Gun Tests

Smith & Wesson didn’t start using model numbers until 1957. Now, anything beginning with a 4 (and sometimes 5) is blued steel. Our 1978-vintage...

Picking a carry handgun is a daunting task, what with all the brand choices and price disparities. So we've pulled together summaries of some...

Gun Tests ammunition testing can potentially save you money and time by narrowing the list of candidates you might try in your own gun,...

The fall hunting seasons are upon us, and if you're looking for an affordable starter deer or elk hunting rifle that won't break the...

Re: “Convertible Six-Shooters from Taylor’s & Co. and Ruger,” June-July 2026 I think the Ruger Blackhawk Convertible does not deserve the break, the A- grade, your reviewer...

Competition shooters know that compensated pistols offer flatter shooting with less muzzle flip and less perceived recoil. Generally speaking, a compensator, or comp for...

Competition shooters know that compensated pistols offer flatter shooting with less muzzle flip and less perceived recoil. Generally speaking, a compensator, or comp for...

Competition shooters know that compensated pistols offer flatter shooting with less muzzle flip and less perceived recoil. Generally speaking, a compensator, or comp for...

Originally named “Cartridge, Ball, Caliber .30, Model of 1906,” most of us call it the Thirty Aught Six now. It’s absolutely one of the...

Originally named “Cartridge, Ball, Caliber .30, Model of 1906,” most of us call it the Thirty Aught Six now. It’s absolutely one of the...

The 45 Automatic cartridge remains popular with hard-core 45 ACP shooters because it offers a strong combination of terminal ballistics and a modest muzzle...