Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Building sleek, sexy, tricked-out AR-15 rifles is all well and good. But what about folks who just want a dependable rifle for less or first-time builders who want to get their feet wet at an affordable price? Building an AR-15 yourself is an effective …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle has become one of the most popular guns in the United States. Experts cite a variety of reasons as to why this platform is such a crowd pleaser, including its accuracy, flexibility, and at the top of the list, …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. As October rolled to an end this year, the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) held its 43rd annual meeting and expo in Kansas City, Mo. This show allows distributors (and a few gun writers) to get an early gander at the products …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. RTH Firearms announced the launch of its first-ever semi-automatic precision rifle platform, with guns available in 6.5×47 Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win. The company promises sub-MOA accuracy at 100 yards with the capability of each rifle to reach out to 1,400 yards with …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. The debate over the ideal concealed carry gun has, over the years, been a subject of division, angst and likely a few fist-fights.  It’s been going on for years, ever since pocket guns came about, which was a long time ago.  There have been …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. The LaserLyte Laser Trainer Revolver is designed to emulate the size and feel of Smith & Wesson J-Frame and Taurus Model 85 revolvers so that users can practice their shots without spending a cent on ammo or valuable time at the range. The trainer …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. It’s plausible that somewhere in a galaxy far, far away, there exist beings that enjoy cleaning guns. As diverse and demented as our society here on Earth is, there might even be a handful of humans who feel the same way. I’m not one …

Article first appeared at Cheaper Than Dirt. Based on the time-tested and proven reliability of the CZ-75 pistol, the IWI Jericho 941 FS handgun is sure to offer the shooter years and years of service. Using the popular and widely available 9mm Luger chambering, this double-action recoil-operated handgun has a 16-round capacity, slim …

Article first appeared at Cheaper Than Dirt. Despite being quite old, the scout rifle concept—originally developed by Jeff Cooper—is still very hot. Ruger’s versions are reportedly still selling well on the retail shelves and now Savage Arms has joined in with its own Model 11 Scout Rifle offering.Like all Savage …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. MasterPiece Arms introduced its Compact Suppressor-Ready Rifle designed to give users an accurate bolt-action tactical rifle that collapses down for easy carry and storage. “Our new MPA BA CSR Rifle packs a lot of punch in a small, lightweight package,” said Phil Cashin, president …