If you want the best, it is going to cost you. Let me just say, Salient is not for everyone. The first complaint I hear from people is the price. From an outsider’s perspective, the gun looks cool, but according to Salient, “every modification has a purpose,” said Chavez. I had no idea exactly what improvements were done until I began to dig deep into the company. They are a think tank for innovation where it matters most and they have put a lot of thought, design and innovation into their guns. Salient understands the impacts and dynamics of weight and the functionality needed for the person who lives a lifestyle that demands things a stock gun made for the everyday Joe cannot provide. Aside from the standard training most private security forces receive, their teams are trained in counter-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. SS has a long and proven background for the better part of 20 years protecting “A-listers” such as Lady Gaga, Hugh Heffner, the Rolling Stones, and Saudi Arabian diplomatic persons. SS specializes is worldwide celebrity, dignitary and high profile corporate private security. Before there was SAI, there was Salient Security (SS). Near the entrance was a montage commemorating Salient Security, the parent company to Salient Arms International (SAI).
Among them are trainer Chris Costa, Patrick McNamara and Viking Tactics founder Kyle Lamb. “I have countless rounds through my M2 and a few thousand through my Tier-1 34 without any hiccups,” said Cheng.Īfter shooting Cheng’s Salient guns and hearing him speak so fondly of them, I could see a Salient ending up in my safe in the near future.Ĭheng is among a very long list of gun celebrities who not only use Salient guns everyday, but also endorse them. Fit and finish were top notch all the way around and the gun felt very good in my hands. Both of his Salient guns had extremely smooth actions. He was kind enough to let me shoot his Salient modified M2 and Glock 34 so that I could experience them first hand. After winning Top Shot season 4, I reached out to Salient and they ended up becoming a sponsor.”Ĭheng uses the Salient Benelli M2 in competitions around the country and also owns a Tier-1 Glock 34 and Glock 26 for personal carry. “I first of heard of Salient while watching season 3 of Top Shot, Salient guns were featured in an elimination challenge, and I remember thinking they were aesthetically pleasing.