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Video: Review of Colt's Cost-Effective AR – the 6920

When it comes to AR-style rifles, there is one for every price range. But few give shooters as much bang for the buck as Colt's 6920.

Market Trends: Surprising Interest in Small, Early 20th Century Revolvers

At one time, small collectable revolvers did not demand much on the market. But that trend has reversed itself at one Florida auction house, where petite wheelguns have been a hot item.

Market Trends: Concealed Carry for the Land of Lincoln

It's been a little over a year since concealed carry became legal in Illinois. Since, one retailer has seen one pistol in particular gain favor with CCW permit holders.

The Ever Popular and Collectable M1 Garand

Touted as the greatest battle rifle ever, the M1 Garand's is one of America's most storied firearms. The M1's rich history continues to grow today, as this rifle remains a popular option among collectors and competitors.

Can't Get Enough Glock: Perfection's First Review

There are plenty of ways to augment a Glock collection without having to make room in a gun safe. One of the coolest is hunting down the first American review of the company's iconic Glock 17.

Market Trends: Home-Defense Shotgun Sales Robust for So. Calif. Chain

There has been one thing for sure at Turner's Outdoorsman. When it comes to home defense, its customers have one firearm in mind. It doesn't matter what time of year it is, shotguns have been the defensive gun of choice.

RIAC'S July Firearms Auction Hot as Ever

Rock Island Auction Company has enjoyed a profitable year, something that continued on through its July event. The company staged the largest auction in its history, which turned out to be the third-most profitable.

Market Trends: Hunters Shoot for Bargain-Priced Deer Guns in Virginia

Deer season typically means one thing, an uptick in the sale of deer guns. For a Virginia pawn shop one particular category of deer rifle has been flying off the shelves, affordable, entry-level models.

Market Trends: Great Prices for Gun Parts and Project Guns in Wisconsin

Typically at auctions, complete guns are what drive top bids. But one action house has seen increased demand for gun parts and firearms that require restoration this year.

Army Shooting to Replace Beretta M9

The Beretta M9 has been in military service for nearly 30 years. But recently, the Army has signaled it aims to replace the 9mm with a more reliable and powerful pistol.

Market Trends: Bullpup Shotguns and Moving Targets Big in Arizona

For a retailer in southern Arizona, it isn't handguns or ARs that have gotten the nod for home defense guns. Instead, bullpup shotguns have become the popular choice among the store's defense-minded patrons.

Video: Winchester's Unique Lever-Action Shotgun

Given how pumps and semi-automatics dominate the market, a lever-action shotgun seems strange nowadays. But the Winchester 1887 was one of the first repeating smoothbores to find market success.

AR-18: ArmaLite's Other Black Rifle

Known for their development of the famed AR-15, ArmaLite's AR-18 was another important tactical trendsetter in the black rifle space.

Gun Collecting: The Unique Breda Shotgun

The Breda autoloader, which appeared in the U.S. in the early 1950s, was an exceptionally well made, long-recoil operated, Browning-type shotgun. Its distinguishing features were that it could be completely disassembled without tools, and all parts were machined and polished.

Market Trends: 20th Century Colt Handguns Surging in Value

Collectors know Colt handguns can get top dollar. That's the case at an Ohio auction house, but in a twist it has been the newer models that have gotten the bidders pulling their money out.

Market Trends: BAR Finds Home as Hog Hunter

The Browning Automatic Rifle has been a popular hunting option for years. Recently, a new model of the rifle has been winning the praises of hog hunters in Texas.

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