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The CMR-30: Kel-Tec’s Compact Powerhouse–New Gun Review
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: April 2, 2016 { 53 comments }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
BY Sam Trisler Published: April 1, 2016 { 28 comments }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
BY Jon Hodoway Published: March 26, 2016 { 18 comments }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.
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded
BY Tom McHale Published: March 21, 2016 { 5 comments }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.
The IWI UZI Pro SB–THE 21st Century UZI
BY Jacob Epstein Published: March 19, 2016 { 25 comments }UZI fans have been waiting for this one for a while. And this isn’t the oversized sub-gun that dominated cheeseball 80s prime-time crime dramas. This is a totally redesigned UZI. It is smaller, lighter, and even easier to conceal.
New Gun Review: EMP 4” Lightweight Champion
BY Jon Hodoway Published: March 19, 2016 { 12 comments }Fans of the 9mm 1911 have a new option. Springfield Armory has a 4″ Champion version of their purpose-built 9mm EMP that is ideal for those who want the most from their daily carry pistol.
Kel-Tec P3AT–3 Year Review
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: March 16, 2016 { 52 comments }The Kel-Tec P3AT isn’t new. But that’s the point of this deep dive. I’ve been carrying this one for more than three years, and I’m here to break it down and show you just what the old .380 looks like after hard use. Get ready for some gritty pics.
The Taser Pulse for Civilians
BY Jon Hodoway Published: March 13, 2016 { 20 comments }Tasers, with their barbs and wires, are a common tool for cops. Now Taser has opened up sales for the rest of us, too, and this is one kickass addition to the less-than-lethal arsenal.
Improving The Remington 700–Part 1–Buy a Rifle
BY Jacob Epstein Published: March 12, 2016 { 31 comments }Sometimes I stand back and look at my guns and realize I’m missing something. I realized recently that I didn’t have a serious long range rifle. So I started at the beginning. This is the base rifle I’ve chosen for a long range build. So how well does a stock Remington 700 perform? I must admit it will be hard to improve on this performance.









