Everyone I know who owns a shotgun started out with a pump. Where do you go when you want something just a bit faster, or more responsive? Automatics have a reputation for being finicky–at best. But not the Benelli M4. This may be the most complete tactical shotgun in production today.
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Monday Gun Day Giveaway: Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911
BY Dave Higginbotham Updated: September 11, 2015Monday Gun-Day giveaway time is here again, and this time Springfield Armory is giving away a stainless Mil-Spec 1911. Looking for a new single-action that offers the best mix of nostalgia and potential? This just might be your lucky day.
Suppressing the GLOCK 43–XCaliber Firearms
BY Jacob Epstein Updated: September 5, 2015The GLOCK 43 is a gun with a lot of potential. And now that XCaliber Firearms has threaded barrels available for the 43, it has become even more fun to shoot. We’ve got a big can on the little gun, and like what we hear.
The Ultimate 1911 Family Ballistics Guide
BY Tom McHale Updated: September 4, 2015Ever wonder exactly what happens when you move from a full-sized 1911 to government or commander sized pistol? Will bullets expand? Will you lose significant velocity? Will there be more recoil from the shorter barrels? We know because we’ve tested it. Read more…
Monday Gun Day Giveaway: Springfield Armory M1A National Match
BY Dave Higginbotham Updated: September 4, 2015Monday Gun-Day giveaway time is here again, and this time Springfield Armory is giving away an M1A. Looking for a new single-action that offers the best mix of nostalgia and .308 stopping power? This just might be your lucky day.
Carrying the Taurus Curve
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: September 3, 2015We got a sneak peak of the Taurus Curve last year, but didn’t get to give it the full attention it deserves. This isn’t a gun that shines on the range. It has to be carried in order to be appreciated. We’ve had The Curve in rotation some this summer, and are here with a follow-up on our initial review.
Zenith Z-5P – The MP5K Done Right
BY Jacob Epstein Updated: September 2, 2015We here at GunsAmerica have a deep respect for the MP5. Today we’re test driving an MP5K from Zenith Firearms. Before you make assumptions about the quality of the imported H&K clones, you should check out this review. Zenith’s Z-5P is a contender.
Walther’s first .45–the PPQ M2–Review
BY Dave Higginbotham Updated: August 28, 2015While most of the gun industry is still worried about what they’ll debut at SHOT show in January, Walther is making news. They’ve got a new addition to the PPQ line. The PPQ M2 in .45 ACP. How will Walther’s first attempts with the most American of calibers stand up? Read our review.
DP-12 Review–A Functional Double Barrel Bullpup
BY Jacob Epstein Updated: August 28, 2015When we first saw the DP-12 at SHOT Show, we were leery. Bullpup shotguns always seem to get our hopes up, then dash them to pieces with faltering reliability. They’re rarely anything more than range toys. But we’ve been beating up the DP-12 now for a few weeks, and we’re converts. Read our review.
Auto Ordnance 1911A1 Review
BY Jacob Epstein Updated: August 26, 2015Looking for a historical shooting iron that evokes America’s fighting past? Check out Auto Ordnance’s version of the A1. The gun is a fair representation of the WWII era 1911s, and is a great at the range.