Guns

If you are looking for the perfect 1911 for concealed carry, and want to give back to disabled American veterans, check out this Guns & Ammo Signature Nighthawk 1911. We’re auctioning off number 1 of 100, and all of the proceeds go to HAVA–Honored American Veterans Afield.

1873 was a big year in the firearms world. Colt’s new single action was adopted by the Army and Winchester came out with their best lever action to date. Originally chambered in .44 W.C.F., aka 44-40, the 1873 Winchester was the most powerful of the lever guns when it was introduced. This was a huge step forward from the rimfire .44 caliber used in the Henry and earlier Winchester rifles.

There is something to say about the fancy pants custom and semi-custom steel frames. But there is also something to say about the other end of the spectrum, the el cheapo 1911s. Love or hate the John Browning design, you can not dismiss its history and longevity. Ones that are made right just flat out work and you don’t have to spend $2,000 plus to get one that is made right.

Have you ever wanted a close quarters battle rifle that could could easily be concealed in a small case? One that assembles in seconds? The DRD Tactical M762 is a hard hitting rifle with a hard hitting price tag–but what you get for the money make just make this perfect concealable rifle.

Within the wide wide world of 1911s, Para has a reputation for excellent performance and affordable pricing. These aren’t prissy single-actions, either. Yet Remington has announced that they’re taking the Para pistols in house, and mothballing the Para name. How will this change the Paras we know and love? Read our review of the Black-Ops.

The GLOCK 43 is a reality. A single stack 9mm that proves the rumors to be true. And GunsAmerica has an inside look at the gun. So how does it stack up to the other GLOCKs? Read on to find out more.

Now that the harsh weather is behind us, concealed carry becomes more complex. I’ve got to put away the full-sized pistols and break out the anemic single-stacks. Though I hate sacrificing the extra rounds, I refuse to sacrifce on design. Here are my top five choices for lightweight single-stack 9mms.

The MVP Patrol is a 7 ½ pound rifle. As the name implies, it is short, light and handy enough to tote around in a car or pack. The 16 ¼ inch barrel is capped by a standard birdcage flash hider, which means that threading for suppressor attachment is already there. The composite stock is thick and sturdy. The Patrol in .308 is a hard use rifle, not a svelte and trim hunting gun, although there’s no reason it wouldn’t serve as a great field rifle. Read our review….

There are some guns that you just have to shoot to understand. The Coonan is one of them. This is a semiautomatic. How does the hopped up revolver round function in a classic single-action pistol platform? Fantastic. And if you want a hard hitting concealed carry gun, this compact would be a kickass option.