The 7.62x39mm SIG MCX-SPEAR LT Rifle is the pre-2016 fedora-wearing Portland hipster of AK alternatives; scoffing at opulence while carrying a $6,000 laptop
SIG MCX-SPEAR LT Rifle in 7.62x39mm – Over-Hyped or Gucci AK?
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Jim is one of the elite editors for AmmoLand.com, who in addition to his mastery of prose, can wield a camera with expert finesse. He loves anything and everything guns but holds firearms from the Cold War in a special place in his heart.
When he’s not reviewing guns or shooting for fun and competition, Jim can be found hiking and hunting with his wife Kimberly, and their dog Peanut in the South Carolina low country.
Blazer Brass 9mm 115gr FMJ Ammunition – King of Affordable Ammo ~ VIDEO
few calibers strike the balance of affordability, soft recoil, and excellent accuracy of the ultra-common Blazer Brass 9mm 115gr FMJ.
Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 Side-Charging AR-10 Upper Review in 6.5 Creedmoor
‘Affordable’ & ‘precision rifle’ are two terms rarely found together, which is why the Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 Side-Charging AR-10 Upper is so interesting.
Stoeger STR-9S Combat – Loaded Budget Blaster ~ VIDEO
I enjoy high-end firearms, but I never lost my love for budget-friendly, feature-rich guns like the new Stoeger STR-9S Combat.
Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol – Beretta Shotgun Performance on a Budget
Depending on your experience, shotguns like the new Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun are either God’s gift to shooters or…
FN Optics-Ready FN 509 Compact Tactical Pistols Have an Active Rebate
The FN 509 Compact Tactical, the smallest & most concealable 9mm tactical pistol, has an available $100.00 off rebate….
Henry Model X Rifle in .357 – The Old-Fashioned Lever-Gun of the Future
Henry Model X Rifle – The old-fashioned rifle of the future and the only gun that fits my personal bizarre eclectic taste in firearms.
Have You Seen This? Tandemkross SideSlinger Leather Holster for Rimfire Pistols
Introducing the all-new “SideSlinger” Scoped Leather Holster. – Made of high quality, full-grain brown leather, this holster will last its user a lifetime
G17+G19= Glock 47 MOS …? Let’s Go To The Range & Find Out ~ Handgun Review
In terms of accuracy and reliability, the Glock 47 MOS Handgun is precisely what you would expect: flawless.
GLOCK 20 Gen5 MOS 10mm Handgun – 10mm Perfection?
GLOCK 20 Gen5 MOS 10mm might just be the perfect 10mm handgun; between its capacity, modularity, and flawless reliability, it’s a tough act to top
Before Suppressing An AK-47, Five Things to Know ~ VIDEO
Suppressing an AK -47 is one of those things that sounds both awesome & straightforward on paper but can be daunting once you start.
Rifle-Mounted Death Star – Streamlight ProTac 2.0 Review
Shining the Streamlight ProTac 2.0 into the air, its absurd beam shattering the night sky, you can almost hear a voice say, “That’s no moon.”
Streamlight TLR-8 Sub Weaponlight Review ~ VIDEO
One feature of modern carry guns that I love is their ability to accept lights like the Streamlight TLR-8 Sub Weaponlight.
Holosun PID Weapon Light ~ Video Review
Flashlights are hardly something most people get excited about, but the new 1000-lumen Holosun PID Weapon light is very cool.
American Eagle .223 Ammo – the Do-Everything Ammunition Round
Arguably the most prolific centerfire cartridge in American history, .223 ammo like American Eagle .223 excels in every regard.
Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine | Video Review & Range Report
The world of pistol-caliber carbines is a very crowded one – so is there space for the Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine? Maybe.
Taurus G3c Subcompact 9mm Carry Pistol
Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns s excited to remind gun owners about its G-series line of semi-auto pistols, like the G3c!
SIG P365 X-Macro Pistol – Concealed Carry Handgun Mastery ~ VIDEO
When SIG introduced the P365, it set the new standard for concealed carry & the new SIG P365 X-Macro Pistol is set to do that once more! Can you say level up?
Palmetto State Armory AK-V Review ~ VIDEO
Should you buy a 9mm PSA AK-V? Based on the fact that Palmetto State Armory can’t keep them in stock … yes
Palmetto State Armory AKV 9mm Pistol Upgrade Guide
The best upgrades for the Palmetto State Armory PSA AKV 9mm AK pistol/carbine. These accessories will crank your pistol caliber krink to 11!
PSA AK-74 Rifle – First Shots on the New All-American Avtomat ~ VIDEO
The PSA AK-74 is right up my ally. When I first got into shooting, I was drawn to affordable, reliable firearms like the Romanian AK-74, the SAR-2.
7.62x39mm PSA AK-103 Update and First Shots ~ VIDEO
AK-100 style guns like the PSA AK-103 inhabit an unusual spot in the American firearm market. They’re highly sought-after by die-hard…
POF Tombstone 9mm Lever-Action Carbine ~ Range Review
Ask the prop designers from Aliens & Starship Troopers to design a rifle from the future, & you get the POF Tombstone 9mm Lever-Action Carbine
Diamondback SideKick .22r Revolver ~ VIDEO Review & Range Report
The world of inexpensive firearms was once filled with handy pistols like the new Diamondback Sidekick in .22lr.
CMMG Bravo 22 LR Conversion Kit – a Kit That Actually Works
CMMG’s Bravo .22 LR conversion kit just plain works and fulfills the original intent of the design – allowing shooters to hone their shooting skills without breaking the bank.
Top MCARBO Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Rifle Upgrades
Owning the Ket-Tec Sub-2000 rifle for years, I wanted to customize the gun with upgrades to fit me. One company had what I needed: MCARBO.
Is Steel-Cased Ammunition Really All That Bad? ~ VIDEO
Sanctions and Joe Biden suck, they have driven the price of ammo through the roof, even previously-affordable steel-cased stuff.
5 Must-Have AK 47 Magazines Reviews & VIDEO
I could have made a quick-&-dirty list of my favorite AK gun mags. Instead, I took a deep dive into what I like best about AK 47 Magazines.
Magpul D60 Magazine Review – 60 Rounds of Glorious Freedom! ~VIDEO
When I first saw the Magpul D60 magazine a few years back, I was optimistic but still skeptical—having been burned by large mag reliability before.
Springfield Hellion Rifle, a VHS-2 by Any Other Name ~ VIDEO
The Springfield Hellion rifle heritage dates back to 2003 when the HS Produkt VHS, was simply a blueprint on a computer in Croatia.