What’s wrong with the Remington 870? The list isn’t very long. Yet there are ways that the classic pump shotgun can be improved. And Nighthawk has worked out a laundry list of upgrades that cover every inch of the gun. What goes in looks pretty familiar to just about everyone, but the shotgun that comes out the other end is nothing short of perfect.
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Build an AR-15: Choosing and Installing the Barrel
BY Tom McHale Updated: July 30, 2015In many ways, the upper and lower receivers on an AR-15 are just shells that hold pieces and parts together. But the barrel? Now we’re getting complex. How much you can expect from your rifle depends in large part on its barrel. Here are some things to look for and some answers to the complicated questions.
The Lone Wolf Timberwolf–No GLOCK Required
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: July 29, 2015Looking for a way to upgrade your GLOCK? Lone Wolf has options. You can swap out individual pieces, or buy an assembled slide. And now, if you pick up an assembled Timberwolf lower, you can assemble a complete firearm made by Lone Wolf. This compact model is like the GLOCK 19 perfected.
M1A Sniper/Competition Rifle – New Adjustable Precision Stock – Scope Installation & Range Report
BY Paul Helinski Updated: July 27, 2015The new Precision Stock model of the M1A “Loaded” from Springfield Armory builds the Archangel adjustable comb and adjustable length of pull stock into a factory rifle. This is a true scoped M1A platform, rivaling our own tests of the original Pro-Mag Archangel, as well as other higher priced aftermarket sniper stocks. As the only truly Mil-Spec .308 semi-auto in current production, the M1A is as classic a rifle as you can get. This latest article in the M1A series asks the question, is this the best factory original M1A ever?
Mossberg’s New Rimfire AK–The Blaze 47
BY Dave Higginbotham Updated: July 26, 2015Looking for an ideal way to blow through a brick of .22 LR? Now that they’re actually brick of rimfire rounds sitting around on store shelves, you might as well. And the Mossberg Blaze-47 is a great way to do it. This rimfire has the nostalgia of the old AK, but and is almost as cheap to run as a 7.62×39.
Build an AR:15–Intro to Uppers
BY Jacob Epstein Updated: July 26, 2015I’ve had lots of conversations with gun-geeks about barrels and lowers. We can talk triggers until we’re blue in the face. But I’ve yet to anyone truly debate the AR upper. Uppers are just not that sexy. But this is a crucial aluminum shell that holds some of the AR’s most active components. It can’t be overlooked!
A Long Range Revolver? Smith & Wesson 647 Varminter
BY Tom McHale Updated: July 23, 2015This isn’t your average revolver. The Smith & Wesson 647 Varminter is a complete long-range package. What kind of accuracy can you expect from a rimfire handgun? You just might be surprised. Read our review of this unique wheel-gun.
Top Five Truck Guns
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: July 22, 2015When I think of the ideal truck gun several words come to mind: inexpensive, rugged, portable, versatile.
The 100% American Made AK: The Ras-47
BY Dave Higginbotham Updated: July 16, 2015When sanctions shut down the import of many AK-47s, many of us began to get a bit twitchy. While the supply of AKs didn’t dry up as some gun-control nuts would have liked, Century ramped up plans for this rifle: the RAS-47. This 7.62 x 39 is made in America and a fine example of the entry level AK. Read our review.
Build an AR-15: The Lowdown on Lowers
BY Jacob Epstein Updated: July 15, 2015When deciding how you want to build an AR-15, the lower often takes center-stage. The lower receiver ties the whole rifle together. And it is a popular stating point for most builds, which means there are numerous options for material construction, style, and how much effort is required to finish them.