Indholdsfortegnelse for April 2025 i Guns & Ammo

REMINGTON S/S SHOTGUN Q: Here are some of pictures of my double shotgun. All I know is that it was my grandpa’s when he was younger. I’ve been told it’s from 1908 and that it’s a Remington. I’ve been enjoying this magazine and your column since the late 1980s or early ‘90s. S. L.Email A: Thanks for being a loyal reader! Glad you’ve found the column of some value. Your photos indicate you have a Grade 1 Model 1889 Remington double-hammer gun. The elaborate hammer shape on the 1889 differentiates it from the Model 1885 and 1887, which were basically the same arm with a few stylistic differences. The series was manufac- tured from 1885 to 1909. They were available in 10, 12 and 16 gauges, with varying degrees of…

AIMPOINT + GLOCK THE MARCH 2025 ISSUE of Guns & Ammo featured “Superlative,” an article that revealed our first look at the innovative Aimpoint COA red-dot sight and A-CUT mounting interface. The COA and A-CUT were developed in partnership between Aimpoint and Glock, resulting in a one-year exclusivity agreement. On page 53, the last sentence in the first paragraph reads, “Aimpoint and Glock have also indicated that by mid-year 2025, Glock will offer replacement slide assemblies with A-CUT to enable existing owners of specific Glock models to benefit from this revolutionary, collaborative effort.” A similar statement appeared in the top caption on page 55, second sentence. It reads, “By mid-2025, slide assemblies will be offered for Glock owners interested in retrofitting their pistols.” Following publication of the March 2025 issue,…

AS THIS COLUMN GOES TO PRESS, the 2025 SHOT Show has just come to an end. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that it was attended by 54,000 industry professionals and 2,850 exhibitors. There were 14.1 miles of aisles. It is not open to the public, so I hear the same question from those who were unable to attend: “Did you see anything good, cool, new or amazing?” If I’m being honest — and I always am, even if you see me sometimes write with flowery words to cushion my editorial blows — 95-plus percent of the new guns at SHOT Show are simply variations of existing models, otherwise known as “line extensions.” That’s not necessarily a criticism, just an observation. Some might interpret line extensions to mean that…

ONE ITEM OF GEAR I use frequently is a bipod. It’s one of the most overlooked shooting accessories for a rifle. If my shooting position isn’t solid, the results on target are never going to be optimal. Taking some time to analyze and build a good shooting position is one of the most important aspects of becoming a better shooter. Tactical needs and competitive shooting has driven recent innovations for bipods. It is no longer a simple shooting accessory. Though many features are useful, the price of a bipod can range between $300 and $1,000. However, I’ve found a quantifiable improvement with Warne’s Skyline Lite Bipod series. WARNE SKYLINE LITE BIPOD The mounting interface of bipods issued when I started out in the U.S. Army was spot-welded together. Those spot-welds…

IN PAST ISSUES of Guns & Ammo, I’ve posed the question about what content would be a good fit for web assignments. After some time working with gunwriters and their contributions, gunsandammo.com has assembled a catalog of features and guides that are uniquely digital, yet they maintain the tone and quality of the magazine. These articles are on firearm news, techniques and releases that don’t compete with the printed word, rather they help elevate the subjects. To highlight just how much has been expanded, I’ve selected a few of my favorite web articles. Alfredo Rico’s love for airguns has shown itself before. Since his review of the Umarex Komplete NCR in Guns & Ammo’s December 2024 issue, he and I have talked a few times about how all shooters can…

@GUNSANDAMMOMAG AFFORDABLE. For many, guns have become less so. Built into the price is the cost of manufacturing, overhead, materials, labor and, of course, profit. Other influences include consumer demand and the effects of increased inflation, just as they always have. Fifty years ago, the average U.S. household income was $13,720. In 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau indicated that it was $75,580 for a two-income household, an increase of 81.85 percent. According to the 1975 Guns & Ammo Annual, the average price of a double-action revolver was $109.77, and $207.52 for a semiautomatic pistol. In 2025, the retail price of a new revolver averages $918.54, and semiautomatic pistols average $839 including tactical firearms, competition pistols, carry pieces and rimfires. Since 1975, the price of revolvers has increased 88.05 percent, and…

SNEAKY PETE holsters are a unique option that supports outside-the-waistband (OWB) carry without attracting the scrutiny that an open-carry holster would. For 2025, Sneaky Pete has introduced an OWB holster that carries both a pistol and a spare magazine: The Xtra Mag Series. Though the Xtra Mag Series can be ordered with a belt clip for quicker use or removal, optioning it with a sewn-on and six-rivet belt loop with an expanding pocket will support carrying another magazine. Due to the single 2.44-inch-wide loop, the Sneaky Pete holster can be threaded on a belt in 20 seconds. The right-hand-only orientation within the case is due to the molded Kydex-strip structure that outlines the case’s interior. The Kydex strip is shaped to form a partition at the bottom, creating compartments for…

THE NEW .338 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC) exists because, like a handful of other Hornady cartridges, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) identified a need. The first public ARC cartridge that we learned about was the 6mm ARC, featured in Guns & Ammo’s September 2020 issue. The fact is that .338 ARC pre-dates the 6mm. In 2017, the DOD wanted more subsonic accuracy and better terminal performance than what was available, so Hornady started development of its .338. However, the DOD quickly moved on to more pressing matters. Several years later, the folks at Defense got back to their unfinished subsonic business, hence the .338 ARC is now public. SUBSONIC IS HARD TO DO WELL. Creating a cartridge that performs well at both subsonic and supersonic velocities requires careful analysis…

FOR SEVERAL YEARS, Guns & Ammo has published its annual “Best States for Gun Owners” rankings. Due to space limitations, I’ve never been able to thoroughly describe each state’s respective laws. Here, I want to examine one of the most anti-gun states in our republic: California. According to the Giffords Law Center, California has the “strongest gun safety laws in the nation.” California gun owners must obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), which requires passing a written test. An FSC is valid for five years. The state imposes a 10-day waiting period on firearm transfers, but that can be extended to 30 days to gather additional information. The state imposes new requirements nearly every year. For example, a law took effect in January that eliminated the private-party transaction exemption from…