Polymer mouse guns aren’t for everyone. Some of us prefer a more substantial .380–but they’re getting to be rather scarce. Here’s one you should consider if you ever come across one used. The Taurus Pt-58.
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The Legacy of the MP40–Full Auto Review
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: March 26, 2016With news that American Tactical Imports is bringing in a new 9mm MP40, we thought we’d step back and look at the original. This German submachine gun is more than the weapon of our enemy–it is the building block for much of what we shoot today. Read our live-fire review of the 70 year old icon.
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded
BY Tom McHale Updated: March 21, 2016The Smith & Wesson M&P pistols don’t get as much love as they deserve. Now there’s a new M&P for those devotees who want to quiet down their range time. How well do the new .45 ACP M&Ps work? Read our review.
The IWI UZI Pro SB–THE 21st Century UZI
BY Jacob Epstein Updated: March 19, 2016UZI fans have been waiting for this one for a while. And this isn’t the oversized sub-gun that dominated cheeseball 80s prime-time crime dramas. This is a totally redesigned UZI. It is smaller, lighter, and even easier to conceal.
New Gun Review: EMP 4” Lightweight Champion
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: March 19, 2016Fans of the 9mm 1911 have a new option. Springfield Armory has a 4″ Champion version of their purpose-built 9mm EMP that is ideal for those who want the most from their daily carry pistol.
Kel-Tec P3AT–3 Year Review
BY Dave Higginbotham Updated: March 16, 2016The Kel-Tec P3AT isn’t new. But that’s the point of this deep dive. I’ve been carrying this one for more than three years, and I’m here to break it down and show you just what the old .380 looks like after hard use. Get ready for some gritty pics.
The Taser Pulse for Civilians
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: March 13, 2016Tasers, with their barbs and wires, are a common tool for cops. Now Taser has opened up sales for the rest of us, too, and this is one kickass addition to the less-than-lethal arsenal.
Improving The Remington 700–Part 1–Buy a Rifle
BY Jacob Epstein Updated: March 12, 2016Sometimes I stand back and look at my guns and realize I’m missing something. I realized recently that I didn’t have a serious long range rifle. So I started at the beginning. This is the base rifle I’ve chosen for a long range build. So how well does a stock Remington 700 perform? I must admit it will be hard to improve on this performance.
Custom Bob Marvel 1911Build–Full Review
BY Justin Opinion Updated: March 12, 2016Bob Marvel, a respected 1911 gunsmith, offers classes for those who want to build a pistol from the ground up. This is mine. In the first part, I detailed the build itself, but now it is time to test out the finished gun. So how does my custom 1911 run?
Bring Back The M6 Scout Rifle
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: March 5, 2016We spend most of our time covering new guns, but there are some old ones we’d like to see brought back. Here’s one of them. The old M6 Scout is an excellent example of a survival gun. This .410/.22 LR has a rich history, and sells for an astounding price these days.