Gun News

We all have our dream guns, but these are the ones no self-respecting gun owner should ever be without. This scene has played out innumerable times. A new shooter or hunter is at a campfire or gun counter, going down the rabbit hole we all know well. A question arises, which gun should I get

Taurus has just released the Expedition hunting rifle in .308 Winchester, the company’s first bolt-action. Taurus of Brazil is well known for its affordable revolvers and semi-auto pistols, but the company has just made a surprising move with the release of its first-ever bolt-action rifle. Called the Expedition, it’s chambered for .308 Winchester and was

Ruger’s new Super Redhawk in .22 Hornet was a surprise introduction. It’s also surprisingly enjoyable to shoot. We hit the range to test out Ruger’s new Super Redhawk Hornet revolver in .22 Hornet. The .22 Hornet is a rifle cartridge you don’t hear much about anymore, but when it was introduced in 1930, it became

Looking for a mag-fed semi-auto 12-gauge shotgun that’s not an AK? The AR-12 is a loosely defined family of semi-auto shotguns with designs and features inspired by the AR-15. Why? Because jamming in a new box magazine will always be faster than stuffing shells in your tube. Not to mention, having the same manual of

Looking to re-blue or touch-up your firearm’s finish at home? Here we check out the Shooter’s Choice Gun Blue Kit. Sometimes a bit of wear isn’t a problem: It shows you actually use your firearm. Other times, you want to undo the loss of finish—like the sights I just put onto a 1911 slide. I

Photo: Massaro Media Group. We look at the top multitasking handgun powders that are ideally suited for fueling revolvers and pistols. Reloading handgun cartridges has long been an economical means of creating both practice ammunition and hunting loads. Yes, our component prices have skyrocketed, but so has the price of loaded ammunition. There are still

If you’re ever involved in a self-defense shooting, your training courses can become relevant in court. Here’s why it’s a good idea to keep a training resume. Recently, I took a seven-day precision rifle course, where we shot camouflaged steel targets out to 1,000 yards. That course will now be another line item on my

Colt has just announced three new revolvers, the powerful Kodiak and Grizzly and the carry-oriented Viper. Colt continues to bring new wheelguns to market, though this time around there are two bear models in addition to a snake. For those who find themselves in need of protection in the great outdoors, the .44 Magnum Kodiak

There’s plenty to argue about when it comes to revolvers versus semi-autos for personal protection; ease of carry might be one of the most important considerations. Are revolvers or semi-auto pistols better for self-defense? Here, we test them head-to-head and gather some data to help find an answer. When I became a police officer in

We take a quick look at the new Defender-XL from Vortex Optics, a large pistol red dot sight designed for competition. Vortex Optics has just released the third model in its Defender line of pistol red dots, the Defender-XL. As the name suggests, it’s larger than both the Defender-ST and the Defender CCW. While it

Better-than-average defensive handgun precision from the bench should be groups that average less than 1.5 inches. Are your shooting skills up to snuff? Here we take a look at how to properly assess your abilities with a firearm. When I was still a teenager, I owned a Remington Model 700 chambered for the .270 Winchester.

Photo: Massaro Media Group. We discuss the pros and cons of various rifle actions to better understand their strengths and their limitations. Standing in snowshoes, trudging up a nasty slope in 2 feet of snow after a December storm in the Catskill Mountains, I had doubted my sanity until I caught sight of the buck

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: Ruger LC Carbine In .45 ACP The LC Carbine has been a hit for Ruger, and it’s certainly

We take a quick look at Breek Arms’ Breek-LOK, an ultra-lightweight quick-detach suppressor mount system. Quick-detach mounts are a popular accessory for suppressor owners, especially those who own multiple cans that they want to swap between firearms. Of course, suppressors already add a lot of weight and length to the end of a gun, and

We discuss the history of the famous FAL, also known as the Fusil Automatique Leger or Light Automatic Rifle. Post-WWII, the West had a problem. The Europeans, having paid attention to the recent fracas (especially the Eastern Front), had developed new less-robust service cartridges and rifles for them. The problem? The Americans and their insistence

We take a look at the Colt SAA, or Single Action Army, and discuss the top 5 reasons to still own one today. In 1872, Colt submitted a .45-caliber revolver to the U.S. Army for test and evaluation. In 1873, it was accepted, and one of the greatest firearm legends was born. The Colt Single

Rethinking the hunting rifle, the Stag Pursuit Bolt Action goes the extra mile. Decked out with premium components, the Pursuit ups the game for hunting rifles. Stag Arms is known for its AR-style rifles. Lots of them—available in both right- and left-handed configurations. But times are changing at the Wyoming-based manufacturer. Pushing into the hunting

American military guns are most often associated with the retro theme. These are cultural and historical items that have deep roots in our national consciousness. We discuss how to adapt the classic guns of yesterday for today’s retro firearms fashion. They say that fashion is a boomerang: If you throw it out, the style comes