Sam Trisler

The powers that be were blown away by how much buzz and excitement came from the announcement of the retro 1903 at last years SHOT Show. We were told that the excitement was so great that the Colt Custom Shop has been given a new assignment.

Savage has 3 new rifles at SHOT Show 2016 and GunsAmerica is here to check them out. The new A22 is a semi-automatic cambered in 22 WMR. The New 10/110 BA Stealth is a short or long action monolithic chassis bolt action rifle made for precision shooting. The Mode 42 Takedown is an over/under 22 and 410 combination that breaks down into a super handy package.

Remington is turning the big 200. It is not everyday that an American firearms company hits that number. Actually they are probably the oldest so there hasn’t been anyone else to hit the Bicentennial. So what do you do when you turn 2oo? Well Remington decided to make some guns, some special guns to mark the occasion.

The original Henry may well be lost to history, but you can still shoot a Henry Original. And this monster lever-action is an experience. This historic firearm was once a monumental leap forward in firearms technology. How does it stack up today?

Like most Colt Automatic Pistols, John Browning had a hand in the design of the Woodsman. I say he had a hand in it because this one was not designed by him alone. Still, nothing runs like an old Colt.

Do you have a young one on your shopping list this holiday season that wants to learn to shoot? Helping young shooters learn safety and skills is one of the most important things we can all do to keep our shooting sports alive and well. Everyone of us had someone teach us either as a kid or an adult. This is the season of giving and giving the gift of a firearm to a kid is a great way to give back to our community and to the kid.

“Hey folks! Step right on up and see if you are up to the challenge. Hit the targets and win a prize! Everyone is a winner except the losers!” I wish there were still real shooting galleries at state fairs and carnivals. With a little work and this Henry Pump Action .22, you can make your own shooting gallery and let the fun begin.

It is fairly rare for some museums to display guns. Most are associated with cowboys or wars, but aren’t the focus. But the Saunders Museum in Berryville, Arkansas has one of the best collections of guns around. If you like old guns, this should be a destination.

This Kimber Stainless II Classic Engraved 1911 may be the perfect mix of form and function. If you like a bit of decoration on you single actions, but don’t want to give up any of the functional aspects needed for carry, check out Kimber’s engraved pistols.