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An Ultralight Sledgehammer: The DoubleStar ARC 300 - NRA 2017

An Ultralight Sledgehammer: The DoubleStar ARC 300 – NRA 2017

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New at the NRA 2017 Annual Meeting is the DoubleStar ARC 300, which stands for “Always Ready Carbine.” The 300 BLK carbine is based on the 5.56mm Always Ready Carbine and features an extremely light weight of 6.7 pounds.

Heckler & Kock VP9SK: Subcompact Goodness - NRA 2017

Heckler & Kock VP9SK: Subcompact Goodness – NRA 2017

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We saw the Heckler & Kock VP9SK at NRA 2017. If you’re a fan of HK, then I don’t need to tell you anything else. If you’re not into HK, no worries, move along, nothing to see here…

Kimber Micro & Micro 9: Carrying Concealed Never Looked So Good - NRA 2017

Kimber Micro & Micro 9: Carrying Concealed Never Looked So Good – NRA 2017

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Kimber’s Micro and Micro 9 pistols are flying off the shelves.  They’re a hit!  I think that’s for two reasons, well, three, actually. First, they meet the standard that all concealed carry guns must meet.  That is, they’re actually comfortable to carry.  As Paul Helsinki always tells people, “Buy the gun that you will actually [...]

An AR-Based Grease Gun? CMMG’s New MkG45 Guard Carbine – NRA 2017

An AR-Based Grease Gun? CMMG’s New MkG45 Guard Carbine – NRA 2017

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Released at the 2017 NRA Show in Atlanta, Georgia, the CMMG AR-pattern .45 ACP Guard employs a patent-pending “Radial Delayed Blowback” system and feeds from .45 ACP-sized Glock magazines.

The Drool-Inducing Fox A Grade Shotgun - NRA 2017

The Drool-Inducing Fox A Grade Shotgun – NRA 2017

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The Fox A Grade side-by-side shotgun is a real sight to behold.

Stevens 301 Single-Shot, Break-Action Shotgun: $173 - NRA 2017

Stevens 301 Single-Shot, Break-Action Shotgun: $173 – NRA 2017

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Stevens unveiled their single-shot, break-action shotgun, the Stevens 301, at NRA 2017.

Springfield's All-New XD-E - First Look!

Springfield’s All-New XD-E – First Look!

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The XD-E is a gun you have to shoot to believe. I generally don’t prefer DA/SA guns, but this one runs like a scalded cat.

Winchester 1887 Lever Shotgun - The $350 Century Arms PW87 Full Review - Cowboy Time Machine

Winchester 1887 Lever Shotgun – The $350 Century Arms PW87 Full Review – Cowboy Time Machine

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When I was cowboy shooting at SASS matches back in the mid-90s, my holy grail cowboy gun was the Winchester 1887 lever action shotgun. It never made any sense to me that the most competitive shooters used a ’97 pump gun, and up until I found an ’87, I shot strictly side by sides. Sure, [...]

D3-9SD Integrally Suppressed 9mm: The Ultimate Urban Carbine?

D3-9SD Integrally Suppressed 9mm: The Ultimate Urban Carbine?

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Over the last several years the firearms industry has exploded with AR-15 style rifles. Once the realm of large manufacturers, an increased demand and the potential for profit has spurred the launch of countless new rifle companies. At a more detailed level the market has seen an increase in ARs chambered in 9mm.

Meet Clay's Favorite Target: The BC-C Zone from MGM

Meet Clay’s Favorite Target: The BC-C Zone from MGM

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This week I chose to do a review on one of the best training tools around, the BC-C Zone steel target from MGM Targets.