If you are a fan of the 1911 and have not checked out Springfield’s Range Officer line you owe it to yourself to do so. I have come to the conclusion that the standard Range Officer is just about the best bang for your buck in the target shooting 1911 world there is. The ROs have one of the best off the shelf slide to frame fits I have seen on a non-custom pistol.
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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?