Tag Archives: gun

Machine Pistols: A Pocketful of Rock & Roll

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Yankee Gun Nuts

There are handguns. There are submachineguns. In between those two classifications: the machine pistol. In theory, it’s a great concept: maximum firepower in minimum size. In practice . . .

Posted in Handguns | Tagged Glock, gun, guns | 10 Comments

Obscure Object of Desire: Gepard GM6 .50 Caliber Heavy Sniper Rifle

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Yankee Gun Nuts

According to the manufacturer’s website, “The Gepard GM6 ‘Lynx’ is a semi-automatic anti- material rifle. Thanks to the unique barrel recoil technology (SERO developed), the rifle’s recoil is less than the other rifles’ in the same category, and it makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Rifles | Tagged gun, guns, rifle | 7 Comments

Personal Defense Weapons (PDW): A Solution in Search of a Problem?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Yankee Gun Nuts

Modern armies have faced a small dilemma: what should they use to arm personnel who are not fighting on the front line? A full-size rifle is too big to let them do their (non-combat) jobs, and a pistol is too … Continue reading →

Posted in Ammo, Gear, Personal Defense, Training & Technique | Tagged gun, guns, home defense, shooting | 6 Comments

Quality – SIG SAUER and Kahr Arms

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Yankee Gun Nuts

Two more brands to consider: SIG SAUER and Kahr Arms. Kahr is a relative newcomer to the gun scene. Founded by the son of the man who headed the Unification Church (the “Moonies”), Kahr makes small and medium-sized handguns with … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Guns for Beginners, Handguns, Personal Defense | Tagged Concealed Carry, gun, guns, self-defense | 13 Comments

Quality – Springfield XD and Smith & Wesson M & P

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Yankee Gun Nuts

Next up – tracking the reliability of Springfield Armory’s XD/XDM family of pistols, and the Smith & Wesson Military & Police pistols. Both are designed to compete with Glock, and like the Glock they are both available in full-size, compact … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Guns for Beginners, Handguns, Personal Defense | Tagged Concealed Carry, gun, guns, self-defense | 19 Comments

1911 Quality Pt. 2 – Short Guns and Other Calibers

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Yankee Gun Nuts

Back in my original post about 1911 quality, I examined the reliability of full-size 1911s in .45 ACP. TTAG’s Armed Intelligentsia posed questions about Commander and Officer-size 1911s, as well as 1911 performance in other calibers. You want stats? We … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns for Beginners, Handguns | Tagged 1911, gun, guns, Kimber, Wilson Combat | 8 Comments

Obscure Object of Desire: Steyr M9 and M40

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Yankee Gun Nuts

When most firearms enthusiasts hear the name Steyr, they think of the AUG [above]. That’s only natural. It is Steyr’s most memorable gun. It cuts an instantly-recognizable profile. It screams “COOL” and “HIGH-TECH” at equal volume. But Steyr’s history of military and … Continue reading →