Gun Reviews

First, as many GunsAmerica readers may know, I am a self-avowed, unapologetic, fan of the Smith J frame series of revolvers. I have carried a J frame, of one model or another, on a daily basis for more than forty years.

First, as many GunsAmerica readers may know, I am a self-avowed, unapologetic, fan of the Smith J frame series of revolvers. I have carried a J frame, of one model or another, on a daily basis for more than forty years.

I love the little Rancher Carbine. I have a ton of fun with it, but it’s a weird gun. It doesn’t do anything exceptionally well outside of being a fun novelty. It’s plenty reliable, has low recoil, has a great trigger, and is affordable. If you want a fun, albeit somewhat useless rifle, then the Rancher Carbine has you covered.

Selecting a handgun should be easy. We are truly in a golden age of handgun development with many well-made reliable choices.  That is the problem for some shooters, the vast array of choices can seem daunting. Once you apply some common sense, you can get a model that fits your hands and your needs.

Just a few short years ago, we had a choice between carrying a 9mm handgun that was micro-sized and easily (and comfortably) concealed, but held only 6 or 7 rounds – or one that held 10-12 rounds but was bulky and a bit cumbersome. That has all changed now, after SIG Sauer introduced the P365 the industry has been scrambling to catch up.

Birdshot for snakes, pests, and small game. Buckshot for two-legged predators, medium game, and threatening critters like hogs and coyotes. Slugs extend your range and could be a very capable bear defense. All that in a light and handy weapon makes the Mossberg 500 Retrograde an appealing choice for a discerning customer.

The Taurus TX 22 Competition entered the rimfire pistol market earlier this year and is making some big waves. This 22 LR handgun is a more affordable option for an optics ready, suppressor compatible rimfire pistol that has proved itself through the months since its release to be extremely accurate, reliable, and ergonomic. What ISN’T there to like about it?

I carried the Waypoint with me last whitetail season, and I stretched its legs at the range. The Waypoint lived up to expectations, and it may be the perfect crossover rifle for both competition and hunting.

FN just released their first-ever 22 LR pistol and newest design as of September 1st, the FN 502 Tactical. If you’re lucky it has already made it out to some stores near you.

I am finally getting a review in on something I have wanted to try for a very long time, the Daniel Defense V5 in 260 Remington. Why have I been so anxious to lay hands on this rifle? Know that if it says DD on the side, it is going to be a winner.

When 6 ARC was announced by Hornady, I was among the many that were extremely excited and chomping at the bit to test it out for myself. My options for getting an AR15 in 6 ARC were to build one for myself with scavenged components, to buy a complete rifle, or to get a completed upper.

Woox, the rifle stock and outdoor equipment company, is officially announcing that they are making stocks for the hugely popular Ruger 10/22 family of rimfire rifles.

The latest entry into the single-stack 1911 world comes from Springfield Armory, it’s called the Emissary.

These ultralight bolt-action hunting rifles are being offered in both left- and right-handed versions and can weigh as little as 4.7 pounds.

Tom Gresham and the Gun Talk Radio family are celebrating over 25 years of radio programming with the limited edition GT25, a Ruger Custom Shop 1911 Commander chambered for 10mm Auto.

Is it concealed carry perfection? Maybe, maybe not. But it’s without question the culmination of the last 20+ years of development in market, and you won’t be disappointed with the latest iteration of the now legendary Shield design.

Is it concealed carry perfection? Maybe, maybe not. But it’s without question the culmination of the last 20+ years of development in market, and you won’t be disappointed with the latest iteration of the now legendary Shield design.

Is it concealed carry perfection? Maybe, maybe not. But it’s without question the culmination of the last 20+ years of development in market, and you won’t be disappointed with the latest iteration of the now legendary Shield design.

The P-10 F Competition-Ready is a full-size polymer-framed striker-fired handgun with an extended slide and barrel, while at the opposite end, the P-10 M is a downright pocket-sized pistol based on the popular P-10 action.

Importing specialist EAA Corp. is happy to announce that they’ve partnered with Girsan to bring the MC P35 Hi-Power pistol to the U.S. market.

Trailblazer Firearms, makers of the famously discreet LifeCard folding single-shot rimfire backup gun, just announced a totally new kind of survival rifle, the Pack9.

AllTerra Arms is a semi-custom rifle manufacturer in my home state of Idaho that used to be known as “Axial Precision.” These guys produce some top-tier hunting rifles with 1/2 and even 1/4 MOA guarantees, and I finally got my hands on one. The Mountain Shadow Steel is one of their steel barreled options, and it happens to be the model that I’m testing.

me with the next iteration of Canik’s handgun at the Primary Arms Range Day: The Canik METE SFT a full-sized striker-fired handgun.

A few years ago, H&K had a sleeper hit on their hands with their dedicated 22LR HK 416 and they’re now expanding their 22LR offerings with the MP5 chambered in 22LR. This version of the MP5 comes in both rifle and pistol configurations, made to H&K’s specific

A few years ago, H&K had a sleeper hit on their hands with their dedicated 22LR HK 416 and they’re now expanding their 22LR offerings with the MP5 chambered in 22LR. This version of the MP5 comes in both rifle and pistol configurations, made to H&K’s specific

Tactical Solutions recently released a new bolt action, takedown rifle, called the Owyhee! And, after this evaluation, I can say that It is one slick little rifle! 

I have several Rock Island Armory 1911’s. I have always liked them and found that they had a lot of custom features and good accuracy at a reasonable price. When I got the chance to shoot their new striker fired gun, the STK100, I jumped at it. I found it innovative and fun to shoot and I think you might like it too.

The EPC from Aero Precision provides a great base to build the PCC you’ve always wanted. It’s accurate, easy shooting, reliable, and allows an AR enthusiast to build the gun they want, be it a rifle or pistol. My EPC might be large and in charge, but what would yours look like?

Canik has been teasing the two-tone black and tan Mete pistols for a few weeks and now they’re making it official.