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LWRC's New .45 ACP Sub Gun--SHOT Show 2015

The Top 5 Stories From SHOT Show 2015 and The Full Reviews

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As SHOT Show 2016 approaches, we thought we’d take a look back at the top 5 stories from SHOW Show 2015. What were the most popular stories?

Techna Clip--Deep Concealmeant

Techna Clip–Deep Concealmeant

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Looking for concealed carry options? Techna Clip offers an easy way to carry a pistol in multiple positions. These clips are easy to install and even easier to use. Check out our full review.

The Smith & Wesson Victory standard model.

We Shoot the New Smith & Wesson Victory .22 LR Pistol

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Just in time for SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson has announced the Victory in 22 LR, and we’ve got one in for review. Check out the latest take on rimfire from S&W. This is one impressive gun, and the price is easy to handle.

I tested several common self-defense loads with widely varying bullet weights.

We Shoot the New .40 S&W XD-S from Springfield Armory

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When the XD-S hit the scene, Springfield Armory knew they had a winner. The thin .45 ACP redefined how many thought of concealed carry. Then they built one in 9mm. And now they’ve rounded out the collection with the .40 S&W, which we’ve taken for a test-drive.

We Shoot the New Walther PPS M2--New Gun Review

We Shoot the New Walther PPS M2–New Gun Review

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Just in time for SHOT Show 2016, Walther is releasing the PPS M2. This is a total overhaul of the original PPS. So what’s new about the M2 version? A lot. Check out our review…

Finally an Adjustable Bump Stock! - $299 SlideFire SSAR-15 MOD - Machinegun Speeds - Full Review

Finally an Adjustable Bump Stock! – $299 SlideFire SSAR-15 MOD – Machinegun Speeds – Full Review

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I have been waiting a long time for the bump stock to come of age. When I first encountered the SlideFire SSAR-15 back in 2011, it was relatively unknown. My article actually sold more stocks in one day, and picked up more dealers, than all of the other press that SlideFire had received prior to that, combined. It was the beginning of full auto speeds for the masses, no NFA tax certificate or 6 month wait required. Back then the stock was $350, for what really was just two pieces of plastic, but we all bought them, and for good reason. As my original article explained, the original product did come with a “BATFE letter,” but none of us knew how long that would last, and we all wanted one before “they banned it.” Well, they never did lol. And go figure we now have a much more mature product, with a rock solid feel, great ergonomics and excellent fit and finish, for over $100 cheaper. Sold.

Prepping 101: High Output Rayo Center Draft Lamps With Diesel Fuel

Prepping 101: High Output Rayo Center Draft Lamps With Diesel Fuel

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The word “forever” doesn’t compute in the American consumer market. We are a disposable society. But after the coming collapse, you better darn have some resources that could theoretically take care of your needs, “forever.” This week I am looking at some cutting edge survival lighting technology, and it just so happens they were made at the turn of the last century. Standard Oil Company was pushing their new “kerosene
fuel at that time, hoping to replace whale oil where natural gas could not be piped, and they came out with a newly patented product called the “center draft lamp.”

The Henry Original--New Old Gun Review

The Henry Original–New Old Gun Review

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The original Henry may well be lost to history, but you can still shoot a Henry Original. And this monster lever-action is an experience. This historic firearm was once a monumental leap forward in firearms technology. How does it stack up today?

Prepping 101: The Meek Shall Inherit ...What?

Prepping 101: The Meek Shall Inherit …What?

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This week we are sending out the “Most Popular of 2015” for the Prepping 101 column, and I was thinking how odd it is that the most popular of this series has always been anything to do with guns. Granted, this is GunsAmerica, so the choir is a bunch of gun nuts like me. But [...]

The Griffin Armament Optimus is really more of a kit than a single suppressor. Here are some of the included and optional “parts.”

Review: Griffin Armament Optimus Silencer

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Recently, I found one way to minimize that miserable excuse for a “gun safety” law while still enjoying the benefits of shooting more quietly. It’s called the Optimus by Griffin Armament and it’s a suppressor for certified Lego Master Builders. One can for calibers ranging from .22 to 300 WIn Mag? How well does it work?