I have long been a fan of the Springfield Armory when it comes to 1911s. Much like the Dos Equis beer guy: I don’t always shoot single stacks, but when I do, the odds are high that it’s a Springfield. This week, GunsAmerica got a first look at the new Range Officer (RO) Elite models.
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New Springfield Range Officer Elite: Operator in 9mm & Compact in .45 ACP — Full Review
Published: July 21, 2017 { 9 comments }Epoxy AR-15 Mold Ghost Gun Kit – Clay Eats Some Crow!
Published: July 21, 2017 { 62 comments }There are a few places to purchase the kits, but AR15Mold.com provides a kit for molding a lower receiver in any color. And thus, began our mold pouring journey. I started this process extremely skeptical. However, I have yet to see an AR lower made of anything besides aluminum or carbon fiber that lasts.
Russia Developing Artificial Intelligence-Controlled Combat Drones
Published: July 21, 2017 { 4 comments }Currently the Kalashnikov Concern is showing off ground-based A.I.-controlled drones, but the company sees a future for these machines on all fronts.
Trijicon Enters the Thermal Optics Market
Published: July 21, 2017 { 12 comments }Trijicon is one of the most respected and recognizable names in the optics industry. In fact, you would be hard pressed to go anywhere in the world and not be able to find someone who recognizes the ACOG optic. Trijicon launched a new electro optics (EO) division to lead the industry in “no-light” aiming systems. The new EO division features a complete lineup of thermal imaging monoculars, helmet sights, rifle sights and clip-on sights.
Was Ronald Reagan Anti-Gun?
Published: July 20, 2017 { 53 comments }The Gipper. The Great Communicator… Ronald the Anti-Gunner?
Auction Alert! Bid on Custom Honor Guard Pistol to Benefit Navy SEAL Foundation
Published: July 20, 2017 { 0 comments }Don’t miss out on your chance to bid on this one-of-a-kind Honor Guard pistol from Honor Defense. All proceeds will benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation.
17-Year-Old Girl Uses Dad’s Gun to Defend Home From Intruder
Published: July 19, 2017 { 28 comments }“When I found out a 17-year-old defended herself I thought, ‘That’s fantastic,'” a representative of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department said.
Top Five Fixed-Blade Knives
Published: July 19, 2017 { 20 comments }These might not be your top five fixed-blade knives. But, for now — and in no particular order — these are mine. Enjoy!
Iconic Scattergun: An Affordable FAIR Iside 20 Gauge — Full Review
Published: July 19, 2017 { 4 comments }With a company name of Fabricca Armi Isidoro Rizzini (FAIR), this little 20-gauge jewel has definitely pulled off an under promise and over deliver scenario with the Iside model. FAIR is a northern Italian firearms manufacturer that has been in business since 1971. They have been building and providing fine firearms for years and are now imported by the Italian Firearms Group (IFG) operating out of a facility built in Amarillo, Texas.
Find Out What Barrel Length is Best for Your AR
Published: July 19, 2017 { 51 comments }One of the top questions I get when people go to buy their first AR is, “What barrel length should I get?”







