First Look Videos

New Guns And Gear
The Staccato...

Made in America and providing sure-fire precision, editors Brent Wheat and Tom McHale take a close First Look at the Staccato family of handguns. It's a...
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Ruger's Wrangler...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington looks at Ruger's new Wrangler revolver chambered in .22LR.
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An Up-Close...

FMG's Roy Huntington takes a very close First Look at Federal’s new high-performance 30 Super Carry.
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The New Smith &...

Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington chronographs and tests this new 10mm from S&W. Designed to shoot bigger, faster, flatter and farther, the S&W M&P...
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The Optics Ready...

GUNS Magazine Editor Brent Wheat spends time with Mossberg's Director of Media Relations getting schooled on how to shoot with a red dot sight on the...
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Roy Huntington...

Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington reviews, tests and shoots the Hi-Point C9 9mm handgun. Find out why he likes it and thinks it's a great gun for the...
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Learn to Shoot...

In this First Look, GUNS Magazine Editor Brent Wheat takes a Red Dot Sight class at Gunsite Academy. Sitting down with Gunsite Range Master Chris Currie,...
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Video Review of...

A compact 9mm firepower for everyday carry! Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington has a First Look at Springfield Armory's newly released Ronin EMP. Part...
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Pat Rogers...

GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat attended the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round Up and talked with Gunsite CEO, Ken Campbell on why Pat Rogers is so memorable.
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SHOOTING...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington gives a complete review of Springfield Armory's new all steel Garrison 5" 1911 in .45 ACP!
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How to Safely...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington explains the benefits of a shoulder holster and how to safely draw and re-holster.
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Crimson Trace's...

Crimson Trace is launching a new family of new red dots — The CT RAD (Rapid Aiming Dot).  Featuring a 3 MOA aiming dot, the CT RAD is built from the...
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Springfield...

FMG's Roy Huntington does a complete review of Springfield Armory's newly released SA-35. As Roy tests it for accuracy and performance, this iconic pistol...
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Springfield...

A quick look at the newly released Springfield Armory SA 35 9mm pistol.
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Complete Review...

Tom McHale spends the day at Gunsite Shooting Academy reviewing Mossberg's newly released MC2sc compact handgun.
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Add Style to...

Find out how to take one of your favorite guns and stylize it with color case hardening by Turnbull Restoration. Roy Huntington demonstrates with the Ruger...
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DIY: Shoot...

In this First Look, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington explains how to build your own target stand on wheels so you can shoot anywhere and at any...
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Eliminate...

Simple and easy to use, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how to clean the leading out of your gun with an old stand by of his - The Lewis...
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Springfield...

For the ultimate in a defensive/trail pistol, Springfield Armory has announced the new XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP in 10mm. Special Assignments Editor Roy...
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60 Second...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale offers another quick shooting tip on how to manage recoil when shooting a handgun.
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S&W's WWII...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes us back in time to the beginning of WWII with not enough 1911's to go around. S&W stepped up with a special...
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First Look:...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at an upland bird hunting vest by Chief Upland, that offers complete comfort and the ultimate...
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Want to shoot...

Are you waiting for the perfect sight picture? In this First Look, American Handgunner Editor, Tom McHale shows how to improve your handgun accuracy by...
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Turnbullized...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at the Turnbullized Browning Buck Mark .22 lr pistol.
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First Look...

Springfield Armory's Mil-Spec 1911 in .45 ACP is accurate, reliable and affordable. An entry-level defensive handgun, it combines GI proven features with...
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Mitch Rosen...

The new single-action holster from Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather is the perfect holster for concealed carry.
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First Look at...

The .45 ACP 1911 Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in a defensive-minded handgun loaded with custom-grade features.
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Taurus Raging...

Taurus's new revolver is the next-generation, big-bore revolver that's built to last! Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how fun it is to shoot...
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Ruger LCP MAX:...

Special Assignments editor Roy Huntington reviews Ruger's new LCP MAX and compares it to the other pistols in the LCP family.
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Quick First Look...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington looks very quickly at the just released Ruger LCP MAX. Full review and accuracy test coming up!
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Accuracy Secrets...

In this First Look, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shares his secrets on how to shoot a compact revolver smoothly, quickly and accurately.
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STK100
Rock Island...

