DoubleTap Equalizer ammo uses two projectiles in a single cartridge to deliver a devastating blow on the target: both game animals and criminal attackers. The projectiles are of different design, each wounding the target in different manners. The exposed bullet is a standard jacketed hollowpoint. The second projectile is stacked under the hollowpoint and is solid lead. Exact…
Magpul announced a new addition to their popular MOE line of products – the MOE Fixed Carbine Stock. Available in both Mil-Spec and Commercial models the Fixed Carbine Stock provides shooters with another option to satisfy their personal preferences, or State-mandated rifle accessories. The new addition is specifically designed for Carbine-length buffer tubes. The MOE…
When you think of polymer AR-15 magazines, Magpul PMAGs are almost the universal image that comes to mind. The company now aims to make you think “Magpul AK-47 magazine” when you need to feed your Eastern Bloc gun. I recently read an independent test in a tactical magazine that compared 5 different polymer magazines. Though…
The new Beretta Pico was announced today at the 2013 National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, TX. The new gun is intended for the concealed carry market and comes to the table already looking like a mature platform with multiple options, frame colors and accessories ready to go. The Pico is being…
Magpul Industries Corporation has been in the news lately with its bold stand for gun owners and gun rights. When the Colorado elected officials voted to limit law-abiding citizens’ use of high capacity magazines, Magpul immediately put out a press release stating that they would be moving their business out of state. Now in the…
The Iver Johnson 1911A1 Carbine is a new rifle that appears to mate a 1911 pistol to a AR-style rifle. It is chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and looks like it retains all of the normal 1911 controls, grip safety and more. The gun has a M4-style stock. Additionally, it looks to have a removable carry handle, removable…
Looking for a variable-power, high-quality scope for your AR-15? Consider the Mark AR series of rifle scopes from Leupold. These scopes offer extremely clear optics, excellent magnification and the durability you need when taking a rifle into the field. I had a chance to test a Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4×20 with the company’s integrated mounting system recently,…
Heizer Defense is developing a single shot pistol they call the HD1 Pocket Shotgun. The pistol is chambered to fire both 45 Colt and .410 bore shotgun shells like the Taurus Judge. Unlike the Judge, the HD1 is smaller, flatter and fires…well…only one shot. From a tactical standpoint, I would never recommend anyone rely on…
Had enough of the zombies? Not yet, I guess, considering The Walking Dead seems to be one of the most popular shows on TV. Â Fortunately, Remington introduced the Versa Max Zombie shotgun to help quench the thirst for zombie-related gun gear. The Versa Max is Remington’s newest autoloading shotgun, and in the past couple of…
At the 2012 SHOT Show, Aaron brought us a video of a muzzle loading, black powder AR-15 upper from CMMG. At that time, it was unknown if the company would actually bring this to market. Well…they have. The one and only AR upper that turns your modern rifle into a black powder gun is a…
Stark Equipment’s pistol grips have been praised by many, including the military and law enforcement, for their scientific approach to designing grips that fulfill the needs of the end-user. This year Stark has introduced a new product, and some additions to already produced products. THE NEW SE-5 EXPRESS GRIP Stark announced the new SE-5 Express…
So…is reloading steel cases possible? Conventional wisdom says you can’t reload steel case ammo, but reality says you can. Sure, reloading brass cases are much easier, but you can reload steel cases. That cheap Wolf 7.62×39 and the surplus 7.62x54r can both be reloaded if you take your time and add a few extra steps…
Browning announced the release of the new Buck Mark Camper UFX at SHOT Show this year. Sharing many of the qualities of the previous Buck Mark line of pistols, this addition will have an allow frame, with a matte blued finish. The biggest addition to this pistol is the Ultragrip FX (UFX) pistol grips. The…
If you are looking to lighten the trigger pull on your Taurus M380 (or Taurus M85 series for that matter) immediately click over to Pocket Guns & Gear and watch Bruce’s video showing you how to swap out the trigger return and hammer springs. Bruce uses a Wolff spring kit to replace the factory Taurus…
TriStar Arms added a number of new personal defense and target shooting handguns for 2013. I am not terribly familiar with the TriStar line of firearms, but according to the company, they only recently got into the handgun market when they introduced their first pistols in 2012. The new TriStar pistols are chambered in 9mm…
Daniel Defense has already established themselves as a first rate rifle and component manufacturer, so it was no surprise to visit their booth at SHOT Show this year and find another great design: the Daniel Defense ISR. The ISR, or Integrally Suppressed Rifle, was designed from the ground up to be one complete package, which I…
The SIG M400 Varminter is a new hunting rifle using the AR15/modern sporting rifle platform. Designed for precision, long range taking of varmints, this M400 is chambered in 5.56 and has a variety of options and features that will be appreciated by many hunters. First off, the M400 Varminter uses a 22″ match grade, heavy barrel. The…
Last year the Savage model 42 reintroduced the break-open combo gun to the company’s line up. It was a .22 LR and .410 combination gun. For 2013, Savage brought out a new version of the model 42 chambered in .22 WMR and .410 bore. Both versions of the model 42 break open at the receiver for…
In 2012, Magpul announced a line of shotgun accessories, and one year later Remington announced an 870 Express Tactical shotgun with those fixtures as standard features. The new Remington 870 uses a Magnum SGA buttstock and a MOR fore-end. The Remington 870 shotgun is extremely popular for self-defense and police work. I’d venture to say…
I got a chance to handle the Sarsilzmaz SAR ST10 pistol at the 2013 SHOT Show, and I was impressed by the apparent build quality and feel in the hand. The handgun felt to be roughly the same size as my SIG P226, but a touch lighter. The SAR ST10 pistol is a 9mm handgun with a…
The Boberg XR9-L is a new addition to the company’s ingenious concealed carry line of pistols. There are a lot of unique features to this pistol that are explained farther down. If you are already familiar with the pistols, I’ll quickly fill you in on the differences in this model. Essentially, the XR9-L is the…
