Gun Review Archives

Assembling a Knock-Around Rifle

BY Trapr Swonson Published: May 1, 2023 { 1 comment }

Several years back, I took a small ring Mauser 96, in 6.5×5,5 and turned it into a scout-type rifle. It later became a more traditional rifle with normal scope mounts and a turned-down bolt. In that configuration it became my loaner, backup, knock-around rifle for friends and relatives that asked to borrow a rifle for impromptu hunts.

New From Weatherby: The Ultralight Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI

BY Mitchell Graf Published: April 3, 2023 { 0 comments }

The Backcountry 2.0 lineup is available in four configurations including a steel or titanium action with either carbon fiber or traditional fluted barrel.

My Favorite 22 Pistol: Ruger 22/45 Tactical

BY Garrett Negen Published: March 26, 2023 { 6 comments }

I really enjoyed shooting this pistol and I can’t wait for my 22suppressor to come in so I can complete the build.

H&K VP9B – From Oberndorf with love?

BY Clay Martin Published: March 19, 2023 { 11 comments }

Everything the American market demands, with the legendary reliability of H&K? Yes please, I’ll take it for a spin. And I’m very glad I did.

Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder

BY Mark Miller Published: February 18, 2023 { 18 comments }

American Gun Craft’s Desperado hand cannon looks like a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun but it is not a firearm under federal law. There is no gimmick here, Desperado is a hybrid black powder and percussion device you load from the front with black powder and shot then shoot it with a 209 shotgun primer.

Clay Martin with the 4.25 Prodgy DS from Springfield

Springfield Armory Prodigy 4.25 – 2011 for the working man?

BY Clay Martin Published: February 12, 2023 { 18 comments }

One of the few complaints a man can make about a 1911 is capacity, and the 2011 has fixed that.

.22 Magnum for Personal Defense – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

BY Rob Garrett Published: February 5, 2023 { 40 comments }

It seems the armed community is rediscovering the advantages of the small revolver over the pocket auto!

Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder

BY Mark Miller Published: January 18, 2023 { 0 comments }

American Gun Craft’s Desperado hand cannon looks like a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun but it is not a firearm under federal law. There is no gimmick here, Desperado is a hybrid black powder and percussion device you load from the front with black powder and shot then shoot it with a 209 shotgun primer.