The KRISS Vector revolutionized the pistol caliber carbine concept with the release of the first model, chambered in .45 ACP. A carbine in .45 ACP wasn’t very revolutionary – even Bonnie and Clyde had one of those – but what was revolutionary was the operating design of the Vector.
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Taming the Ten: A Reverse-Recoil 10mm? The KRISS Vector Gen II – Full Review.
BY Justin Opinion Published: April 13, 2017 { 12 comments }Hammer-Forged Steal: Steyr’s $850 Pro Hunter – Full Review.
BY Phil Massaro Published: April 13, 2017 { 13 comments }The Steyr firm can trace its roots back to the mid-1860s, in Steyr, Austria, and they’ve always prided themselves on producing rifles that have been on the cutting edge of technology. Their Pro Hunter is no exception, being a reliable, if futuristic-looking, bolt-action repeater that is designed to take the worst the elements can throw at it.
Fire-Breathing, Multi-Cal 1911: Rock Island Armory’s .22 TCM/9mm Combo – Full Review.
BY Bruce Flemings Published: April 10, 2017 { 12 comments }The Rock Island Armory TCM TAC Ultra FS HC Combo is a race ready 9mm double-stack 2011 with a twist. In less than 2 minutes, the 9mm can be converted to fire the blazingly fast .22 TCM.
An AR for Home Defense? Clay, Drywall, Raw Meat & A Myth Busted!
BY Clay Martin Published: April 9, 2017 { 141 comments }When a homeowner uses an AR-15 to defend himself, the question arises … should we be worried about shoot through inside of our homes, and are pistols or shotguns a better choice than rifles? Basically, is a 5.56mm AR too much for home defense, or is it the right choice?
A Wheelgunners’ 1911? Dan Wesson’s Valkyrie & Silverback – Full Review
BY Clay Martin Published: April 6, 2017 { 5 comments }While Dan Wesson might have earned its reputation for radical revolver designs, it in recent years has developed a solid line of high-quality 1911 pistols. So what do you do when you have a product name known for high quality and demanding standards? Well, if you are CZ-USA, you double down on that quality and expand the line.
A Recoilless Snubbie .357? The 7-Shot Smith & Wesson Performance Center 586 L-Comp – Full Review
BY Tom McHale Published: April 4, 2017 { 47 comments }How would you feel about shooting a .357 Magnum revolver with virtually no muzzle flip? That’s exactly what the Smith & Wesson 586 L-Comp is all about. Let’s take a closer look.
Bird of Another Feather: Beretta’s A350 Xtrema Max5 12 Ga. 3.5″ Waterfowler – Full Review.
BY Tom McHale Published: March 30, 2017 { 2 comments }When my editor gave me the opportunity to try out the new A350 XTrema Max5 from Beretta, I was happy to oblige. The last Beretta shotgun I looked at here was a prima donna – the Beretta 692 Sporting B-Fast over and under. While that one was certainly made to shoot and admire, I might have a little heartburn tossing it into a John boat in the middle of January. This 3.5-inch, 12 gauge A350 Xtrema Max5 model is all about maintaining a working gun reputation, but that doesn’t mean it skimps on classic Beretta features.
A 9mm Turkish Delight? The Compact Canik TP9 SF Elite – Full Review.
BY Jon Hodoway Published: March 30, 2017 { 38 comments }As I examined this new Canik, I was thinking “Is this gun really the giant-killer that people who are much more tactical and cool than me are calling it?” Well, I set out to determine that for myself.
A 3-Gun Heavy Metal Hammer? CMMG Mk3 3GR .308 Rifle – Full Review
BY Jon Hodoway Published: March 29, 2017 { 13 comments }Are you a shooter that likes the biggest and baddest guns and chamberings? Well, then the 3-Gun Heavy Metal class is just the thing for you. And, if you are this kind of shooter, then the Mk3 3GR .308 from CMMG was developed just for you.
A Sniper Snubbie? The 50-Yard Accurate Kimber K6s DCR .357 Mag. – Full Review.
BY Jon Hodoway Published: March 29, 2017 { 62 comments }The Kimber K6s DCR gives wheelgun enthusiasts a great new option in the snubbie EDC gun category. Small, compact, packing a great trigger and holding six rounds, the K6s is a great option for those looking for something new and exciting in the revolver realm.









