We here at GunsAmerica first heard about what would become the FN 509 back in January, 2016 at SHOT Show. There were plenty of looks back and forth between the FN folks, followed by a polite “We’ll get back to you” when asked about it. Fast-forward 12 months to the 2017 SHOT Show, and FN responded with an invitation to a meeting at an undisclosed location in Las Vegas. At that meeting, we were given the opportunity to fire a few hundred rounds through the FN 509. We received our sample of the 509 a few weeks ago after promising not to discuss it publicly until April 17th, 2017.
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Born for Combat, Refined for EDC: First Look at the New FN 509 9mm – Full Review.
Published: April 16, 2017 { 40 comments }
An AR for Home Defense? Clay, Drywall, Raw Meat & A Myth Busted!
Published: April 9, 2017 { 141 comments }When a homeowner uses an AR-15 to defend himself, the question arises … should we be worried about shoot through inside of our homes, and are pistols or shotguns a better choice than rifles? Basically, is a 5.56mm AR too much for home defense, or is it the right choice?
A Recoilless Snubbie .357? The 7-Shot Smith & Wesson Performance Center 586 L-Comp – Full Review
Published: April 4, 2017 { 47 comments }How would you feel about shooting a .357 Magnum revolver with virtually no muzzle flip? That’s exactly what the Smith & Wesson 586 L-Comp is all about. Let’s take a closer look.
A 9mm Turkish Delight? The Compact Canik TP9 SF Elite – Full Review.
Published: March 30, 2017 { 38 comments }As I examined this new Canik, I was thinking “Is this gun really the giant-killer that people who are much more tactical and cool than me are calling it?” Well, I set out to determine that for myself.
A 3-Gun Heavy Metal Hammer? CMMG Mk3 3GR .308 Rifle – Full Review
Published: March 29, 2017 { 13 comments }Are you a shooter that likes the biggest and baddest guns and chamberings? Well, then the 3-Gun Heavy Metal class is just the thing for you. And, if you are this kind of shooter, then the Mk3 3GR .308 from CMMG was developed just for you.
Hornady: Rapid AR Gunlocker, Wall Locks, and Reloading Tool – SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 21, 2017 { 0 comments }Hornady released several new products this year at SHOT. The first of these that goes on the must-have list is the Rapid Safe AR Gunlocker.
A Bullpup That Does Not Suck? The K&M Arms M17S .308 – Full Review.
Published: February 17, 2017 { 44 comments }KM Arms has taken the classic Bushmaster M17S design and upgraded it and enhanced it into a totally modern and intriguing offering. Available in both .223- and .308-sized models, the new M17S takes the bullpup design to the next level of performance.
Taylor’s & Co. .45-70 Ridge Runner Takedown Lever Gun
Published: June 1, 2016 { 24 comments }I don’t generally believe in love at first sight, so I’ll call this “lust with potential.” Gun folks are always on the hunt for that perfect gun, the one that has all the features and advantages without making any compromises. This is one of those guns.
Hornady Near/Far Terminal Ballistics Bullet, Ready Rifle Invention, New Safes – SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 25, 2016 { 2 comments }Stopping by the Hornady booth, I was immediately taken aback by all of the exciting new products for 2016. Some of them were so simple, yet cleverly designed, I wondered, why did I not think of that or that?