Shotgun sights? Oh boy, I have been through the whole gamut of versions over the years. Bead on a barrel, Read the full article... The post Night Fision Sentinel appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

Introduced in 1959, the semi-automatic Winchester 59 never quite met with commercial success. Just over 82,000 shotguns were produced before Read the full article... The post Hacked Off! appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

I’d been following dogs in the Northern New Hampshire woods aglow in their peak autumn colors. The sugar maples were a mix of vibrant reds, yellows and oranges while the Aspen leaves had turned a buttery shade of gold. The post Bonjour, Canada! appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

THE RICHARDS-MASON CONVERSION — With the arrival of the Second Model Richards conversions, the conversion ring, hammer and loading gate were all improved, and the rear sight was moved from the top of the conversion ring back to the V-notch cut in the hammer, as found in the original 1860 Army cap and ball revolvers. The post The First Big Bore Sixguns Part 4 appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

My memory was jogged when a hunting buddy told me Stoeger Firearms was celebrating their 100th anniversary. There is a famous quotation, “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” Stoeger’s present is the story of an Austrian family living the American Dream and leaving a legacy of quality, affordable shotguns. The post Happy 100th Birthday, Stoeger appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

Sturm, Ruger & Co., or as we commonly call it — “Ruger” — has a rich history, marked by innovation, quality craftsmanship and a commitment to American manufacturing. The company was founded in 1949 by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm in Southport, Conn. And the rest, as they say, is history for American shooters. To say the founder, Bill Ruger, is a legend is to understate the truth. The post Ruger 75th Anniversary appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

One of the most obvious trends in sporting rifles over the past several decades has been the appearance of moderately priced “value” models, generally made with computerized machine tooling, minimal handwork and synthetic stocks. The post ‘Value’ Rifles appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

I met my friend Kevin at the skeet range and when I pulled out my Parker VH 28, he asked, “Do you ever shoot anything else?” Hmmm, I thought, a good question. My gun cabinet back home has as much diversity as a writer’s budget will allow, but with the exception of hunting sea ducks, I grab the Parker every time. The post Playing Favorites appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

Competition betters the breed. This has been common knowledge since the halcyon race days of the ’60s when the automaker’s slogan “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” ruled the roost. In fact, the earliest races were contests less of speed than reliability, for manufacturers to prove the durability of their wares. The post Mossberg 940 Pro appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more

I only had a second to admire Cider’s point near the alders. I figured he nailed a woodcock and loaded for that small bird but the explosive whirring of wings came from a Ruffed Grouse. The post All Choked Up appeared first on GUNS Magazine ..read more