Guns & Ammo

G&A TV opens the 2013 season with new segments and even more exclusive product reviews that viewers have come to expect. Two new segments, Tactical Hunter and Classic Tests, will provide viewers with expanded programming and technical information. The Tactical Hunter segment, hosted by Craig Boddington and Kyle Lamb, will bring you the hosts perspective on applying tactical elements to kwshooting

Ever wonder about all the research and development that goes into factory cartridge before it hits dealers shelves? David Fortier starts from scratch and reveals how a factory load evolves - from selecting the right propellant and bullet to how a manufacturer achieves the right balance of velocity and terminal bullet performance to extensive ballistic gel testing, G&A TV covers it from top to bott

Laser sights are sometimes overlooked when it comes to choosing a firearm and ammunition for personal defense. And sometimes shotguns are overlooked as a primary personal defense tool at home. This week we unveil a one of a kind laser sight that will catch your attention for sure. It's called LaserLyte's Center Mass laser ,and the quality sight picture it provides will have you calling your local

Most people associate the Rhino with Africa, but this Rhino is gaining traction in North America. This Rhino is a double-action handgun that is unique to the revolver category and is now offered in a pistol caliber - .40 S&W! The boys ring it out at the range and are duly impressed with the way the design dampens recoil. Cowboy action shooting remains a interesting competition category, and Black

Stag Arms has come a long way in a short period of time, entrenching itself as one of the leading manufacturers of AR-15 platform rifles. Stag never sits still for long, and this year has introduced several new products - including the Stag Model 3G, which is ideal for 3-Gun competition. If you're into this fast and furious competition - or are even considering jumping into it in the future, you'

Sometimes we take gun cases for granted; just pull something out of your gun room to take your gun to the range. Well, if you haven't been paying attention, gun cases are now 'customized' for specific firearms, and Blackhawk is one company leading the way with its Sportster line of gun cases. Dick Metcalf talks about the Blackhawk Sportster for the AR platform, and its many user-friendly features

Major firearms and optics introductions highlight this week's show. We take a look at Springfield's single-stack XDs and the first-ever stainless Thompson 1911 .45 Auto. On the optics front, we get our hands on the first-ever variable-power VCOG from Trijicon. This exclusive report by former Special Forces operator Tom Beckstrand offers viewers a unique perspective on why this optic will be a tre

A mixed bag of product reviews opens Show 16 as we take an in-depth look at why the Glock Safe Action trigger system established the new standard for semiautomatic pistols when first introduced. We also take an exclusive first look at the unique Chiappa Rhino revolver that is chambered in a pistol cartridge - the .40 S&W. We then turn our attention to personal defense as we review Hornady's new

Ruger's LC380 is the big news this week as Ruger builds on its incredibly successful LCP 380 compact pistol and chambers the 380 in a larger platform. Stag has made huge inroads in the AR market and its Model 8T is a perfect example why. SIG introduces its new Model 227 and then Boddington and Lamb get into the current controversial cartridge debate: Which is better, the 300 Blackout or 300 Whisp

Sight systems are critical to engaging your target, and S&W believes it has taken a critical first step in helping with target acquisition by introducing the M&P Core Pistol sight system in its 9mm and 40 M&P pistol lineup. Dick Metcalf, who has 40 years experience as a handgunner, offers this exclusive report after handling the pistols at the S&W Academy. Kahr has made significant inroads in pers

Underrated cartridges are one of the themes in this week's show. The 10mm cartridge is almost forgotten by handgunners due to the interest in the 9mm, 40 and 45 cartridges, but Dick Metcalf and James Tarr offer why it's one of the most underrated cartridges in recent decades. Dick has hunted deer with the cartridge with excellent results, and Dick and Jim make note of the fact Glock has the Mode

This week we undertake some of the best of the past and present by reviewing the semiauto version of the classic Thompson 'Tommy Gun' and then turn our attention to Ruger's latest 1911, a Commander-style version of its 45 SA pistol. Suppressed ARs are gaining more attention, and the fact they are legal in 30-plus states is offering manufacturers the opportunity to offer more firearms with thread

Think about the Vietnam War and all the old news reels that show our troops fighting the North Vietnamese and you can't avoid not thinking about the M16 rifle, which was carried by our troops in this Southeast Asia conflict. This week we take a step back in time to review the M16, and it serves as a reminder that this firearm served our troops well and will always remain historically significant.

