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Do you sacrifice ballistic performance carrying a smaller 1911?

The Ultimate 1911 Family Ballistics Guide

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Ever wonder exactly what happens when you move from a full-sized 1911 to government or commander sized pistol? Will bullets expand? Will you lose significant velocity? Will there be more recoil from the shorter barrels? We know because we’ve tested it. Read more…

Monday Gun Day Giveaway: Springfield Armory M1A National Match

Monday Gun Day Giveaway: Springfield Armory M1A National Match

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Monday Gun-Day giveaway time is here again, and this time Springfield Armory is giving away an M1A. Looking for a new single-action that offers the best mix of nostalgia and .308 stopping power? This just might be your lucky day.

Carrying the Taurus Curve

Carrying the Taurus Curve

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We got a sneak peak of the Taurus Curve last year, but didn’t get to give it the full attention it deserves. This isn’t a gun that shines on the range. It has to be carried in order to be appreciated. We’ve had The Curve in rotation some this summer, and are here with a follow-up on our initial review.

Zenith Z-5P – The MP5K Done Right

Zenith Z-5P – The MP5K Done Right

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We here at GunsAmerica have a deep respect for the MP5. Today we’re test driving an MP5K from Zenith Firearms. Before you make assumptions about the quality of the imported H&K clones, you should check out this review. Zenith’s Z-5P is a contender.

Walther's first .45--the PPQ M2--Review

Walther’s first .45–the PPQ M2–Review

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While most of the gun industry is still worried about what they’ll debut at SHOT show in January, Walther is making news. They’ve got a new addition to the PPQ line. The PPQ M2 in .45 ACP. How will Walther’s first attempts with the most American of calibers stand up? Read our review.

DP-12 Review--A Functional Double Barrel Bullpup

DP-12 Review–A Functional Double Barrel Bullpup

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When we first saw the DP-12 at SHOT Show, we were leery. Bullpup shotguns always seem to get our hopes up, then dash them to pieces with faltering reliability. They’re rarely anything more than range toys. But we’ve been beating up the DP-12 now for a few weeks, and we’re converts. Read our review.

Auto Ordnance 1911A1 Review

Auto Ordnance 1911A1 Review

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Looking for a historical shooting iron that evokes America’s fighting past? Check out Auto Ordnance’s version of the A1. The gun is a fair representation of the WWII era 1911s, and is a great at the range.

The Used Market: The Pocket .25

The Used Market: The Pocket .25

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When I first came across this little gun I immediately thought of a Colt Vest Pocket without the grip safety. That is how the back half of the pistol looks. After closer inspection I noticed it had a fixed barrel. That is not something the old Colts have. But a Walther PPK does. I have come to the conclusion that this little Galesi could be the product from a marriage between a PPK and a Vest Pocket. Those are some pretty good genes from both sides of the family.

Bigger is Better: Glock 40 GEN4 MOS 10MM

Bigger is Better: Glock 40 GEN4 MOS 10MM

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Tired of all of the kerfuffle about the diminutive GLOCK 43? Had your fill of all of the hype about single-stack stopping power? Want a polymer pistol capable of stopping a Grizzly? Check out the GLOCK 40. This beast is big, capacity is not an issue, and it shoots the 10mm, which–when loaded right–is impressive. So how does the G40 handle?

5 Ass-kicking AK Shotguns

5 Ass-kicking AK Shotguns

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AK platform shotguns have a solid reputation. They are what you make of them. But how hard are they to find now that sanctions have shut down the import of some of the guns? Here’s five options that are still available, despite the efforts of the Obama administration.