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GUNS & GEAR
New! Springfield’s Hi-Power SA 35, New Take on a Classic
Now you can have an iconic Hi-Power of your own, and one you’ll want to take to the range. Modern tweaks and a great price make this a winner. FMG Publication’s Roy Huntington has a
quick look at the newly released Springfield Armory SA 35 9mm pistol.
Read More: New! Springfield’s Hi-Power SA 35, New Take on a Classic
New Gun Review: Mossberg MC2sc Carry Pistol
Optics ready and big capacity in a small package. American Handgunner Editor tom McHale spends the day at Gunsite Shooting Academy reviewing Mossberg’s newly released MC2sc compact handgun. For more information, visit https://www.mossberg.com
Read More: New Gun Review: Mossberg MC2sc Carry Pistol
Gun Cranks TV: Home Brew Ballistic Testing
This is one you can do at home. Ever wanted to test your reloaded or factory-bought ammunition? The Gun Cranks discuss a variety of ways to test your ammo at home while (maybe) making a big mess in the process.
Colt 1903 .32 ACP Pocket Pistol: Functional and Elegant
Yeah, it’s cool and elegant, but can 100-year-old technology still keep you safe? Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington finds out as he fires two different Colt 1903 pistols at the same time!
Watch Here: Colt 1903 .32 ACP Pocket Pistol: Functional and Elegant
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SHOOTING TIPS & HOW-TO’S
American Handgunner Gunsmithing: 1911 Pistol Sear Spring Savvy – American Handgunner
The more you know… here’s an interesting explanation of what that weird looking sear spring thingy on a 1911 pistol does…
Read More: American Handgunner Gunsmithing: 1911 Pistol Sear Spring Savvy – American Handgunner
Build Your Own Pistol, Part 2: How To Assemble An 80% Pistol
Once you’ve milled your 80 percent pistol frame, it’s time to assemble the parts so you can head to the range. American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows you a step by step how-to assembly of a Glock-compatible pistol from 80% Arms.
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FBI Crime Data Says Armed Citizens Shot More Criminals in 2020
One stunning revelation in the FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2020 is that armed private citizens fatally shot more criminals during the commission of felonies than police, a fact that seems to be avoided by the establishment media.
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Build Your Own 80% Handgun, Part 1
In this video, we’ll show you how you can build your own 80% Handgun using an 80% Arms kit and jig. Yes, you can do it with basic tools and a little care and patience.
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AMMO NEWS & AMMUNITION REVIEWS
The Great Ammunition Shortage of 2020: Is There an Ammo Conspiracy?
So, is there really a great ammo conspiracy? Are companies hoarding ammo in secret warehouses in the caves of Tora Bora? Are a handful of individuals bent on establishing a new world order creating price gouging conditions to fund a new secret bunker underneath Denver International Airport?
Maybe, but not likely.
Mid-Range AR Cartridges: .223 Remington, 300 AAC Blackout, and 6.8 Remington SPC
Recently, a friend and I have been discussing “in-between” caliber options for the AR-15 platform. There are a plethora of proven options for close-range shooting with a light to moderate recoil tax. As for the “in-between” solutions that can effectively reach out past 500 yards, but without all the boom and thump of something like as .308 AR-10, what should one consider?
Read the rest: Mid-Range AR Cartridges: .223 Remington, 300 AAC Blackout, and 6.8 Remington SPC | OutdoorHub
Is the .40 Dead?
The .40 died before it was born. That’s a rotten way to start a fulfilling life, but there you have it.
Thanks to a shortsighted, bean-counting corporate management team way back in 1978, the .40 B&S, the predecessor to what we now know as the .40, was denied production resources. The wildcat cartridge development effort had been advanced during lunches and after hours as a labor of love and was ready for its debut, pending management buy-in. Even though the test cartridges and pistols showed promise, leadership ixnayed the idea and what we now know as the .40 lay commercially dormant until 1990.
Read the rest: Is the .40 Dead? | The Armory Life
Federal Syntech Defense: Ammo Test
Federal Syntech ammunition, launched a couple of years ago, turned a few heads with its bright red polymer jackets. But those bright colors are not some marketing gimmick. In fact, there are good reasons for discarding copper jackets in favor of advanced polymer coatings.
Until now, most of the benefits have been demonstrated through the company’s Range, Action Pistol, and Match offerings. However, there’s a new kid, and a new color, on the block.
The Federal Syntech Defense offering with its distinctive blue noses, are intended for serious use. Let’s take a closer look.
Read the rest: Federal Syntech Defense: Ammo Test
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