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An All-Purpose AR-15: S&W M&P 15 Sport II— Full Review

An All-Purpose AR-15: S&W M&P 15 Sport II— Full Review

It’s time to think about buying an AR-15. Selection is high and prices are falling; there’s never been a better time for the AR-15 market. Besides, can you ever really have too many black rifles? If you answered yes, stop reading now!

The Ultimate Backpacking .410: Stevens 301 Single Shot — Full Review

The Ultimate Backpacking .410: Stevens 301 Single Shot — Full Review

Whether you’re a survivalist looking for a trail gun or a parent looking for a first firearm, the Stevens Model 301’s low cost, simple functionality and reliability make it a great addition to any collection.

A Gunfighter's Replica: BCM Mk12 Mod 0 — Full Review

A Gunfighter’s Replica: BCM Mk12 Mod 0 — Full Review

This BCM Mk12 Mod 0 review was a fun trip down memory lane. If you are a collector or carried one of these in the war, I recommend it highly. Mine shot 1-inch groups at 100-meters with 77-grain Black Hills loads.

A Semiauto SubGun? SIG Sauer’s MPX PSB 9mm – Full Review.

A Semiauto SubGun? SIG Sauer’s MPX PSB 9mm – Full Review.

Sig Sauer seems poised to take over the world these days. It seems like they have a winner in every market segment except kitchen sinks, and they are probably working on kitchen sinks right now. A huge win for Sig has been the MPX family of pistol caliber carbines, and this week we got our hands on one to test.

The Last 1911 You'll Ever Need: NightHawk Custom Classic— Full Review

The Last 1911 You’ll Ever Need: NightHawk Custom Classic— Full Review

Anyone familiar with NightHawk Custom knows that they produce superlative guns. The workmanship, function, and accuracy are second to none. I just wish you could hold this 1911 in your hands. You can feel the difference between this pistol and a mass-produced pistol immediately.

Aimpoint Micro S-1: The Ideal Red Dot for Turkey Season

Aimpoint Micro S-1: The Ideal Red Dot for Turkey Season

I don’t envy the Aimpoint engineer who drew the Micro S-1 assignment. Developing a plug-and-play red dot for a wide variety of shotguns must have been a nightmare. Most shotguns aren’t designed with optics in mind. Fortunately for us, Aimpoint’s engineers figured it out.

A Class Act: Fausti Class LX 28 Gauge — Full Review

A Class Act: Fausti Class LX 28 Gauge — Full Review

Wingshooting is equal parts mechanics and voodoo; it’s one of the shooting arts that never really came naturally to me. But, I do enjoy hunting ruffed grouse and pheasants, and a fine shotgun. The Fausti Class LX in 28 gauge is not your average shotgun.

A $400 Surprise: FMK 9C1 G2 Compact 9mm – Full Review

A $400 Surprise: FMK 9C1 G2 Compact 9mm – Full Review

One company that emerged during this past volatile decade that I think will thrive and grow is FMK Firearms. Until the FMK 9C1 G2 arrived for testing and review, I had never handled or seen one of their products. What happened next was possibly the best surprise I’ll have all year!

Ammo Test: Edge TLR —Federal's Heavy Hitting .308

Ammo Test: Edge TLR —Federal’s Heavy Hitting .308

Federal introduced the new Edge TLR (Terminal Long Range) bullets in .308. The bullets are tipped with a hollow polymer shell that is supposed to shear off on impact, leaving a massive hollowpoint.

Revival: Improved and Accurate Caracal Enhanced F Quick Sight System— Full Review

Revival: Improved and Accurate Caracal Enhanced F Quick Sight System— Full Review

Caracal is back, and they are better than ever. After a very limited release and subsequent full recall a few years ago, new Enhanced F pistols are finally available again.