Feature Articles Archives

Prepping 101: Canning Food With Paraffin Wax for Short Term Preservation

BY Paul Helinski Published: August 21, 2016 { 1 comment }

The title of this article sounds more like a scientific paper than a survival topic, and that is by design. I would prefer that the dufus brigade not read it. Canning food demands attention to detail, and though this method of canning is a fringe, do not try this at home kind of idea, it is still canning. You need to pay attention to the details. I would not suggest canning with just paraffin wax except in a genuine “use or or lose it” food survival situation, but it does work.

Full Auto Speeds – No NFA or Bumpfire – Franklin Armory Binary Firing System Installation & Full Review

BY Robert Sadowski Published: August 19, 2016 { 149 comments }

The Franklin Armory Binary Firing System drop-in AR-15 trigger allows a shooter to fire a round with the press of a trigger and fire a second round with a release of the trigger. From a tactical standpoint, the Franklin Armory BFS can significantly increase the rate of fire.

Kimber Hunter .308 Deer Rifle (vs. Wild Florida Hogs) – New Gun Review

BY Paul Helinski Published: August 18, 2016 { 14 comments }

With deer season just around the corner, I thought that now would be a good time to review the Kimber Hunter, which is their entry level deer rifle of a very high end line. If you are a regular here at GunsAmerica, you’ve probably seen the ad for the rifle running on our homepage, and they sent me a review rifle a few months ago. Now that summer is pretty much behind us, it’s time to start thinking new deer rifle, and if you have the budget, the $885 MSRP Kimber Hunter is an option you should seek out. Most people think 1911 when they think of Kimber, but the company started with rifles, and it is still a core component of Kimber Firearms today. The Hunter is the same action as the $1,400 Kimber rifles. If are have been looking for an upgrade this deer season, please watch the video.

FN15 Tactical from FN in 300 BLK—Full Review

BY Clay Martin Published: August 17, 2016 { 14 comments }

The FN15 as configured is an excellent choice for a hunting or home defense gun. And I for one think we are going to see further evolution of the AR platform under the FN banner. For one thing, only they can truly call upon the spirit of Saint John Moses Browning.

Check out These Leaked Photos of ‘Gen 5’ Glock 17M

BY Max Slowik Published: August 16, 2016 { 113 comments }

Pictures of the rumored “fifth-generation” Glock 17M have been leaked. The fingergrooves are gone but that’s not all, the 17M has a lot of changes.

Specialized Suppressor-Ready Nighthawk Custom GRP Recon .45 1911—Full Review.

BY Rob Garrett Published: August 16, 2016 { 5 comments }

The Nighthawk Custom Global Response Pistol, GRP, was introduced at the height of the Global War on Terror. The original GRP was a standard 1911 duty-ready pistol in a traditional configuration. The company then answered the requests for a rail model by introducing the GRP Recon.

To find range to your target, you could make use of technology and use a scope with integrated laser rangefinder like the Burris Eliminator (bottom.) Or, with some basic math, you can use a scope with a graduated mil-dot or MOA reticle like the Burris Veracity (top.)

Optics Buying Guide: Finding Range With A Scope

BY Tom McHale Published: August 16, 2016 { 8 comments }

You can figure out how far away an object is using your scope, provided its reticle has markings in mil dots or minutes of angle.

The $327 Gear Bag You Must See from Saddleback Leather

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: August 15, 2016 { 32 comments }

Saddleback Leather knocked it outta the park with this canvas gear bag. Check it out!

Blood In The Bushveld: A Father And Son On Their First Safari in South Africa

BY Devin Standard Published: August 15, 2016 { 8 comments }

A father and son go on a once-in-a-lifetime safari in South Africa and live out a dream hunt. Their story told in pictures, video and words.

Prepping 101: Biolite Base Camp Rocket Stove – King of Bug In Cooking

BY Paul Helinski Published: August 12, 2016 { 0 comments }

From the very start in this column I have been an advocate of “bug-in” as opposed to bug out. Stock up on flour, grains, rice, beans, and canned food, and figure out a means to cook them. In the past I have considered short term cooking solutions, like heater bags and alcohol stoves, and long term solutions, using wood and diesel fuel. This is the king of wood burning Rocket Stoves.