I’m on the hunt for a hard-hitting rifle capable of delivering excellent terminal ballistics at extended range. But it also has to be fast and versatile for close quarters work. Is there a gun out there that can do both? We’ve put the FN SCAR 17 to the test and are here with the results.
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FN SCAR 17: The Quest for the Perfect Semi-Auto Battle Rifle
Published: November 15, 2015 { 61 comments }Meprolight’s New Low-Light Sights
Published: November 13, 2015 { 2 comments }Night sights have a devoted cult following. Anyone who carries everyday is well aware that they may need to use their gun in a low light environment. And most black sights, and some of the white dots, just don’t stand out well enough for accurate shot placement. But check out these Meprolights.
Australia: A Nation of Defenseless Victims
Published: November 13, 2015 { 2 comments }“We are a nation of victims,” says Leyonhjelm. “You cannot own a gun for self-defense.” He goes on to warn other countries: “It’s not something that any country should contemplate, completely disarming the population.”
Springfield M1A Armorer’s Tips from AGI
Published: November 12, 2015 { 0 comments }Looking for an in-depth understanding of your Springfield M1A? Check out AGI’s Armorer’s course. If you’ve ever wanted to know what makes the M1A tick, this is your chance.
13-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Would-be Burglar Using Mother’s Gun
Published: November 12, 2015 { 11 comments }One bad guy is dead and another has been arrested after a 13-year-old boy used his mother’s firearm to thwart a home invasion, reports Fox Carolina
Boston Bans Guns… Toy Guns, That is
Published: November 11, 2015 { 54 comments }“The safety of Boston’s residents and visitors is a top priority, and I am proud to sign this ordinance banning replica handguns in public spaces which will help us in our larger mission of raising community awareness and engagement to remove replica firearms from the hands of our youth,” said Boston mayor Martin Walsh.
Atlanta Officials Break State Law, Refuse to Sell Confiscated Firearms Back to Public
Published: November 11, 2015 { 22 comments }“We have an obligation to re-sell that, re-bid that, and get that to gun purchasers so they can re-sell those [Firearms],” Atlanta Police Chief George Turner told CBS46.
Reloading Science: Do You Really Need To Sort Your Brass?
Published: November 10, 2015 { 39 comments }Using identical cartridge cases is a big deal for bench rest shooters and anyone else concerned with improving groups by tenths or even hundredths of inches. But what about for plinking, practice and self defense?
SHOT Show Pre-View–New Guns from NASGW 2016
Published: November 10, 2015 { 2 comments }We recently took a trip to the Big Easy for the NASGW expo–and we got a sneak peak at some of what’s going to be announced at SHOT. Here are some of the ones we can talk about now.
Taurus Raging Bull .44 Mag Revolver – Return of the Classic Model 444
Published: November 10, 2015 { 41 comments }I have always been a fan of the .44 Magnum, not because it is the biggest boy on the block (it’s not), but because you can always get ammo for it, and it’s easy and cheap to reload. But probably the biggest strength of the .44 Mag is that you can get ammo at most any gun shop, and even at Walmarts that still carry ammo. To me that outweighs the little bit of extra power you can get with guns that are more powerful, and that have much more expensive and rare ammo. I think every gun accumulation should have a .44 Mag in it. And if you can afford one of the top name (and price) brands, you should consider them. But if you’re on a budget, I have found that this new generation of Taurus products are extremely high quality. The Model 444 Raging Bull 44 Mag .has been around for a generation at this point, and at a street price of under $700, I thought it was worth a new look and a range test. After a couple hundred rounds downrange, the gun did not disappoint. The Raging Bull is a handful, to hold and to shoot, but if you are in the market for a .44 Mag, I think you’d be surprised by this big Taurus stainless steel revolver.







