I had handled Canik pistols a couple of years ago at the SHOT show and have a couple of friends that shoot them but was a bit skeptical of how the Century Arms imports were going to perform; after all, they have an MSRP below $325, how good of a gun should you expect at that price point?
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Canik ONE Series: Serious Bang for Your Buck
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: August 3, 2019 { 33 comments }Predator Masters Carbon Fiber Tripod
BY Steve Gaspar Published: August 3, 2019 { 1 comment }Heavy duty lightweight carbon fiber tripod provides stable shooting platform for competition, predator hunting, optics, range finders, or photography.
The “Weight” Is Over for the P320 X-Five Legion!
BY Justin Opinion Published: July 25, 2019 { 23 comments }Every new gun evaluation always seems to wind up focusing on one key element of the firearm. For some it’s the trigger, other times it might be aesthetics or accuracy. And although this is the first polymer-framed pistol that SIG has branded with their LEGION moniker, the moment I picked it up I knew what this story would be all about – it’s weight!
The People’s Rifle, At A People-Friendly Price: The New Mauser 18
BY Brian McCombie Published: July 25, 2019 { 14 comments }The People’s Rifle is made for shooters or hunters who want functionality first and foremost, including exceptional accuracy.
Getting Started With Concealed Carry
BY Doug Larson Published: July 25, 2019 { 1 comment }Carrying a gun discreetly for self-defense requires good equipment and training.
Building an AIMS-74 – An Interesting AK-74 Varient
BY Christopher Mace Published: July 25, 2019 { 0 comments }Building an AK is a very fun and satisfying experience. It is often the only way to obtain an example of a particular model. I encountered a lot of interesting variants of Kalashnikov in my time overseas. I have really enjoyed cloning different models that I encountered.
Clay Tests Hornady’s 88-Grain Foray Into the Valkyrie Game
BY Clay Martin Published: July 25, 2019 { 2 comments }We got a chance this week to really wring out the new 224 Valkyrie loading from Hornady, the 88-grain special announced at the NRA show back in April. Valkyrie has been a strange animal over the last year. It has the potential to change how we think of small frame AR’s, and what they are capable of. But it has not been without controversy.
The Assassination of John Lennon
BY Will Dabbs Published: July 24, 2019 { 9 comments }The story of the assassination of John Lennon and a quick rundown of the revolver that was used.
Langdon Tactical Technology 92 Elite: A Better Beretta
BY Mark Miller Published: July 20, 2019 { 15 comments }The Elite LTT (Langdon Tactical Technology) was introduced by Beretta in 2018. In a brilliant move, Big Beretta let genius firearms trainer, Ernest Langdon, design a handgun. I don’t use the “G” word lightly. The Elite LTT is recognized in the highest Beretta Circles as the ultimate 92.
The Performance Center TCR22 Rifle
BY Ian Kenney Published: July 20, 2019 { 18 comments }When a lot of you see the Performance Center TCR22, one of the first thoughts that may come to mind is “Oh great, another 10/22 clone!”. I was certainly not immune from thinking this when I saw this rifle for the first time at SHOT Show, but I’ve learned you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.







