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Shooting History: 1913 Production Colt 1911 - Old Gun Review

Shooting History: 1913 Production Colt 1911 – Old Gun Review

The final design of the 1911 really came about from a series of trials that the US Government put it and other pistols through. These tests let Colt and John Browning see how the pistol held up. There were also requirements that the design had to meet. A lot of the credit for how the 1911 came out can be attributed to the trials and specifications required for the new pistol.

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ATF to Suspend ‘Green Tip’ Ammo Ban, Reclassification

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced on Tuesday that it will be suspending its campaign to “reclassify” — or as the gun community calls it, “ban” — M855 rounds, also known as “green tip” ammo.

Build a Mosin-Nagant Express Rifle

Build a Mosin-Nagant Express Rifle

Most of us think of the Mosin-Nagant as a cheap gun. The rifles are still relatively cheap. The ammo is, again, “cheap” relative to other calibers. And it is a rare day that you go to the range and someone is not there shooting a Mosin just for fun. What many people never realize is that in the world of firearms, it is rare that a gun both **never breaks** and is cheap. But when it comes to using the Mosin outside of the range, for real world applications, there are four problems with the Mosin.

Top 5 US Military Scatter Guns

Top 5 US Military Scatter Guns

When we, and I mean we as I include myself in this statement, think of US Military small arms it does not usually include a shotgun. When we think of the great American fighting arms of the past we have visions of the 1911, M1 Garand, M-16, 1903 Springfield and probably even a Bazooka before we picture the lowly scatter gun. So lets take a quick look through history and into the present at the shotguns that have served our men and women in uniform.

Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+

Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+

Daniel Defense M4A1: https://danieldefense.com/M4A1 Buy now at GunsAmerica: /M4A1 The Daniel Defense rifles have been out in the field, slowly building up the company’s reputation. Their take on the ubiquitous black rifle is seen by many as the benchmark for legitimate quality and value. Their M4A1 is no exception. Designed from the ground up with [...]

Top 5 Handguns for Bugging Out

Top 5 Handguns for Bugging Out

You have only a few minutes to gather the family, grab what you can carry and get out. You don’t know when you’ll be back. You have to rely on what you can carry on your body – no guarantee that you’ll even make it far in your vehicle. What gun do you want on your hip?

ProMag's Benelli Mods on the Cheap--Review

ProMag’s Benelli Mods on the Cheap–Review

The Benelli M4 is a formidable shotgun in its stock configuration. Adding a simple upgrade like the Pro Mag furniture set makes the gun even better. And the price of the ProMag stock makes this the single best Benelli mod available.

Shooting History: Colt 1908 Vest Pocket--Old Gun Review

Shooting History: Colt 1908 Vest Pocket–Old Gun Review

Legend has it that John Moses made the first prototype of the Vest Pocket to carry in his, you guested it, vest pocket while walking around on this land in Utah. He supposedly wanted a tiny pistol for defense against coyotes. True or not, Browning did design a great little pistol that will fit in a vest pocket.

Beretta APX--The Army's New Siderarm?

Beretta APX–The Army’s New Siderarm?

Breaking news from Beretta. A modular handgun. Just in time for the upcoming Modular Handgun System Trials that are slated to replace the M9. This is the multicaliber APX. Check it out here.

The Best Revolver Ever Made? Colt's Python--Review

The Best Revolver Ever Made? Colt’s Python–Review

The Colt Python is quickly becoming an object of obsession for American firearms enthusiasts. Is the beastly wheel-gun’s reputation deserved? It is. This one here just might be the best revolver ever made. So hit pause on that episode of The Walking Dead and check out a Python in the real world.