Obscure Object of Desire – S&W 432 PD
Smith & Wesson and various .32 caliber revolvers date back to 1865 and the advent of rimfire cartridges. In 1878, the company created the .32 S&W, a centerfire micro-sized .32 caliber round. Guns like...
Gun Review: Colt’s Series 70 Competition Pistol
There is a great deal of storied history surrounding the 1911. Much of this history is backed up by military records not to mention Congressional investigations having to do with awarding the Medal of...
Guns We Love – Astra Constable
The Walther PP and PPK have reached legendary status. When people say Walther, most people will picture a PP variant. In reality, there was nothing superbly revolutionary about the PP series. These were high-quality...
Gun Review – Cimarron 1887 Terminator
I get lots of press releases and new product announcements. My eyes often glaze over when company XYZ writes a 500-word press release for a holster that now accommodates one more gun. Call me...
Gun Review: Springfield Armory’s SA16-A2—The M16A2 All Over Again?
The M16 was as iconic a military weapon as there ever was. When introduced in its original version in 1965, it was a game-changer. We went from the M14’s 30-caliber round to a much...
Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Tactical – Review
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...
Guns We Love: Mossberg Patriot Predator 7mm PRC
When Mossberg rolled out the Patriot Predator rifle in 7mm PRC in 2023, it was not only one of the hottest new cartridges to be making waves in the hunting world, it...
Gun Review: The Springfield Armory TRP
We all want to spend money on things that makes us feel like we got more than what we paid. The cost of everything from gas and groceries to vehicles and houses...
Gun Review: The New Winchester XPR Left-Hand
New carbine chambered in 350 Legend makes a great southpaw truck gun
The value proposition for every straight-wall cartridge I can name is that it mates well with...
Guns We Love: CZ 457 AT-ONE Rimfire Rifle
From its robust construction to its customizable features, the CZ 457 AT-ONE is designed to meet the needs of both target shooters and hunters alike. At the heart of the CZ 457 AT-ONE...
Obscure Object of Desire: The Marlin Model 28
If I were to say shotgun company, what would you picture? Remington? Mossberg? Benelli? When I say Marlin, what do you think of? Likely lever action rifles like the Model 336 or...
S&W’s “New” 1854 Lever Rifle: Old Is New Again!
The lever action rifle has a long and storied history. Having its origins in the Volcanic pistol of 1854, the action type has become as much a part of Americana - especially...