Gun Tests

Considering that even a ycheapy quality gun is going to run you $500, and you might be lucky to get $350 back from a dealer if you donyt like it y getting an experts opinion before you buy is an excellent idea. If you are looking for an over-under, custom carry piece, or any other quality firearm, you can save yourself hundreds of dollars in lost resale by avoiding some of the junk out there.

When I'm looking for a new firearm for my collection, I always check here first for advice. They cover everything from buying used Mauser's to Kimber Custom Carry's, as well as bird and deer standby's like the 870 or Ruger 77. Each month usually covers 5 or so "topics", each with 3 guns or products - and the issues are conviently three-hole punched. I keep mine in a couple top shelf binders on my reloading bench for easy access.


NO BS   July 12, 2004
Fred K. Aron (Springfield, va United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful

These guys are great...none of that..."this gun is great" for every review...some real surprises, like when the cheap clone is better in almost everyway then the originals that are 300 more...
They are no respectors of persons, One S&W they will love, one they will tell you to pass on.
The other thing I like is they look at aplication...for example.
44 mag Revolvers, they like the S&W 629 for normal range and light hunting...but would consider the Ruger super redhawk for heavy loads and longer distances...

Get it...it is very worth it!!


Like Consumer Reports for shooters   August 20, 2005
Martin Vick (South Dakota)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful

No ads, at least the bias is non-commercial. I have subscribed for years, and it really cuts through the hype of the usual "buy two of these" reviews in the standard gun press.


Mag is just ok.   August 24, 2006
valentsgriff (Long Island, NY)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

After 5 years I no longer subscribe. The handgun accuracy is often tested offhand at 15 yards. Test should be at least 25 yds or better yet 50 yds for 1911 style pistols (using a Ransom rest). The firearms tested are often esoteric cowboy guns or 25 ounce .32 or .380 pistols that nobody is interested in. They test guns using too few ammo types and the tests often sound as though they didn't want to spend any money, for eg. testing only 2 or 3 makes of deer rifles as opposed to 5-10 of a given type. Still WAY better that G & A or American Rifleman for objectivity.


Ok   March 8, 2007
David Baker (usa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Very thin but if you puchase one gun it could save you alot. Probably wont resubscribe.