I am a sucker for budget-friendly workhorse firearms. The ones you would expect to run no matter what you throw at it, how dirty it gets, or how inexpensive it is. The underdogs if you will. When I first discovered SAR USA, I was immediately intrigued by there full line of pretty attractive looking pistols, something a bit different. Then I saw the pricing and my jaw about hit the floor at SHOT Show a few years ago. Sarsilmaz is a company that is based in Turkey but is quickly making a big name for themselves in the U.S. under the name of SAR USA. SAR K12 Sport Sarsilmaz is not just some new ..read more

William T. “Bloody Bill” Anderson was quite the gifted psychopath. The deadliest Confederate guerilla leader of the American Civil War, Anderson led his ruthless mob of cutthroats on a reign of terror along the rugged Kansas–Missouri border and killed hundreds along the way. The path Bloody Bill took from a well-behaved, respectful child to an inveterate butcher and rapist is a study in human depravity. The Tale of “Bloody Bill” Anderson Anderson was indeed, by all accounts, a decent kid. He had two brothers and three sisters. His father supported slavery but did not own slaves. In 1860 Ander ..read more

Taylor’s & Company just announced the latest update to its FS Tactical line of 1911 pistols. The old warhorse gets a new chambering in 10mm, a round that holds a significant amount of favor with many shooters and professionals. Taylor’s & Company FS Tactical 1911 Adds 10mm “We couldn’t be more excited to bring this state-of-the-art firearm to the modern gun enthusiast,” said Tammy Loy, Owner/CEO, Taylor’s & Company. “We wanted to offer the 10mm version to broaden our audience in the 1911 market. The new 10mm 1911 FS Tactical is sure to be a very popular firearm with the 1911 crowd ..read more

Whether you’re looking for a bit of fun at the range, doing some pest control on the land, or working on some shooting fundamentals, it’s hard to beat the utility and versatility of a .22 LR pistol. Throw in the wide variety of competitive matches available across the country, and there are a lot of solid reasons to have a quality .22 LR pistol at the ready. Specifically, one like the Volquartsen Mamba-X. The Volquartsen Mamba-X When it comes to current-production, semi-auto .22 pistols — and rifles — there’s no brand more esteemed than Volquartsen. Whether you’re looking for a top-tier rifle ..read more

The FN 509 series and FNX-45 Tactical have received a well-earned reputation among shooters and duty-bound personnel. And rightly so. For this reason, FN America is offering its Tactical Pistol Bundles for four exclusive pistols. The bundles feature extra magazines and performance enhancements at no additional cost. FN America Tactical Pistol Bundles For a limited time, FN America is offering four of its popular pistols with some upgrades and extras. The promotional pistol bundles will only be sold through authorized FN distributors and retailers. The bundle offerings include the FN 509 Tacti ..read more

Spotter up. Steel silhouette at 1,075 yards. Half-value wind, hold right edge. Send it. The shooter presses the trigger, and the shot rings out. About 1.9 seconds later, the round impacts the steel, and a faint sound echoes through the canyon back to the shooter. A quick cycle of the bolt and the shooter is back on target ready to send another one. This scenario was played out countless times recently during an introduction to precision rifle class I ran in Idaho. The class also gave me some trigger time with the Rock River Arms RBG-1S. The Rock River Arms RBG-1S These were mostly new shooter ..read more

Known for high-quality competition pistols, MasterPiece Arms adds 38 Super Comp to its DS Series with the DS38 SC. The race gun is available in multiple color combinations and is ready for USPSA & IPSC Open Division Out of the box. The MasterPiece Arms DS38 SC 38 Super Comp Created with significant input from Team MPA shooters David Lyell and Travis Tomasie, the DS38 SC is based on the success of the DS9 Open. However, the addition of five ¼-inch barrel ports allows for more options with 38 Super Comp loads. Likewise, the custom 3-port compensator provides for a flatter shooting firearm ..read more

“Yesterday’s gone, and we can’t get it back.” Augustus “Gus” McCrae made this sage remark. McCrae was a former Texas Ranger captain and one of the main characters in the Pulitzer Prize–winning book Lonesome Dove (1985) by noted author Larry McMurtry. This novel was adapted into a screenplay, spawning a four-episode, Emmy Award–winning TV miniseries in 1989. Not to mention a brace of Colt Walker revolvers from Cimarron Firearms. Lonesome Dove Walker Colt Revolvers The series has become an iconic Western, retaining its popularity to this day. McCrae and his partner Woodrow F. Call, also a forme ..read more

Anderson Manufacturing recently released the next iteration of the its popular Kiger line of semi-auto pistols–the Kiger-9c Pro. The new optic-ready pistol comes packed with component and feature enhancements in a tactically-styled EDC package. Anderson Manufacturing Kiger-9c Pro Details Anderson first announced the Kiger-9c recently back during SHOT Shot, but we now have more info on this new blaster. And at first glance, it looks impressive. Back in December, we brought you coverage on the Kiger-9C on PDW. The new Pro variant brings several upgraded features. First, the basics. The Kiger-9 ..read more

Whether you are out for a hike, small game hunting, or looking for a portable truck/pack gun, it’s hard to beat a takedown rifle. They are lightweight and occupy little space in your overall loadout. For this reason, Volquartsen adds the .22 LR to its VT2 Takedown Rifle, for a total of three caliber options. The Volquartsen VT2 Takedown Rifle Available in .22 WMR, .17 HMR, and now .22 LR, the VT2 features a 16.5-inch lightweight barrel. The 1/2X28 threaded barrel comes with an aluminum 2-inch forward blow compensator already attached. This is designed to stabilize the muzzle while directing t ..read more