NRA Convention: Armed Citizen Project gives guns to the less fortunate (VIDEO)
David Higginbotham
Articles
NRA 2013: New From Beretta The Pico .380 (The Nano’s Little Brother)
I got a sneak peek at the Pico last month at the Beretta factory, and now the news is out. The Pico, a compact .380, is going to quickly become the standard .380 polymer pocket pistol. It is solid, functional, and full of features not typically found on pocket guns. Read more
First Look: Beretta ARX 100 (VIDEO)
Beretta’s ARX 160 is already in service in Italy, and we’ve been waiting for our chance to shoot the 5.56 tactical rifle for what seems like two years. And now it is here. We went up to the Beretta factory last month to talk politics, and got a sneak peak at an ARX 100 prototype. The ARX 100, which will launch today, is going to change some opinions about tactical rifles. Read more
Gear Review: DeSantis Gunhide New York Undercover Shoulder Rig
As Guns.com hits the road for a sneak peak at all the new guns and gear at the 2013 NRA convention this week, I thought we’d take a look at a classic. The DeSantis New York Undercover Shoulder Rig isn’t making headlines. But it is behind a lot of them, tucked neatly under a sports coat, right where it belongs. Read more
Gun Review: Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry (VIDEO)
The Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry is a well designed package. Everything about this gun is designed for efficient daily use. Though the R1 Carry is evocative of Remington’s historical 1911s, it is a thoroughly updated design. Read more
Gear Review: Redfield Battlezone Tactical AR Scope
As more companies make long range ARs, more optics makers are making scopes specifically designed for the .223. Redfield makes good, affordable scopes. The Battlezone is their entry into tactical AR shooting. And it is a capable scope that’s easy to use. Read more
Gear Review: Condor Haze Soft Sell Jacket, a Great Duty Coat
It is rare to find clothing made with shooters in mind. But Condor Outdoor Products has you covered. Literally. Their Haze Soft Shell Jacket is functional enough for duty wear, and subtle enough for the rest of us. And the Haze has a few tricks up its sleeves. Read more
Editorial: Ammo Sales Surge After Boston Bombing?
Once a month, or so, I check in with an update on the state of the the big picture. Ammunition. Gun sales. As a review writer, I go through a lot of ammo. So I’m more than just curious. And I was elated by the news coming out of the senate two weeks ago. But then…. Read more
Mershon and Hollingsworth Self-Cocking Revolver
The Mershon and Hollingsworth Self-Cocking Revolver is, to over simplify things, a semi-automaitc 1860 Colt. This one-hit-wonder was both ahead of its time, and way way late. But it worked. So why was there only one ever made? Read more
Gun Review: Glock 20 (VIDEO)
The Glock 20 is a hammer. The 10mm round generates a tremendous amount of muzzle energy, and even in the automatic action of a hefty Glock, the recoil is brutal. But if your wrists can take it, the 10mm is a capable round. 200 grain bullets, moving at 1,100 fps. And the Glock 20 is one of the most ergonomic and intuitive 10mms available. Read more
