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The Axor Arms PAF12GA - Folding Pump Action

The Axor Arms PAF12GA – Folding Pump Action

It all started because of Forgotten Weapons. As a shotgun aficionado, I thought the idea of the Axor Arms folding pump action.

.22 Magnum for Personal Defense – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

.22 Magnum for Personal Defense – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

It seems the armed community is rediscovering the advantages of the small revolver over the pocket auto!

Umarex Chops the Hammer Model Down to Carbine Size -- SHOT Show 2023

Umarex Chops the Hammer Model Down to Carbine Size — SHOT Show 2023

Umarex has had great success with the Hammer Model .50 caliber air rifle, but it was a bit cumbersome for some applications. So obviously it made sense to develop a carbine version. This makes the rifle easier to hold up while shooting offhand, easier to maneuver while hunting, and a lot handier in confined spaces [...]

Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder

Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder

American Gun Craft’s Desperado hand cannon looks like a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun but it is not a firearm under federal law. There is no gimmick here, Desperado is a hybrid black powder and percussion device you load from the front with black powder and shot then shoot it with a 209 shotgun primer.

SIG Sauer's Civilian-Friendly MCX-Spear -- SHOT Show 2023

SIG Sauer’s Civilian-Friendly MCX-Spear — SHOT Show 2023

SIG Sauer’s MCX Spear will soon be available for the general public to purchase.

Brouwer M1811 Grip Makes Your P320 Point Like a 1911

Brouwer M1811 Grip Makes Your P320 Point Like a 1911

M1811 Module design borrows characteristics from the legendary 1911 grip and seamlessly blends them to the grip of the P320. To my hand it is definitely an improvement to the curvy factory grip.

Perfecting the Colt Python

Perfecting the Colt Python

The original Pythons were true works of art and in 2022, Colt fans excitedly witnessed the revival of an old favorite.

Ruger’s New SFAR: A Big Surprise In A Small Package

Ruger’s New SFAR: A Big Surprise In A Small Package

If you want to hunt big game with an AR, the SFAR may be the answer to your prayers.

S&W M&P9 M2.0 Metal

New Pistol Review: Testing the M&P9 M2.0 Metal

While aesthetically pleasing, the S&W M&P9 M2.0 Metal remains ergonomic, functional, and has great compatibility right off the bat.

Testing Springfield's New 9mm SAINT Victor

Testing Springfield’s New 9mm SAINT Victor

I had a great time with this rifle, and I have no problem recommending it if you are in the market for a PCC.

Freedom Arms 555, Safari Club International

Freedom Arms 555, Safari Club International

The Freedom Arms line carries guns on a similar level as custom guns.

Nosler’s Stunning New Model 21 Rifle

Nosler’s Stunning New Model 21 Rifle

This gun is not cheap, but if you’re looking for a high-quality factory rifle that comes close to being a custom-built gun, the Model 21 may fit the bill.

Taran Tactical Terminal List Glock 19

Taran Tactical Terminal List Glock 19

After the series The Terminal List launched, and due to popular demand, Taran Tactical started offering their Terminal List Glock 19 to their customers.

Shadow Systems MR920L Review – Coming Out of the Shadows

Shadow Systems MR920L Review – Coming Out of the Shadows

. The folks at Shadow Systems have been making components for Glock pattern pistols for years – most notably their quality slides and barrels.

The CZ 600 Trail - Bolt Gun Glory

The CZ 600 Trail – Bolt Gun Glory

Maybe it’s the affordable ammo or the novelty of a .223 Rem caliber bolt action. I can’t quite say why, but when the CZ 600 Trail hit the market, I was entranced.

Craddock Precision 7.62x39 Upper (Primary Arms Lower & parts)

Craddock Precision 7.62×39 Upper (Primary Arms Lower & parts)

We finally wrapped up our Primary Arms pistol lower build, out of all the orphan parts. We had a lot of fun completely disregarding color schemes as we perused the sale pages and bought whatever was in stock. Which ended us with a 2A lower, radian safety, mag pul grip, and an AR Gold Trigger. Oh, and a CMMG RipBrace since this was a pistol configuration, one of my favorite parts to hit the market this year. So finally, we can get to the point. And the point was to make a 7.62×39 pistol from AR parts.

