK’s trademark for ages.
The competition-ready autoloading shotgun is the big news coming out of the Mossberg camp this year. With substantial contribution from professional shooters Jerry Miculek and daughter Lena, the 940 JM Pro is built for high-limit, high-volume, quick fire.
The shotgun holds 9+1 rounds, has a three-inch chamber, and ships with Briley stifle tubes. The length of pull is customizable from 13-to 14.25-inches. The 24-inch barrel is topped with a fiber optic front sight. Two models are launching simultaneously — one black synthetic with gold trim detail and the other more muted with Black Multicam. MSRP is the same at $1,015.
Whether straying into the backcountry or just a fan of the 10mm Auto, Glock has long had one of the smallest carry guns offered in that caliber and we have been kicking around its latest variant for a couple of months.
I’m rather fascinated with pocket guns, so when I came across this AMT Backup 380 in Guns.com's Certified Used stockpile, I had to give it a try. It's an interesting and affordable retro pistol.
Every now and then I happen upon a neat little rifle I’ve never heard of, like this Winchester Model 100. Let's see if this mid-century deer hunter chambered in .243 Winchester still has what it takes.
Texas-based Bond Arms, the country's go-to maker of double-barreled derringer-style handguns in usable calibers, recently introduced an ultra-compact new 9mm-- the aptly named Stubby.
