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Taming the Ten: A Reverse-Recoil 10mm? The KRISS Vector Gen II – Full Review.

BY Justin Opinion Published: April 13, 2017 { 12 comments }

The KRISS Vector revolutionized the pistol caliber carbine concept with the release of the first model, chambered in .45 ACP. A carbine in .45 ACP wasn’t very revolutionary – even Bonnie and Clyde had one of those – but what was revolutionary was the operating design of the Vector.

Hammer-Forged Steal: Steyr’s $850 Pro Hunter – Full Review.

BY Phil Massaro Published: April 13, 2017 { 13 comments }

The Steyr firm can trace its roots back to the mid-1860s, in Steyr, Austria, and they’ve always prided themselves on producing rifles that have been on the cutting edge of technology. Their Pro Hunter is no exception, being a reliable, if futuristic-looking, bolt-action repeater that is designed to take the worst the elements can throw at it.

Fire-Breathing, Multi-Cal 1911: Rock Island Armory’s .22 TCM/9mm Combo – Full Review.

BY Bruce Flemings Published: April 10, 2017 { 13 comments }

The Rock Island Armory TCM TAC Ultra FS HC Combo is a race ready 9mm double-stack 2011 with a twist. In less than 2 minutes, the 9mm can be converted to fire the blazingly fast .22 TCM.

An AR for Home Defense? Clay, Drywall, Raw Meat & A Myth Busted!

BY Clay Martin Published: April 9, 2017 { 141 comments }

When a homeowner uses an AR-15 to defend himself, the question arises … should we be worried about shoot through inside of our homes, and are pistols or shotguns a better choice than rifles? Basically, is a 5.56mm AR too much for home defense, or is it the right choice?

Making the Best Even Better: Benelli’s New Super Black Eagle 3 – Full Review.

BY Michael O. Humphries Published: April 7, 2017 { 5 comments }

For more information, visit . To purchase on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: . Twenty-six years after the introduction of the original Super Black Eagle by Benelli made waves among waterfowlers and shotgun fans in general, the company continues to set the standard for auto-loading shotguns with its third variant of the inertia-driven scattergun. When first [...]

A Wheelgunners’ 1911? Dan Wesson’s Valkyrie & Silverback – Full Review

BY Clay Martin Published: April 6, 2017 { 5 comments }

While Dan Wesson might have earned its reputation for radical revolver designs, it in recent years has developed a solid line of high-quality 1911 pistols. So what do you do when you have a product name known for high quality and demanding standards? Well, if you are CZ-USA, you double down on that quality and expand the line.