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SCAR 15P Reviewed: Small But Mighty
Published: July 1, 2023 { 3 comments }The Scar 15P is chambered in 5.56×45 and is the same Scar that we have all come to know and love, but shortened to pistol length. It features a 7.5-inch barrel and comes without a pistol brace.
Innovations in Accuracy: Bergara’s B-14 Squared Crest
Published: July 1, 2023 { 0 comments }You may have heard the Townsend Whelen quote that goes “Only accurate rifles are interesting.” Over the years I have developed a respect for the craftsmanship that accuracy and precision demand.
Glock’s Next Generation Big Bore: G21 Gen5 MOS
Published: June 25, 2023 { 0 comments }If you are a 9mm fan you might want to skip this G21 Gen5 review. It’s a .45 caliber thing, you wouldn’t understand. But if you are curious about getting a .45 Auto pistol then, please start reading.
Testing the CASCADE XT, CVA’s Precision Rifle
Published: June 25, 2023 { 0 comments }CVA continues to make a name for itself in the world of bolt-action rifles. Not long ago, CVA introduced its first centerfire rifle, the Cascade.
The Best Modern Lever Guns
Published: June 17, 2023 { 0 comments }Lever guns are one of those rare American-made and designed firearms. They are deeply tied to our culture and are often seen as a representation of the American cowboy rifle.
The M16A1 WannaBe From LRB
Published: June 11, 2023 { 0 comments }Building, shooting, and enjoying this LRB/Colt M16A1 gun has allowed me to learn and experience a little bit of history.
Putting Mossberg’s New Optic-Ready 500 Turkey to the Test
Published: June 5, 2023 { 2 comments }The Optic-Ready 500 Turkey is one of three new pump-action shotguns from Mossberg. Red dots sights have been used on shotguns in 3-gun competition for decades but Mossberg has raised the bar by lowering the red dot down into the receiver of the Optics-Ready 500 Turkey.
CANiK SFx RIVAL-S Review: A High-Performing Steel Frame Pistol
Published: June 2, 2023 { 0 comments }The SFx RIVAL-S is optimized for competition shooting, with features that include an optic cut and ported slide, fiber optic sights, an enhanced flat-faced trigger, an enlarged magwell, ambidextrous controls, and forward indexing points.
The Best Bullpups – Handguns, Rifles, and Shotguns
Published: June 2, 2023 { 0 comments }Bullpup weapons offer a different balance which places most of the weight towards the shooter’s core. This makes the weapons easier to control and easier to shoot with a single hand.
Building the Ultimate Ultralight, Long Range, Semi-Auto
Published: May 21, 2023 { 0 comments }The goal of this rifle build for me was to build an ultra-light semi-auto long-range rifle that was capable of multiple precision shots out to 1000 yards and weighed less than 7 lbs
[UPDATE w/ Special Summer ’23 Rebate!] FN 509 CC Edge – Compensated Optic Ready 9mm Pistol Review
Published: May 20, 2023 { 0 comments }. This pistol is designed to check all the boxes for the ideal carry gun. Straight from the factory, the 509 CC Edge features a low-profile optics mounting system, fiber optic front sight, an auto-indexing compensator that cuts muzzle rise by 25%, and a flat-faced trigger.
AR-15 vs M4: Exploring Key Differences & Similarities
Published: May 18, 2023 { 0 comments }Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Let’s delve into the AR-15, a name that often resonates within firearm circles and news headlines, and its counterpart, the M4. Curious about how these two guns differ? Keep reading to discover the fascinating histories and subtle distinctions that set these two exceptional rifles apart. M4 Rifles are not typically [...]
2023 Barrett M107A1: A Timeless Beast Reviewed
Published: May 14, 2023 { 0 comments }Lighter, stronger, more accurate, and more capable; the M107A1 has truly been engineered for action.
