Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 69 .44 Magnum Revolver
By Austin Knudsen
In 2014, Smith & Wesson introduced the model 69, a 5-shot .44 Magnum revolver built on S&W’s slightly-larger-than-medium-but-slightly-smaller-than-large “L” frame. I love the L frame. I’ve owned an L-framed 686 in .357...
Gun Review: Daniel Defense DD5 V5 Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor
I mentioned in my recent review of a Daniel Defense PDW, that I had requested a Daniel Defense DD5 V5 rifle. I am glad that DD's Joe Marler modified my request and sent the...
Gun Review: Mossberg 500 Retrograde Shotgun
In a world where we can cover just about anything with Picatinny rails, it's nice to see the industry slow down and take a moment to simplify things. Don't get me wrong, I love...
Canadian Gun Grabbers Yuck it Up Over Prime Minister Zoolander’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
This apparently is what passes for hoplophobic humor north of the border.
This blanket policy is disrespectful to responsible gun owners like myself. As a gun enthusiast, I know the name, location, and safe carry...
Gun Review: SIG SAUER P365 XL
Two years ago SIG SAUER shook up the concealed carry market with the release of the P365. By shoehorning 10+1 rounds into a pistol the size and weight of every other mainstream company's 6+1...
Gun Review: Citadel M1911 Officer’s Model 9mm 1911 Pistol
By Virgil Caldwell
The 1911 handgun is an American icon, one recognized across the globe. John Moses Browning's 1911 pistol platform is generally available in three frame sizes, the government model, commander model, and officer's...
Gun Review: Henry Side Gate Lever Action .410 Shotgun
Late last year, Henry Repeating Arms finally gave in and released several traditional lever action rifle calibers in a side gate loading platform. Now they've continued that line, but with their first...
Gun Review: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5″ Tactical OSP 9mm
By David Blanton
Prior to SHOT Show 2020 this year, Springfield Armory freshened up their XD-M lineup with the new XD-M Elite line. The promise of this line is full ambidextrous controls, better slide serrations,...
Review: Mossberg International SA-20 Field 20 Gauge Shotgun
Semi-automatic 20-gauge shotguns are often good choices for female or younger shooters who want a lighter gun with less recoil, but with most of the shot-pattern effectiveness of a 12 gauge. There are actually...
Gun Review: The 2020 Colt Pythons
"Colt's coming out with a new Pyth…"
"Putmeonthelistheresmymoney."
And that's the way the conversation went when a buddy of mine told me that Colt would soon be offering a new Python.
Colt got back in the double...
Gun Review: Bond Arms Roughneck and Rowdy Model Derringers
About a decade ago I started boot carrying the Bond Arms Derringer in .410/.45 Colt as an everyday backup and deep concealment pistol. I absolutely loved it. Four years ago I got to review...
Gun Review: Brownells BRN-180S Upper with BRN-180M Lower
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Two years ago Brownells launched the first of their Retro Rifles line, a series of ARs that are faithful copies of old school Eugene Stoner designs. While not technically part of the Retro Rifles...