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American Gunsmithing Institute in Path of California Fire

American Gunsmithing Institute in Path of California Fire

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AGI–The American Gunsmithing Institute is in the path of the California wildfires. While AGI is still intact, some of their employees have had to evacuate. Now AGI is raising money to help with recovery.

Case Club Gun Cases--6 Month Review

Case Club Gun Cases–6 Month Review

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Gun cases are not altogether uncommon, but finding one that is affordable and indestructible isn’t easy. Today we’re talking about Case Club cases. We’ve been kicking these two around for six months. Case Club makes a bunch of designs, and even has dedicated revolver cases.

What Makes a Gunsmithing Screwdriver Different?

What Makes a Gunsmithing Screwdriver Different?

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You shouldn’t take a normal flat-head screwdriver to your guns. Trust me. I know. What should you use instead? Time for a bit of gunsmithing expertise from the American Gunsmithing Institute.

Walther's first .45--the PPQ M2--Review

Walther’s first .45–the PPQ M2–Review

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While most of the gun industry is still worried about what they’ll debut at SHOT show in January, Walther is making news. They’ve got a new addition to the PPQ line. The PPQ M2 in .45 ACP. How will Walther’s first attempts with the most American of calibers stand up? Read our review.

The Quest for the Perfect Knife

The Quest for the Perfect Knife

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I have a question. Do you carry a knife? Is there a knife in your pocket? On your belt? In your truck? In your purse? In your hunting kit, in your bug-out-bag? On your chest rig? Knives are like guns, and some of us can’t get enough. But if you could only carry one, how big would it be? Which one would it be?

Don't Snub the Snub-Nose: Smith & Wesson Review

Don’t Snub the Snub-Nose: Smith & Wesson Review

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There’s something timeless about the revolver, as proven by the popularity of the snub-nosed Smiths. This 642 is ideal for pocket carry, and is incredibly accurate. Could it be that the best option for concealed carry is a wheel-gun and not a shrunken 9mm?

CMMG's 7.62x39 AR--The Mutant--Review

CMMG’s 7.62×39 AR–The Mutant–Review

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Finding a 7.62×39 AR platform rifle is easy these days. Finding one that works flawlessly isn’t. So we approached the CMMG Mutant with more than a bit of skepticism. After our first 500 rounds, our skepticism is fading. The Mutant is performing like a champ. And we have one of the new pistols, too, which may explain why I don’t have any eyebrows.

Win a Spot in a Nighthawk 1911 Critical Skills Class

Win a Spot in a Nighthawk 1911 Critical Skills Class

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GunsAmerica is giving away a slot in Nighthawk Training Academy’s 1911 Critical Skills class. This weekend class at the end of this month offers a complete look into carrying, shooting, and maintaining high-end single actions. But enter now–we’ll be picking the winner on Friday August 14th.

Kimber Micro Bel-Air Review

Kimber Micro Bel-Air Review

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Kimber’s got a line of pistols out that are custom built for summer. We’ve been seeing pictures of them for a couple of months, and now the first one is here for a review. And what better way to celebrate summer than with a compact single action? How about one that’s a brilliant blue? Put Pet Sounds on the hi-fi and read our review.

Flintlock Fun! -  Shooting the French Fusil de Chasse

Flintlock Fun! – Shooting the French Fusil de Chasse

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The GunsAmerica crew spends a lot of time sweating over the groups we shoot with modern rifles. But there’s more to guns. Sometimes building a working piece of history has its own appeal. Terril Hebert built this left-handed Fusil de Chasse and has this perspective on the old muzzleloader.