Gun Review: Lionheart Industries Regulus – Double Action Plus!

Gun Review: Lionheart Industries Regulus – Double Action Plus!

Lionheart is a gun maker that I would refer to as a ’boutique’ brand. Their approach to the handgun is both unique and derivative, taking design and function from here and there – putting them together, and then adding their own twists.

POF Revolution Di: A lightweight 308 - Full Review

POF Revolution Di: A lightweight 308 – Full Review

It is evident that the team at POF put a lot of thought into this design and carried through with high standards in their manufacturing and assembly.

The Arex Delta L Gen.2 From Slovenia With Love

The Arex Delta L Gen.2 From Slovenia With Love

Arex, a little company from Slovenia is certainly vying for your attention with their second generation of their Delta pistols.

Testing the Browning Buck Mark Camper

Testing the Browning Buck Mark Camper

This thing is an absolute tack driver. i shot some groups at 25 yards, and it did very well.

Tested: Browning A5 Wicked Wing Sweet Sixteen

Tested: Browning A5 Wicked Wing Sweet Sixteen

Many hunters considered the 16-gauge a near-perfect gauge and it’s making a comeback.

Field Tested: Benelli’s BE.S.T. Lupo Rifle

Field Tested: Benelli’s BE.S.T. Lupo Rifle

When Benelli first introduced the rifle in 2019, they got a lot of things right, combining modern features hunters want in a relatively light package that delivers great accuracy.

The 2nd Debut of the Sako S20 Hybrid Rifle

The 2nd Debut of the Sako S20 Hybrid Rifle

The Sako S20 was definitely cheated when it hit the market in 2020; Covid19 stole the media spotlight and was also responsible for the cancellation of the SHOT Show and the Annual NRA Show, the two largest firearms manufacturer events of the year. The S20 has a right to feel slighted, but the US consumers were also cheated by not getting the exposure they deserved to the new Sako offering. So, let’s take a fresh look at the S20’s features, options, and performance.

Langdon Tactical Technology's 92G Elite Compact: A Better Beretta for Everyday Carry

Langdon Tactical Technology’s 92G Elite Compact: A Better Beretta for Everyday Carry

Built in the USA, and customized by hand, the Elite Compact is the better Beretta for EDC.

Apart from the Crowd: Lone Wolf LTD19 v2

Apart from the Crowd: Lone Wolf LTD19 v2

Many years ago, I purchased my first Glock pistol, in 9mm. Almost immediately, I went to the Lone Wolf website and ordered a replacement barrel for it. Why? Because the advice of all the serious Glock guys was to do exactly that.

Bullpup your Ruger 10/22 - Desert Tech Trek-22 Review

Bullpup your Ruger 10/22 – Desert Tech Trek-22 Review

The Trek-22 is just a stock, not a firearm. To complete the system, you need to remove a Ruger 10/22 from its factory stock and place it within the Trek-22. Once installed, you have converted your Ruger 10/22 to a bullpup!

The RETAY Gordion Shotgun Puts More Pellets on Target - Full Review

The RETAY Gordion Shotgun Puts More Pellets on Target – Full Review

Most of you probably don’t recognize the brand name “Retay” as a shotgun manufacturer, and neither did I. However, after decades in the shooting sports I’ve learned not to discount newcomers to the industry; Glock was once the unfamiliar name of a foreign manufacturer

Brownells BRN-180S: 223 Edition

Brownells BRN-180S: 223 Edition

Recently Brownell’s released their own spin on Eugene Stoner and Arthur Miller’s original AR-18/180 rifle which they called the BRN-180. After widespread desire for a shorter and lighter version, Brownell’s delivered with the newest iteration; the BRN180s.

Browning’s Wildly Popular X-Bolt Hell’s Canyon Speed Rifle Has a New Name - And a Completely New Look

Browning’s Wildly Popular X-Bolt Hell’s Canyon Speed Rifle Has a New Name – And a Completely New Look

In keeping with Browning’s penchant for continuously improving the X-Bolt line, that model has now evolved into the new X-Bolt Speed rifle.

KelTec P50 Full Review – King of the 5.7

KelTec P50 Full Review – King of the 5.7

Centered around the FN P90 magazine, the P50 features everything you love about KelTec.