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Review: Fabarm Elos N2 Allsport
More SUBSCRIBE There are more shotgunners than ever these days, and with the popularity of newer organizations like the Scholastic Clay Target Program, as well as stalwarts like the Amateur Trapshooting Association (Grand American) seeing junior shooters swelling their ranks, there is a need for youth-focused clay target guns that …
This Old Gun: Beretta Model 1938 Submachine Gun Series
During World War II, out of all the well-known submachine guns used, including the German MP 40, British Sten and American Thompson, one of the finest of the conflict was produced and fielded by Italy. That design was the Beretta Model of 1938 chambered in 9 mm. The Model 1938 …
Power Pair: FN 509C and 503 Review
Fabrique Nationale (FN) was once synonymous with small, high-quality concealable pistols. At the dawn of the 20th century, FN was a major player in the formative semi-automatic carry pistol market and was the European benefactor of John M. Browning’s design genius. The FN 1900 was the debut vehicle for the …
First Look: Viridian HS1 Laser Hand Stop for AR-15
The AR-15-type rifle continues to sell in record numbers and is easily and quickly adapted to serve a variety of roles for the American gun owner. The popularity of the AR is due to a number of factors. Its modular construction makes changing features on the gun fast and easy, …
Springfield Armory Saint: A Top-Selling AR-15
Springfield Armory introduced its first Saint in November 2016 and has rolled out two other versions in the line since. It was the fourth-highest selling semi-auto rifle among retailers using the services of Gunbroker.com during 2019. It’s a big move up for this AR-platform rifle, because it didn’t make the …
12,141,032 Guns Sold
From January through July of this year, Americans bought an estimated 12,141,032 guns. This is just less than the 13,199,172 likely gun sales that occurred in all of 2019. These numbers are based on likely sales from the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) adjusted background check numbers—taken from raw data …
Thompson/Center’s New Competition Rimfire Rifles
Rimfire rifles, and the games they play, are increasing in popularity. Savvy gun makers are cranking out competition models, and the latest is a joint effort between Thompson/Center and the Smith & Wesson Performance Center. The Guns The Performance Center T/CR22 is a blowback-operated .22 LR rifle built on a …
6 Great Double-Stack Compact Handguns
The biggest drawback to compact pistols has always been capacity. Sure, you could argue that grip size and overly-ambitious recoil are biggies, too, but folks who have gotten into real world defensive shooting situations typically complain less about those two and more about how they wished they had had more rounds, …
Ruger Introduces Fourth Edition Collector’s Series 10/22 Rifle
Ruger has announced the introduction of its Fourth Edition of the Ruger Collector’s Series—the Vote 2020 10/22 Carbine. Accompanied by unique collector’s memorabilia, this Fourth Edition of the Collector’s Series is a great way to start a 10/22 collection, add to an existing collection or simply celebrate your right to …
Review: Gemtech Lunar 9 Suppressor
This suppressor is rated for pistol calibers up to 9 mm and subsonic .300 Blackout shot dry only (i.e. without adding sound-abating water) from a barrel no shorter than 8 inches. Gemtech states that it will handle 9 mm in full-automatic fire, but only sporadic bursts of 4-8 shots with a …