SK Customs Recreates Al Capone’s “Sweetheart” Colt 1911

SK Customs is remaking Al Capone’s personal Sweetheart Colt 1911, and they are only building 200 of them. Pre-orders are open now at $2,700 with shipping starting July 2026. That price is the pre-launch rate, so it will go up before they ship. SK Customs on AO: SK Customs “Gold Series,”...

By Sam.S

Which Hellcat Is Right for You?

Springfield Armory came out with their Hellcat micro-compact pistol in 2019. The Hellcat helped establish the entirely new genre of micro-compact concealed carry pistols. Where previously you had the option of either a full-sized 9mm service pistol or an underpowered pocket gun, the Hellcat packe...

By Will Dabbs, MD

[NRAAM 2026] The Maverick goes Semi-Auto – Mossberg Maverick SA

Mossberg has brought out a new budget semi-auto shotgun to NRAAM 2026 with the new Mossberg Maverick SA all-purpose shotguns. These are more budget-focused 12-gauge semi-auto shotguns that utilize the tried-and-true Mossberg Gas Vent system. They come with a 28in vent-rib barrel with a 3in chambe...

By Eugene L.

Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD Review

I love to tinker. You can give me a completely sound gun that doesn’t need anything else, and I’ll still want to swap out some parts “just to see.” You know the type. Heck, I bet most of you are the same way. I recently swapped a Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD, in the 13.5-inch Read Mo...

By Scott Conditt

[NRAAM 2026] A New Varmint or Utility Rifle Offering – The Franchi Mule

Here at the 2026 NRAAM in Houston, Texas, is Franchi with a handy new rifle, the Franchi MULE(Momentum Utility Lite Elite) bolt action rifle. This is Franchi’s modern take on a struck gun or utility rifle with a threaded 16″ barrel available in .223 Rem or .308 Win. Either model weig...

By Eugene L.

Story of the .308 Win.

Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside ...

By Wayne van Zwoll

POTD: Eject, Survive, Stay Silent - The S&W Model 41

Specialized equipment often reflects very specific mission requirements, and few examples are as niche as the modified Smith & Wesson Model 41 pistols issued for the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird pilot survival kits.

By Eric B

LAPD: Homeowner and Hooded Suspects Exchange Fire During 2 A.M. Camaro Theft Attempt

WOODLAND HILLS, CA — An attempted car theft turned into a shootout early Friday morning when a homeowner exchanged gunfire with two suspects trying to steal his Chevrolet Camaro, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded to the 5500 block of Fallbrook Avenue around 2 a....

By Luke McCoy

Springfield Drops Garrison Target 1911s with Adjustable Sights

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Springfield Drops Garrison Target 1911s with Adjustable Sights MSRP lands at $999 for both calibers, which puts it squarely in that mid-range 1911 category. Accessible, bu...

By Larry Z
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