Browning Citori 725 Shotgun

Browning has announced that the Citori 725 shotgun has received the Field & Stream Best of the Best award in the firearms category for 2012.

Read the Full Story: Browning Citori 725 Shotgun

Elvis Presley J&R Engineering M80 Carbine

During a recent trip to Gatlinburg, TN (Guinness Museum), I was fortunate to see this J&R Engineering M80 Carbine that once belonged to Elvis Presley.

Certificate of Authenticity Text:


"This J&R Eng. cal 9mm M80 was the personal property of Elvis Presley. Elvis gave this gun to Kenpo Karate Grand Master, Ed Parker."

Diamondback DB380

Another gun has made its way to my wish list!

While at a local gun shop over the weekend I was able to get my hands on this Diamondback DB380. The first impression was that I was holding a baby-Glock. Although I wasn't able to actually shoot it, the gun's owner couldn't say enough good things about it.  I have to say... I certainly have some interest in this little .380!

Diamondback DB380 Specs:

Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

Weight: 8.8 Ounces

Width: .750"

Barrel Length: 2.80"

Firing Mechanism: Striker Fire

Trigger Pull: DAO 5 lbs

50 Best Hunting Rifles

OutdoorLife has put together this list of the 50 Best Hunting Rifles of the Past 10 Years.  You've got to check out this article.

*Nothing like a list of "the best" to fire up some debate!!

After reading this list, head over to ArmsVault to see if you can find a good deal on some of these hunting rifles!!

- Greg

Hi-Point C-9 9mm

A friend of mine just stopped by to show me the Hi-Point C-9 9mm he picked up earlier today.  I haven't really had any experience with Hi-Point Firearms, so maybe this weekend we'll get in some range time.

After putting a few rounds through the Hi-Point C-9, I'll report back.

Hi-Point C-9 9mm Specs:

Barrel length: 3.5"
Overall length: 6.75"
Weight: 29 oz.
Frame: High-impact polymer
Finish: Black powder coat
Capacity: 8-shot magazine standard (10-shot magazine also available)
Sights: 3-dots, fully-adjustable rear sight

Smith and Wesson M76

Another first for me... At a recent machine gun shoot, I was able to shoot the Smith and Wesson M76.

Smith and Wesson M76 Specs:
Designed: 1967
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Produced: 1967–1974
Weight: Unloaded: 7.25 lbs, Loaded: 8.75 lbs
Length: Stock folded: 2.25 inches, Stock extended: 30.50 inches
Barrel length: 8 inches
Cartridge: 9x19mm Parabellum
Action: Blowback
Rate of Fire: 720 rounds/min
Feed System: 14, 24 or 36-round magazine
Sights: Front: protected blade, rear: fixed aperture

At 720 rounds/min, you can go through 9mm ammo pretty fast.  Begin your ammo search at Ammunition Vault.

Ruger M77 Mark II Camo Print

Check out the awesome camo dip our friends at Georgia Hydrographics just applied to this Ruger M77 Mark II.  The pattern used was Prairie Ghost.

Prairie Ghost camouflage is designed for hunting in the wide open spaces of the rugged west. Prairie Ghost offers maximum concealment in prairies, meadows, and grasslands of the Western United States.

Be sure to visit the Georgia Hydrographics site. They can apply any of their patterns (the list is HUGE) to almost anything.

- Greg

Ten Best Hunting Guns

American Hunter has posted their list of the Ten Best Hunting Guns of the 2011 SHOT Show. I certainly wouldn't turn down any of them!!

To see this list of great hunting guns, visit the Ten Best Hunting Guns page.

- Greg

Taurus Millennium Pro

The Taurus Millennium Pro is now available at iAmmo!

The Taurus Millennium PRO features revolutionary Single Action/Double Action trigger and matching serial numbers on the frame, slide and barrel, Heinie "Straight-8" sights, an ergonomic grip design, Taurus Memory Pad and posi-traction slide serrations.

Taurus Millennium Pro 140SSP Specs:

• Type: Pistol
• Action: Single / Double
• Caliber: 40 Smith & Wesson
• Barrel Length: 3.25"
• Capacity: 10 + 1
• Safety: Manual
• Grips: Synthetic
• Sights: Heinie (Front); Straight-8 (Rear)
• Weight: 18.7 oz
• Finish: Duo-Tone

For more info on the Taurus Millennium Pro, visit iAmmo.

