Tom McHale

You can never know too much about your ammo This week it is Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown 9mm 147-grain. How do the heavyweights perform?

The first thing you notice about the Gemtech GM-22 is its amazingly light weight. While the GM-22 is approximately the same size as other .22 rimfire suppressors on the market, the all aluminum construction shaves a lot of weight from the package.

The big joke about reloading your own ammunition is that you save money. Sure, the monetary cost of each cartridge is less if you shop smart for reloading components like powder, primers, and bullets. But you will end up shooting more, and then there’s all the cool gear that you’ll want to add to your reloading workshop…

As new silencers are hitting the market all the time, it’s hard to tell which is the quietest. I’ll bet a ham sandwich that the AAC Ti-Rant 45M is up near the top of the list.

Springfield Armory has a dedication to concealed carry. They’ve now taken that to the next level with the Crimson Trace Laser Guard. What do you get when you put a laser on a compact powerhouse like the XD-S? Even more speed and assurance. Read our review.

Just in time for SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson has announced the Victory in 22 LR, and we’ve got one in for review. Check out the latest take on rimfire from S&W. This is one impressive gun, and the price is easy to handle.

When the XD-S hit the scene, Springfield Armory knew they had a winner. The thin .45 ACP redefined how many thought of concealed carry. Then they built one in 9mm. And now they’ve rounded out the collection with the .40 S&W, which we’ve taken for a test-drive.

Recently, I found one way to minimize that miserable excuse for a “gun safety” law while still enjoying the benefits of shooting more quietly. It’s called the Optimus by Griffin Armament and it’s a suppressor for certified Lego Master Builders. One can for calibers ranging from .22 to 300 WIn Mag? How well does it work?

Sometimes the most intriguing developments in the gun world go almost unnoticed. Here’s my take on the most interesting developments I saw this year. I’m not talking about popular guns–these are genuine innovations.