The SAR 357 is a revolver made by Sarsilmaz and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. The handgun bears a resemblance to the classic Smith & Wesson revolvers and has several features like the Smith guns.
I had a chance to get a feel for one at the SAR Arms exhibit at the 2013 SHOT Show. The sales staff was busy with many other customers, so I did not get a chance to draw out a lof of details about this pistol, but what I know I will share here.
In a time of uncertain economic conditions and outright political hostility, many manufacturers in the shooting industry are filling orders as best they can, but are not expanding the size of their manufacturing base. After all, what CEO is willing to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into new machinery and buildings only to have their products banned or restricted next month?
However, there are some companies that are still investing into the growth of their own business and stand to reap the reward of such a move. One of those companies is Charter Arms.
While at Media Day I stopped in and checked out the new offerings from Crimson Trace. The CMR 203 (G – for green) immediately caught my eye for its ambidextrous controls, and ease of mount to a pistol or rifle rail.
UNIVERSAL MOUNT
Crimson Trace advises this laser system is designed to be universal to any M1913 Picatinny or Weaver Accessory rails, with (4) fit inserts included. This laser can be mounted to pistols, rifles, or shotguns. The CMR 203(G) easily mounts to the rail system and is secured by two retention screws.
The MultiCam Rally Fighter is but one of the cool vehicles frequently seen at the SHOT Show. This purpose-built machine was prominently displayed on the ground floor of the convention center, and drew quite a bit of interest from people wandering by.
And so it begins…
As you read this, I am either sitting in an airport, flying in a plane, or riding in a taxi – all in an effort to get to the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. During the coming week, the guys at GunsHolstersAndGear will be with me as we hit the range and prowl the aisles of the show floor. We will be looking for all of the new guns and bits of kit that companies will introduce this year.