Gun Review

Over the course of my five-day testing period, the FN 509 Midsize was stored in a by-the-bed lockbox, inside my wife’s concealed-carry purse, and in a standard hip holster. Most pleasing, however, is the fact that you can bank on full-sized pistol performance in a midsize package.

Henry’s new Long Ranger may change your perception of lever-action guns. The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing.

The latest in the aftermarket revolution comes from Magpul. No stranger to the firearm accessories scene, the high-tech polymer company recently released a version of their Hunter stock tailored for the Ruger American rifle.

Ruger has decided to enter the light-weight, long-range hunting rifle game with their appropriately named Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter Bolt Action Rifle. This gun is designed to be accurate, lightweight, user adjustable and tough. The light profile, stainless steel barrel contributes most to this rifle’s low weight and comes chambered in the most popular 6.5 calibers.

Winchester’s new Wildcat .22 could be the perfect 21st century semi-auto. This is a rifle worth your attention.

Unboxing the test rifle, it was clear at a glance that the First Lite is not Roy Weatherby’s Mark V of yesteryear. The Mark V line got something of a makeover in the last few years, and the result is an updated take on an iconic and distinctly American rifle design.

I’m not a what you would call a “shotgun guy” but when an opportunity presented itself to try out an AK-style 12-gauge shotgun, I jumped at the chance. If you’ve ever used an AK, then this shotgun will still feel very familiar to you when you pick it up.

“I’m your Huckleberry!” The phrase conjures up scenes of Doc Holliday facing down bad guys, eyes gleaming and fingers gently toying with the curvaceous grips of an unusual-looking revolver. And yup! This is the gun.

The Q5 Match Steel Frame is the new flagship model for the serious competitor – the Walther you must have if you’re a Walther guy or gal.