Review: Henry Side Gate Lever Action Rifle
In the spring of 2019, Henry Repeating Arms introduced the new Side Gate Lever Action rifle in a number of chamberings. Developed to answer consumer demand, and designed to offer the shooter the best of both worlds, the lever gun’s tubular magazine can be loaded either from the front, in typical Henry fashion, or …
Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. .280 Remington
Two classic 7mm cartridges, both with well-established reputations as all-around choices for general big game hunting, and both with a fair number of devotees. In the 7mm bore diameter, these are both middle of the road choices, giving the shooter enough horsepower to get the job done, yet both are usually …
First Shots: 3 Ring Silencer Corp. Uzi Suppressor
I recently had the opportunity to suppress an Uzi and take it to the range. Needless to say, I took this opportunity. If you get the chance, you should, too. Why? Well, for one thing, shooting anything full-auto is fun. Then, shooting anything suppressed is both civilized and also fun. …
Beretta Celebrates 494th Anniversary
Beretta celebrated its 494th anniversary as a firearm manufacturer this month—on Oct. 3 to be precise—which makes Beretta the company with the longest history of continuous operations in the world. The firm’s ability to adapt, survive and thrive through nearly five centuries is an achievement unrivaled by any other and an …
4 Great Shotgun Hacks That Actually Work
Over the years I’ve picked up various tips from shotgun masters, and I’ve also discovered a few of my own. Try these four simple hacks to increase your effectiveness with the shotgun. Extended Spring Tension Maintenance Probably the weakest part of a shotgun is its magazine-tube spring, especially if it’s …
Trump Ad Reminds Viewers of Biden’s Anti-Gun History
“Joe Biden openly admitted his plan to violate our Second Amendment rights,” points out a new video from President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, released on Oct 12. That reminder may be necessary. As the 2020 election draws ever closer, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have almost entirely stopped talking about …
Savage Model 110 Haymaker
This week, we’re taking a closer a look at the Savage Model 110 Haymaker. Featuring a detachable box magazine, the Model 110 Haymaker is chambered in shoulder-bruising .450 Bushmaster, for a straight-wall wallop wherever you hunt. Featuring a muzzle brake to mitigate some of that recoil, and an ergonomic AccuStock, the Model …
Why You Should Keep a Third Carry Gun
In England, where they have quaint things like hereditary nobility, it’s said that it’s important for an aristocratic couple to have at least two children: “An heir and a spare.” A friend of mine has paraphrased that into a maxim for his concealed-carry pistols, in that he keeps “a pair …
6 Great Eye Pro Options for Shooters
They say the eyes are the window to the soul. If that’s true, it might be a good idea to protect those windows with a good pair of shooting specs to keep your eyes working so you can keep seeing your sights. To prevent any range mishaps with your baby blues, …
Review: CZ Shadow 2 Optics-Ready
The high quality of CZ pistols is widely known and acknowledged among USPSA shooters, and the Shadow 2 is an excellent pistol with a fine track record. Since 2017, the Shadow 2 has been approved for Carry Optics, and CZ has started producing guns for that division such as the CZ …