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CZ 712 G2 Shotgun - Best Budget Semi-Auto Hunting Shotgun Tested - Review (videos)

CZ 712 G2 Shotgun – Best Budget Semi-Auto Hunting Shotgun Tested – Review (videos)

The CZ 712 G2 shotgun is excellent. You’ll love everything about it, especially if you get the Green version. The look and finish, the way it comes up and points, the feel as it shoots–it’s all terrific. Even CZ-USA’s customer service is top notch.

Radian Model 1 - Ambi Magic

Radian Model 1 – Ambi Magic

While I have used a lot of different AR pattern rifles, the Radian Model 1 with their ADAC system stands out to me.  I first saw it during Triggrcon 2018 in Bellevue, Washington. And to be honest, it blew my mind. I was asking myself how I never had seen this till now, since apparently it was first introduced around 2010, under the name AXTS.

The Glamorous Life and Gory Death of the Father of Sin City Bugsy Siegel, the M1 Carbine, and Murder Inc.

The Glamorous Life and Gory Death of the Father of Sin City Bugsy Siegel, the M1 Carbine, and Murder Inc.

What particular attributes did it take to attain the pinnacle of success in organized crime back in its heyday? Some were charming, quite a few connected, and others were ruthless. Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, however, was simply a cold-blooded killer.

A Covert Gun for the 21st Century: The Cell Phone Pistol from Ideal Conceal (Full Review + Video)

A Covert Gun for the 21st Century: The Cell Phone Pistol from Ideal Conceal (Full Review + Video)

From pen guns to umbrella guns to this insane briefcase gun from H&K, manufacturers have been finding creative ways to conceal firearms for decades. The Cell Phone Pistol (IC380) from Ideal Conceal is the latest iteration in that legacy.

While it wouldn’t be an ideal primary carry gun, the IC380 could perform well in a backup role or in those situations where a traditional EDC handgun would be impractical or inadvisable. It’s also a unique piece to add to your collection, something sure to garner attention at the range or among your gun-collecting friends.

Henry .327 Big Boy Carbine Review

Henry .327 Big Boy Carbine Review

“Made in America or Not Made at all” is Henry’s motto. There really isn’t anything more American than a Lever Gun, sorry Mom and your apple pie. The Henry name is steeped in American History.

A Seven Shooter: Ruger .327 Single-Seven Review

A Seven Shooter: Ruger .327 Single-Seven Review

The Ruger Single-Six Revolver has been around since 1953. Since then, there have been a multitude of different models of this handy small-framed single action. It was on a Ruger Single-Six 22 that I first learned how to shoot a handgun and I suspect that is the case for a lot of people. A couple of years ago Ruger came out with a special model of this wheel gun as an exclusive for one of their distributors. This version is called the Single-Seven and it is chambered in .327 Federal Magnum.

The Browning M1910 and the Assassination of Paul Doumer

The Browning M1910 and the Assassination of Paul Doumer

In this edition, we explore the Browning M1910, used in some of the more sordid assassinations that shaped our modern world.

Bergara's B-14 Ridge Rifle – Production-Priced Guns with Custom Quality Barrels

Bergara’s B-14 Ridge Rifle – Production-Priced Guns with Custom Quality Barrels

Spanish steel. For those with more than a passing acquaintance with history, those words conjure up images of flashing swords, booming muskets and roaring cannons from an era of exploration, conquest, and piracy. For today’s shooters and hunters, those words are more likely to call to mind a brand that takes its name, Bergara, from a town in the gun-making Basque Country in the north of Spain.

Review: The Taurus G2c. Accurate and Functional—And Packing .40 S&W Power--for Under $300

Review: The Taurus G2c. Accurate and Functional—And Packing .40 S&W Power–for Under $300

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Okay, so the quote is actually (and incorrectly) attributed to Mark Twain, author of Huck Finn and many other novels. But it could as easily apply to the .40 Smith and Wesson as a self-defense caliber since reports of the caliber’s death were breathlessly hyped a couple years ago when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced it was switching its duty sidearms from the .40 S&W to 9mm.

The Guns of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: Al Capone Gets Away with Murder

The Guns of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: Al Capone Gets Away with Murder

Sometimes men commit premeditated mass murder based upon pure unfiltered greed. This is the sort of killing we’re investigating today.

Steyr Updates Pistol, Adds 6.5 CM Options, and Creates a Monoblock One Piece Barrel and Action Rifle - SHOT Show 2019

Steyr Updates Pistol, Adds 6.5 CM Options, and Creates a Monoblock One Piece Barrel and Action Rifle – SHOT Show 2019

Steyr obviously listened and took action to shooter inputs on their The L9- A1 pistol and the result is an upgraded A2 MF. The changes made on the A2 MF take Steyr’s 9mm to the next level. The A2 MF still has the low bore axis and comfortable feel of the old model but now [...]

The STI/ TTI Combat Master Pistol Used in John Wick 3 - SHOT Show 2019

The STI/ TTI Combat Master Pistol Used in John Wick 3 – SHOT Show 2019

The Taran Tactical booth at SHOT Show 2019 featured the STI/ Taran Tactical Innovations 2011 Combat Master Pistol used in the upcoming movie John Wick 3.

Winchester Wildcat 22 - SHOT Show 2019

Winchester Wildcat 22 – SHOT Show 2019

I’m currently in love with an old Winchester Model 69A .22 and maybe that’s given me a soft spot for Winchester plinksters. Nevertheless, of all the guns I saw at SHOT show, the is probably the one that I’m most looking forward to getting my hands on. It’s lightweight, it’s got useful new features and [...]

