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Traditions Liberty revolver right profile on leather holster and American flag

Firearms

Review: Traditions Liberty Single Action Revolver

I have been very happy with Pietta clones of the SAA, and when I saw the looks and price of the Traditions Liberty, it was love at first sight. The revolver features a beautiful blue finish. The engraving is nicely done with an appearance similar to acid etching, but the laser engraving is not as deep as old type German style engraving—and it costs a fraction of the original.

CZ 455 rifle, Right profile

Firearms

Range Report: CZ 455 American Rifle

The CZ 455 American is easily one of my favorite rifles of all time. However, when I opened the box, my first thought was, “I am so lucky.” The stock on the new CZ 455 rifle showed excellent fit and figure. CZ rifles are never bad, but this was an exceptional piece. Looks are important, but performance is the essence of a Range Report—the CZ 455 American did not disappoint.

uger SR1911R/TruGlo combination

Ammunition

Range Report: Ruger SR1911R

The SR1911R is a rail gun affording shooters the option of mounting a combat light. For home defense and other qualified users, the light is a great option. In this range report, Bob Campbell puts the Ruger SR1911R through its paces with a bonus review of the TruGlo’s Tru-Point light/laser combo.

Traditions revolver with a box or SIG Sauer V-Crown ammunition

Ammunition

Review: SIG Sauer Big Bore Defense Loads — .44 Special and .45 Colt

SIG Sauer is expanding its line of personal defense loads with two accurate and effective loads in .44 Special and .45 Colt. Each of these loads offers good accuracy and a clean powder burn. Muzzle flash is limited. Recoil is modest. For anyone owning a new revolver in these big bore calibers or those owning an older revolver they wish to press into service, these are good choices. Read Bob Campbell’s full review.

Light haired young man in gray t-shirt sghts the Mini 14 with a wooded area in the background

Firearms

Ruger’s First-Class .223: The Mini-14 Rifle

Your .223 does not have to be an AR-15. After all, the U.S. Army chose the M14 over the original AR-10. Classic handling means a lot. Read this post to learn why the author loves his older model and the new one.

Bob Campbell ejecting shell from a bolt-action Mauser K98

Firearms

Range Report: The Classic Bolt Guns — Mauser, Enfield, and Springfield

The Mauser, Enfield, and Springfield have all earned their place in history and on the battlefield. Today, each of these can be obtained with a minimum of expense—depending on condition, configuration, and historical attributes. No collector, or accumulator of firearms as the author proclaims, should be without at least one if not all three. Join Bob Campbell in this Range Report as he shoots, and rates, each of these classics.

The author taking aim with the Henry Golden Boy Silver.

Firearms

Video: Range Report — Henry Golden Boy Silver

I am new to lever action rimfire rifles, having grown up with auto-loading 22 rifles like the Mossberg 702 and the Ruger 10/22. However, I was eager to review my Henry Golden Boy Silver the moment I picked it up at my local dealer, both as a firearm and from a perspective of someone completely new to the platform.

Galil Ace .308 rifle right with spare magazine laying on a bed of rocks

Firearms

Review: Galil ACE GAR1651.308 7.61×51 Rifle

For those not familiar with the original Galil line, it was developed in the 1960s and has continued refinement to current times. The rifle and has been tuned and tweaked over the years by IWI into what many say is the pinnacle of AK perfection. All the features and accuracy of military M16/AR platforms, but with AK reliability and power—indeed the perfect AK. Read the full review.