Reviews

RIA Model 200 Revolver — Does the Quality Match the Price?

Rock Island Armory is known for its 1911s but they also make revolvers. I picked up this Model 200 for a great price. So how does it hold up at the range?

The Springfield 511 — A Gun By Many Names

The Springfield 511 is a budget-grade shotgun from Stevens when they were owned by Savage. Here's the story behind this side by side shotgun.

Sarsilmaz USA SAR 9 Review with Frank Valentine

Budget pistols have come a long way. Firearms of America's Frank Valentine gives us the lowdown on the Turkish Sarsilmaz SAR 9.

The CZ 600 Trail — All Kinds of Cool

The CZ 600 Trail is the latest CZ rifle to make it to American shores. This compact bolt action breaks the traditional mold by a long shot.

Safariland Schema – A Low Profile Carry Rig

Safariland breaking into the concealed carry market? Yes please! Let's check out the Safariland Schema and how it carries.

A tribute to the 1911A1 — Springfield Armory’s Mil-Spec

Springfield Armory makes the best American-made homage to the classic 1911A1: The Mil-Spec. But there's more to this gun than a historical knock-off.

The Ranch Rifle — What and Why

The Ranch Rifle is a lightweight, intermediate caliber rifle designed to be a working man's rifle. Here's a roundup of our favorites.

The Remington 870 Tactical — High Quality, Reliable Performance

Is the Remington 870 Tactical as high-quality as the old reliable 870? Let's take a new one to the range and put it through its paces.

Crimson Trace Laser Grip Review: Upgrade Your J Frame!

What advantages does the Crimson Trace LG-105 offer for your handgun? Are there any drawbacks? Read on. Maybe you'll want a laser grip too.

The Death of a Single Stack — Case Study: Honor Guard

As small guns get even more capacity, is the single-stack a thing of the past? Honor Defense is. Which gun will be next?