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Turnbull Restoration of a 1911--Step by Step

Buying Guide: 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Historic Gun

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Looking to buy a historic firearm? Here are five things to consider in this GunsAmerica Buying Guide that will help you feel confident in your decision.

Kel-Tec RDB Review--America's 5.56 Bullpup

Kel-Tec RDB Review–America’s 5.56 Bullpup

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Kel-Tec’s RDB is shaking up the bullpup scene. Their RDB solves some problems, and takes a full-sized 5.56 down to a slim, compact rifle. But how well will this new gun shoot? And what do you give up with the compact size? Read our review.

The Ultimate Survival Rifle? Chiappa's M6 with X-Caliber Inserts

The Ultimate Survival Rifle? Chiappa’s M6 with X-Caliber Inserts

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The concept of the Survival Rifle stirs up debate. Well what if you had one gun that could shoot almost every available handgun round? The Chiappa M6 with X-Caliber barrel inserts promises just that, but how well does it live up to that promise?

5 Reasons to Run a Tactical 20 Gauge

5 Reasons to Run a Tactical 20 Gauge

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Training with a 12 gauge can get punishing, especially if you shoot high-brass defensive loads. But there’s an option that is easier to train with. The 20 gauge guns are growing in popularity, and we know why. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider the 20.

The Thompson M1927A1 from Auto Ordnance

The Thompson M1927A1 from Auto Ordnance

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The Thompson. This is an epic and storied gun. So how does it handle on the range? Exceptionally well. In a world of high-speed black rifles, it is a privileged to take a Thompson to the range. And Auto-Ordnance, celebrating the 100th year of the Thompson, is giving this one away (along with a matched 1911A1). Read our review and enter to win.

Mother's Day is Coming--Chic Lady for your Mom?

Mother’s Day is Coming–Chic Lady for your Mom?

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If you know someone who likes girlie guns, I’ve got just the thing. The Chic Lady from Charter Arms. It even comes in a pink faux alligator case. This could be a good Mother’s Day gift idea, if the Mom in your life likes pink guns. And Charter makes them in other colors, too–some of which are traditionally manly.

The Best Revolver Ever Made? Colt's Python--Review

Shoot-out: Colt Python vs. Smith & Wesson 686

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Looking for a .357? We’re shooting two of the best–the Smith & Wesson 686 and the Colt Python. So how do these two icons stack up against each other?

GunsAmerica Giveaway Gun: 1911A1 from Auto-Ordnance

GunsAmerica Giveaway Gun: 1911A1 from Auto-Ordnance

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GunsAmerica is proud to giveaway a matched pair of commemorative Auto-Ordnance .45 ACPs. This is the first part of the matched pair, a 1911A1. It is a compelling historical single action, but Auto-Ordnance is giving it away with a matching Thompson 1927A1. Read our review of the pistol here.

Henry's Updates .30-30 and .45-70: Review Redux

Henry’s Updates .30-30 and .45-70: Review Redux

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The Henry Repeating Arms Company has listened to customer suggestions and issues and has now addressed a few problem areas on their .45-70 and .30-30 rifles. We’re back on the range with the new guns to update our original review. So what’s new?

Receiver is marked auto, fire and safe sadly it will not turn to the fun position

As Close to an M16 as You Can Get: FN’s Military Collector Series

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Some shooters want an AR-15 they can manipulate, modify, chop, crop and rebuild. FN makes ARs that fit that bill, but this isn’t one of them. The is the FN Military Collector Series M16, and it is about as close as you will get to an M16 without signing up with Uncle Sam.