Coming from Flagstaff, I made my way through the Hoover Dam DHS overpass project at sunset Feb 1st.

The fabulous Plaza Hotel and Ballroom (Blues Brothers reference) is at one end of Fremont Street and 2.94 miles from the Convention Center.

Team Glock Randi Rogers, Jessie Abbate and Dave Sevigny were happy to answer questions and offer tips to Glock shooters.

Team Glock was our first stop at SHOT. Here, we're discussing the finer points of competitive shooting.

With your eyes it's hard to tell the difference between a standard and SF Glock, but your hands can figure it out right away.

Pretty big difference between SF and Standard.

This little LED-powered SureFire A07009 unit caught my eye. It looks 100-times tougher than the older ones.

All-metal construction and incredible battery life.

Peter Ho of Spartan Imports showed us some excellent 'green gas' training Glocks.

This Airsoft Glock 26/27 loads and strips down just like the real thing. The metal slide even operates the same. The big advantage is that Peter's is select-fire!

The ports look cool on this airsoft Glock, but that's all they do.

The controversial Siderlock is a beautiful piece of engineering.

Here I am with Jorge Enrique Cutini, the inventor. The next day I noticed him in conference with Gaston Glock.

This green LaserMax unit (called the Uni-G) is small and tough and includes a rail so you can add your next-favorite accessory under it.

Here's a look at LaserMax's rough prototype grip laser. On the beavertail, it's got a switch for various modes.

JR Shepard is Commander and Chief of Lone Wolf Distributors. Here we're talking about Lone Wolf's incredible success and what's new for the most innovative supplier in the business.

Despite the name Lone Wolf, JR Shepard is no loner. His hard-working team delivers great innovations to Glock shooters world-wide.

Rob Hansel told us the story of how the Lone Wolf writing team came to be called PTOOMA.

Lone Wolf fabricates thier own Glock Slides in several configurations.

Here's JR's clever dust cover for Lone Wolf's extended slides.

Among other things, Lone Wolf has lately become famous for creative laser engraving.

For next-to-nothing you can send in a graphic and Dan Shepard will burn it onto your pistol.

The laser is so powerful it could easily burn right through the frame if it is not set properly!

We've all seen his work, now meet the man: Dan Shepard III. Dan's a great guy with tons of talent and excitement for Glocks and Glock shooters.

Dan can customize almost any component of your Glock. These slide cover plates are extremely popular 'bling.'

Robin Taylor, author of The Glock in Competition, was glad to recount his adventures during the early days of Glock's life in the USA.

Robin's passionate about Glocks and his sport. It was an honor getting to know him.

Larry Gaglio (pronounced Galio) owner of CCF Raceframes is obviously proud of his fine products: Improved Steel and Aluminum Glock frames..

CCF Ray Harms tells me there will be no titanium frames in the near future. But heavy steel and light aluminum ones are flying out the door!

Ray runs through a long list of advantages including crisper trigger, more-stable grip and overall more-controlable operation.

Here's CCF's 1911 backstrap compared to stock. Big difference!

CCF makes their own slides which can fit on thier frames or your stock Glock.

The CCF frame includes much more slide/frame rail surface contact for tighter lock-up and more-repeatable accuracy.

All your stock Glock internals slip into the CCF steel or aluminum frame. Easy!

Robbie Barrkman has designed a terrific custom Glock on the CCF platform. Here's one finished all in Robar's special NP3 coating.

Robbie's a great guy and has been a friend to my father and I for a long time. Send him your worn-out Glock and he'll revive it!

Advanced Armament silencers include an internal booster that reliably cycle Glocks better than other suppressors.

The inside of AAC's 22LR Prodigy is removable and cleanable. They have a 9mm unit of similar design.

Mike Gibson and Rick Palmer have come up with this clever and inexpensive mod for our favorite pistol: The Glock Tail!

Bill Stranathan demonstrates the ingenious Visualock.

Operation is simple and pretty foolproof.

Installed on most models of Glock, you can still operate the slide, even load a full magazine, yet the weapon is totally safe.

The view from the South Tower at 6:30 AM after a very windy Sunday. Noitce the chairs in the pool!

Of course R. Lee Ermey aka The Gunny was there at the end of a mile-long line of fans waiting for his autograph and good word.

Even on Monday, the Glock-Platz was hopping.

Number 37 Glock Racing Dexter Bean was on hand to sign his posters and answer questions about racing another kind of Glock.

Moshe Oz was kind enough to demonstrate CAA's innovative Glock accessories including these magazine bumpers.

CAA's dual magazine connector was very slick and made for speedy re-loads.

This CAA rail unit for your first- and second-generation and baby Glocks was very sturdy.

The Holy Grail for Glock Geeks: a photo with the Meister himself! Gaston has a firm and friendly handshake. I couldn't think of anything to say except, "I am honored to meet you."

All weekend we'd been trying to connect with Patrick Sweeney, author of The Gun Digest's Book of the Glock.

Patrick's knowlege and first-hand experience with Glocks is unmatched. It was an honor picking his brain.

The next morning (Feb 5th) I took this shot of what awaited me in my driveway the night before. It was a terrific weekend, but it's nice to be home!