Guns AfterSHOT: Up and Comer Roughneck Firearms Nathan Schultz February 2, 2016 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. Learn More SHOT Show is definitely the end all be all for weapons expo. All the latest and greatest gear from all the major manufacturers from around the world. A lot of the time people will miss a small up and coming company tucked away in the “dungeon” of the show (the bottom level, with the concrete floors and the strange smells) or being showcased in a collocated both booth. I found one such company among the sea of guns and gear: Roughneck Firearms. I found them partnered up with Froglube. Roughneck is a small company based in Crosby, Texas. Don't worry if you've never heard of it. I'm from Texas and I had to look it up. Roughneck is a custom rifle manufacture that builds each rifle to the customer's exact specifications. They appear to have great attention to detail and provide specifications for lowers, uppers, and handguards machined just for them. Roughneck's bread and butter though is their barrel, which is hand turned to improve accuracy. Roughneck says it prides itself on quality and accuracy over quantity. The barrels they offer are, 14.7 in. mid length gas system with a pinned and welded comp, 16 in. rifle length gas system, and an 18 in. Mark 12 that is real as can be. They also are doing the AR-10s for you 308 fans. One rifle that Roughneck had on display has 8,500 documented rounds through it without, they tell us, a single malfunction. Yes, they have accounted for every single round that has gone through the rifle. Roughneck Firearms may be a small company but they take pride in their size and say they won't a single rifle leave the shop unless it's perfect. (That's even with breaking in the barrel.) There is an old saying that everything is bigger in Texas. That is true but, sometimes big things can come from the small guys. ##### Follow us on Instagram, @RECOILmagazine and keep an eye out for these hashtags: #recoilmagazine, #recoil, #shotshow2016, #mediadayattherange and especially #recoilSHOT2016. Monitor this frequency for more SHOT Show related post in the coming days; there was way too much material to cover in just one week. Our “Constant Coverage” article can be found here — go look at a gallery of imagery from every kind of manufacturer. Likewise you should take a gander at our Media Day at the Range roundup here. What is the NSSF SHOT Show? The NSSF SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show) and Conference is an annual event held by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Typically attended by thousands of people from all 50 states and over a hundred countries, it is (quite rightfully) described as the “…world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, and related products and services. Imagine the Worlds' Fair, but packed with everything from mini-guns and every breed of body armor, bows and boots; from eye pro and ear pro to optics and ordnance, socks to swords…you get the idea. If you'd like to see a sampling of the companies who will be showing at this year's SHOT, there's a live map right here, though it doesn't reflect the organizations set up elsewhere, in hotel suites, etc. View imagery from our coverage of last year's SHOT Show right here. SHOT Show is online here; check out the videos from SHOT Show TV right here. 2016 SHOT Show January 18 — Media on the Range (numerous shooting facilities in and around Las Vegas) January 19–22, 2016 Sands Expo and Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada Hours: Tuesday, January 19 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 20 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday, January 22 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Explore RECOILweb:Counterfeit Gun PartsGoing HotPreview - Jack of All Trade - Low Power Variable ScopesSHOT 16: Tailor Made for Hunting - Gemtech Tracker 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.