Smith & Wesson’s M&P line keeps getting bigger. Only this time, the M&P itself is getting smaller. The M&P22 Compact is a well balanced rimfire that is looking to put the fun back in the fun gun. It is brand new, and we have a full review.
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Will Hayden, ‘Sons of Guns’ star, arrested for Child Molestation
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: August 11, 2014 { 84 comments }William Hayden, the star of Discovery Channel’s ‘Sons of Guns,’ was arrested on Saturday on charges of molestation of a juvenile and aggravated crimes against nature, local media reports.
Signs of a buyer’s market, Ruger sales dip in Second quarter
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: August 1, 2014 { 0 comments }With gun sales slowing in the second quarter of 2014, it appears that it’s becoming a buyer’s market.
Hornady issues recall on 9mm Critical Duty ammo
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 31, 2014 { 1 comment }On Thursday, Hornady Mfg Company recalled one (1) lot of 9mm 135 gr +P Critical Duty™ ammunition, Item #90226, Lot #3141635.
Smith & Wesson pays $2 million to SEC for violations
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 30, 2014 { 10 comments }On Monday, Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation agreed to shell out $2 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly bribing foreign officials in an effort to secure contracts to supply firearms to military and law enforcement overseas.
BREAKING: Remington makes big announcement on R51
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 25, 2014 { 22 comments }Remington makes big announcement on R51.
Beretta leaves Maryland, heads to Tennessee
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 23, 2014 { 16 comments }Beretta announced on Tuesday that it is uprooting its manufacturing facility from Maryland and moving it to Tennessee. What’s the reason behind this transition from the Free State The Volunteer State?
BREAKING: SilencerCo unveils shotgun supressor: ‘Salvo 12’
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 21, 2014 { 11 comments }SilencerCo unveils the ‘Salvo 12,’ the first commercially-viable shotgun suppressor.
Mossberg to move more jobs to Texas
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 16, 2014 { 1 comment }Shotgun-making behemoth Mossberg is moving more Jobs to the Lone Star State, according to a recent Forbes article.
A Look Inside Thermold Magazines – Factory Tour
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: July 14, 2014 { 17 comments }Thermold Magazines has a long row to hoe, but they’re intent on reshaping their image. Their mags are made in the USA, and backed with a lifetime warranty. I’ve recently taken a behind-the-scenes tour of their factory, and we’ll have full reviews up soon.