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 5: The Cold Steel Rajah II (A Virtual Pocket Sword)

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 5: The Cold Steel Rajah II (A Virtual Pocket Sword)

As a defensive tool, the size plays a factor. While I don’t think this is for everyone, it would be the weapon of choice if you had to use a folder in a life or death situation. It has a size and a reach that is well outside anything else in its class.

Daniel Defense's Delta 5 Precision Bolt Action Switch Barrel Rifle Review

Daniel Defense’s Delta 5 Precision Bolt Action Switch Barrel Rifle Review

Daniel Defense is well known for producing the highest quality AR parts and complete systems in the industry. With this impressive background, about two years ago they decided to jump into the bolt action rifle market. After extensive in-house testing, redesigning and secret-keeping, the Delta 5 is finally here and is truly refined as can be expected from such a process.

Canik Elite Combat - Setting a High Bar

Canik Elite Combat – Setting a High Bar

First, they came with the economy class of guns, with an MSRP of $399.99 for a TP9SA. Then they introduced a match ready race version, which received a positive rating from our own Patrick Kelley, at an insanely low MSRP of $554.99. And now they have a new flagship model, the Canik Elite Combat.

The Manliest American Who Ever Lived and the Gun That Didn't Stop Him

The Manliest American Who Ever Lived and the Gun That Didn’t Stop Him

Theodore Roosevelt was so manly that he was shot in the chest while giving a speech, but chose to finish the speech before getting help. This is the story of that assassination attempt, and how it became barely a footnote in the life of a great American.

Mossberg 590 Nightstick - Old School Cool

Mossberg 590 Nightstick – Old School Cool

For a shooting match at close range, the Nightstick would absolutely burn it down. And that aside, it is incredibly fun to shoot. Not to mention a gaggle of firepower, in a very small package.

Kimber's Hunter Boot Campaign Rifle - Ultralight Budget Rifle

Kimber’s Hunter Boot Campaign Rifle – Ultralight Budget Rifle

The newest version of the Hunter rifle, made to support a non-profit veterans’ support group, combines great looks, light weight and an affordable price.

Hellfire Unleashed: XL-18 Flamethrower Full Review

Hellfire Unleashed: XL-18 Flamethrower Full Review

Packing a 3-gallon capacity gas tank, the Throwflame XL-18 is capable of spewing flames at over 100 feet! This is definitely not a toy.

Completely Different: Remington's V3 TAC-13

Completely Different: Remington’s V3 TAC-13

Don’t let appearances fool you, this is not a shotgun. It is something completely different. The 12 gauge Remington V3 Tac-13 is a 26.5-inch long semi-automatic firearm with a Raptor grip. Built on an aluminum receiver, it weighs under 6 pounds and holds up to five 2 3/4 inch shells in the tube magazine with one more in the chamber.

The Assassination of William McKinley: Of Hopeless Causes and One Seriously Pathetic Pistol

The Assassination of William McKinley: Of Hopeless Causes and One Seriously Pathetic Pistol

President McKinley was assassinated by a lunatic with a gun so small that no adult could hold it properly. But the president’s death changed American history and ushered Theodore Roosevelt to the Oval Office.

XD(M) 45: Usurper to the Big Bore Crown

XD(M) 45: Usurper to the Big Bore Crown

This week I got the surprise of my life with the XD(M) 45. Not only am in love, we already got married in Vegas.

Accufit for an Ambush - a Savage Success!

Accufit for an Ambush – a Savage Success!

The Savage 110 AccuFit Hunter provides a custom fit without the custom price tag, working impressively out-of-the-box with the factory settings.

The NEW Springfield Armory RO Elite in 10mm - First look

The NEW Springfield Armory RO Elite in 10mm – First look

Clays first look at the new Springfield Armory RO Elite in 10mm

Ruger Precision Rifle Gets a Big Block: Hands-on the RPR 338 Lapua

Ruger Precision Rifle Gets a Big Block: Hands-on the RPR 338 Lapua

The .338 Ruger Precision Rifle looks like a normal sized gun stretched by 30%. It’s a monster with Ruger’s trademark quality, and I want one.

Riley Baxter - The 5 Things I Want Santa to Bring Me for Christmas

Riley Baxter – The 5 Things I Want Santa to Bring Me for Christmas

As a kid, I remember being able to write down whatever item I wanted for Christmas on a list throughout the year and sending it off, expecting Santa Clause to do his best to get it all to me. I realize that there are some small logistical problems with this idea, but if Santa would bring me anything that I asked for, here are the five things that would be on my list:

Jeff Cramblit's Merry Christmas Wish List

Jeff Cramblit’s Merry Christmas Wish List

Well, Christmas is a time of joy, thankfulness and for wishful thinking. A wish list may be things you want, though not necessarily need. So here are a few items to wish for, some are “Go big or go home” items, while others are a little more down to earth.

Kat Ainsworth - A Pew Pew Christmas List

Kat Ainsworth – A Pew Pew Christmas List

Even adults have Christmas wish lists. Mine contains some of the guns I’ve most coveted and self-defense equipment that’s helped me over the years. Here’s the rundown.

Steyr L9-A1 Pistol - Full Review

Steyr L9-A1 Pistol – Full Review

I liked the Steyr L9-A1 better than I thought I would. It felt good in the hand and once I got accustomed to the grip angle it was easy to shoot.