The Steyr Maadi AKM and its Role in the 1984 Classic ‘Red Dawn’
Photo by Phil Schreier "I have no doubt that this rifle was there on the set when, high up on a ridgeline, “Wolverines!” was shouted out over a landscape. It’s just that kind of gun." During the Cold...
View ArticleRitter & Stark Introduces the SLX-308 Short-Action Precision Rifle
Photo by Ritter & Stark Photo by Ritter & Stark Austria-based gun maker Ritter & Stark recently unveiled its new SLX series multi-caliber, short-action precision bolt-action rifle. The...
View ArticleWATCH: A Closer Look at the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis
Weatherby is a highly respected name in the firearms industry that signifies quality and insane accuracy. One of its latest offerings that caught our eye is the new Vanguard Modular Chassis (VMC). It’s...
View ArticleSurgical Strike: Test-Firing a Custom Surgeon Scalpel in .260 Remington
"In the end, this rifle certainly surpassed all of my initial build specifications. I’ve already carried it for hours in the backcountry, and it’s rarely far from my side." The rifle’s 24-inch,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hitting the Range with Modern Outfitters’ Tack-Driving MR1 Bolt Gun
When a company known for its AR’s enters the precision bolt gun realm, it is usually met with some skepticism. While gas guns can be extremely accurate, the world of bolt guns is much more of an art...
View ArticleFN America Releases Factory Short Barreled FN 15 Patrol Carbines
Photo by FN FN 15 Patrol Carbine SBR 10.5” Photo by FN FN 15 Patrol Carbine SBR 14.5” FN America is releasing two factory short barreled versions of its FN 15 Patrol carbine, marking the first time FN...
View ArticleThunder Downrange: Taking the Smith & Wesson M&P10 LE Out to 1,000 Yards
Smith & Wesson’s M&P10 LE is an affordable option for those who need .308/7.62mm power and range without breaking the bank. And despite being set up as a patrol rifle, it’ll certainly work for...
View ArticleDynamic 9mm Duo: IWI’s Tavor SAR and Uzi Pro Pistol
When it comes to close-quarters operations or home defense, it’s hard to beat a 9mm carbine like this tricked-out Tavor SAR bullpup (left), and if you pair it with a fast-handling Uzi Pro Pistol...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Custom-Grade Wilson Combat AR Rifles
Wilson Combat AR9: "The AR9s use match-grade, carbon-steel, button-rifled barrels with 1-in-10-inch twist rates. The muzzles also feature 5/8x24-tpi threading, and Wilson optimizes its AR9s so they...
View ArticleCentury Arms Now Shipping Out Its C39v2, RAS47 AK Pistols
Photo by Century Arms Photo by Century Arms Century Arms RAS47 Photo by Century Arms Century Arms C39v2 Century Arms is now shipping its C39v2 and RAS47 AK pistols to retailers and distributors, the...
View ArticleRuger Gunsite Scout Rifle Now Available in .450 Bushmaster
Ruger has expanded its Gunsite Scout Rifle line to include a brand new model in .450 Bushmaster. Weighing in at 6.6 pounds, the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle in .450 Bushmaster sports a 16.10″, 11/16″-24...
View ArticleVIDEO: Christensen Arms Releases CA-15, CA-10 G2 MSRs
Photo by Christensen Arms Christensen Arms CA-15 G2 Photo by Christensen Arms Christensen Arms CA-10 G2 Many people in the industry sat up and took notice when Christensen Arms debuted its CA-15 and...
View ArticleDawn of a 3-Gun King: Black Dawn’s BDR-556-3GLW
"This was the challenge Black Dawn decided to take on in building the BDR-556-3GLW rifle—to provide shooters with a lightweight, high-quality gun at a reasonable price." The BDR-556-3GLW’s forged...
View ArticleNosler Introduces the Model 48 Long Range for Hunters, Target Shooters
Nosler has expanded its semi-custom, bolt-action lineup with the all-new Nosler Model 48 Long Range. RELATED STORY: 12 Next-Gen Precision Rifles For Long-Range Shooting Designed for the serious hunter...
View ArticleRuger Precision Rifle Now Available in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem
In an effort to further broaden the appeal of an already-popular gun, the Ruger Precision Rifle has been made available in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. RELATED STORY: 4 Cutting-Edge Ruger AR Rifles For Every...
View ArticleM&P Performance: 6 Do-It-All Smith & Wesson M&P ARs
S&W M&P15 Sport II: The M&P15 Sport II in 5.56mm NATO delivers a good-to-go package that now includes the addition of a forward assist as well as a dust cover. The M&P Sport II...
View ArticleNot Your Average Joe: Joe Firearms’ AJAK-74 Enhanced Rifle
"If you want a high-quality weapon loaded with practical, useful upgrades, make sure you check out Joe Firearms and its AJAK series rifles." A latch on the left side releases the Magpul Zhukov-S...
View ArticleDel-Ton Guardians: 9 Del-Ton AR Rifles for Law Enforcement & Home Defense
Extreme Duty 316: The “Extreme Duty” name suggests a certain robustness in this design. I’ve previously tested this rifle and found it to be extremely reliable and suitable for any reasonable kind of...
View ArticleAngstadt Arms’ UDP-9 SBR: Reporting for PDW & Mean-Streets Duty
Personal defense just got a lot easier. Angstadt Arms’ UDP-9 runs like an AR, but it feeds from 9mm Glock magazines—the same ones your pistol probably uses. Unlike some 9mm ARs that use adapters or...
View ArticleBuilding Perfection: An In-Depth Look at the Agency Arms Glock 34 Build
Photo by The Loadout Room Photo by Agency Arms Photo by The Loadout Room The trigger guard undercut Photo by The Loadout Room The "accelerator cut" Photo by Agency Arms Photo by The Loadout Room The...
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