Last year, I completely missed the Lipseys booth, and they ended up showing off the UC revolvers. The 432UC ended up being my favorite gun of 2024, so this year, I made sure to swing by and check out their exclusives. This year was a big year for Lipseys exclusives and a big one for … Read more
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. just released two new Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite rimfire pistols. The new pistols offer a custom look and custom features without a custom price tag. Like the rest of the MK IV series, the new pistols are chambered for .22 LR. That’s to be expected, although it might be … Read more
The AR-10 was famously designed by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s, and has been adapted, modified and improved ever since. While different manufacturers have made some minor variations that have made differing pedigrees incompatible with each other, it wasn’t until September 2022 that Ruger introduced a more modern redesign…the Ruger SFAR (Small Frame Autoloading … Read more
XS Sights has introduced new pre-drilled night sights for select Smith & Wesson (S&W) and Ruger revolvers, designed for easier self-installation without the need for a gunsmith. The new sights are available for S&W K-Frame, L-Frame, J-Frame, and Ruger SP101 revolvers. They feature a self-illuminating tritium vial surrounded by a photoluminescent Glow Dot, providing visibility … Read more
It’s been 30 years since the zippy little 5.7×28 cartridge was introduced, it it was only in August of Anno Domini 2024 that the round was officially accepted by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute). While the round was popularized early on in the FN P90 (and its video game incarnations), the round has … Read more
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. introduced the LC Carbine in .45 ACP at the SHOT Show in January of this year. It was a nice looking platform and seemed well thought out. A lightweight, 16-inch carbine, with factory threaded barrel folding stock, and it takes Glock mags. What more could you want? Well how about … Read more
Ruger has long since established itself as the market leader in .22 LR chambered plinkers. The venerable 10/22, the Single Six and the Mark series have been flying off the shelves for decades. Today, I’m looking at one of the most modern iterations, the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Tactical. First Look This isn’t my first … Read more
Rifle manufacturers came out strong this year with more than a score of new deer-worthy rifles. Here’s a quick rundown. Bergara MgMicro Lite Bergara’s MgMicro Lite weighs a mere 5.8 lbs. and sports an 18-inch Cure carbon barrel. An ultralight magnesium micro chassis provides stability and accuracy. Features like a Bergara Premier action, foldable … Read more
Finally, southpaw rimfire shooters don’t have to endure hot brass in their faces as Ruger presents a competition-level 10/22. I’ve wanted to love Ruger’s 10/22 as much as anybody. It shoots fast and accurate, despite its heavy trigger. It’s endlessly modular. And it is reliable as a roofing nail. But I’m an unrepentant left-handed … Read more
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