Jacob Epstein

Red dot optics for handguns have traditionally been very expensive. You need milled mounts, a special holster… in short, they haven’t been practical for most of us. Now UM Tactical has an optic, mount, and holster that changes all of that. And it isn’t going to break the bank.

When the import bans made the Saiga shotguns much more precious, many of us went looking for an alternative. Today, we’re kicking the tires on a Vepr 12–and we like what we see. Could this Russian import be even better than the Saigas? It is much easier to find, and priced right. But how does it handle the abuse?

The Century PAP M92 might be the most AK you can buy for the money. The over-sized pistol is formidable right out of the box. But with a few modifications, this gun becomes a serious tool for close quarters work. Check out what we’ve done to the M92.

Everyone I know who owns a shotgun started out with a pump. Where do you go when you want something just a bit faster, or more responsive? Automatics have a reputation for being finicky–at best. But not the Benelli M4. This may be the most complete tactical shotgun in production today.

The process for buying a silencer can seem intimidating. And that’s before you ever get the various suppressor technologies. Griffin Armament has taken care of the later by building a bare bones can that cuts out the complexity, and the cost of 5.56 suppressors. Check out our review.

The GLOCK 43 is a gun with a lot of potential. And now that XCaliber Firearms has threaded barrels available for the 43, it has become even more fun to shoot. We’ve got a big can on the little gun, and like what we hear.

We here at GunsAmerica have a deep respect for the MP5. Today we’re test driving an MP5K from Zenith Firearms. Before you make assumptions about the quality of the imported H&K clones, you should check out this review. Zenith’s Z-5P is a contender.

When we first saw the DP-12 at SHOT Show, we were leery. Bullpup shotguns always seem to get our hopes up, then dash them to pieces with faltering reliability. They’re rarely anything more than range toys. But we’ve been beating up the DP-12 now for a few weeks, and we’re converts. Read our review.

Looking for a historical shooting iron that evokes America’s fighting past? Check out Auto Ordnance’s version of the A1. The gun is a fair representation of the WWII era 1911s, and is a great at the range.