Straight Pull Bolt Action from Savage: Impulse Mountain Hunter Reviewed
Published: May 14, 2023 { 3 comments }The Impulse Mountain Hunter is a lightweight hunting rifle that features Savage’s Impulse action which is a straight pull bolt design on an aluminum receiver, AccuStock Technology, and a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel.
A Budget-Friendly 1911: Taylor’s & Company’s New FS Tactical 10MM
Published: May 6, 2023 { 15 comments }A quick check on the web of prices for other 1911s chambered in 10MM had most models right around $1,000. Which made me wonder: at this relatively low price point, could the FS Tactical 1911 10mm pistol actually be any good?
The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical – American Awesome
Published: May 6, 2023 { 0 comments }Like the original 930 series, this upgrade is a gas-operated gun. The main improvements include better ergonomics and a smoother gas system.
Assembling a Knock-Around Rifle
Published: May 1, 2023 { 1 comment }Several years back, I took a small ring Mauser 96, in 6.5×5,5 and turned it into a scout-type rifle. It later became a more traditional rifle with normal scope mounts and a turned-down bolt. In that configuration it became my loaner, backup, knock-around rifle for friends and relatives that asked to borrow a rifle for impromptu hunts.
The Mossberg MC2C – Fully Reviewed
Published: April 30, 2023 { 0 comments }Once only seen on expensive, tricked-out race guns – the ability to mount an electronic sight to the handgun has become much more commonplace.
Full Review! Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro
Published: April 30, 2023 { 3 comments }For those who want to save money and avoid the process of sourcing individual parts to upgrade a more standard rifle, the Volunteer XV Pro is a well thought out system built to meet your every need.
Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns 2023
Published: April 30, 2023 { 0 comments }Shotguns are making quite the comeback in recent years. Somehow the gospel of the gauge has reached the ears of shooters, and more and more are adopting the tactical shotgun for home defense needs.
New Model 21 Carbon Chassis Hunter (CCH) from Nosler — NRA 2023
Published: April 21, 2023 { 0 comments }New for 2023, Nosler teamed up with PROOF Research and MDT to create the long-range Model 21 Carbon Chassis Hunter.
Plinking, Varmints, and Self-Defense: Walther’s New WMP in .22 WMR Does It All
Published: April 9, 2023 { 13 comments }Walther Arms has introduced a pistol that is useful for small game, rodents, plinking, and even self-defense.
New From Weatherby: The Ultralight Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI
Published: April 3, 2023 { 0 comments }The Backcountry 2.0 lineup is available in four configurations including a steel or titanium action with either carbon fiber or traditional fluted barrel.
12 Gauge Gas-Less Inertia Shotgun Review: Featuring the CZ 1012
Published: April 3, 2023 { 1 comment }The defining feature of the CZ 1012 lineup is the gas-less inertia operating system. The 1012 operates differently from other shotguns and utilizes a spring to harness energy.
Review: 1911 That Takes Glock Mags?! Meet the Stealth Arms Platypus
Published: April 2, 2023 { 14 comments }These are custom guns with the shortest lead times I have seen in the industry. Based on the 1911 design, the Platypus is designed to use Glock 17 mags.
2023s Best Pocket Pistols for Deep Concealment
Published: April 2, 2023 { 0 comments }In recent months I’ve dived headfirst into pocket pistols and have attempted to find what works best from small guns.
Return of the Timeless 30-30 Win. Lever Action: The Marlin Model 336 Classic
Published: March 26, 2023 { 18 comments }For myself, the very word “Marlin” has always meant a lever action chambered in that workhouse caliber, the .30-30 Winchester.
My Favorite 22 Pistol: Ruger 22/45 Tactical
Published: March 26, 2023 { 6 comments }I really enjoyed shooting this pistol and I can’t wait for my 22suppressor to come in so I can complete the build.
H&K VP9B – From Oberndorf with love?
Published: March 19, 2023 { 11 comments }Everything the American market demands, with the legendary reliability of H&K? Yes please, I’ll take it for a spin. And I’m very glad I did.























