Colt King Cobra Review: Some History — In 1836 Samuel Colt filed a patent for a device to mechanically index the cylinder of a firearm, and thus the modern revolver was born. The Colt Patterson revolver was the first in a long line of revolvers produced for military, police, and civilian use that stretched nearly […]
Gun Reviews
A Classic All-Around Rifle, The Mini 14
Some firearms hold a special place in our hearts due to their service to the country, the M1 Garand, the M1911 service pistol, and the M16 are examples of those. Others are legendary due to their use by lawmen and outlaws in our history, the Colt Peacemaker and Thompson Submachinegun are notable names. Then there […]
Detonics Combat Master Review and History
In the history of firearms, there are names that are instantly recognizable to most people, whether they are movie fans, historians, or full on gun-nuts like yours truly. The Colt Peacemaker, ’73 Winchester, Smith and Wesson Model 29, and the 1911 or Old Slabsides. The 1911 or Colt, Government Model is well known to many […]
Mossberg MC1SC Review
Mossberg MC1SC Review — Mossberg shocked the gun industry earlier this year with the announcement and release of their 9mm striker fired pistol, the MC1SC. We were there at SHOT Show when it was released and were one of the first groups in the entire industry to fire it. While many folks were confused with […]
Glock 48 Review
Glock 48 Review — At Shot Show 2019 Glock showcased their newest pistols, the Silver Slimline G48 and G43X and I never even got in line to shoot them. I honestly passed Glock by for 2 reasons. First, I was completely unimpressed by last year’s reveal of the G19X at Shot Show 2018. For all […]
Sub Compact Walther PPQ Review
SC (Sub Compact) Walther PPQ Review Walther Arms rolled out a new iteration of their PPQ handgun series in 2018, the PPQ SC. It surely leaves lots of people who purchased concealment/range crossover guns in recent years wishing the SC would’ve been around sooner. The PPQ SC (subcompact) is a polymer-frame, striker fired 9mm. It […]
Stag Arms Review: Left Handed AR-15
Stag Arms Review: 15L Tactical I have what you could call a “passing familiarity” with the M16/AR15 platform. Having been introduced to the weapon at the ripe old age of 17, courtesy of the United States government. I somehow managed to qualify Expert with the M16A2 Service Rifle before I was even old enough […]
FN DMR II AR-15 Review
Everybody’s got an AR-15. They’re a dime a dozen, and if you don’t own at least one you may want to question your enthusiasm for our industry as a whole. My latest assessment comes in the form of one of the finest AR-15s I’ve ever had the pleasure of toting to the range. And trust […]
My Custom Tac 14 – Improving a Firearm
I’ve owned my totally not a shotgun, pump action, 12 gauge Tac 14 for a year now, and in that short period of time, it’s become a favorite of mine. Being built on a Remington 870 means I have tons of choices for upgrading and modernizing the platform. One golden rule about customizing this gun […]
Savage 10 BA Stealth Evolution Puts Long Range in Easy Reach
In 2018, Savage Arms released a re-interpretation of its excellent 10 BA Stealth rifle, already a long range standout. The new horse in the stable is called the Savage 10 BA Stealth Evolution, a long winded, but fitting name for a rifle that can easily transform a casual shooter into a long range performer. Thanks […]
