The Springfield Armory Kuna delivers authentic roller-delayed blowback operation at a price that disrupts the premium pistol caliber carbine market. While enthusiasts have long coveted the smooth-shooting characteristics of HK’s legendary MP5, its $3,000+ price tag kept that dream out of reach for most shooters. The recently introduced Kuna changes that equation entirely. Manufactured by… Continue reading Springfield Armory Kuna Review: Roller-Delayed Pew Without the Premium Price
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CZ Scorpion Reviewed: Feel The Sting
PCCs and subguns have exploded in recent years. PCCs being a pistol caliber carbine and subguns large format pistols with an SMG-like appearance, both styles offering short barreled rifle mobility but in the easy-to-control (and wallet-friendly) 9mm caliber. One of the guns that spearheaded this explosion of popularity is the CZ Scorpion. Scorpion pistols have… Continue reading CZ Scorpion Reviewed: Feel The Sting
The Best Browning Guns
What are the best Browning firearms you can buy? John Browning is a pillar of American firearm design. He has made major contributions to the world of firearms – in military and civilian firearms, cartridges, and gun mechanisms. His contributions made such an impact that both shooters and firearms historians consider him a legend. Who… Continue reading The Best Browning Guns
The Best CZ Pistols: Czech Value & Precision
Ready to dive into the world of Česká Zbrojovka (CZ) pistols? CZ’s history, craftsmanship, and proven performance have delivered some of the most beloved firearms in the shooting community. From the heart of the Czech Republic, a land with a rich legacy in arms production dating back to the 1930s, CZ has established its niche… Continue reading The Best CZ Pistols: Czech Value & Precision
The Colt 1911: The History & The Glory
While dozens of companies are busy making 1911-style pistols, only one name stands above all others as the inventor of the original– Colt. With over a century in the game they kicked off, Colt is still the GOAT when it comes to John Browning’s Government model. We turn back the clock to investigate how Colt… Continue reading The Colt 1911: The History & The Glory
Best Handguns for First-Time Owners
For the novice, venturing into the vast realm of handguns can feel like stepping into an endless labyrinth. The intricate dance of material, caliber, grip, and safety features may seem bewildering at first glance. As a certified Chief Range Officer, I’ve spent years teaching firearm safety to men and women and individuals ranging from youngsters… Continue reading Best Handguns for First-Time Owners
Kimber 2K11 Review: The Double-Stack 1911 That (Almost) Changes Everything
Can a traditional 1911 manufacturer compete in the modern 2011 arena? We fired 847 rounds through Kimber’s 2K11 answer to find out. For thirty years, Kimber built beautiful single-stack 1911s that purists loved and competitors ignored. But with Staccato dominating the high-capacity 1911 market and polymer pistols eating everyone else’s lunch, even the most traditional… Continue reading Kimber 2K11 Review: The Double-Stack 1911 That (Almost) Changes Everything
Best 9mm Pistol for Every Use: CCW, Home Defense & Range
The 9mm pistol is the staple handgun for many Americans. These weapons are versatile, affordable, and easy to learn to use, but sifting through the mountain of 9mm pistol models, sizes, configurations, actions, brands, etc. has led more than one aspiring handgun owner to abandon their search altogether. No need to stress. Below, you’ll find… Continue reading Best 9mm Pistol for Every Use: CCW, Home Defense & Range
Picking Best Concealed Carry Gun: All Calibers & Carry Styles
When it comes to choosing the best concealed carry handgun, the options seem endless. In the firearms world, models like the Springfield Armory Hellcat and Smith & Wesson Shield have had a significant impact, shaping trends and setting standards for reliability and capacity among concealed carry guns. Their popularity and influence continue to drive innovation… Continue reading Picking Best Concealed Carry Gun: All Calibers & Carry Styles
Ruger RXM Review: The Modular 9mm Shaking Up the Glock Clone Market
The polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol market has been dominated by one name for over four decades: Glock. While the Austrian “plastic-fantastic” maker’s reliability and simplicity earned well-deserved respect, their reluctance to make serious innovations beyond incremental updates issued as “generations” has left the door wide open for American manufacturers to step up with something better. Enter… Continue reading Ruger RXM Review: The Modular 9mm Shaking Up the Glock Clone Market