There have been many variants used when applying the term “Tactical Shotgun.” It can be a full sized semi-auto/pump shotgun set up for military/police use. It can involve ghost ring sights, red dot sights or a variety of other optics. Barrel length can generally vary from 18” out to 20” and may or may not include an extended on board ammunition supply such as a sidesaddle or … [Read more...]
I had just ordered my first Remington 700 and the next day the internet was ablaze with news about yet another recall from one of America's most famed manufacturers. Remington has recalled an American classic, the Remington 700. Unfortunately I believed the more tabloid-like gun blogs and thought it included all Remington 700s. Fortunately that is not true, to see if the … [Read more...]
Remington Arms recently waded back into the pistol market with their announcement of two new polymer pistols, available in four different varieties. The newly announced RP9 is chambered in the worlds most popular caliber the 9x19mm, and the RP45 will be chambered in .45 ACP. It was announced that both pistols will be available in 10 round capacity configurations for markets … [Read more...]
The shotgun...One of the most revered, respected, and arguably the best and most effective close quarter fighting long gun you can employ. Throughout history, the shotgun, mainly the 12 gauge variety, has played a pivotal role in warfare and day to day survival and protection, even to this day. It has been trusted to protect money carriages in the times of the old west, to feed … [Read more...]
I consider Remington Golden Saber hollow points to be excellent rounds for those serious about having rounds that are proven to perform reliably. With this, I feel that the Golden Saber Bonded is a natural progression in performance. Terminally, they still maintain good penetration, with the added benefit of continuing to perform after passing through barriers. I believe that … [Read more...]
Today I spoke with the guys in the inventory department of Hyatt Guns. According to Fox News, Hyatt is the largest independently owned specialty gun store in America. (You may remember them from this story.) With their size in mind, I thought that a list of their top ten best sellers might prove an interesting market sample. I wondered if there would be any surprises on the … [Read more...]
