Gun Review: The Walther PDP Compact 5-Inch Barrel
The pistol illustrated is a result of my diligent searching for interesting pistols to own, shoot, carry and report on. It has been quite a while since HK introduced their polymer-frame P9 and almost...
Nighthawk Custom Guns: Custom Gun Capabilities For A Perfect Build
Over the past few years, I have been fortunate to spend the first week of October in Idaho at numerous firearm-industry editorial rendezvous. More than a dozen gun writers gathered to see what the...
Weatherby Orion 20-Gauge Side-By-Side Shotgun
A competent side-by-side shotgun retailing for under $1,000 sounds as unlikely and unattainable as a sub-6-pound elk rifle that shoots consistently. But Weatherby has accomplished the unexpected with its new Turkish-made Orion that hammers...
Savage Arms Will Find a Following Among 1911 Fans
The Savage 1911 finally arrived at my FFL after waiting quite a few months. Some of the big guys got theirs first and that’s ok. I have mine now, and I have given the...
Gun Review: Taurus GX4, Affordable and Reliable
I have to admit, my first experience with Taurus firearms was not favorable. Years ago, a friend purchased a .357 revolver and brought it over for me to look at. He was proud of...
New View: Rock River Arms XM24 Tactical Bolt-Action Rifle
In a move that long-range fans will love and reminds the rest of us that not all things tactical need to be semi-auto and begin with the initials “AR,” Rock River Arms has introduced...
FN Announces the 509 CC Edge XL and 509 MRD Full-Size Pistols
FN just dropped two new pistols and they're full, duty-sized guns. Compacts are great for concealed carry, but if you don't need a compact firearm, perhaps for home defense or to keep in your...
Mossberg Introduces 590 and 940 Pro Thunder Ranch Shotguns
Mossberg has released a slew of new shotguns for 2024 but two that caught my eye are the Thunder Ranch editions designed in conjunction with Clint Smith, from Thunder Ranch, the famed firearms training...
Obscure Object of Desire – VZ 70
I've always wanted a Walther PPK in .32 ACP. They are neat little guns but haven't been made or imported in what seems like forever. James Bond is always associated with the PPK, and...
Gun Review – The Mossberg .410 590 Shotgun
The Mossberg 590 series is an undisputed American classic. Mossberg first modified the 500 into the 590 after it failed to meet a number of military specifications. Mossberg wanted that contract, so they modified...
Review: Marlin Glenfield Model 60 .22 LR Classic
The Marlin Glenfield Model 60 is revered by many rimfire enthusiasts as one of the most accurate and affordable semi-auto .22 rifles made. This is especially true for those made before 1983. If you...
Review: The S&W M&P .22 Magnum
The newest Smith & Wesson pistol in the Military & Police (M&P) line-up is the most unique. The pistol chambers the .22 Magnum cartridge. It is old hat these days to test a reliable...