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North American Arms occupies an unusual corner of the firearms market. The company offers tiny revolvers in several chamberings, barrel lengths, finishes, grip styles, and special editions. That variety gives them obvious collectible appeal. Yet owners can also load, carry, and fire them. I had been curious about NAA Mini-Revolvers for years, but this was … Read more
This Taurus TX22 model comparison explains the differences between the full-size TX22, T.O.R.O., Compact, Competition, and Competition SCR. Each pistol fills a different role. Choosing the right one depends on how you plan to use it. Some buyers want a simple plinker. Others need an optics-ready trainer, a suppressor host, or a dedicated competition pistol. … Read more
The TANDEMKROSS Cthulhu lower gives Ruger Mark IV 22/45 owners a different path than upgrading the factory polymer lower one part at a time. It comes assembled with the trigger, safety, thumb rest, slide lock, magazine release, and other controls already installed. Earlier versions of this product used the TANDEMKROSS Kraken lower name. My original … Read more
Ghost guns and Glock switches now appear often in local and national news. Both raise real concerns. A switch can illegally convert a semiautomatic pistol to automatic fire. Criminals can also misuse privately made firearms, just as they misuse factory-made guns. Those facts matter. However, they do not excuse exaggerated or misleading claims. Too much … Read more
Henry Repeating Arms has partnered with Big Woods Bucks to introduce a new lever-action rifle designed for whitetail hunting in thick timber. The Henry H14 Big Woods Carbine is chambered in .308 Winchester and combines a shorter barrel, lightweight construction, and fast-acquisition iron sights. The rifle is based on Henry’s Long Ranger platform, but its … Read more