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More than 140 years after the Colt SAA was invented, Uberti decided it was high time to change the rules and engineered a solution to the historic problem of having to “safely” carry a Single Action with the hammer resting on an empty chamber.

Designed for concealed carry, the 5-shot .44 Special Boomer by Charter Arms packs a powerful cartridge in a small, snag-free package.

Obviously, these are success stories the likes of which have changed firearms history. However, for every success story, there are dozens of ideas that didn’t make it. Even the vaunted Smith & Wesson was not immune from the pitfalls of 19th Century firearms design. Case in point: the Model 320 revolving rifle.

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.

When it comes to .45 ACP expansion performance, and I’m talking about the heavy and comparatively slow 230-grain varieties, reliable expansion can be an iffy thing. What starts as a projectile capable of leveling a city block often ends with some percentage of unexpanded slow but heavy bullets. But the Sig? Hell’s bells. No way.

The dedication and ingenuity of Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center in a rimfire? If you’re looking for a .22LR that can serve as a practice and training tool, or you just want it to operate like the big brother, this is your Huckleberry. The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22.

The Webley & Scott Empire Rifle is a solid buy for hunters looking for a gun with a little more class than your average entry-level bolt gun. Sub MOA accuracy and excellent attention to detail make this an attractive package.

I have found a rifle that may be “the one,” Springfield’s newest offering in their line of M1A rifles, the SOCOM 16 CQB or Close-Quarter Battle rifle. This gun is a logical evolution for the hard hitting M1A.

Ever wonder what happens when you put 1,000 rounds through a rifle just as fast as you can? It isn’t pretty. Our man Jim Grant knows all too well. He’s put a Century C308 to the test. Check out the epic results and the stunning video.