Ramping up the game with an aluminum frame! Special Assignment Editor Roy Huntington reviews Rock Island Armory's new 9mm handgun that features a...
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Liemke Thermal...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington has a First Look at this infrared thermal imaging spotter from Liemke. Scout for game or general nighttime...
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Big Sights
Big Sight Systems

Seeing your sights! Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington is making his sights bigger and better! See how the Big Sight System makes it easy to pick up...
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Taurus GX4
The New Taurus...

The new Taurus GX4 9mm micro-pistol delivers maximum concealment without sacrificing performance or capacity.
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Hearing Loss Matters

Special Assignment Editor Roy Huntington looks at the latest in state-of-the-art technology being used to protect your hearing when out hunting and shooting...
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The Ultimate...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale takes a First Look at the new TaurusTX 22 Competition model and finds it has more uses than just competition.
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13 Reasons to...

Chambered in 9mm with 13/15+1 capacity, Suzi Huntington takes a closer first look at Mossberg's follow-up to the MC1sc — the feature-rich, compact and...
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Make Your Own...

With a tip from a reader, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows an easy alternative to regular snap caps, allowing anyone to safely dry-fire a .22...
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Colt's Iconic...

Can 100-year-old technology still keep you safe?
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Just Released &...

The perfect size for pocket carry, FMG Publication's Roy Huntington takes a close First Look at Ruger's new MAX-9 handgun.
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Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus
Why Would Smith...

Smith & Wesson takes their M&P9 Shield to the next level with the new M&P9 Shield Plus. Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington does an in-depth review of...
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Ruger MAX-9
Ruger MAX-9...

The perfect size for pocket carry and the answer to many consumer demands, FMG Publication Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a close First...
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Enhance Your...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how easy it is to upgrade your Springfield Armory Hellcat by changing out the factory trigger for the APEX...
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Walther PDP Compact with Holosun 508T
Walther Launches...

It's your duty to be ready and American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows how Walther's new 9mm Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) keeps you alert and always at...
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My Leather...

Is it safe to "lube" the inside of your holster? Mitch Rosen's Leather Lightning to the rescue!
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Did GLOCK Invent...

Was GLOCK the first firearms manufacturer to invent the trigger safety? Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington dug into his collection to find a revolver...
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Trigger...

Was GLOCK the first firearms manufacturer to invent the trigger safety?
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Cut Down Your...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shares how he cut down and modified his Winchester Model 94 to make it more versatile in this First Look video.
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1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Holster
Make Your Own...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows how to make your own custom holster to fit a gun of your choice with the 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Holster.
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Would You Trust...

Would you trust your life to a 120-year-old revolver? Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shoots his Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless revolvers and...
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Throom Targets
Safe Range...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale has a First Look at Throom Targets. Designed to replace ricochet-causing steel targets, watch as Tom shoots right...
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19 Rounds of...

From carry to competition, EAA Corp's new do-everything Girsan Regard Sport Gen 4 is a full-size, 18+1 9mm pistol with a familiar design that can literally...
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Competition,...

EAA's new do-everything Girsan Regard Sport GEN 4 is a full-size pistol in 9mm that can literally do it all!
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SAR 9X Platinum with weapon light
SAR USA Goes...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale takes a close First Look at the new SAR 9X Platinum, featuring a smooth double-action trigger, adjustable sights and...
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The Gunfighter...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington explains how to safely load a single-action revolver for field carry — known as The Gunfighter Load — in this...
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Lightweight...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a Classic First Look at the CZ 75 B handgun and all the special features it comes with that new and old...
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The CZ 75 Gets A "B"

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a Classic First Look at the CZ 75 B handgun and all the special features it comes with that new and old...
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How to Change...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how easy it is to change a handgun's dovetailed rear sight with Real Avid's Master Sight Pusher.
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Bigger Is Not...

After carrying a large Benchmade Osborne for years, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington has a First Look at the new Mini Osborne 945BK-1 knife and...
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Cooler Than Ice:...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale has a First Look at the 10mm Kimber Rapide (Black Ice). Cool looking and lightning-fast, 1911 catches Tom's eye with...
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Springfield...

Combining classic styling with modern features at a remarkably affordable price, Tom McHale hits the range for a First Look at the new Springfield Armory...
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A Work of...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington has a First Look at the Nighthawk Custom/Korth Mongoose that combines engineering excellence and artistic style to...
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Springfield XD-S...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale takes a First Look at the newly released Springfield XD-S Mod.2 OSP that comes optics-ready with a Crimson Trace...
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A Custom Smith &...

A different kind of First Look video, Roy Huntington goes throwback with a .45 ACP Smith & Wesson Model 1917 he purchased and customized 35 years ago.
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