What exactly is a trench gun? It’s a shotgun, typically a twelve gauge. The name came from the fact they were designed and used in the trenches of World War 1.
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Henry Big Boy Revolver Review
Updated: September 24, 2023To almost anyone in the gun culture, the words “Henry rifle” conjure up images of a post-civil war United States and an American tradition that is part of our heritage. And now, for the first time in history – there is a Henry revolver, and it’s called the Big Boy.
High-Grade Upgrade: Benelli’s Lupo Rifle Gets a Beautiful Walnut Stock
Updated: September 24, 2023With the Benelli Lupo Walnut, you’re not just getting a very accurate hunting rifle. You’re getting a visually stunning rifle that deserves to be treated as a family heirloom.
AK Buyers Guide
Updated: September 24, 2023While new weapons platforms are constantly in development, the AK-47 pattern rifle has withstood the test of time and proven that old designs still have their place in the modern world.
Tombstone 9mm: POF’s Classic Lever Action with AR Styling
Updated: September 16, 2023I’ve been using this gun for the last couple of months and sharing it with other shooters at the range. Let me show you what it is, how it shoots, and why this might just be a great gun despite some of the negative talk.
Ruger’s Classy SP101 TALO Special
Updated: September 16, 2023TALO is a buying cooperative that commissions limited edition and exclusive models from the leading manufacturers.
The Best Out of The Box Competition Guns
Updated: September 16, 2023These guns might not be the best option compared to a custom, built-for-you rifle, but they give you a great place to start and make easing into competition easy.
The Best 9mm AR Rifles Out There
Updated: September 10, 2023The 9mm AR market has expanded for a reason, and there are great options at nearly every price point.
FN Reflex Micro Compact 9mm – Full Review
Updated: October 18, 2023One of the features that sets the Reflex apart from many of its competitors is that it is not a striker-fired pistol; it’s a Single Action Only (SAO) internal hammer-fired pistol.
Tested: Browning X-Bolt Speed LR 7mm PRC
Updated: September 4, 2023After some practice, no elk will be safe. I can’t wait to report on the rifle’s in-the-field performance soon.
From Factory to Field: Competition-Oriented Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro Reviewed
Updated: September 2, 2023The Delta 5 Pro is a bolt action precision rifle that is purpose-built with the best components in the industry to be competition ready out of the box.
Best New Guns of 2023
Updated: September 1, 2023We are more than halfway through the year, and we’ve seen a surprising number of firearm releases this year.
Springfield SAINT Victor with LAW Tactical Folder Reviewed!
Updated: August 26, 2023The SAINT Victor handles well, and I had no trouble maneuvering around and shooting through a VTAC board.
New 20″ Springfield Hellion Reviewed!
Updated: August 17, 2023Presenting a design based upon the internationally proven VHS-2 bullpup with the action positioned behind the trigger, the Hellion 20″ boasts a compact configuration for easy handling, along with a bayonet lug.
A Masterpiece in Firearms Engineering: The SOIDC DOC from Mitchell Defense
Updated: August 15, 2023Estimated reading time: 5 minutes https://youtu.be/MrJYZUV-4o0 Introduction As the Chief Operating Officer of GunsAmerica, I have the fortune of encountering countless firearms. But every once in a while, a standout emerges from the multitude, a piece so singularly impressive that it deserves a standing ovation. The SOIDC DOC from Mitchell Defense is one such masterpiece, [...]
Getting Hot And Heavy With The Bergara MgLite: Full Review
Updated: August 15, 2023Bergara’s MgLite is a lightweight, accurate, and reliable hunting platform that utilizes some uncommon materials to achieve this result. Even though this rifle weighs pounds less than its competition, Bergara managed to incorporate many features that may make this rifle, pound for pound, the best value in its class.
Created for Women: 9mm SIG Sauer P365-XL Comp ROSE Review
Updated: August 11, 2023Out of the box, I can tell a professional shooter had a hand in building this pistol.
Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge – The Bleeding Edge of Cool
Updated: August 11, 2023The LS Edge is the latest in a long line 509s and brings the gun to the world of long slide firearms. It joins the ranks of the Glock 34, the VP9L, and SIG X-Five series. Besides being a long slide variant, the LS Edge packs a number of desirable features that move it to the world of premium guns.
The Best Intermediate Caliber Bolt Guns
Updated: August 11, 2023When we look at the world of firearms, the bolt action genre is often ruled by full-powered rifle cartridges. That’s a real shame because there is some serious charm to the intermediate caliber bolt guns.
Turkish Ten: Tisas 1911 D10 Chambered in 10mm Auto
Updated: August 5, 2023Tisas is a firearms maker in Turkey and produces the model D10. This pistol offers a lot of quality and performance for a little coin.
Classic Carry Guns – Give Used Guns a Shot
Updated: August 5, 2023Used guns are a great way to shop for a bargain-priced self-defense pistol. As we accept more modern guns with modern features, like rails, optics, and ambidextrous controls, we can find guns that lack those features for a relatively fair price.
Barrel Lengths, Ballistics & Black Powder
Updated: August 5, 2023This Black Powder Project has always been about the “weapon” aspect of guns. Except perhaps for hunting, most people don’t think about black powder guns in the weapon context, even though back in the day, black powder guns were a revolution in weapons.
Project “Rogue” – POF Rogue Sub-6lb AR10 Review!
Updated: July 31, 2023The Rogue showcases a Revolution DI BCG, a forged receiver set, a stainless steel match-grade barrel, an ambidextrous selector, a Renegade rail, and an oversized heatsink barrel nut.
The Nighthawk Custom TRS DS – King of the Double Stacks!
Updated: July 30, 2023. Over the years, Nighthawk has done an excellent job of keeping up with market trends and introducing new models that push the envelope. Nighthawk does not offer a specific double-stack model! Instead, Nighthawk offers an option to upgrade most of their 9mm models with a double stack frame.
The LC Charger, Ruger’s Scorned Middle Child?
Updated: July 30, 2023Picking up this pistol for the first time is a strange experience. Maybe it’s the LC Charger’s Galaxy Far Far Away vibe that resonates with my love of Star Wars. Or maybe it’s just because this is the closest thing we can get to the unobtainable H&K MP7.
Getting Hot And Heavy With The Bergara MgLite: Full Review
Updated: July 21, 2023Bergara’s MgLite is a lightweight, accurate, and reliable hunting platform that utilizes some uncommon materials to achieve this result. Even though this rifle weighs pounds less than its competition, Bergara managed to incorporate many features that may make this rifle, pound for pound, the best value in its class.
Modern Underrated Guns – Appreciate ’em
Updated: July 21, 2023If you have a hole in your gun safe, maybe one of these guns will be a good fit. They each offer something new and innovative, and they are often priced a bit lower than most.
Barrett MRAD: SOCOM’s Chosen Precision Rifle – A Comprehensive Review
Updated: July 13, 2023With its rugged construction, the rifle proves its durability, while the monolithic upper receiver serves as an ideal platform for attaching NV (Night Vision) and thermal clip-on devices.
Have It Your Way: Walther PDP Series
Updated: July 8, 2023The PDP 4.5”, like all of the PD series, is a 9mm striker-fire, recoil-operated pistol with a polymer frame. The PDP checks a lot of boxes for a 9mm striker fire.
Accuracy and Reliability: The Side-Charging BC-15 5.56 NATO
Updated: July 8, 2023I’m not sure why there are so few side-charging ARs available to shooters, relatively speaking. However, I can tell you that the BC-15 5.56 NATO is one of my new favorite models.