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On a Tight Budget? The SCCY 9mm
Published: April 6, 2016 { 127 comments }Looking for a low-cost 9mm that actually works? Check out the SCCY. This is one of those rare gems that almost everyone can afford, and they have lifetime. So what does a $225 9mm look like, and is it worth the money?
The Used Market: The Full Bodied .380 Taurus PT-58
Published: April 1, 2016 { 27 comments }Polymer mouse guns aren’t for everyone. Some of us prefer a more substantial .380–but they’re getting to be rather scarce. Here’s one you should consider if you ever come across one used. The Taurus Pt-58.
.38 Super Conversion: Upgrade a Self-Defense Gun
Published: March 31, 2016 { 19 comments }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?
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded
Published: March 21, 2016 { 5 comments }The Smith & Wesson M&P pistols don’t get as much love as they deserve. Now there’s a new M&P for those devotees who want to quiet down their range time. How well do the new .45 ACP M&Ps work? Read our review.
The IWI UZI Pro SB–THE 21st Century UZI
Published: March 19, 2016 { 25 comments }UZI fans have been waiting for this one for a while. And this isn’t the oversized sub-gun that dominated cheeseball 80s prime-time crime dramas. This is a totally redesigned UZI. It is smaller, lighter, and even easier to conceal.
New Gun Review: EMP 4” Lightweight Champion
Published: March 19, 2016 { 12 comments }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.
Custom Bob Marvel 1911Build–Full Review
Published: March 12, 2016 { 12 comments }Bob Marvel, a respected 1911 gunsmith, offers classes for those who want to build a pistol from the ground up. This is mine. In the first part, I detailed the build itself, but now it is time to test out the finished gun. So how does my custom 1911 run?
The Baby Browning–a Micro Classic
Published: March 11, 2016 { 29 comments }GunsAmerica Shooting History takes a look at the classic FN made Baby Browning. This is a very well made little mouse gun that was an update of the Colt Vest Pocket. How well does this .25 stack up, and is it a viable gun for concealed carry?
Heizer’s Pocket AK and Pocket AR–7.62×39 and .223 Hand Cannon Review
Published: March 5, 2016 { 163 comments }Is a mouse gun that fires a .223 round bad ass, or a bad idea? How about one that fires a 7.62×39? Well we’ve been hammering our hands for two weeks now and are here to settle the score. Are the Heizer Pocket ARs and Pocket AKs good ideas, or just a gimmick?