Issue 44 Best of NRAAM: We Award the Best and Most Interesting of the NRA Meeting Recoil Staff Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. At the 2019 NRA Annual Meeting (NRAAM) in Indianapolis, we presented awards for the best or most interesting new products we saw at the show. Since all of these products are brand-new, these awards shouldn’t be construed as endorsements — though as we get some time with them in the future that may well change. We decided upon four awards: Best of Show, Best Firearm, Best Accessory, and Honorable Mention. Like all of our awards, these were alcohol-based. Imagine that! LEO Armory came through for us again and provided our trophies — custom laser-engraved pint glasses. But what good is a pint glass if you don’t have anything to put in it? We made a trek to a local Indianapolis brewery, Big Lug, for the liquid fillers. Best of Show received a full growler, while Best Firearm and Best Accessory received a premium six-pack. As for Honorable Mention? They received a sixer of the once-Blue-Ribbon-awarded PBR tallboys. Sources https://www.brownells.com/ https://lwrci.com/ https://vertx.com/ https://www.area419.com/ Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
