I grew up with the MAC 10, but the gun was rarely portrayed in a favorable light. It was the emblem of the war-on-drugs. Now, though, the old open bolt automatic seems like an antique. Or it did until Masterpiece Arms updated their defender line. This take on the old classic is completely updated, and my new favorite large-framed 9mm.
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Top 10 Gun Movies
Gun control wing-nuts want to blame violence on anything they can. Movies are often a target. Only problem is 99.999999999% of us watch movies and never, ever go out and commit heinous crimes. So I say celebrate gun culture in the movies. Here are 10 movies that shaped how I think about guns.
Ammo Test: DoubleTap 9mm 77-grain for Compact Handguns
Doubletap’s 9mm 77 grain ammo is designed specifically for short barrel, pocket 9mm handguns. We test it here to see if it expands and penetrates. Is this the perfect load for the new spate of pocket 9s?
What’s In Your Pocket? Training with Sub-Compacts
What gun you are carrying right now? Odds are it isn’t small-frame, snub-nose revolver. A few years back it would have been. But now sub-compacts are the norm. How do they stack up in intense training classes? A recent 40 hour class with Massad Ayoob should be proof enough….
Should Negligent Gun Owners Be Prosecuted to the Fullest Extent of the Law?
Should negligent gun owners be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law? Also, how do you define a negligent gun owner?
.357 Shoot-off–Coonan Vs. Python
Are you a revolver fan, or a do you pack a pistol? Even if the answer to that question is easy, it may not be as simple to pick a winner in this head-to-head. The Colt Python vs. The Coonan Compact. Which one is a better delivery platform for the hard hitting .357 Magnum?
Right Now Range Review–The Fun Is The Box
The bottom of the range box has standard bulls eye targets in a couple of different sizes. But the coolest part is the shelf on top that you can set things on and hang things off of. I was curious how well this part would hold up but it did great. The design is well thought out and the card board is thick and sturdy. We used the shelves to hang empty cans off of and to set plastic bottles and apples on. The tops of the shelves also have a slot in them that can hold clays.
We Like Shooting Ep. 90: ‘Flight of the Valkyrja’
Episode 90, Flight of the Valkyrja – This episode we talk about ks-23 shotgun, colorado, dez tactical arms, iconic industries, Valkyrja Arms and more!
LWRC Tricon MK6–The Refined Fighting Carbine
I sometimes have a hard time finding meaningful differences between black rifles. This isn’t one of them. The LWRC Tricon MK6 is very different. Designed in coordination with former SEAL and renowned trainer Jeff Gonzales, the rifle is built for service. And right now,if you buy an LWRC, they’ll throw in an Aimpoint T1. This is a great deal.
Budget Minded Guns for Home Defense
We’re beginning a new series here at GunsAmerica that examines the best options for home defense. But there’s a twist. In order to make our list, these guns and tools have to be reliable, capable, and (most importantly) affordable. There’s a lot to talk about–from gun design to caliber considerations–but these guns will get the job done without breaking the bank.