5 Rimfire Subguns Ready for War (VIDEO)
You may love this pipsqueak round but did you know that it has been pressed into both military and police service over the years, in a rather unique series of weapons—rimfire subguns. Read more
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The AR7 Air Force Survival Gun: For land, for air, for sea (VIDEO)
With all the recent interest in takedown long guns like the Ruger 10/22 or the Chiappa Little Badger, it’s important to keep in focus that these rifles are nothing new: The AR7 has been around for over fifty years, looks almost identical to the newest survival rifle offerings and, unsurprisingly, is still going strong. 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
Gear Review: Turn the Savage Model 42 into the Perfect Prepper Gun
The Savage Model 42 is a great fun gun. It is a good teaching tool. It is great for plinking and poking holes in cans. It can even handle some light hunting tasks. And, with three simple and inexpensive additions, the Model 42 becomes an ideal choice for a bug out. Grab and go. Read more
Gun Review: Beretta ARX 160 .22LR (VIDEO)
Fans of rimfire modern sporting rifles have something new to check out. The Beretta ARX 160 in .22LR is accurate, fast, and easy to use. This rifle built for epic plinking, and for practicing for the higher powered ARX 160 in 5.56, which is already seeing service in Europe. But you’re going to need a lot of 22LR. Read more
Gun Review: Kimber Rimfire Target 1911
I prefer my 1911s to be in John Browning’s chosen .45 ACP, but having one set up to properly handle a .22 LR cartridge makes all kinds of sense for a number of reasons, such as getting practice with the platform at a small fraction of the ammo costs of shooting .45 ACP. And for that, the Kimber Rimfire Target model is an excellent choice. Read more
High Standard an American Tradition
High Standard is remembered by many as makers of mid-century automatic .22LR pistols. They elevated the plinker to Olympic gold. But they’ve been out of the spotlight for a while, though they’re still making guns. And more than rim-fires. They’ve expanded into 1911s, AR-15s, and AKs. Read more
The Chiappa Little Badger survival rifle (VIDEO)
The Chiappa Little Badger survival rifle is going to be a hit with shooters of all types. This single-shot break-action plinker is just perfect. Read more
Gun Review: Excel Arms Accelerator Rifle: ‘Can a .22 WMR carbine be “interesting?’
The Accelerator is a very modern carbine in concept and design, with a little bit of DNA from both the AR-15 and the polymer pistol families. Read more
Excel Arms Accelerator Photo Gallery (9 pics)
