The Short-Shell 12
A short history of 2″ guns & loads.
Fine Guns
Gordy & Sons Opens in Houston
The private opening of Gordy & Sons took place on a Thursday evening in early May. It was a no-expense-spared soiree, reflecting the Gordys’ ambitions.
Syren Hires Brand Manager
“Lynne brings a level of professionalism and a passion for the shooting sports that will be a welcome addition to the Syren brand.” – Wesley Lang
The Sweet Sixteen
The 16 gauge has had a long and somewhat checkered history.
Beretta’s Beautiful One-Off
Enthusiasts have espoused that the side-by-side is the shotgun’s most pleasing form. Now Beretta has created state-of-the-art proof with its 490 Serpentina.
Dickinson Arms Estate
Estates not only look good, but they also are priced right.
Arrieta Ceases Production
Arrieta’s insolvency and the mid-2016 interruption in production at Spanish maker Ugartechea have some American importers wondering what—or who—may be next.
Pleissner’s Francotte
A Belgian double from an artist’s hands.
An Anglo-American Remington
A high-grade, high-condition Remington hammergun surfaces from the 1870s. Its configuration, finishes and markings make it so rare that no one knows why it was ever made.
A New Gunshop in Nashville
Fans of fine guns had something to celebrate recently with the opening of Double Guns of Nashville, a gunshop located on the grounds of the Nashville Gun Club.
Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen
The A5’s looks are modeled after John Browning’s popular humpbacked Auto-5, though the action is more contemporary. It is the only 16-gauge autoloader in its class. Read more about this gun review.
Giancarlo Pedretti (1947 – 2016)
Giancarlo Pedretti, master engraver and a pioneer in the Italian gun trade, died unexpectedly September 28. He was 69.