Winchester AA TrAAcker Shotgun Shells
If you have ever taught non-shooters how to shoot clays, you will know how painful it can be. Unlike target shooting where a newbie shooter gets visual feedback on their shots, missing a clay by an...
View ArticleMossberg / Mathews Harmonic Damper Technology
Mathews Inc. manufacture archery bows and accessories. One of their products is a Mathews Harmonic Damper, a device which dampens the vibration in the bow after the arrow has been fired. It is...
View ArticleBenelli’s new Vinci Speed-Bolt shotgun
New for 2013 is the Benelli Vinci Speed-Bolt. This updated Vinci features a lighter bolt that’s designed to cycle faster and allow for faster follow up shots. The Speed-bolt claims to reduce recoil and...
View ArticleRemington VersaMax Zombie
Remington’s latest addition to the VersaMax line is also an entry into the zombie category with the VersaMax Zombie shotguns. The new shotguns are available in Gargoyle Green and Explosion Pink. Both...
View ArticleFranchi SPAS-15 “ANACONDA”
I happened upon the below video on YouTube. The video is of an Argentian man showing off the custom Franchi SPAS-15 shotgun he competes with in IPSC. The gun features a huge muzzlebrake that resembles...
View ArticleThunder Ranch Series from Mossberg
A few years back, Mossberg worked with Clint Smith to introduce a limited edition Thunder Ranch version of the model 500 shotgun. For 2013, Mossberg is rolling out two new Thunder Ranch guns plus a...
View ArticleSeen at the Gunsmithing Shop: Use the Safety, But Don’t Rely On It!
When I teach any firearms class I always address manual safeties during the preliminary brief. I always emphasize, “Use the safety, but don’t rely on it! It can and will fail!” Gunsmiths make a living...
View ArticleTristar Brings New Auto/Pump Shotgun Option With Tec 12
Tristar, importer of cool looking yet unproven Turkish made shotguns, has released a tactical shotgun that is getting some attention. The Tec 12 appears to be inspired by, if not a direct clone of, the...
View ArticleBlackhawk! Pro Shooter’s Forearm Sleeve
Blakchawk! is making a forearm sleeve for shotgunners that puts extra shells closer to the receiver. Blackhawk! claims this sleeve is “…designed for quick and efficient shotgun reloads.” The sleeves...
View ArticleMolot Vepr-12 IPSC Special Edition Shotgun
Molot has made some changes to their Vepr-12 IPSC Special Edition shotgun. The Magpul stock has been replaced with a FAB Defense GLR-16 stock and the oversized muzzle brake has been replaced with a...
View ArticleRemington Versa Max Rifled Barrels
Remington Arms Company is now offering fully rifled barrels for the Versa Max line of autoloading shotguns. The new rifled barrels will fit both the standard Versa Max and the Versa Max Sportsman. The...
View ArticleRemington 12 Gauge Ammo Recall
Remington Arms has a recall in place for some of their law enforcement, reduced recoil, 12 gauge 00-buck ammo. According to Remington, certain lots of this ammunition may contain improper propellant...
View ArticleTAPCO Saiga Parts
TAPCO makes a variety of components for the Saiga line of shotguns that are inexpensive, relatively easy to obtain and some help meet 922r regulation compliance. Among them are new pistons, thread...
View ArticleTactnition Anti-Drone Shotgun Rounds
LuckyGunner are selling anti-drone shotgun rounds loaded with depleted uranium buckshot. At $17.76 a box of 5 rounds, its a bargin. Years of research and development have gone into these highly...
View ArticleYet Another Use For A Shotgun
I am not sure if the photo above is real, but it is pretty funny nonetheless. Hat Tip: Car Guns.
View ArticleATI Halo Side Saddle for Mossberg Shotguns
Advanced Technology International (ATI) is now taking pre-orders on a new side saddle for the Mossberg 500/590 series of shotguns. This new side saddle system allows the shooter to carry up to nine...
View ArticleMossberg 20 Gauge Self Defense Shotguns
Mossberg is expanding their line of 20 gauge self defense shotguns this year with two new model 500 Cruiser/Persuader models. Both of the new models have extended magazines (total of eight 2 3/4″...
View ArticleStress test: ESS Crossbow Suppressor eye wear
You know when you see a marketing claim and you’re curious to see how well it holds up? That happened to me when I saw an ESS claim in their 2013 brochure. Here’s the claim: The ad reads: “ESS...
View ArticleIver Johnson Snake Skin Finishes
Iver Johnson is offering several of their shotguns and 1911 pistols in snake skin finishes. The finishes are called copperhead and water moccasin, and are presumably based on the snakes of the same...
View ArticleY-man in Atlanta February 2013!
Update from Y-man January – February 2013 (My FIRST self-posted guest post! Yay!). My previous post about my October visit to the USA is here. Well, hello all… Y-man here again. And when I say “here” I...
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