- Greg

Bushmaster ACR

Bushmaster ACR rifles are now in stock at Impact Guns!

Bushmaster ACR Basic Configuration:

•16 ½" cold hammer-forged barrel with innovative coating for extreme long life (1x7" and 1x9" twist available)

•A2 "birdcage-type" hider to control muzzle flash

•Adjustable, two-position gas-piston-driven system, for firing suppressed or unsuppressed

•Tool-less quick-change barrel system available in 10.5", 14.5", 16.5" and 18" and in multiple calibers

•Multi-caliber bolt carrier assembly quickly and easily changes from 223/5.56mm NATO to 6.8mm Rem SPC

•Free-floating MIL-STD 1913 monolithic top rail for optic mounting

•Fully ambidextrous controls include magazine release, bolt catch and release, fire selector and non-reciprocating charging handle

•High-impact composite hand guard with heat shield – accepts rail inserts

•High-impact composite lower receiver with textured magazine well and modular grip storage

•Fixed high-impact composite A-frame stock with rubber butt pad and sling mounts

•Magpul MBUS front/rear flip sights

•Ships in oversized hard case for accessory storage, includes 30-round PMAG


Check out their full selection of Bushmaster ACR rifles at Impact Guns.

- Greg

THOR TR-15 Rifles

THOR TR-15 Rifles are now available at Knesek Guns. Shown below is the THOR TR-15 Carbine.

THOR TR-15 Carbine Features:

- F Marked Front Sight Post
- Flat top upper receiver
- 30 Round Magazine
- Plastic M4 Handguard
- Mil-spec Buttstock with Mil-spec tube assembly.

For more information on their selection of THOR TR-15 Rifles, visit Knesek Guns.

Find more AR-15 Rifle information at AR-15 Rifle Vault.

- Greg

50 BMG

There is a new .50 BMG rifle on the market! Halo Arms is not taking orders for the MAXIMUS!

I believe the price of the Maximus is going to be in the $5,250. Halo Arms doesn't have this rifle shown on their site yet, so you may want to contact them directly for more information.

- Greg

CZ VZ 58

Below is a CZ VZ 58 rifle with a great Duracoat finish by Louisville Gun Works.

CZ VZ Specs (factory):

Caliber: 7.62x39
Magazine Capacity: 30
Overall length: 845 mm
Barrel length: 39 mm
Height: 255 mm
Width: 57 mm
Weight: 2.91 kg

Some benefits of Duracoat include:

- Highly versatile and reliable durability
- Customize to individual color preferences
- Applicable for ferrous metals, alloys, stainless steel, synthetics, wood, and plastics

If you are considering a Duracoat finish, be sure to visit Louisville Gun Works.

- Greg

Beretta Tomcat

Beretta Tomcat with a Crimson Trace Laser and Add-on Fastener from Covert Carrier.

Beretta Tomcat Specs:

CALIBER: .32 AUTO
ACTION: DOUBLE AND SINGLE
OVERALL LENGTH: 4.9"
OVERALL HEIGHT: 3.7"
OVERALL WIDTH: 1.1"
BARREL LENGTH: 2.4"
SIGHT RADIUS: 3.3"
WEIGHT UNLOADED: 15.8 OZ.
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 7 ROUNDS

For more information on the Add-On Fastener, visit Covert Carrier.

- Greg

Mauser Broomhandle

ATFMachinegun currently has a 1932 Mauser Broomhandle in stock.

General Mauser Broomhandle Background

Type: Semi-automatic pistol, Machine Pistol (M712 Schnellfeuer)
Place of origin: German Empire
In service: 1899-1961
Designer: Feederle brothers (Fidel, Friedrich, and Josef)
Designed: 1895
Manufacturer: Mauser
Produced: 1896–1937
Variants:
- "Full sized" C96 (standard model)
- "Bolo" (short barrel, small grip)
- "Red 9" (9 mm chambering)
- M712 "Schnellfeuer" (full-automatic)
Weight: 1,130 g (39.9 oz)
Cartridge:
- 7.63x25mm Mauser
- 9x19mm Parabellum
- .45 ACP (China)
- 9 mm Mauser Export (rare)
Action: Recoil operated
Muzzle velocity: 425 m/s (1,394 ft/s)

For more information on their Mauser Broomhandle, or their great selection of machine guns, visit ATFMachinegun.

