One of their most interesting new handguns in years, Kimber last week announced a “quality issue involving the firing pin safety block of certain Kimber R7 model handguns.” It appears the serial numbers involved were shipped from January 10, 2022, through February 14, 2022. The problem? “Firearms assembled with the subject firing pin safety block… Continue reading Kimber Issues R7 Mako Firing Pin Safety Block Recall
Month: February 2022
Texas sues over local Silencers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the ATF last week trying to halt the agency’s enforcement of federal regulations regarding suppressors made in the Lone Star State. This came about after state lawmakers passed House Bill 957, which pulls the Texas card by exempting suppressors made in the state from federal regs… Continue reading Texas sues over local Silencers
Diamondback Firearms Review
Diamondback Firearms is one of those companies that many have only “heard” about but haven’t had a chance to deal with as, when compared to gun makers like S&W or Ruger, they are seen as newcomers. However, don’t be confused, this Florida-based company is a juggernaut building up steam when it comes to production, while… Continue reading Diamondback Firearms Review
Best Lever-Action Rifles: From Classic To Cutting-Edge
Few firearms capture the imagination quite like lever-action rifles. A Winchester 94 with a walnut stock and pistol grip was one of the iconic guns that helped win the American West. Over a century since the settling of the frontiers, these guns are still relevant, beautiful, and practical — and as of late, few types… Continue reading Best Lever-Action Rifles: From Classic To Cutting-Edge
New Sig Romeo2 MRD
Sig Sauer has really been pushing out the optics in the past few years, billing their products (looking at you, Bushnell, Vortex, etc.) as being “designed, developed, tested, and assembled in the U.S.A.” Their new Romeo2 is interesting, available in a selectable circle dot reticle available in 3 MOA, 6MOA, or 10MOA, while offering Dark… Continue reading New Sig Romeo2 MRD
On The Sandy Hook Settlement
The basis of the Sandy Hook lawsuit, which drew headlines nationwide as it ended (?) last week with a $73 million settlement, is being misrepresented by about everyone that is reporting on it. While the headlines all say that “Remington” settled the suit, brought about by survivors of the 2013 shooting in which the killer… Continue reading On The Sandy Hook Settlement
Best Extended Magazines for Taurus G2C: Maximize Your Firepower
When you pay to go to the range, you want to spend as much time as possible shooting, not reloading, which an extended magazine can assist with. Or suppose you’re in a situation where you are forced to defend yourself. You can’t afford to waste precious few seconds reloading. Not to mention reloading becomes 1,000… Continue reading Best Extended Magazines for Taurus G2C: Maximize Your Firepower
Short and Mighty: The Best Bullpup Shotguns for Anyone in 2023
Bullpup firearms, primarily rifles and shotguns, have emerged as transformative players in the gun industry. Distinct from traditional designs, they position the action, trigger, and chamber assemblies behind the trigger area. This simple reconfiguration leads to a significant reduction in overall size, while ensuring the barrel’s length and resulting velocity are unaltered. Essentially, they offer… Continue reading Short and Mighty: The Best Bullpup Shotguns for Anyone in 2023
The Best Custom 1911 Builders of 2023
The most classic and timeless of American firearms, the 1911 has sleek lines that are instantly recognizable and a fan base that has spanned centuries. However, is this gun still a great choice for defense, competition, and collectors? We cover a selection of the best 1911 builders so you can make a fully informed choice… Continue reading The Best Custom 1911 Builders of 2023
The Outdoors industry pumps $1.5B into conservation
Back in 1937, the Pittman-Robertson Act saddled the American gun industry with an excise tax on new-made and imported firearms and ammunition. This ranges from 10-to-11 percent and only applies to items for the consumer market (police and government pipeline products don’t have to pay the tax, nor do NFA items like suppressors). The companies… Continue reading The Outdoors industry pumps $1.5B into conservation