North American Arms’s mini revolvers are an affordable yet discreet choice for last ditch self-defense. Their Sidewinder series has been criminally underreported on until now.
The Power of Black Powder Revolvers: Black Powder vs. Substitutes
With so many powders, bullets, calibers, and guns out there, exactly how powerful are black powder revolvers? Terril wrangled up revolvers of different caliber, black powder and substitutes.
Cimarron 1849 Colt Revolver : A New Look at a Little Legend ~ VIDEO
The 31-caliber Cimarron 1849 Colt Revolver won’t satisfy a power junkie, but it will do just about anything a 22 LR can with smoke and flame heightening respect with every shot.
Ruger LCP Centerfire Pistol – One Thousand Rounds Later ~ VIDEO
The Ruger LCP Centerfire Pistol is THE pocket pistol. It has become the standard by which all new palm-sized peashooters are judged. But does it still deserve this title? Let’s take a look at the LCP.
Sig Sauer SP2022 Nitron Carry Pistol – the One We Forgot About
Terril gives his thoughts on the Sig Sauer SP2022, the firm’s first polymer pistol and one that can be had for a bargain.
Tested: The Henry Casehardened Big Boy 357 Magnum Rifle
The new Henry Casehardened Big Boy rifle is a classy lever gun chambered in favorite potent, yet surprisingly soft shooting 357 Magnum/.38 special. Here we put the 357 to the test.
Henry Frontier Rifle in 22 Magnum – Range Review
Terril reviews the Henry Frontier Rifle in 22 Magnum, a mating of tradition and a varmint round that punches above its weight.
Thompson Center Compass Rifle – Review, Just In For Hunting Season
A budget-friendly bolt action hunting rifle, the Thompson Center Compass Rifle is chambered in 5.56 NATO, utilizing a 1 in 9 twist rate.
Battle of the Best 22 Survival Rifles: Henry AR 7 vs. Marlin Papoose
The Henry Survival Rifle and the Marlin Papoose are perhaps the best known take-down 22 rifles available today.
10mm Auto Ammunition – 10 Things You Should Know
The future is looking to be good for the 10mm auto ammunition, with new pistols being released to the market, turning smoldering coals into a fire.
Remington Model 1911 R1 – A Great Entry Level Pistol
In this review, I look at Remington’s 2011 re-entry into the handgun market with a…1911. Remington’s R1 1911 is on the shelves but is it any good?
Ruger 10/22 Takedown – The Ultimate Survival Rifle?
Terril puts the Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifle through its paces to see if it lives up to the claim of being the ultimate survival rifle.
Gun Review: Seecamp LWS 25 Pistol ~ The Last 25 ACP Standing ~ VIDEO
Good, imported pistols were banned & the response was a flood of American pistols that had none of the reliability or finesse of those imported guns. Enter the Seecamp LWS 25 Pistol.
Smith & Wesson 442 Revolver: Still a Viable EDC Buy?
Terril shares some insights on the classic Smith & Wesson Airweight 442 Revolver chambered in 38 Special and how it stacks up in this century.
The Ruger SP101 357 Magnum Revolver: The Beginner’s Snubbie?
Terril takes a look at the all stainless-steel Ruger SP101 Revolver in 357 Magnum–an archaic antidote in the age of polymer pistols.
Speer Gold Dot 22 Magnum Ammunition Test & Review
Terril takes a look at the Speer Gold Dot 22 Magnum, one of an emerging class of self-defense loads for a cartridge best associated with varmint hunting.
The Marlin 70 PSS Papoose Rifle: Rode Hard and Put Up Wet
Terril takes a look at a perennial favorite in the .22 rimfire take-down market, the Marlin 70PSS or Papoose.
Marlin Model 60 vs. Ruger 10/22 – Battle for the Best 22 Rifle ~ VIDEO
It has been some time since I reviewed both the Marlin Model 60 and the Ruger 10/22 separately, but throwing them together with more trigger time gave me more to like and dislike.
Henry Single Shot Rifle in 243 Winchester: Gun Review ~ VIDEO
Terril takes the Henry’s Single Shot Rifle in 243 WIN to task in an in-field shooting review. Out of the box, he could already see himself trekking through the undergrowth with one of these rifles.
Charter Arms Pathfinder Lite 22 Magnum – Review
The Pathfinder series of 22 caliber revolvers was part of the initial line-up and I was rather surprised to find how little info was out there. So I decided to search the web and track one down.
Steinel 7.35×51 Carcano Ammunition: Range Report & Review ~ VIDEO
Italian Carcano rifles are easy to collect. Finding ammo is another story. But Steinel is taking a stab a filling a void with their line of Steinel 7.35×51 Carcano Ammo.
Ammo Testing Rat Shot – CCI 22 Long Rifle #12 Shot
22 caliber shot shell, or rat shot loads, are short-range pest control loads without much power. But how much damage can they really do?
Ruger Wrangler Single-Action Revolver – Review
Terril reviews the new Ruger Wrangler Revolver, a pricepoint plinker and new face to a legendary line of cowboy-styled working guns.
Speed Strips vs. Speedloaders – Keeping Your Revolver In The Fight
The number of rounds fired in self-defense is hard to gauge. I have searched high and low for answers but even the FBI doesn’t keep that sort of data.
Ruger Single Six Revolver – Still One of the Best Handguns to Own
The Ruger Single Six still stands as a solid rimfire offering and one of the best all-around handguns you can buy today.
Hornady Critical Defense 22 Magnum Ammo Testing & Review
Terril Hebert investigates the underrated 22 Magnum cartridge. This rimfire rifle round has grown popular in defensive handguns and the demand has lead to new ammunition.
North American Arms Guardian: Heavy Weight Pocket Rocket
North American Arms is best known for their Mini Revolver line, however, their Guardian series of small semi-auto pistols have had my attention for years.
M38 Carcano 7.35×51 – Fascist Italy’s Trendsetting WWII Rifle
The Italian M38 Carcano and its unique intermediate 7.35x51mm cartridge could have been the most forward thinking infantry rifle of its time, but World War II had other plans.
Henry Arms Single Shot Shotgun in .410, Review & Range Test
While it won’t please today’s defensive-minded shooter, the Henry Arms Single Shot Shotgun is a perfect contender for trap shooting and small game hunting.
Marlin Model 60 Semi-Automatic Rifle , A Referendum on America’s Favorite 22
Terrill reviews the Marlin Model 60 Semi-Automatic Rifle, and finds an honest hard working gun that doesn’t pretend to be something it is not.