GunsAmerica Product Reviews – Pistols

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The Used Market: The Full Bodied .380 Taurus PT-58

The Used Market: The Full Bodied .380 Taurus PT-58

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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.

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?

A movie prop from Mad Max? Nah, I mounted this Bushnell Elite handgun scope using a UM Tactical Rail Mount just for fun.

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded

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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

The IWI UZI Pro SB–THE 21st Century UZI

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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

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.

Custom Bob Marvel 1911Build--Full Review

Custom Bob Marvel 1911Build–Full Review

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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

The Baby Browning–a Micro Classic

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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--7.62x39 and .223 Hand Cannon Review

Heizer’s Pocket AK and Pocket AR–7.62×39 and .223 Hand Cannon Review

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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?

Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) from Springfield Armory

Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) from Springfield Armory

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Looking for a 1911 that’s ideal for concealed carry? Want it in a caliber other than .45 ACP? Check out the Springfield Armory EMP. These come in 9mm and .40 S&W, and we’ve been pushing these hard. So how do the redesigned 1911s hold up to the reputation Springfield has established with their 5″ guns?

Turnbull Restoration of a 1911--Step by Step

Turnbull Restoration of a 1911–Step by Step

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When should you have an old gun restored? We’ve asked the experts at Turnbull. They’ve just returned our 1911, and this is one perfect example. This gun went from Hartford to Argentina, back up to Reno and then to Turnbull. And now it looks like it would have the day it left the factory.