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We’ve looked at several things from A*B arms–all related to changing the way people think about the ergonomics of the AR-15. And now they’re expanding this concept to bolt rifles. Check out this new chassis. That old Remington 700 needed an overhaul.

AR-15s in calibers other than 5.56 are nothing new. Yet one big trend recently is the attempt to perfect the 7.62×39 in AR form. Is that the answer? Or can the AK be refined? That’s the question that these 5 guns from SHOT Show 2015 try to answer.

This past week we ran a extremely popular SHOT article on the new AR pistol from MGI chambered in the 7.62×39 cartridge, which we generally think of as exclusive to the AK-47 and SKS class of rifles. Many people noted in the comments out there that there are other options for ARs that take AK mags, and it so happens that we put the https://rockriverarms.com/lar47″>Rock River LAR-47 through its paces some time ago. Since the gun is available for sale right now, this week is a good time to run it.

Some people treat long range shooting like it is some kind of Mojo that you either have or you don’t. It can be difficult, but long range shooting is a simple science. And if you track your data, you’ll be better prepared to put rounds on target without all of the guess work. Here are some tools that can help keep you organized.

So you want to experience a gun that the pistoleros of old carried? The wheel guns of lawmen and outlaws alike was the Colt 1873. Original Colts are getting more and more expensive and then there is the risk of shooting a 100 plus year old revolver. But there are options to get the next best thing. Thanks to some of our Italian brothers we can shoot reproductions of the classic old west guns without fear for safety, damaging a collectable and with out breaking the bank. This Uberti Cattleman is a great place to start.

The ArmsReach handgun storage system keeps guns safe, and right where you need them. Instead of sitting obtrusivly beside your bed, this one hides on the side, right where you can find it easily, without knocking anything over. And best of all, it will tell you who has tried to get into it. A beside safe with a memory, too.

I don’t pull any punches with holster makers. It is incredibly easy to heat up some Kydex and bend it around a gun. It is much more difficult to make bent Kydex into a functional holster that you’d trust your life to. It isn’t a half-assed skill. And those of you reading this might be surprised by how many times we’re approached by aspiring holster makers who want to showcase their skills. Let’s just be clear on this point–I turn at least half of them away becasue they’re not ready. And when I need a holster, I go to Multi Holsters first.

Masterpiece Arms has a new masterpiece. The DMG is a 9mm pistol that evokes the charm of the old MAC pistols. Will the semiautomatic DMG prove as popular? Check these things out. They look like great fun guns and we can’t wait to get one on the range.

The T4E from Umarex is about to change the way we train with force on force. These carbines shoot fat balls of paint or dust. Or if you want something that thumps harder and can be reused, they can shoot rubber balls. Force on force is about to get a lot more affordable.