Gun Review: New Thompson/Center Arms Encore ProHunter Rifle
Gregg Ritz set out to re-start one of America’s great firearms brands right back in their Rochester, New Hampshire home. It looks like he’s done just that.
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Modern Classics: The GLOCK 23 Pistol
I can’t recall who it was that hipped me to the idea that it was possible to convert a .40 S&W pistol to a 9mm by swapping barrels and magazines, but twenty years ago, that’s what I did.
Modern Classic: The IWI Tavor SAR Bullpup Rifle
As far as bullpup rifles in general are concerned, they tend to be rather polarizing. Folks either love them or they seem to have an irrational hatred for them.
Custom Build: The N23 HVY PDW Build in .400 Legend
The main thing is, it amuses me. When I Form 1’d it, I put in the reason block “Personal defense against robots, cyborgs, rhinos, and genetically re-created dinosaurs and all other lawful purposes.”
Blast From the Past: Building a Vietnam Era Colt 605 Clone
This was another grail build for me. I know it’s still not 100% perfect, but it’s far closer than I expected to get when I started the process. I’m calling this one done.
Pawn Shop Prizes: The Remington 870 WTF
I didn’t need another 870, but for less than a nice dinner with my wife, I had one. Through the mounting of numerous accessories, it’s become what I’m lovingly calling the 870 WTF.
Because You Can: Build Your Own M16A4 Rifle
In the summer of 1987 I found find myself laying in the grass on the Parris Island rifle range focusing
Ultra-Affordable Hunting Rifle/Truck Gun: The Single Shot Rossi LWC Rifle
Mount a red dot or scope, screw on a can and you’re ready for lots of freezer-filling fun.
Guns of the Cold War: RPK Rifle
The RPK or Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova from its profile is quite naturally a child of Mikhail Kalashnikov and it should be obvious from looking at the weapon that it’s based upon the original AK-47/AKM action.
Pint-Sized 1911 – The .380 ACP Llama III-A
The Llama III-A is a direct blowback mini 1911 that came in either 9mm or .380 ACP. The original Mini Llamas were blowback-operated guns that lacked the grip safety.