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First Look! Walther Q5 Match 9mm

First Look! Walther Q5 Match 9mm

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Before we go any further, I would like to make something clear: The Q5 Match is a lot more than just a 5-inch PPQ with a red dot. Walther really thought this gun through and brought together lots of details that make the Q5 Match special

Taylor's & Co. .45-70 Ridge Runner Takedown Lever Gun

Taylor’s & Co. .45-70 Ridge Runner Takedown Lever Gun

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I don’t generally believe in love at first sight, so I’ll call this “lust with potential.” Gun folks are always on the hunt for that perfect gun, the one that has all the features and advantages without making any compromises. This is one of those guns.

Is it time to get your FFL?

Is it time to get your FFL?

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With all of the pressure on private gun sales ramping up, many are considering entering the gun business officially. What are the requirements for getting an FFL? I’ve just filed all my paperwork, and am here to explain the process.

The Ultimate Survival Rifle? Chiappa's M6 with X-Caliber Inserts

The Ultimate Survival Rifle? Chiappa’s M6 with X-Caliber Inserts

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The concept of the Survival Rifle stirs up debate. Well what if you had one gun that could shoot almost every available handgun round? The Chiappa M6 with X-Caliber barrel inserts promises just that, but how well does it live up to that promise?

Heizer POCKET AK and POCKET AR Gel Test

Heizer POCKET AK and POCKET AR Gel Test

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We’ve reviewed the Heizer Pocket AR and Pocket AK and are back with the results from the ballistic testing. How well does the pocket rocket run? Check out what it does to gel.

Receiver is marked auto, fire and safe sadly it will not turn to the fun position

As Close to an M16 as You Can Get: FN’s Military Collector Series

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Some shooters want an AR-15 they can manipulate, modify, chop, crop and rebuild. FN makes ARs that fit that bill, but this isn’t one of them. The is the FN Military Collector Series M16, and it is about as close as you will get to an M16 without signing up with Uncle Sam.

Nighthawk Talon 38. Super with 9mm parts changed

.38 Super Conversion: Upgrade a Self-Defense Gun

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There’s nothing wrong with a .45 ACP 1911. Still, some prefer the ballistic performance of the 9mm. But what if there were a better option? There is–the old .38 Super, an almost forgotten option, kicks ass. So how hard is it to convert a 1911 to .38 Super?

The Legacy of the MP40--Full Auto Review

The Legacy of the MP40–Full Auto Review

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With news that American Tactical Imports is bringing in a new 9mm MP40, we thought we’d step back and look at the original. This German submachine gun is more than the weapon of our enemy–it is the building block for much of what we shoot today. Read our live-fire review of the 70 year old icon.

New Gun Review: EMP 4” Lightweight Champion

New Gun Review: EMP 4” Lightweight Champion

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Fans of the 9mm 1911 have a new option. Springfield Armory has a 4″ Champion version of their purpose-built 9mm EMP that is ideal for those who want the most from their daily carry pistol.

The Taser Pulse for Civilians

The Taser Pulse for Civilians

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Tasers, with their barbs and wires, are a common tool for cops. Now Taser has opened up sales for the rest of us, too, and this is one kickass addition to the less-than-lethal arsenal.