The Springfield Hellion rifle heritage dates back to 2003 when the HS Produkt VHS, was simply a blueprint on a computer in Croatia.
Springfield Hellion Rifle, a VHS-2 by Any Other Name ~ VIDEO
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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.
ICYMI The Coveted Short-Barrel Colt Python Revoler is Out There! ~ VIDEO
Like all Colt Pythons, the 3-inch barreled version is chambered for the powerful .357 magnum and features a 6-round cylinder.
Taurus GX4 Handgun Review a Sub-Compact 9mm Pistol ~ VIDEO
The Taurus GX4 9mm Handgun is a striker-fired, polymer-framed locked-breech semi-automatic handgun chambered in 9mm parabellum.
Olight Odin Mini Budget Tactical Rifle Light Review
In the past few years, the tactical weapon light market has seen a deluge of companies and products flooding the market, like the Olight Odin Mini.
SIG MCX-SPEAR LT Rifle in 7.62x39mm – Over-Hyped or Gucci AK?
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
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.
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….
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
Kalashnikov USA KP-104 7.62X39MM Short Barrel Rifle Conversion & Review
When most people think of short-barreled AKs, guns like the Draco or the AKS-74u come to mind – not the KP-104.
Taurus GX4XL 9mm EDC Pistol Review ~ VIDEO
GX4 XL is a striker-fired, locked-breach, tilting barrel, semi-automatic, magazine-fed pistol chambered in 9mm.
Foxtrot Mike Mike-102 Rifle in .223 Wylde ~ AR/AK Hybrid Carbine 1,000-Round Test
When Foxtrot Mike announced their Foxtrot Mike Mike-102 carbine at SHOT Show 2023, it immediately caught my eye; I am a sucker for the odd & esoteric.
Ruger MAX-9 Pistol Pushes the Brands’ Compact Line to the Max ~VIDEO
The biggest trend in firearms design is the ultra-compact, polymer-framed 9mm handgun feeding from a double-stack magazine like Ruger’s MAX-9 pistol.
New Holosun 507Comp Red Dot Sight
The 507Comp pistol optic features a large 1.1in x 0.87in objective lens for enhanced shooting performance new Competition Reticle System.
SilencerCo Introduces New Titanium Suppressor: The Scythe-Ti
The Scythe-Ti replaces wrench flats with a special tool that threads onto the top of the suppressor for easy detachment.
Ten Ways Shooters Can Enjoy National Shooting Sports Month
America’s firearm owners will find National Shooting Sports Month in August a great time to spend a day at the range.
NSSF National Shooting Sports Month #RangeChallenge Returns
The NSSF encourages target shooters across America, of all skill levels, to take part in the #RangeChallenge
Proven Lies and Weaponized Propaganda
Safe and secure firearm storage in the home is a pillar effort of the firearm industry under Real Solutions. Safer Communities.
Shannon Watts Demands, Brags About Nixing Free Speech
Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, announced in January that she would retire from her antigun group sometime this year.
ROSSI Introduces New R95 Lever Action Rifle
Rossi, a renowned name in the gun industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest masterpiece, the Rossi R95 Lever Action Rifle
2023 Smallbore and Air Rifle Champion: Cecelia Ossi
“I dove right in. The coaches were amazing, and it brought me to the college 1 ½ years later,” she said. “It was a quick transition…”
Remington Ammunition to Sponsor 2023 Delta Waterfowl Expo
Remington Ammunition is excited to return as a Bluebill level sponsor and attendee of the 2023 Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo