Gear Reviews

You have probably already surmised that GunsAmerica is an enthusiast site run by enthusiasts. Therefore I feel it my duty to report on really cool stuff I encounter that relates specifically to guns and shooting sports, and other stuff that gun guys usually like. If you have been following my Prepping 101 series, you may have already read the “What is Your Fighting Knife” story, and in that I mentioned that there are some great deals to be had right on Ebay. Why these idiots from Pakistan don’t sell on GunsAmerica is beyond me of course, but I’m an Ebay junkie anyway. What I found of late is that as Christmas gets closer, the opposite of what you would expect is happening. Demand has been slow, and the prices have been coming way way down. Incredibly gorgeous Damascus pattern Bowie knifes and other patterns of hunting knife are going for crazy low money, and I can’t help but share you with you the deals I have found. The digest for this article is coming out on December 22nd, so if you don’t visit here during the week you probably missed out on gift buying for others, but who needs other people when you can can just buy gifts for yourself?

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled this week that dirk knives and police batons are covered under one’s Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

I’m new to reloading and jumping in head first with Hornady’s Lock-N-Load AP. While it isn’t overly complicated to set up, there are a lot of moving parts, all working in unison. Getting it right took longer than I’d anticipated, but I’ve learned a lot more than I had expected. Here is part one of a new series on reloading.

No Cowboy is complete without a match set of shooting irons. And every gun needs a holster. If you are looking for that edge in the SASS ccowboy shooting sports, or just wanting that extra flair to finish off your period-correct costume, El Paso Saddlery has you covered. They make some outrageous leather rigs. Here’s some thing to look for for your single action set-up.

Benelli’s M4 is a hard working shotgun that’s as at home on the three gun course as it is on the battlefield. And ATI has a stock set for the M4 that gives the shotgun an even more aggressive look, while providing performance upgrades that make shooting the M4 much easier on the shooter. Read our review.

Everyone should have a silencer. They are legal in most places, but should be legal everywhere. And they shouldn’t require any extra paperwork, at all. They make shooting safer, and more fun. Today, we’re putting the SilencerCo Osprey through its paces. This .45 can is unique, and effective. Check out our review.

Looking for a stocking stuffer? There’s a solid sale on a great Spyderco–a collaboration with Kahr Firearms–available now with free shipping, but only today and tomorrow.

Iraqveteran8888 shoots and discusses Troy’s Pump Action AR-15.

The NSR C-5 is a holster built for concealment. It is designed to ride inside the waistband, and can be tucked underneath a shirt. The holster build is minimalist, but has room for expansion. It allows the end user to modify the rig to suit his or her needs. Allowing for adjustment in cant, depth, and retention, the C-5 is truly flexible.