Firearms
Review: Mossberg Blaze .22
Everyone needs a good cheap rifle. I don’t mean poorly made, but a good rifle that costs very little. If…Read More >
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What’s the Cheapest Gun You Can Afford?
Recently, the topic of cheap guns came up and led to some spirited discussion. I took a hard look at…Read More >
General
Patterning a Shotgun: Defense Edition
The shotgun is often touted as the “end-all, beat-all” for home defense. I am not going to tell you that…Read More >
Firearms
Top 6 High-Capacity Shotguns of 2019
When it comes to shotguns for self-defense, the old adage, “I’d rather have more ammo and not need it, than need the ammo and not have it.” can be liberally applied. The DP-12, with its 16-round capacity raised the bar, but manufacturers are again pushing the limits with magazine-fed shotguns and capacities reaching 25 shells. Here are our top high-capacity shotguns for 2018.
Firearms
New Product Round Up — SHOT Day 3
Guns, Guns, and more Guns! Taurus has a new .22 LR target pistol that rocked the range. If you liked, Maxim Defense’s CQB stocked, you are about to blown away with the PDX! Beyond some of the finest ammunition on the market, Hornady is owning the security segment—and for good reason. Check out all of these offerings and more in The Shooter’s Log’s latest SHOT Show coverage.
Firearms
Range Report: Mossberg MC1sc 9mm
The single stack 9mm market consists of the Glock 43 9mm, Springfield XD, and Smith and Wesson Shield, and similar pistols. A new player has introduced a pistol based on sound engineering that just might be the best pistol for your use. Mossberg isn’t a new maker, but it is a new maker in the compact 9mm market. This is Mossberg’s first handgun in nearly 100 years.
Firearms
New Rifles for 2018 — SHOT Show Edition
There was little doubt that 2018 is going to be a gun worthy year. Savage Arms alone launched about 100 new models. Weatherby announced that is is done with California and plans to pull up stakes and set roots in the gun-friendly state of Wyoming—and then the guns…
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Shotgun Sights — As Important as Rifle Sights, Far Less Understood
The arguments over firing the shotgun by feel and handling versus aiming are many but the bottom line is this, both techniques should be used. A moving target demands fast action and swinging and firing by feel. A stationary target at longer range demands strict use of the sights.
Firearms
Range Report: Mossberg MVP — A Great Rifle!
The Mossberg MVP is a light rifle with a fluted barrel, flat-bottom forend, smooth bolt action and generous magazine capacity. It was designed as a sporting rifle for popping varmints, crows, predators and other types of small game, and related to the Mossberg Patrol rifle, a similar bolt action designed for law enforcement.
Ammunition
Range Report: Federal Trophy Bonded Tip Vital Shok
Federal’s proven reputation for quality is secure its new Trophy Bonded Tip Vital Shok. The 62-grain Trophy Bonded loading is accurate and as you will see, expands reliably. If you only have one all-around .223 Rem round, Federal’s Trophy Bonded Tip Vital Shok is a contender for the top of the list.