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New Springfield Range Officer Elite: Operator in 9mm & Compact in .45 ACP — Full Review

New Springfield Range Officer Elite: Operator in 9mm & Compact in .45 ACP — Full Review

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I have long been a fan of the Springfield Armory when it comes to 1911s. Much like the Dos Equis beer guy: I don’t always shoot single stacks, but when I do, the odds are high that it’s a Springfield. This week, GunsAmerica got a first look at the new Range Officer (RO) Elite models.

Epoxy AR-15 Mold Ghost Gun Kit  - Clay Eats Some Crow!

Epoxy AR-15 Mold Ghost Gun Kit – Clay Eats Some Crow!

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There are a few places to purchase the kits, but AR15Mold.com provides a kit for molding a lower receiver in any color. And thus, began our mold pouring journey. I started this process extremely skeptical. However, I have yet to see an AR lower made of anything besides aluminum or carbon fiber that lasts.

Iconic Scattergun: An Affordable FAIR Iside 20 Gauge — Full Review

Iconic Scattergun: An Affordable FAIR Iside 20 Gauge — Full Review

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With a company name of Fabricca Armi Isidoro Rizzini (FAIR), this little 20-gauge jewel has definitely pulled off an under promise and over deliver scenario with the Iside model. FAIR is a northern Italian firearms manufacturer that has been in business since 1971. They have been building and providing fine firearms for years and are now imported by the Italian Firearms Group (IFG) operating out of a facility built in Amarillo, Texas.

Find Out What Barrel Length is Best for Your AR

Find Out What Barrel Length is Best for Your AR

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One of the top questions I get when people go to buy their first AR is, “What barrel length should I get?”

Affordable Dangerous Game Rifles — Roundup

Affordable Dangerous Game Rifles — Roundup

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The active pursuit of dangerous game is far and away my favorite style of hunting. The gear required for hunting dangerous game — specifically the rifle — must be rock solid, as with failure comes the potential for loss of life.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.