- Greg

Wilson Combat Spec Ops 9 Pistol

The new Spec Ops 9 Pistol from Wilson Combat has been released! This cool new pistol carries 16 + 1 rounds onboard a 29.8 oz. package and with tritium sights standard, it is ready for daily concealed carry.

Spec Ops 9 Pistol Details

Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 16 rd
Barrel Length: 4.5"
Overall Length: 7.9"
Sight Radius: 6.2"
Height: 5.3"
Width: 1.3"
Weight Empty: 29.6 oz
Weight Loaded: 36.7oz
Accuracy Guarantee: 1.5" At 25 yds

For more information on the Wilson Combat Spec Ops 9 Pistol, visit Wilson Combat.

- Greg

HK G36 Assault Rifle

The Heckler & Koch G36 Assault Rifle is a completely new modular weapon system in 5.56 mm x 45 NATO. The G36 Assault Rifle is constructed almost entirely of a tough, glass fibre reinforced polymer material.

HK G36 Assault Rifle Specs

Overall length: 29.84/39.33"
Barrel Length: 18.89"
Overall height w/ carrying handle & magazine: 12.59"
Overall Width: 2.51"
Weight Without magazine: 8.00 lb
With empty magazine (30 rounds): 8.31 lb
Magazine capacity: 30/100** cartridges
Rate of fire: 750 rpm
Trigger pull: 22.13-40.57 lb
Modes of fire: S, 2, F (depending on trigger mechanism selected)
Sights: Picatinny rail w/irons

For more full auto information, visit Machine Gun Vault.

- Greg

SOCOM II Rifles

Springfield Armory SOCOM II Rifles are compact, powerful, close-quarter battle rifles. They are chambered for 7.62mm NATO. Their 16 inch barrels are the shortest allowed for a civilian-owned rifle. The new Cluster Rail System of the SOCOM II Rifles will accommodate virtually any optic, light or other accessory designed to fit a standard picatinny rail.

The SOCOM II Rifle shown below has the black fiberglass stock. They are also available with the SOCOM II Urban Camo Stock and the SOCOM II Black Stock with Extended Top Rail.


Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Magazines: 1 - 10 Round, Parkerized
Barrel: 16.25", 6 Groove, 1:11 Right Hand Twist, Parkerized
Front Sight: XS Sights w/ Tritium Insert
Rear Sight: Enlarged Military Aperture, Adjustable for windage & elevation
Trigger: 2 stage military trigger, 5 - 6 lbs
Length: 37.25
Weight: 10.5 lbs

For more information on SOCOM II Rifles, visit Springfield Armory.

- Greg

Kimber Talkeetna

If you are in the market for a game rifle, check out the Kimber Talkeetna. The Kimber Talkeetna is a bolt-action, synthetic stock rifle chambered for the .375 H&H Mag.

Caliber:
.375 H&H Mag.

Features:
Three-position wing safety acts directly on the cocking piece for greatest security.
Free-floated match grade barrel with tapered match grade chamber and target crown.
Model 8400 rifles feature both pillar and glass bedding.

Specifications:
Approximate Weight: 8lbs.
Overall Length (inches): 44.50

Stock:
Material: Synthetic
Coverage: None
Sling swivel studs
Recoil pad (black) thickness (inches): 1.0
Pacmayr Decelerator
Length of pull: 13.75
Drop at heel: 0.49 inches
Drop at comb: 0.59 inches

Barrel:
Material: Stainless Steel
Contour: Magnum
Length: 24.00 inches
Custom sporter contour
Finish: Satin stainless steel
Twist rate (right hand): 12
Grooves: 6
Match grade chamber
Express sights

Action:
Full length Mauser claw extractor
Material: Stainless Steel
Finish: Satin stainless steel
Front locking repeater
Mauser claw extractor
Magazine capacity: 4
Pillar bedding
Glass bedding
3-position Model 70-type safety

Trigger:
Adjustable Trigger
Factory setting (pull) pounds: 3.5-4.0

For more information on the Kimber Talkeetna, visit Kimber.

- Greg

M16 vs AK47

The M16 vs the AK47 Rifle

For more M16 & AR15 rifle information, visit AR-15 Rifle Vault.

For more AK47 rifle information, visit AK Rifle Vault.

- Greg