Guns and Ammo

MKS Supply has announced that it is now producing a faithful copy of the original 1911A1 Government Model pistol made famous during WWII.

Now in their 10th year of recognizing the best programs in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel’s 2014 Sportsman Choice Awards are back and more competitive than ever.

The New York Post is the closest thing we have to cheeky British tabloid journalism today. It’s worth looking at — for a New Yorker like me, anyway — as its front page often captures the hyperbole of these often hyper-partisan times.

Bear hunters in Maine can rest easy. Voters rejected Question 1, a ballot initiative that would have banned the use of bait, hounds and leg-hold traps “except to protect property, public safety or for research” by a margin of 54- to 46-percent.
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TrackingPoint is continuing to expand the capabilities of shooters by infusing technology into firearms. The company recently introduced the world’s first pair of wirelessly-integrated digital shooting glasses, along with three new semiauto Precision-Guided Firearms (PGF). relatedTracking Point Precision Guided Firearm Review

This smart rifle doesnt shoot itself. Rather, it still requires users to locate the target, input windage, place the rif...

Sneaky Pete Holsters, the company who brought us clever concealment options for our favorite carry guns and magazines, is at it again with two new products to help you blend in regardless of what’s on your belt.

Air guns have always been a great way to introduce young ones and beginners to the thrills of shooting. They’re also an excellent training aid for shooters of all skill levels.

Suppressor use is quickly gaining wider acceptance for its inherent safety benefits and the joy it brings to people who use them. Combine a new lightweight suppressor design optimized for America’s favorite rimfire and you have Guns & Ammo’s top pick.

This was Guns & Ammo’s “do everything” scope in 2014. Ranging in price between $2,750 for one with a MIL DOT to $5,625 for a Mark 6 with an illuminated TREMOR 2 reticle, this optic had to overcome the fact that most readers won’t be spending this kind of money for our award winner.

You should train like you fight. The reality is that most people do not. Many who carry a handgun for protection are new to firearms, and proper ammo selection can be perplexing.

The rifle itself was a new product in 2012, garnering many awards. For 2014, this rifle was offered with a quality Redfield Revolution 3-9X riflescope. It printed sub-1-inch groups out of the box for only a $679 retail. The scope usually goes for $250, and the rifle is advertised for $450 without the optic, so this package is saving everyone a handful of bucks if you had to buy them separately (and you’d still have to buy rings and then mount the scope). Like most products, actual street price is lower than MSRP. Expect to find these in the neighborhood of $500 to $550. Here’s what else we considered.

Unveiled at the 2014 SHOT Show surrounded by the tune of violins racing to the sound of a motorcyle speeding across a salt-flat test track, the Ethos has since lived up to its initial fanfare at the range and in the field. It’s one of the most classy, yet technologically advanced shotguns Guns & Ammo has ever tested.

Guns & Ammo received its first two samples of the HK VP9 during the third week of June. We’re still shooting them. A midyear introduction, the VP9 was immediately well received by several other gun publications and media outlets on the Web who continue to join this magazine in praising these pistols for long-term reliability, sustained accuracy and, most important, overall value. Although we recognize that HK once offered a striker-fired pistol (VP70, 1970–1984), the striker-fired VP9 was largely considered a departure from the company’s more recent hammer-fired lineup. Additionally, several other value-added features work in its favor for recognition as Handgun of the Year.
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It’s been a decade since this publication recognized the most impactful products in the firearms industry with an annual award. That’s about to change.

Built specifically with recoil reduction in mind, the Walther CCP is an excellent option for new shooters and female shooters, as well as experienced shooters looking for an everyday carry gun. relatedFirst Look: Walther CCP

Walther Arms is combining the styling and ergonomics we've become familiar with in their PP-series of pistols into a sma...

Continuing with their American Revolution in innovation, Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF-USA) introduces the ReVolt bolt-action rifle.

SilencerCo has introduced a new line of threaded aftermarket pistol barrels, making suppressor attachment easier than ever.

Given its proven reliability in nearly every environment on Earth, the AK is widely recognized as one of the most dependable firearms in existence. However, in the past few years we’ve seen a number of innovative ways to modernize AK47s with simple modifications for a custom look and feel.

Aimpoint has introduced a new red-dot sight designed specifically for modern sporting rifles such as the AR-15.

Steyr Arms has introduced its new, multi-configurable M1 variant of the AUG A3 bullpup rifle. The Steyr AUG A3 M1 incorporates an optics attachment platform similar to the one used on the Steyr AUG A2 and is available nationwide in three different models: a Short-Rail Version, a High-Rail Version and an Integrated-Optics Version with either a 1.5X or 3X scope. Steyr has already begun shipping the rifle to dealers and distributors.