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Ruger's LC Carbine in 10mm Delivers Big on Power

2 weeks ago | shootingtimes.com | Layne Simpson

Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. We earn from qualifying purchases. One of the first firearms chambered by Ruger for the FN 5.7x28mm cartridge was the semiautomatic LC Carbine. The .45 ACP was added to the Carbine during early 2024, and a few months later the 10mm Auto joined it. I received one of the 10mm LC Carbines not long after its announcement and put it through a thorough review. My digital postal scale indicated a weight of 7.5 pounds for the 10mm gun.
The Reliable Savage 110 KLYM: New Leader in the Pack

3 weeks ago | shootingtimes.com | Layne Simpson

Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. We earn from qualifying purchases. When it comes to introducing new centerfire rifles along with variations of existing models, Savage has led the pack for several years. The latest interesting member to join an ever-growing family is the Model 110 KLYM.
The .44 Magnum: A Remarkable Cartridge That Will Never Die

1 month ago | shootingtimes.com | Layne Simpson

Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. We earn from qualifying purchases. The .44 Magnum was developed by Remington and introduced in 1955 in the then-new Smith & Wesson Model 29 double-action revolver. Shortly thereafter, Bill Ruger beefed up his Blackhawk single-action revolver in .357 Magnum and chambered it for the new .44-caliber round.
The Popular .357 Magnum Marches On Not Forgotten

2 months ago | shootingtimes.com | Layne Simpson

Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. We earn from qualifying purchases. When Smith & Wesson introduced the .357 Magnum in 1935, it was the company’s response to the .38 Super Automatic developed by Colt six years earlier for the Model 1911 pistol. The .38 Super was loaded with a 147-grain FMJ bullet at a velocity of 1,225 fps.
Savage 110 Magpul Scout Rifle: Review

Nov 21, 2024 | rifleshootermag.com | Layne Simpson

The gun club I shoot at has more than 1,000 members, and while weekends are crowded, on other days I can usually get my work done practically undisturbed. Only two of us were there while I was shooting the Savage Magpul Scout. The other fellow and I had hunted spring gobblers together a couple of times, so after the shooting was done we chatted for a while.
Are Micro Compact 9mm Pistols the Best for Concealed Carry?

Oct 27, 2024 | shootingtimes.com | Layne Simpson

Semiautomatic 9mm pistols usually fit into four different categories. Standard-size guns, such as the Walther PDP and Glock 17, are best suited for open carry and competitive shooting. Most have barrels measuring in the neighborhood of 5.0 inches. Compact pistols, such as the Walther PDP Compact and Glock 19, have slightly shorter grips and barrels, making them noticeably smaller and a bit lighter weight without greatly reducing magazine capacity.
Remington Model 788 Review: An Ode to Overdelivering

Oct 9, 2024 | rifleshootermag.com | Layne Simpson

In 1962, Remington modified its models 721 and 722 a bit and reintroduced them as the Model 700. The Model 700 took off like a rocket and became one of the world’s most successful sporting rifles. But even though the Model 700 was proving to be a best-seller, Remington officials decided to offer a less expensive rifle, with its design initiated in 1964.
Rifle 337 November 2024

Sep 27, 2024 | wolfeoutdoorsports.com | Terry Wieland |Layne Simpson

About the Cover... A Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary chambered in 7mm of Springfield Armory. Photograph by lacey Polacek.
Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite Review: A Rifle Going Places - RifleShooter

Sep 18, 2024 | rifleshootermag.com | Layne Simpson

Franchi introduced the Momentum bolt-action rifle in 2018, and it is still going strong. A modified version called the Momentum Elite came along in 2021, and it was initially available in .223 Rem., 6.5 Creedmoor and .308. Also unveiled that year was the Momentum Varmint Elite with a heavy barrel in .22-250, .223 Rem. and .224 Valkyrie. The latest variation from Franchi and the star of this report is the Momentum All-Terrain Elite in .223 Rem. and .308.
Wilson Combat's NULA Model 20 Bolt-Action Rifles: Review

Aug 4, 2024 | shootingtimes.com | Layne Simpson

In 1985 I drove to the SHOT Show in Atlanta, Georgia. The most interesting new centerfire rifle was in a display so small and out of the way it could have been easily overlooked. The sign read “Ultra Light Arms,” and as I learned, the mild-mannered gentleman in charge was a West Virginia gunsmith by the name of Melvin Forbes. As he placed a rifle in my hands I was amazed at its lightness. Melvin called it the Model 20, with the number indicating the weight of the action in ounces.