When is a gun defined as a firearm? Even better when is a gun a ghost? If you are a staunch 2nd Amendment advocate as I am plus like to build stuff — especially stuff that goes bang — then 80 percent lowers no doubt tickle your fancy. According to the Federal Government, the Polymer80 Spectre 80 percent pistol kit is nothing more than a piece of polymer, but apply some calculated cuts with drill bits and cutting tools, shape the polymer with a file and sand paper, and add parts and that inert piece of plastic becomes a functioning semi-automatic pistol.
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Iconic: FN-USA’s FNS-9 Longslide — Full Review
Published: September 2, 2017 { 11 comments }When you bring up FN in conversation, people will nod their heads. If you ask them to say something about FN, a few of the folks nodding their heads will say “Well, they make guns for the military.” The old guy will clear his gullet and say, “John Browning’s Hi-Power.” Well, both of these are accurate, but FN’s history spans far more than just these two great guns. The BAR, The FN FAL and the M2 Ma Deuce would all be quickly added to the discussion as the group thinks began to kick in. Even these additions only scratch the surface, so let me take you through the high points of FN.
The Ultimate Concealable .380 — SCCY CPX-3
Published: August 27, 2017 { 0 comments }The absolute best gun you can have in an emergency is the one you are carrying. For many though, the idea of carrying a full-size pistol is simply a deal breaker. From the guns being too big for a person’s frame to an unwillingness to make clothing changes to conceal the gun, the challenges are real. In cases like this, I steer shooters towards a smaller framed pistol that still has decent firepower, but also has a smaller footprint than full-sized pistols.
Glock 19 and 17 Gen 5 Unleashed — Full Review
Published: August 27, 2017 { 47 comments }For those of you who are fans of the combat Tupperware, the wait is over! The Glock Gen 5 has arrived. GA team got their hands on the new Glock 19 and Glock 17 Gen 5. Aside from some cosmetic changes and few functional changes, they function just as we come to expect from Glock — flawlessly.
BREAKING: Glock Gen 5 Technical Photos— The Wait Is Over
Published: August 25, 2017 { 18 comments }Glock Gen. 5 has been released. The wait is over. The newest Generation includes a few cosmetic changes and functional upgrades.
Ed Brown’s Got a Smokin’ Hot New Longslide 10mm 1911
Published: August 24, 2017 { 11 comments }Legendary custom builder Ed Brown just unveiled their new hotness, a hunting- and competition-ready longslide 1911 chambered for 10mm Auto.
Rimfire Shootout: Savage B-Series .17 HMR vs. .22 LR
Published: August 23, 2017 { 39 comments }I am relatively new to the .17 HMR cartridge. When it debuted in 2002, I was guilty of downplaying its effectiveness. Most of my life, Uncle Sugar bought me all the centerfire rounds a growing boy could want, so I didn’t have to worry about training ammo. Now that I have to buy my own [...]
The CZ Shadow 2: A 9mm Mag-Dump Machine — Full Review
Published: August 17, 2017 { 11 comments }The CZ-75 is a legendary handgun design. It is to Eastern Europe what the 1911 is to the west in many ways. The iconic design and silhouette became the ubiquitous standard image of “handgun” on the other side of the iron curtain like the Browning classic Gov’t model did over here.
HK VP9SK 9mm: The Long Awaited VP9 Mini-Me – Full Review
Published: August 16, 2017 { 17 comments }The VP9 is not really all that large a pistol, but it is a full duty-sized gun. And while some folks can and do carry it concealed, I prefer something much smaller for everyday carry. I don’t want my life or my wardrobe to revolve around my carry gun. So, for those of us who are average height and build, and wear normal clothing, a smaller version is much appreciated!
SIG Releases Details about their P320 Voluntary Upgrade Program
Published: August 14, 2017 { 51 comments }SIG Sauer is offering a voluntary upgrade package to P320 owners at no cost to address recent concerns about drop safety.









