Reviews

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?

Century’s Classic Romanian AKM — The WASR-10

Century's AKM, the 7.62 x 39 Romanian WASR-10, is a classic build and a great way to learn the ropes on the AK platform.

Shotguns And Laser Beams: Crimson Trace LS 250 Lasersaddle

Is the Crimson Trace LS 250 laser a realistic addition to your shotgun or is it a high-priced gimmick? Here's a closer look.

Ammo Test — 380 ACP Speer Gold Dot

Speer Gold Dot 380 ACP 90 grain hollow-point performance in expansion and tumbling performance in a ballistic gel test—check this out!

Springfield SA-35: A Modernized Classic

Springfield Armory, no strangers to John M. Browning designs, has created a perfect homage to the Hi-Power: The SA-35 is a worthy evolution.

PHLster Floodlight OWB Holster — Versatility for Duty Guns

Need a duty holster that fits several handgun and weapon light combinations? The PHLster Floodlight fits many. Let's have a look!