Guns & Ammo Magazine: July 2023 Issue

This video reviews seven budget-friendly 9mm pistols under $300, evaluating their reliability, accuracy, and suitability for concealed carry and home defense. The instructor, Luke from Line45, emphasizes practical performance over price, providing insights on trigger feel, ergonomics, capacity, and aftermarket support for each model.

This video details 10 firearms the reviewer regrets purchasing, highlighting significant issues with reliability, ergonomics, and value. Guns like the Ruger LC Carbine 5.7 and Springfield Saint Victor are criticized for underperformance and malfunctions. Even popular platforms like the Sig P320 and Glock 28 are mentioned as disappointments due to specific model flaws or design choices.

This video reviews five top home defense shotguns for 2024, highlighting their features, performance, and suitability for defensive use. The Mossberg 590A1 is praised for its military-grade durability and reliability. The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol offers a lightweight, gas-operated platform with an optimized loading port. The Savage Renegade Security features a unique gas system for reliable cycling and an easy-loading port. The legendary Benelli M4 is noted for its proven reliability and smooth action, despite a higher price point and lower capacity. Finally, the Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 is lauded for its fast action, excellent trigger, and modularity.

This video reviews ten factory-compensated pistols designed to reduce muzzle rise and improve shooting performance. It highlights models from Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson, Canik, SIG Sauer, Watchtower, Shadow Systems, and Nighthawk Custom, detailing their specific compensator designs, features, and intended applications, ranging from competition to concealed carry and home defense.

This video reviews six budget-friendly full-size pistols available for under $400, focusing on their features, performance, and value for new gun owners. It highlights the Beretta APX, Canik TP9 SA, Taurus G3, Ruger Security-9, Stoeger STR9, police trade-in Glock 22s, and the Smith & Wesson SD9VE, offering insights into their reliability and ergonomics.

This video reviews five budget-friendly 9mm pistols that offer proven reliability and significant value. The Stoeger STR9, IWI Masada, Canik TP9SF, Ruger Security-9, and Beretta APX are highlighted for their features, performance, and affordability, making them excellent choices for concealed carry, home defense, or range use. The expert assessment indicates these firearms provide a high level of quality and functionality often found in more expensive models.

This review provides an expert look at the Heizer Defense PS1 Pocket Shotgun, a unique single-shot firearm chambered in .410 and .45 Colt. The video highlights its durable stainless steel or titanium construction, integrated grip storage, and impressive reliability demonstrated through extensive stress testing. Manufactured in Missouri, the PS1 is positioned as a novel option for concealed carry or self-defense, with production and pricing details also discussed.

This review provides an expert look at the Gilboa Snake, a unique double-barrel AR-15 variant. The design, originating from Israel, focuses on maximizing firepower in short engagement windows. Key features include dual magazine wells, a proprietary gas piston system, and independent dual triggers for civilian compliance. The presenter, Liam Brien, demonstrates a high level of technical expertise regarding its operation and legal configurations.

This video compares the recoil of the Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum and .50 AE calibers. The .44 Mag features a new muzzle brake, while the .50 AE uses a 300-grain Speer Gold Dot. Simultaneous firing highlights the visual difference in muzzle flip and recoil impulse between the two powerful handguns.

This video provides an expert analysis of 9mm vs. .45 ACP performance using high-speed cameras. Instructors Patrick Sweeney and Jim Tarr from Guns & Ammo demonstrate how factors like bullet mass and energy affect recoil, slide cycling, and muzzle rise, concluding that 9mm generally offers superior control.