Archive for semi-auto

Tactical 22s: A New Class of Rifles

Mimicking guns such as the AR-15, HK MP5 and SIG 550, tactical look-alikes in .22 LR are more common than ever.

November 19, 2010

Nordic Components NC22 Upper

The Nordic NC22 provides inexpensive training time with the AR platform.

November 15, 2010

Arms of the Chosin Few

American troops defeated North Korean and Chinese troops in the Chosin Reservoir campaign.

November 02, 2010

S&W’s New Bodyguards

S&W addresses America’s interest in compact and concealable handguns.

October 28, 2010

Spanish Broomhandles

Spanish manufacturers developed a “broomhandle” pistol to undermine Mauser influence in China.

October 19, 2010

Century Arms Centurion 39 Sporter Rifle

Here’s a U.S. made, semi-auto version of the most successful 20th-century military arm—the AK-47.

October 13, 2010

Patriot Ordnance Factory P415

POF improved on a popular and reliable platform with the P415.

October 13, 2010

Taken By Storm: Beretta Px4 and Cx4

In its Storm series, Beretta offers both a .45 ACP polymer-frame pistol—the Px4—as well as the innovative Cx4 carbine.

September 28, 2010

IAC Regent Model R100

Trabzon Gun Industry Corp. has introduced a high-quality, no-frills M1911 in the IAC Regent Model R100.

September 27, 2010

Taurus' Triple Threat

With the PT 738 TCP, the PT 809 and the PT 740 SLIM, Taurus is covering all the bases.

September 23, 2010

Remington VersaMax Shotgun

The Remington VersaMax is at home in the upland field, the duck blind and even in the dove field. After all, maximum versatility is what the VersaMax is all about.

August 31, 2010

Ruger SR9s: Ergonomic Advancement

Ruger’s SR9s represent a good ergonomic choice for small-handed shooters.

August 25, 2010

DS Arms SA58 Para Tactical Carbine

DS Arms has improved on a Cold War era rifle.

August 24, 2010

1909 Benet-Mercie Machine Rifle: The Daylight Gun

Though it had problems, the 1909 Benet-Mercie was the U.S. military’s first light machine gun. Photo by Donald Webster.

August 19, 2010

Carrying on the Cuff: Concealed Carry on the Ankle

Ankle carry is a good option for both backup and primary carry.

August 11, 2010