Gun Tests

Gun Tests Magazine has shot and compared dozens of short-barrel revolvers over the past few decades. The classic snubnose has a barrel 2 inches...

Many of the questions we get from readers sound like, “Which gun should I buy?” In the case of concealed carry with revolvers, the...

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...