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

Shoot-out: Colt Python vs. Smith & Wesson 686

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Looking for a .357? We’re shooting two of the best–the Smith & Wesson 686 and the Colt Python. So how do these two icons stack up against each other?

GunsAmerica Giveaway Gun: 1911A1 from Auto-Ordnance

GunsAmerica Giveaway Gun: 1911A1 from Auto-Ordnance

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GunsAmerica is proud to giveaway a matched pair of commemorative Auto-Ordnance .45 ACPs. This is the first part of the matched pair, a 1911A1. It is a compelling historical single action, but Auto-Ordnance is giving it away with a matching Thompson 1927A1. Read our review of the pistol here.

Henry's Updates .30-30 and .45-70: Review Redux

Henry’s Updates .30-30 and .45-70: Review Redux

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The Henry Repeating Arms Company has listened to customer suggestions and issues and has now addressed a few problem areas on their .45-70 and .30-30 rifles. We’re back on the range with the new guns to update our original review. So what’s new?

Receiver is marked auto, fire and safe sadly it will not turn to the fun position

As Close to an M16 as You Can Get: FN’s Military Collector Series

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Some shooters want an AR-15 they can manipulate, modify, chop, crop and rebuild. FN makes ARs that fit that bill, but this isn’t one of them. The is the FN Military Collector Series M16, and it is about as close as you will get to an M16 without signing up with Uncle Sam.

Why My Concealed Carry Gun is a .357

Why My Concealed Carry Gun is a .357

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The debate about the best concealed carry gun will never be solved. But I’m going to throw in my vote for EDC: the .357. I’ve been studying defensive shooting scenarios and statistics, and here’s why I think this S&W revolver is the best option.

On a Tight Budget? The SCCY 9mm

On a Tight Budget? The SCCY 9mm

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Looking for a low-cost 9mm that actually works? Check out the SCCY. This is one of those rare gems that almost everyone can afford, and they have lifetime. So what does a $225 9mm look like, and is it worth the money?

The CMR-30: Kel-Tec's Compact Powerhouse--New Gun Review

The CMR-30: Kel-Tec’s Compact Powerhouse–New Gun Review

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Looking for a lightweight rifle that still packs a punch? They don’t get much lighter than Kel-Tec’s CMR-30. Great capacity and excellent performance. This compact magnum is as maneuverable as a most full-sized handguns, but with all of the benefits of a rifle’s stability.

The Used Market: The Full Bodied .380 Taurus PT-58

The Used Market: The Full Bodied .380 Taurus PT-58

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Polymer mouse guns aren’t for everyone. Some of us prefer a more substantial .380–but they’re getting to be rather scarce. Here’s one you should consider if you ever come across one used. The Taurus Pt-58.

The Legacy of the MP40--Full Auto Review

The Legacy of the MP40–Full Auto Review

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With news that American Tactical Imports is bringing in a new 9mm MP40, we thought we’d step back and look at the original. This German submachine gun is more than the weapon of our enemy–it is the building block for much of what we shoot today. Read our live-fire review of the 70 year old icon.

A movie prop from Mad Max? Nah, I mounted this Bushnell Elite handgun scope using a UM Tactical Rail Mount just for fun.

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded

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The Smith & Wesson M&P pistols don’t get as much love as they deserve. Now there’s a new M&P for those devotees who want to quiet down their range time. How well do the new .45 ACP M&Ps work? Read our review.