Uberti 1858 New Army 341000 44 Caliber
The 1858 New Army had a nice finish with a tight metal-to-metal fit. The wood grips had a very slight overlap. Balance was nice, and the 8-inch barrel offers a longer sight radius. Accuracy was good.
Staying Safe at the Shooting Range
You did it. You pulled the metaphorical trigger and purchased your first firearm. Now what?
You’re responsible for your safety with your new firearm, as...
Safety Notice: Some Taurus GX4 Pistols May Discharge When Dropped
Some Taurus GX4 pistols assembled and sold only in the United States may, under certain circumstances, discharge when dropped, the company has announced.
The company...
Taurus Announces Judge Home Defender
Taurus Holdings has announced the release of the Judge Home Defender, a 45 Colt/.410-bore 5-round wheelgun pitched for home defense. MSRP: $730.
The firearm comes...
Are Revolvers Good For Self Defense?
Though most concealed-carry shooters prefer pistols these days, a cadre of knowledgeable, experienced self-defense aficionados prefer revolvers, sometimes referred to as wheelguns for the...
Cosaint Arms COS21 Commander 9mm Luger
We are constantly on the look for new guns to test, and a company called Cosaint recently popped up on our radar. When we checked into things, we found that the corporation may be new, but their pedigree is solid.
Rock Island Armory M1911 A2 FS-Tactical 51679 9mm Luger
Owned and operated by the Tuason family, Rock Island Armory/Armscor has done business out of the Philippines for many decades. During this time, they have become the most prodigious producer of 1911-style firearms in the world.
Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25-Inch PH9117AOSD 9mm Luger
Springfield Armory has been in the 1911 world for decades, but to this point, the company has primarily concentrated on single-stack designs.
Mossberg 590S Shockwave 51601 12 Gauge
The big question is how did Mossberg modify the 590 to feed mini shells successfully in the 590S? It isn’t that difficult because Mason offers a magazine port insert to cure feeding issues.
Remington 870 TAC-14 81230 12 Gauge
This was our first test of the TAC-14 12 gauge. A 20-gauge 81145 version was reviewed in the March 2019 issue and got an A- grade. It was not fired with 20-gauge shorty shells because they weren’t available.
Mossberg 590 Shockwave 50659 12 Gauge
We first tested this model in the October 2017 issue, the first year the Shockwave was offered. It earned an A grade, with the review saying, “The Shockwave was like all Model 590 shotguns — built to last and well made.
Black Aces Tactical Pro Series S Max 517 12 Gauge
We recently tested three shorty-type shotshell-chambered firearms, one of which was a new Mossberg model, with a diverse group of mini shotgun shells to...
Listen to Mexico’s lawsuit against Smith & Wesson
I know you won’t do it, but I want to encourage you anyway. Go listen to the oral arguments attached to the blog entry entitled,...