Over the past few months, I’ve been thoroughly testing the Staccato C. I’ve competed in a 3-gun match, carried it concealed, and even used it at the Staccato-sponsored Area 4 USPSA Championship.
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POF-USA P-15 BASE Rifle: High-Performance Engineering at an Unbeatable Value
Published: October 12, 2024 { 2 comments }POF-USA just introduced a new AR-15 called the P-15 BASE, which should excite everyone. POF-USA has been making high-end, innovative AR-15 rifles for years that many shooters just couldn’t afford. Now, the BASE keeps lots of the features of the high-end guns but cuts the cost. After having shot the BASE, I’ll just come out [...]
Colt Python Classic 2.5 Inch Review: Retro Snub Tested
Published: October 6, 2024 { 2 comments }New Colt Pythons circa 2020 still feature the distinct aesthetics of the original iconic snake, like the vent-rib under lug barrel, but newer guns have an updated mechanism, different sights, and a beefier frame.
AR-15s For California Residents: Pt 1
Published: October 6, 2024 { 11 comments }The AR-15 and its many versions are considered “America’s Rifle” for a reason. (Although the true meaning of the abbreviation “AR” stands for “Armalite”, the initial company that built the platform.) It’s not only the civilian version of the weapon our troops carry into the field.
Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp
Published: September 28, 2024 { 2 comments }Introducing the New Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp: Precision and Performance in Every Shot Looking for the ultimate in performance and recoil control in a polymer pistol? The brand-new Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp might just be the pistol you’ve been waiting for. In this video, we take a deep dive into Springfield’s latest innovation [...]
An Illustrated Guide To Winchester Pump Action Shotguns
Published: September 28, 2024 { 5 comments }Winchester produced single—and double-barrel shotguns, lever-action shotguns, and a few semi-auto shotguns, but their main claim to fame was pump-action shotguns.
Shoot 9mm Out Of Your AR-15
Published: September 28, 2024 { 4 comments }Converting your 5.56 NATO AR to 9mm is a really simple AR hack, especially if you buy a complete 9mm upper.
Tested True: Browning X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR
Published: September 27, 2024 { 0 comments }Browning’s X-Bolt 2 series consists of several bolt-action winners. The X-Bolt 2 Speed has an inside-the-Vari-Tech stock adjustable comb-height system, two grips with rubber over mold to ensure a just-right fit, a slimmer, sleeker receiver and bolt, and so much more.
6 Tips to Save Money, Fight Inflation, and Keep Shooting
Published: September 20, 2024 { 2 comments }Guns are expensive, ammo is expensive, optics are expensive, and you get the point. It’s expensive, and inflation isn’t helping, and election years certainly don’t help.
A Look At the Patrol Rifle of Yesteryear
Published: September 20, 2024 { 4 comments }The AR might be the ultimate modern patrol rifle, but it’s not the first patrol rifle. Look at a few historical examples of patrol rifles before AR dominance.
The Colt Viper – The Newest Snake
Published: September 14, 2024 { 12 comments }Don’t look now but it seems that Colt Firearms is determined to take over the revolver market! In the past four years, they have launched a new generation of wheelguns starting with the Python in 2020.
Glock 49 vs 17 vs 19: Long Slide, Compact Grip
Published: September 7, 2024 { 9 comments }The Glock 49 is a G17-length slide and barrel on a G19-size frame. You get the G17’s 4.49 inch barrel and longer sight radius with the G19’s shorter grip and 15-round magazines. The G17 gives you the full-size grip and 17 rounds. The G19 is the shorter, handier all-rounder. Pick the G49 if you like [...]
Riley Defense AK47 Review: Why the RAK47 Hate?
Published: September 7, 2024 { 50 comments }The RAK47 comes with a lot of questionable quality baggage. Are Riley Defense AK47 problems still a worry? Read our Riley Defense AK47 review find out.
Ruger EC9s Review: Reliable Enough to Carry?
Published: September 7, 2024 { 47 comments }In our testing, yes. The EC9s ran every load Jordan Michaels fed it without a single malfunction, including a deliberate one-handed limp wrist test and magazines topped off to full capacity. Five different loads, FMJ and hollow point, 115 to 125 grains, all fed, fired and ejected. Accuracy was right where a budget carry gun [...]
Seekins Havak SLAM Review
Published: September 3, 2024 { 0 comments }The Seekins Havak SLAM is an ultralight chassis rifle; our 6.5 PRC weighed 5.46 pounds. Groups varied with ammo and suppressor setup and I was not overly pleased overall, but the tightest came in just over half an inch at 100 yards with Hornady 143 grain ELD-X after adding baffles to the suppressor. Recoil calls [...]