The .300 Blackout, a fairly new cartridge introduction, is bringing with it a huge amount of controversy. Is it purely a tactical round or can it be used as a legitimate deer hunting cartridge? And how does it compare to the 5.56 or .223 cartridges? Boddington and Lamb offer their unique perspectives. We review Kahr's lineup of CW pistols in 9, 40, and 45 and SIG's new single-action-only 226 pisto

Did you know there is such a thing as a 'state-specific' AR? There most certainly is, believe it or not, and in states like California, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts, firearms manufacturers have to offer specific features on these units before they can shipped to and be purchased in these states by civilians. You won't want to miss this report, which highlights some of the S&W firearms

A mixed bag of product reviews opens Show 16 as we take an in-depth look at why the Glock Safe Action trigger system established the new standard for semiautomatic pistols when first introduced. We also take an exclusive first look at the unique Chiappa Rhino revolver that is chambered in a pistol cartridge - the .40 S&W. We then turn our attention to personal defense as we review Hornady's

Ruger's LC380 is the big news this week as Ruger builds on its incredibly successful LCP 380 compact pistol and chambers the 380 in a larger platform. Stag has made huge inroads in the AR market and its Model 8T is a perfect example why. SIG introduces its new Model 227 and then Boddington and Lamb get into the current controversial cartridge debate: Which is better, the 300 Blackout or 300 Whisp

Sight systems are critical to engaging your target, and S&W believes it has taken a critical first step in helping with target acquisition by introducing the M&P Core Pistol sight system in its 9mm and 40 M&P pistol lineup. Dick Metcalf, who has 40 years experience as a handgunner, offers this exclusive report after handling the pistols at the S&W Academy. Kahr has made significant

Underrated cartridges are one of the themes in this week's show. The 10mm cartridge is almost forgotten by handgunners due to the interest in the 9mm, 40 and 45 cartridges, but Dick Metcalf and James Tarr offer why it's one of the most underrated cartridges in recent decades. Dick has hunted deer with the cartridge with excellent results, and Dick and Jim make note of the fact Glock has the Mode

This week we undertake some of the best of the past and present by reviewing the semiauto version of the classic Thompson 'Tommy Gun' and then turn our attention to Ruger's latest 1911, a Commander-style version of its 45 SA pistol. Suppressed ARs are gaining more attention, and the fact they are legal in 30-plus states is offering manufacturers the opportunity to offer more firearms with thread

Think about the Vietnam War and all the old news reels that show our troops fighting the North Vietnamese and you can't avoid not thinking about the M16 rifle, which was carried by our troops in this Southeast Asia conflict. This week we take a step back in time to review the M16, and it serves as a reminder that this firearm served our troops well and will always remain historically significant.

The .300 Blackout, a fairly new cartridge introduction, is bringing with it a huge amount of controversy. Is it purely a tactical round or can it be used as a legitimate deer hunting cartridge? And how does it compare to the 5.56 or .223 cartridges? Boddington and Lamb offer their unique perspectives. We review Kahr's lineup of CW pistols in 9, 40, and 45 and SIG's new single-action-only 226 pisto

Did you know there is such a thing as a 'state-specific' AR? There most certainly is, believe it or not, and in states like California, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts, firearms manufacturers have to offer specific features on these units before they can shipped to and be purchased in these states by civilians. You won't want to miss this report, which highlights some of the S&W firea