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A Revolver from Kimber? SHOT SHOW 2016

A Revolver from Kimber? SHOT SHOW 2016

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Kimber’s made big news this week with the launch of a revolver. The K6s is a genuine SHOT Show surprise, chambered in .357. This is a slim (if that’s possible) 6 shot DAO that will make a lot of wheel-gun fans very happy.

Nighthawk Hot Rods the Browning Hi-Power - Review - SHOT Show 2016

Nighthawk Hot Rods the Browning Hi-Power – Review – SHOT Show 2016

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What happens when the gunsmiths at Nighthawk revisit the classic Hi-Power? It would make old J.M. proud. This is one of the big stories for Nighthawk at this year’s SHOT Show.

Force on Force Perfected--Walther's PPQ GBB

Force on Force Perfected–Walther’s PPQ GBB

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Looking for a way to take your handgun skills to the next level? You have to get off the range. The Walther PPQ GBB LE Blue is the perfect option for Walther fans, and for many others, too. Force-on-force training has just gotten much more practical.

We Shoot the New Walther PPS M2--New Gun Review

We Shoot the New Walther PPS M2–New Gun Review

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Just in time for SHOT Show 2016, Walther is releasing the PPS M2. This is a total overhaul of the original PPS. So what’s new about the M2 version? A lot. Check out our review…

FN SCAR 17: The Quest for the Perfect Semi-Auto Battle Rifle

FN SCAR 17: The Quest for the Perfect Semi-Auto Battle Rifle

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I’m on the hunt for a hard-hitting rifle capable of delivering excellent terminal ballistics at extended range. But it also has to be fast and versatile for close quarters work. Is there a gun out there that can do both? We’ve put the FN SCAR 17 to the test and are here with the results.

1911 Trigger Placement

1911 Trigger Placement

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Finding the sweet spot on a 1911’s trigger isn’t Voodoo. You just need to know your hand and understand how the trigger works. We’ve got some pointers for all of you single action fans that will help improve accuracy.

Walther’s American Pistols

Walther’s American Pistols

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Walther is best known for a gun they designed in the middle of the last century. But the new polymer pistols are geared for the American market. Walther’s making guns for daily carry, for competition, and concealed carry. We had the rare opportunity to shoot all of them recently and are here with a retrospective.

The XM42 Flamethrower-What Freedom Looks Like

The XM42 Flamethrower-What Freedom Looks Like

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I have been trying to get my hands on a flamethrower since 1995, which was the year in which I found out that there are no state or federal laws regulating their purchase. And now I have one. The XM42 is something to see, and even more fun when you’re behind the trigger.

Carrying the Taurus Curve

Carrying the Taurus Curve

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We got a sneak peak of the Taurus Curve last year, but didn’t get to give it the full attention it deserves. This isn’t a gun that shines on the range. It has to be carried in order to be appreciated. We’ve had The Curve in rotation some this summer, and are here with a follow-up on our initial review.

Shooting From Off-Body Carry: The Man-Purse Test

Shooting From Off-Body Carry: The Man-Purse Test

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Do you carry a man-purse? Or an actual purse? Do you have a gun tucked away in some sort of off-body carry bag? You should read this. We were asked to test the concept, and it didn’t go as well as we thought it would.