10MM Double Stack 1911 – EAA and Girsan’s New Hunter 10 Is Field Ready
Published: September 3, 2024 { 1 comment }The Witness2311 Hunter 10 is a solid choice for my handgun hunting of deer and hogs. I found a holster and many excellent 10MM ammo types to match up with the Hunter 10.
CZ P09 C Nocturne, What We Didn’t Like!
Published: August 31, 2024 { 5 comments }One of the most noticeable updates to the CZ P-09 C Nocturne is its new grip texture. CZ has improved the grip texture, which now covers more surface area, making it easier to maintain a firm hold on the pistol.
Brand New Savage AXIS 2 Pro Review
Published: August 30, 2024 { 6 comments }Complete with a threaded barrel, one-piece rail, and an upgraded bolt handle for improved control and comfort, the AXIS 2 PRO is ready for the field.
Stoeger STR 9F Review: Budget Striker-Fired Carry Contender
Published: August 30, 2024 { 8 comments }In this Stoeger STR 9 Review we’re going to see why the author says the STR9 is a contender for best budget striker-fired pistol.
New Smith & Wesson M2.0 Carry Comp Pistol Review!
Published: August 24, 2024 { 1 comment }The Carry Comp series is something I am very excited to see hit the market. Where weapon light compatibility and optic cuts have almost become standard among production carry guns, a factory low-profile compensator is just icing on the cake.
MCX Regulator: the SIG Ranch Rifle [VIDEO]
Published: August 22, 2024 { 17 comments }MCX Regulator: it’s a SIG ranch rifle that’s rewriting the rules. Check out the features and performance of the SIG Sauer MCX Regulator.
Beretta 92 Compact: A Classic Reborn
Published: August 22, 2024 { 57 comments }The Beretta 92 Compact (like this Beretta 92 Compact with rail INOX) is a classic reborn, channeling its double/single action predecessor.
.327 Federal Magnum vs .38 Special vs .357: What Is It Good For?
Published: August 18, 2024 { 30 comments }The .327 Federal Magnum is good for small, light carry revolvers that need one more round and less snap. It fits six shots in a cylinder that holds five .38 Special or .357 Magnum rounds. Federal’s 104 grain HST load is listed at 1,500 fps and 520 ft-lb, more than double a 110 grain .38 [...]
How Good Will It Shoot? Strasser Straight-Pull Rifle Accuracy Test!
Published: August 18, 2024 { 4 comments }https://youtu.be/Vcsor7Y5erk Welcome back to GunsAmerica for part two of our deep dive into the performance and capabilities of the Strasser STR SR-700 in .308. In the first part of this series, we showcased the impressive speed of this straight-pull rifle, firing off ten shots in just about eight seconds. If you haven’t seen that initial [...]
Tested: Colt’s New CBX TAC Hunter
Published: August 18, 2024 { 1 comment }Colt’s new CBX TAC Hunter is a hybrid design offering the ergonomics and accuracy of a competition rifle in a lighter, hunter-friendly package.
Why Changing Out Your AR15 Charging Handle Is A Good Idea
Published: August 18, 2024 { 4 comments }Mil-spec charging handles get the job done, but depending on how your AR15 is set up or how you run your gun, you should consider upgrading yours.
FN 545 Duty Ready Warrior
Published: August 10, 2024 { 4 comments }In a world of polymer frames and striker-fired pistols, FN is not the first name that tends to come to mind.
Rossi RP63 Review: Meet Your New EDC Revolver
Published: August 10, 2024 { 4 comments }The Rossi RP63 357 Magnum revolver checks all the boxes for an EDC gun: Large sights, good trigger, comfortable grip even when shooting 357 Magnum ammo, 6-round capacity, and light weight at 27 ounce so it is easy to carry.
Sig P320XF BXR3 // Full Review
Published: August 3, 2024 { 3 comments }Sig’s extensive catalog offers no shortage of variations to fit almost any need or budget. With so many variations, will the P320XF BXR3 hold its own?
Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary in 7 PRC: Hands-On Review
Published: August 1, 2024 { 0 comments }Video https://youtu.be/iXyDRRTM5xo Introduction When Springfield Armory released the Model 2020 Waypoint, they took a significant step into the bolt-action rifle arena. However, feedback from the hunting community indicated a desire for a more traditional design. Enter the Model 2020 Boundary, a rifle that beautifully marries the classic hunting aesthetic with modern precision and performance. I [...]





























