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Smith & Wesson's Biggest Fail? The Ultra-Rare Model 320 Revolving Rifle

Smith & Wesson’s Biggest Fail? The Ultra-Rare Model 320 Revolving Rifle

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Obviously, these are success stories the likes of which have changed firearms history. However, for every success story, there are dozens of ideas that didn’t make it. Even the vaunted Smith & Wesson was not immune from the pitfalls of 19th Century firearms design. Case in point: the Model 320 revolving rifle.

.357 Buster? Ruger’s .327 SP101 Delivers Magnum Force & Extra Firepower!

.357 Buster? Ruger’s .327 SP101 Delivers Magnum Force & Extra Firepower!

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The Ruger SP101 combines a small frame with a full-power chambering in .357 Magnum, but it is limited to five rounds. The addition of the .327 Federal Magnum chambering bumps that up to six, while still having fight-stopping power.

Can Center Axis Relock Save Your Life?

Can Center Axis Relock Save Your Life?

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Center Axis Relock is a versatile shooting system which provides a stable firing platform for multiple scenarios and it greatly aids in weapon retention.

New Gun Review: Masterpiece Arms 930DMG, the Perfect Home Defense Gun?

New Gun Review: Masterpiece Arms 930DMG, the Perfect Home Defense Gun?

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The MasterPiece Arms MPA Defender 930DMG is an Ingram-style firearm with a machined alloy grip contoured to accept easy-to-find Glock magazines.

Aguila Helps Heroic Young Shooter, Alexis Welch!

Aguila Helps Heroic Young Shooter, Alexis Welch!

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Alexis Welch, an up-and-coming young shooter sponsored by Aguila Ammunition, knows what it takes to overcome adversity and succeed.

Prepping 101: Off Grid Lighting - The Aladdin Lamp

Prepping 101: Off Grid Lighting – The Aladdin Lamp

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Sometimes for this column, I have to admit that I put things off that give me trouble. Such is the case for the Alladin Lamp. No, it’s not about the genie silly. If you have never looked into off grid living, probably you have never encountered what is considered the most elegant of kerosene lamps, but they are pretty nifty. You would think the Alladin is a pressure lamp, running on propane, but it is not. That white light comes from regular old kerosene, and it will likewise run just about any lamp oil, and even diesel fuel, with no appreciable loss, or that much of a smell in my experience.

Point Shooting - Fact or Fiction (The Competitive Edge w/ Rob Leatham)

Point Shooting – Fact or Fiction (The Competitive Edge w/ Rob Leatham)

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Ever watch a professional shooter move through a course of fire and think they are doing something you’re not? I’ve had the feeling. It is that nagging voice that says “you’re doing everything right, so why can’t you do that?” We’re on the range with Rob Leatham and talking about the myths of point shooting.

Find the Malfunction - Black Aces DTR Short Shotgun Problems

Find the Malfunction – Black Aces DTR Short Shotgun Problems

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You know what really chaps my ass? When I see a supposed “gun reviewer” bash a product online based on very limited experience. It is almost as bad at the ‘tubers who review a product positively, after putting a dozen rounds through it, because…drum roll please, they got a free one. As you’ll see in the video, my topic for this week is a followup review on a problematic Black Aces Tactical DT short shotgun. On first blush, the gun is junk. But at the same time, we’ve had a prior gun in that worked great. I’m not personally a huge fan anyway. It’s clunky and hard to rack. But I think that whenever you encounter a problem with a gun, it is important to try to figure it out, especially before you spreading bad information around the internet.

A*B Arms MOD*X Chassis - Rem. 700 Mods (#2)

A*B Arms MOD*X Chassis – Rem. 700 Mods (#2)

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Buy the MOD*X chassis: Purchase Freedom Munitions here: In case you missed part one of this series, make sure to click the link below and get up to speed. Read part 1 of the series here: https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/the-appeal-of-the-remington-700/ In part one of our series on improving the Remington 700, we covered the basics. We walked you [...]

First Look! Walther Q5 Match 9mm

First Look! Walther Q5 Match 9mm

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Before we go any further, I would like to make something clear: The Q5 Match is a lot more than just a 5-inch PPQ with a red dot. Walther really thought this gun through and brought together lots of details that make the Q5 Match special