![]() Krieghoff’s Abraham Lincoln gun has masterful engraving that turned heads throughout the showīetter still, it is not in short supply, as walnut is gradually becoming, so we shall see more laminate stocks in future for sure. With new companies forming around the world the trends were interesting to see. ![]() Not everyone had a totally new product of course, but there are always new guns, cartridges and hearing protectors, and much else besides. ![]() My remit this visit was to scout out products relevant to clay shooting – and there was plenty to see. IWA has managed to grow by attracting manufacturers of relevant products without filling extra halls with peripheral goods of marginal relevance you can walk through any of its halls and find them filled with stands that will attract your attention. Some UK fairs have fallen foul of this in attempts to maintain a viable size, but it can be a backward step when there are too many exhibitors that could be seen more cheaply elsewhere. While all exhibitions and fairs seek growth, some do so by extending their remit beyond the key areas visitors primarily come for. A major plus point of the show is its clear focus on its purpose and the market it serves. ![]() I attended my first IWA in 1984 and I can only be impressed by the way it has grown since. Browning’s Adrien Koutny shows off the new B525 Laminate ![]()
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