Obscure Object of Desire: Winchester Model 1911 SL Shotgun
If you've followed any of my writing, you know I'm a shotgun nerd. I ran across the Winchester Model 1911 SL shotgun when...
The 5 Long Guns I Just Can’t Live Without
By Austin Knudsen
A few years ago, I wrote a light piece about the five handguns I couldn’t live without. It was a fun, easy article to write, but even more fun—and unexpected – was...
Mossberg Launches the New 940 Pro Tactical Shotgun
From Mossberg . . .
Mossberg has released the newest member of its 940 Pro family of 12-gauge shotguns: the optic-ready 940 Pro Tactical 8-shot autoloading shotgun. Based on Mossberg’s cleaner-running and redesigned gas-operating system,...
Sauer Introduces SL5 Turkey Shotguns
From Blaser Group out of San Antonio, importers of Blaser, Mauser, J.P. Sauer and Sohn, English gunmaker John Rigby & Co., plus Minox optics and Liemke Thermal Optics:
San Antonio, Texas (March 15, 2022) – J.P....
Gun Reviews: Tokarev USA TX3 12HD Retro Riot Gun
I’m the shotgun nerd around these parts, and that lead me to the SDS Imports and Tokarev USA booth at SHOT Show’s Range Day 2022. There, I handled their TX3 12HD, aka the Retro...
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 12 Shotgun
One of the bigger surprises of 2021 was the release of the Smith & Wesson M&P 12 gauge shotgun. S&W has been out of the shotgun game for a long time, and the company...
Australian Government Offers Amnesty, Encouraging Aussies to Turn in Their Guns (or Their Neighbors)
In a knee-jerk reaction to a massacre committed by a madman in 1996, the Australian government banned most civilian ownership of firearms. Those still retaining them after all these years face serious penalties if...
SHOT Show 2022: Mossberg’s New 940 Pro Turkey Shotgun
I never thought I needed a turkey gun. I’ve hunted turkey, but I just used a standard shotgun and it seemed to work fine. However, I will say I am damn sure attracted to...
Random Thoughts On That First Home Defense Gun
As a firearms and personal defense instructor for just shy of 25 years, I’ve had countless people ask me what’s the best gun for home defense. If only it were so simple. That question...
Mossberg Announces New 940 Pro Turkey Semi-Auto Shotguns With 18.5″ and 24″ Barrels
From Mossberg . . .
At the core of the 940 Pro platform is a durable gas system that can run up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning and is compatible with factory-manufactured 2.75 or 3-inch...
Gun Review: Henry Single Shot Shotgun in 12 gauge
Although relatively inexpensive, I wouldn't call the Henry Single Shot Shotgun a "budget gun." The folks at Rice Lake, Wisconsin didn't skimp. Leave it to Henry to make the best simple shotgun...
Gun Review: Charles Daly AR 410 Upper Receiver
You gotta love the AR-15 as a platform. Even if it can be a bit of a bore in terms of everyone making one, it's such an adaptable, flexible, and ever-evolving platform.