Tanfoglio's Witness Elite Limited Pro 10mm Auto Part 1
The Tanfoglio Witness Elite Limited Pro is the product of a search for a firearm to facilitate 10mm handload development. The Tanfoglio is based on the1976 CZ 75 design, double/single action and high capacity for a 10mm. It is intended for I.P.S.C. Production Division competition. The Limited Pro is manufactured […] [Read More]
Savage's Model 114 American Classic Part 2
I believe we were pretty thorough in our Part 1 coverage of the Savage Model 114 American Classic, but we wanted to run some factory ammunition and handloads to get a feel for the Savage/270 combination. The 270 Winchester is a potent round. With bullet weights from 90 grains to […] [Read More]
Savage's Model 114 American Classic Part 1
My first firearm purchase was a Savage single barrel Model 220B shotgun. The Savage joined a Marlin Model 336 that had been a Christmas gift of a first centerfire rifle from my parents. The year was 1958 and I was twelve years old. Pictured, right, the barrel has been cold […] [Read More]
Henry's U.S. AR-7 Survival Rifle
Based upon ArmaLite’s documentation of the history of the AR-7, the rifle was speculatively developed in 1959 by ArmaLite with the intent of selling it to the United States Air Force for use as a component of flight crew survival gear. With the Air Force still heavily inventoried with the […] [Read More]
Taurus's Millennium 140 G2 Part 2
Can’t believe Real Guns hasn’t been asked to become a reality show. We have all of the required ingredients; colorful and stressful personality, unlimited trite and trivial comments. I think I could fill the role of the irascible old duffer, pretty ladies work here, and we have a tech guy […] [Read More]
Taurus's Millennium 140 G2
Brief Taurus company background Originating as a tool and die shop in 1939, producing firearms since 1941 and selling into the U.S. market since 1968, Taurus has a long and dynamic history as a firearms manufacturer. If elements of their mainstream revolver product line seem familiar, that could be a […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 CDL
The Remington Model 700, in one version or another, has outsold every other bolt action rifle on the market. In a politics and agenda free world, the Model 700 has stood head and shoulders above all others in sports shooting. The current Model 700 CDL appears to be more of […] [Read More]
Marlin's XT22M 22 Win Mag Part 2
I shot this rifle for a day or two, then for a week and then was never quite able to put it down. That’s saying a lot considering the number of competing rifles and cartridges currently on the market. So I will put everyone to sleep by sharing my thoughts…ZZzzz. […] [Read More]
Marlin's XT22M - Part 1
Reviewing a 22 rimfire firearm, especially a 22 WMR rifle, is always a treat… at least for me. No recoil, modest report, the potential for a high degree of accuracy, and lightweight rifles are always welcome. 22 Magnum rifles are not just for recreational target shooting and plinking. The magnum […] [Read More]
Remington's Model R-15™ VTR Predator Carbine Part II
Time spent shooting the short barrel VTR was enlightening. Dropping down from a 24″ barrel standard to the 16″ barrel carbine reduced Remington Express 55 grain factory ammo from 3,240 fps to 2,939 fps, or 9%, 301 fps less. 3,240 FPS 279 Point Blank Range +3 Ordinate Range 0 […] [Read More]