Insights
Volcanic Arms and the Roots of Smith & Wesson
The new Smith and Wesson Model 1854 lever action pays homage to their founders' first attempt at the lever gun with the Volcanic Arms Company.
Every major war gives birth to firearm icons and the Global War on Terror is no exception. Here are five firearm icons of the GWOT.
The First Guns To Buy: Micah and Charlie of Garand Thumb Weigh In
In a crowded field of GunTubers, Garand Thumb consistently brings high production values with every video. Although Micah and Charlie often act as comic relief to the star of the show, they are behind much of the magic as the videographers. Micah and Charlie's hardware preferences aren't normally the subject of the production, but Jeremy Stone of GMW joined them to talk shop about the first guns they think you should buy.
Lasers aren't a miracle cure to inaccuracy, but they can be a very effective tool on guns with sights that are lacking. It takes training, practice, and effort, but I was impressed at the immediate difference a laser made in my shooting and might slap one of my P32.
What in the World is .223 Wylde
The .223 Wylde is a great advancement in the world of AR-15s. We are getting a very versatile option for the vast majority of shooters. Plus, Wylde is a great name for a chambering that does it all.
The Volition Repeater: The Unknown Beginnings of Repeating Firearms
The Volition Repeater remains an icon among collectors and manufacturers alike. So much so, in fact, that we've seen a diverse array of new offerings from some big players and rookies alike. New guns from Ruger, Aero Precision, Smith & Wesson, Henry, and Winchester have made it seem like we're experiencing a lever-action renaissance. Could this be the beginning of the same 1850s era-type innovative drive that brought us the Volition Repeater?
Top 9mm Concealed Carry Pistols with Adequate Capacity
Despite the trend toward longer EDC guns, many still prefer to carry as small a gun as possible. These all are easily concealed, but still hold more than 10 rounds. Here are my top-5 guns for dedicated concealed carry.
The Most Powerful Guns You Can Buy
What are the most powerful guns? The gun industry has a fascination with producing bigger and better calibers and cartridges, but at what line do you draw?
The Hammerless Revolver: Still A Viable Option
The last time I asked the folks at Smith & Wesson, I was told that their best-selling revolver was the “hammerless” J-frame snubby introduced in 1952 as the Centennial (since that was their hundredth year in business). The gun has a helluva history behind it…and its popularity today is due to solid performance features that went unrecognized for a very long time.
CZ Scorpion SBR: Better than a Pistol or Carbine?
Deciding to go with an SBR, carbine, or pistol may be a difficult decision. However, if you decide to go with a suppressed short-barreled CZ Scorpion, I don't think you would regret it.