Q. I recently acquired a used Mossberg 835 shotgun in 12 gauge. The 24″ barrel is rifled, ported and has a 3.5″ chamber. The owner’s manual says not to shoot rifled slugs in this barrel, only sabot slugs. Why is that? A. The conventional lead “rifled slug” was developed for use in …

EAA and Girsan are teaming up to bring two new 1911s to these shores. The first is the Influencer, a pistol designed to cater to a wide range of preferences. The Influencer is offered in multiple barrel lengths, including 5-, 4.4- and 3.4-inch-barrel model options and an array of calibers such …

Released at SHOT Show 2023, Lone Wolf’s Dusk 19 pistol might seem, at first glance, to be a clone of that Austrian Perfection. There’s a lot more to it than that, though: Lone Wolf has been making upgraded components for owners of that Austrian pistol for decades and has decided to eliminate …

Savage Arms has announced the release of its 110 Trail Hunter. As any hunter knows, a do-it-all hunting rifle needs to stand up to the elements no matter the conditions—for this reason, Savage has teamed up with Hogue to introduce the 110 Trail Hunter. “We’re beyond excited to reveal this latest addition to …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at an import from KFI Firearms, manufactured by Silah—the Impala Plus shotgun. Available in 24-, 26-, 28-, 30- and 32-inch barrel lengths, the semi-automatic Impala Plus has a variant to suit any hunter’s needs. The action is recoil operated, for clean but-consistent cycling, and …

In the years since I began seriously pursuing handgun-related endeavors, one of my favorite types of .22 LR revolvers—the mid-size frame double-action—has taken a back seat to other models. Today polymer framed semi-automatics and budget priced single-action revolvers seem to rule the roost. That’s a shame because double-action wheel guns …

Anti-gun politicians continue to play games around HD 4607, “an act modernizing firearm laws.”  The bill, formerly known as HD 4420, is once again taking on a new bill number and will be combined with H. 4090, an overarching budget bill that has nothing to do with firearm code. Despite law-abiding gun …

Following an unprecedented terrorist attack on civilians that indiscriminately targeted even the elderly, women and children, Israel has loosened its gun laws and is distributing firearms to civilians. As of press time, the number of victims in the terrorist attack was over 1,300, including at least 27 American citizens. According to the Times of Israel, on October …

The 1911 may no longer be on the cutting edge, but it’s still a terrific pistol design. In the world of firearms, few designs have achieved the iconic status of the 1911 pistol. Born over a century ago, John Browning’s masterpiece has maintained its allure through generations. This timeless design …

Customizing a stock pistol makes it your own, but how does it affect performance? It’s hard to overstate the impact that Glock has had on American firearms culture. Glock pistols are a popular choice for law enforcement and elite military units as well as armed citizens. One of the reasons …