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The Astra Model 80: A (Sorta) Spanish SIG

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The modern Spanish Arms industry started when one company copied the Colt M1903 and called it the Ruby pistol. The French purchased a ton for WW1, and dozens of Spanish firms produced them.

three guns on range bag

Battle of the Plastic Pistol: Anderson vs. Glock vs. Savage

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Plastic pistols are nothing new—the first was made by Heckler & Koch in the 1970s—and you’d be right to say there’s a glut of them on the market. Just because there are a lot of options doesn’t mean they’re all the same, though. It’s even become increasingly common for polymer pistols to be sub-$500 guns—new. [...]

LAR-9 rifle sitting on ground

The Rock River Arms LAR-9 – Retro Carry Handle

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The LAR-9 has that old school cool look and feel we don’t often see from PCCs. When it came up for a crazy low price at auction, I had to have it.

Springfield Armory TRP 4.25” CC Review: A Bobtail 1911 

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A bobtail modification consists of removing about half an inch of metal from the rear backstop and bottom of the mainspring housing.

The Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 Complete 7.62×39 Rifle

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The Bear Creek Arsenal’s new rifle is a hybrid of sorts: an AR-15 platform rifle chambered in the popular “AK-round.” It also features a side-charging handle.

Police trade in rifle

Five Police Trade-Ins For Saving Some Dough

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When police upgrade their firearms, they sell off their old-duty weapons. They let them go quite cheaply, and that’s a benefit to us!

CANiK METE MC9 Prime Review

CANiK METE MC9 Prime Review

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The newly released CANiK METE MC9 Prime represents the most feature-packed iteration of the METE line to date.

The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms

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I ran 150 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition through the Tisas PX-5.7 semi-automatic pistol. It proved itself a solid, reliable firearm during my shooting. 

C-4 Competition long range precision shooting chassis from Kinetic Research group with Seekins Precision Havak in 6mm Creedmoor with SilencerCo Omega 300 Suppressor

KRG C-4 Chassis Review

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Designed with input from competitive shooters and machined from a single block of billet aluminum, the C-4 stands out from the smoother, slab-sided forends common to most chassis designs.

Space Cowboy revolver on fence post

Double-Action vs. Single-Action Revolver Guide

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Today, we will dissect both terms and compare and contrast DA and SA revolvers.

Choosing Between Semi-Automatic and Revolvers

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Most people trying to choose between a semi-automatic and a revolver will typically be new gun owners who will likely be trying to figure out which gun will be easier to use.

handguns ona table

Comprehensive Guide to Handgun Types

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We’ve done it. We’ve given you a comprehensive guide to the most common handgun types in the United States.

Beretta UGB25 weird shotguns

Rare and Weird Shotguns You Can Actually Own

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I wanted to gather five of the rarest weird shotguns you could own with a little effort and likely a little bit of money.

Two 1911 DS Prodigy from Springfield Armory

Best Handguns: Annual and Usage-Based Guide

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How would you do it if you were to break down the evolution of handguns and choose the best handguns ever?

Kuna Brace

The Kuna: A Feisty New Sub-Gun from Springfield

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This new roller-delayed 9mm packs an impressive feature list at a competitive price. Will that be enough to make the Kuna stand out in a market already saturated with sub-guns?

Aero Precision M4E1 Pro Review

Aero Precision M4E1 Pro Review

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The M4E1 Pro is no exception, offering a rugged and reliable platform that balances modern features with improved durability.

Taylor's & Company 1873 TC73 (5)

Taylor’s & Company TC73 – 9mm 1873 Lever Gun w/Video

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First look at the Taylor’s & Company TC73 lever-action rifle—an all-American 1873 Winchester replica chambered in 9mm. Classic design meets modern performance in this suppressor-ready, cowboy-legal rifle. Full review, specs, and shooting impressions.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 is Back! Full Review

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The Smith & Wesson Model 10 has been in production since 1899 and with good reason. The new No Lock model is an excellent return to form.

Ultralight Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber Review

Ultralight Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber Review

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The new Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber is an ultra-lightweight semi-automatic rimfire rifle designed for shooters who want a maneuverable and modern take on the legendary 10/22 platform.

a collection of guns with tipped up barrels

Do Tip-Ups Make Sense?

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Over the years, plenty of claims about tip-up guns have been made, and after owning and shooting more than five different calibers through a dozen different guns, I think it’s time we see if these claims hold water. 

AR-15 rifle with scope

Acme Machine AM-15: Made in America

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One manufacturer you might be unfamiliar with is Acme Machine, and we’re going to fix that by filling you in on the Acme Machine AM-15 25-216.

RXM and GLock 19

The RXM Versus the Glock Gen 3 – Who is the Most Glock?

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The RXM takes advantage of the Glock Gen 3’s patents expiring.

bear creek arsenal bca 22 mag

Tested: The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-202 .22 Magnum

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The BC-202 is a straight blowback design that relies on bolt weight and spring pressure to tame the higher pressures of the .22 Magnum cartridge.

marine with m27 military firearms

The Future Of Military Firearms – Farther, Faster, Deadlier

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In 2025, the focus will be less on size, weight, and maneuverability and more on making weapons that shoot further, with bullets that travel faster and hit harder

New 9mm TRP 1911 with AOS plate from Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory Shakes Up The TRP Lineup

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The TRP has only been offered in 45 ACP and 10mm and only with iron sights. That is changing and you can get TRP handguns chambered in 9mm

KFC PFG and Federal Ammo

Kings River Custom Phoenix Fighting Gun – Good To Ride The River With!

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Kings River Custom may be a new name in the business, but the founders have decades of experience building these pistols.

Savage Revel

Savage Revel – A New Lever-Action 22

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While I have never owned one for myself, I have always enjoyed a lever-action 22. It was this style of rifle that my uncle John used to teach me when I was first learning to shoot.

Shockwave

How To Wield the Shockwave Effectively

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Pistol grip shotguns are hard to handle most of the time. The recoil can be intense and even painful to the wrist. How many videos do we see of shooters at the range losing control of a PGO shotgun? 

Colt M1971

5 Ultra Rare Handguns From Major Manufacturers

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Obscure and ultra-rare firearms are always fascinating to me. I gathered five rare handguns you could potentially own from major manufacturers. 

Glock 17L MOS

Testing the Gen5 Glock 17L MOS

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For decades Glock has been synonymous with simplistic reliability. Their no-frills pistols have been depended on by militaries, police, and civilians throughout the world.