B. Gil Horman

2 weeks ago | americanhunter.org | B. Gil Horman

Looking back over the expansive history of ammunition development, it's clear that a tremendous amount of hard work, research and range time has been expended in the quest to boost handgun performance. And for many years, improving that performance has meant an increase in bullet mass, higher bullet velocities, or both, powered by larger or more potent powder charges.

2 weeks ago | americanhunter.org | B. Gil Horman

Looking back over the expansive history of ammunition development, it's clear that a tremendous amount of hard work, research and range time has been expended in the quest to boost handgun performance. And for many years, improving that performance has meant an increase in bullet mass, higher bullet velocities, or both, powered by larger or more potent powder charges.

1 month ago | americanrifleman.org | B. Gil Horman

The FN 5.7x28 mm FN cartridge has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity rarely seen with semi-automatic cartridges that did not catch the eye of the shooting public when they were initially launched. This is due in no small part to the release of pistol models with which cost less than the first pistol made for this round, the FN Five-SeveN.

1 month ago | americanrifleman.org | B. Gil Horman

The concept of what is colloquially known as a "ranch rifle" these days was embodied years ago in Ruger's Mini 14 and Mini 30. These are compact and relatively light weight semi-automatic carbines chambered in popular rifle calibers, including the 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem., 7.62x39 mm and .300 Blackout. Among the Mini's more notable features are its sporting rifle style stock and a distinctive lack of the so-called "military features" that have been targeted by anti-gun legislation for decades.

1 month ago | americanhunter.org | B. Gil Horman

Today's broad selection of specialized handguns is a boon to those shooting-sports enthusiasts who have particular endeavors they wish to pursue. Whether you prefer handgun hunting, target shooting (formal or informal) or you're looking for personal protection, the field of options is expansive. It's also not too difficult to find guns in each of these niches that address the fourth ever present—but often under discussed—shooting-sports category: budget.