First Look: Girsan MC9 Pistol with FAR-DOT Optic
Red-dot optics are a popular choice for people who are looking to extend the effective range of their defensive sidearm. They’re also an effective alternative to finding the front sight after the effects of advancing years play havoc on your vision. However, finding the red dot quickly can be a …
10 Great Christmas Gifts for Hunters
Here are 10 gifts the special hunter in your life is guaranteed to appreciate for years to come. 1. Spartan Precision Bipod This awesome bipod is the ideal gift for a backcountry hunter. Lightweight, fast to deploy and superbly constructed, the bipod utilizes a lightning-quick magnetic system to fasten to …
Preview: Buffer Technologies Recoil Buffers
Accessory purveyor R&S Precision Sports of Pahrump, Nev., recently acquired the Buffer Technologies brand of polymer, shock-absorbing firearm action inserts. Designed to minimize abrupt metal-to-metal contact, the buffers help mitigate felt recoil and minimize component wear. The lightweight, inexpensive inserts are available for a wide variety of rimfire and center-fire …
First Look: Apex Gear Magnitude Bow Sight
Apex Gear has introduced a new multi-pin bow sight for 2021. CNC-machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, the Magnitude bow sight is an ambidextrous 5-pin that is available with a detachable-dovetail mounting bracket or fixed-mounting-bracket design. Both attachment systems feature multiple mounting locations and a wide adjustment range. Consistent accuracy and easy tuning is achieved with an …
Savage A17: A Solid Semi-Auto Shooter
It is a tired, old cliché, but an accurate one nonetheless: Sometimes you need to think outside the box. That was exactly what was necessary in order to sate the widespread desire for a semi-automatic rifle in .17 HMR. For more than a century, the standard blowback semi-automatic action harnessed …
First Look: TacSol Performance Magazine Release for the Ruger 10/22
The Ruger 10/22 is a popular choice for America’s gun owners. While it’s a great gun that is accurate, versatile and easy to upgrade with a wide range of accessories, there is always room for improvement. One of the areas of frustration for many 10/22 owners is the stock magazine release that …
Demystifying Ruger 10/22 Rotary Magazine Maintenance
If you’ve never cleaned your Ruger 10/22’s rotary magazine because it seems too complex to take apart and reassemble, we’re going to demystify the process for you. In order to avoid struggling with its spring-loaded reassembly after cleaning, we’ll show you an inexpensive tool to improve your quality of life: …
Remington Model 14: A Century-Old Design Still Desired by Shooters
John Pedersen knew a lot about firearms. His rifle design narrowly and controversially lost to the M1 Garand adopted by the U.S. military and used extensively during World War II. His Pedersen Device for M1903s and M1917s in World War I was ground-breaking, but he also created a variety of other designs throughout his …
Review: Rival Arms 10/22 Precision Chassis System
OK, I’m not gonna lie here. The Ruger 10/22 is probably my favorite “fun gun.” I’ve taught both of my kids the “fun”damentals of semi-automatic rifle shooting with one, used it on a firing line to instruct new shooters both young and old and fired countless thousands of rounds through …
GOF PREPARING TO SUE ATF OVER CONFISCATION OF POLYMER80 KITS
The ATF is on the warpath again. It has long been understood that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) does not respect our Second Amendment rights. In recent days, the ATF has leveled its sights against Polymer80®s Buy Build Shoot™ kits. Tonight, GOA has received word that ATF is …