Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite in 7mm Backcountry

This video reviews five affordable firearms showcased at Shot Show 2025, focusing on value and performance for budget-conscious buyers. Featured are the Savage Axis 2 Pro hunting rifle, Canik MC9 L and MC9 LS pistols, EAA Girsan Witness 2311 BRAT pistol, TriStar Raptor 2 shotgun, and Mossberg 500 Slugster shotguns. The presenter highlights key features, price points, and intended applications for each firearm.

This video provides a recap of the 2025 Shot Show, highlighting several firearms and accessories that caught the presenter's attention. Key takeaways include impressions of the CZ P-10 F, the innovative but unconventional KelTec P50 in 5.7x28mm, the niche 7mm Backcountry cartridge, and the Fusion Firearms striker-fired pistol. The presenter also discusses a unique headrest safe concept and expresses mixed feelings about the HK P30SK and the new Smith & Wesson Classic No-Lock revolvers.

This video provides an in-depth look at the new Mossberg firearms revealed at Shot Show 2025, focusing on their Professional Series and updated hunting lines. It highlights enhancements like refined ergonomics, specialized finishes, and improved tactical features across various shotgun and rifle models, catering to professionals and civilian enthusiasts alike.

This video showcases the Geissele King Hunter rifle, built around the potent 7mm Backcountry cartridge and based on the Remington 700 long action. The rifle is engineered for optimal performance with this high-pressure round, capable of delivering significant energy at long ranges. Key features highlighted include a floating bolt head for improved lug engagement, a roller-guided firing pin for consistent ignition, and a Nanoweapon coating on the bolt assembly for smoothness and corrosion resistance. The nitride receiver is housed in a Manners Long Range Hunter (LRH) carbon fiber stock, balancing ergonomics and weight, with the rifle weighing just over 8 pounds.

Classic Firearms hosts Jason and Matt review six new rifle releases from SHOT Show 2025, covering a range of platforms from bolt-action precision rifles to modern interpretations of classic battle rifles. The hosts provide technical details, performance expectations, and market positioning for each firearm, highlighting innovations in manufacturing and design. Their expert analysis is informed by direct industry access and extensive firearms knowledge.

Savage Arms unveiled new bolt-action rifles chambered in 7mm Backcountry and updated their Revel Deluxe lever-action rimfire rifle at SHOT Show 2025. The bolt-action lineup includes 10 models ranging from the budget-friendly Trail Hunter Light to the ultralight Elite, with options for left-handed shooters and various barrel lengths. The Revel Deluxe now features a threaded barrel for suppressor use, a modern aesthetic with stippling and a vertical pistol grip, and a takedown design for portability, available in .22 LR with .17 HMR and .22 Mag coming soon.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.