SHOT Show 2024: Day 1 Part 2

Arriving at SHOT Show 2024 and plans for Day 1 Part 2

The segment opens on the show floor at SHOT Show 2024 with the hosts meeting up and talking about what they want to see on Day 1 Part 2. They mention interest in Z-Bolt products, Cloud Defensive, Colt, and Flux Defense, including a motorized LPVO adjustment system that has drawn attention. One host is especially focused on finding anything AK-related and discovering lesser-known products that stand out as hidden gems. After a brief exchange, they decide to stop talking in the aisle and start visiting booths to look at new firearms and accessories on display.

Daniel Defense 9mm PCC overview and features

At the Daniel Defense booth, Matt from Daniel Defense introduces a new 9mm direct blowback PCC the company has been developing. It uses a heavier mass bolt carrier group paired with a lighter buffer to reduce felt recoil, which he describes as the softest shooting PCC he has used, despite not being roller delayed. The platform keeps familiar AR-15 ergonomics with fully ambidextrous controls mirrored on both sides. It is fed by CZ Scorpion pattern magazines, including Magpul Scorpion mags and the Magpul drum. The example shown is an 8-inch SBR, with a 16-inch model for users who want to avoid NFA paperwork. Daniel Defense is also planning an integrally suppressed 9mm version. The gun is production ready, expected to reach retailers around summer, with an anticipated MSRP in the $1,800 range. Most AR-15 furniture and triggers are compatible, and users can swap to different AR rails if desired.

Daniel Defense H9 handgun launch

The discussion moves to the Daniel Defense H9, the company’s new entry into the handgun market. The design traces its origins to the Hudson pistol, but Daniel Defense reworked much of the internal design while retaining the low bore axis concept. The recoil spring is set low in the frame to keep the bore close to the hand, aiming for a flat-shooting, controllable pistol. The H9 is described as slim enough for concealed carry while also appealing to competitors. It is RMR-ready and ships with a redemption system for optic plates, allowing buyers to select from four plates to match their chosen red dot. The pistol has a 15-round capacity and comes with three magazines. MSRP is set at $1,299, and distributors already have inventory, with shipments beginning during the show. Daniel Defense encourages shooters to find dealers with range programs so they can shoot demo guns before purchasing.

Nemo Mongoose 9mm carbine and pistol variants

At the Nemo booth, Nick introduces the Mongoose, a 9mm carbine or PCC that uses an operating system designed to behave more like a pistol than a traditional PCC. It is not direct blowback or delayed blowback; instead, it uses a tilt-barrel system that reduces moving mass and, in turn, recoil. The controls are ambidextrous, and the charging handle can be swapped to the opposite side. The hosts handle both a carbine-length version and a shorter pistol-style configuration, noting how light and slim the platform feels compared to other PCCs. This appearance at SHOT Show is described as a soft launch, with full launch planned around the NRA show. Production is expected to start in the April to May timeframe.

Nemo Mongoose configuration, magazines, and MSRP

Nick explains that the Nemo Mongoose uses CZ Scorpion pattern magazines, including Magpul Scorpion magazines, which the hosts praise. The gun accepts AR-style grips and AR-style drop-in triggers; the sample shown is using a Geissele trigger, though Nemo may offer different trigger options. The platform is described as very light with a slim profile, and the hosts mention prior positive experience with other Nemo products. MSRP for the Mongoose is set at $1,950 for the standard configuration. While a particularly accessorized example on the table would cost more, the base package is $1,950, and barrel length options are clarified as being standardized rather than priced separately. The hosts express interest in eventually offering the Mongoose through Classic Firearms once it becomes available.

Aero Precision M4E1 Pro ambidextrous lower teaser

The video then moves to the Aero Precision booth, where Kurt from Aero Precision joins the hosts. They reference previous collaborations, including a long-range bolt-action competition that featured the Aero Solus platform. Kurt begins to show new products, starting with AR-specific offerings. He highlights the M4E1 Pro lower receiver, described as Aero’s flagship lower with enhancements over mil-spec. One of the most frequent customer requests has been an ambidextrous version of this lower. As a left-handed shooter, Kurt notes his appreciation for ambidextrous controls, setting up a discussion of the new ambi configuration for the M4E1 Pro. The segment ends as he is about to go into more detail on the updated lower and related features.