Presents

Guns & Ammo TV 2007

Guns & Ammo TV is locked and loaded as our staff of expert writers and editors takes you on a memorable season-long journey that places you in the middle of the firearms world. X-treme torture tests of some of the best firearms made today, exclusive new product reviews, appraising some of the classic guns of yesteryear, and much more!

Show 1

Airs the week of December 31, 2007
G&A TV covers the gamut on this week’s show—from the old to the new—starting off with a review of the classic Model 94 Winchester lever action to explaining why the hottest rimfire going is the .17 HMR. On the home defense side, two of our experts offer up their views on whether a pump or semiauto shotgun is best for personal defense, and we top it all off with an extreme mud-driven torture test…

Show 2

Airs the week of January 7, 2008
Smith & Wesson, known for 150-plus years as a manufacturer of some of the most significant handgun introduction ever, has entered the arena of producing side-by-side, semiauto and over-under shotguns. You won’t want to miss this hands-on report, along with some of Leupold’s significant optics introductions in celebration of its 100th Anniversary. Add to the mix an extremely controversial crossfire over whether a time-tested rifle—the M16—is the best battle rifle ever—and include a torture test of a 1911, and you have the recipe for nonstop entertainment and information…

Show 3

Airs the week of January 14, 2008
Tactical rifles remain very popular with law enforcement and military units, but the consumer is intrigued as well with these tack-driving tactical bolt actions. Resident expert Wayne Van Zwoll reviews the newest model on the market. Also on the docket is behind-the-scene information on how a new cartridge goes from the drawing board to the firing line, what pistol became popular with the Nazi Germany Army, a critical crossfire on what rifle cartridge is best, and finally, our torture test team gives a rifle and cartridge a good soaking…it’s bound to whet your appetite…

Show 4

Airs the week of January 21, 2008
One of the hottest firearms categories in the shooting sports is AR-type rifles, and “black gun” expert David Fortier offers some useful information on how to avoid mistakes while accessorizing your .223 semiauto rifle. We also cover the firearms spectrum by taking a up-close look at a new shotgun on the market and also take a trip down memory lane by offering sage advice on what to look for when buying a gone-but-not-forgotten firearm that is now available as a modern-day replica. A heated and almost hostile crossfire on the FAL versus the M-14 keeps alive the debate, and our torture team goes to the depths of a swimming pool to determine what happens when a gun is discharged under water. It’s amazing footage you won’t want to miss…

Show 5

Airs the week of January 28, 2008
Shooters are by and large a nostalgic bunch when it comes to firearms, and a major handgun manufacturer is filling the void that now exists amongst modern handguns available by offering a “retro” revolver that is chambered for the .45 ACP! It’s truly a modern day classic…Several other modern firearms incorporating cutting edge technology are included in today’s lineup, along with a confrontational classic—Auto Versus Revolver?—while finishing up with G&A’s Editor crawling through water, mud and everything else to determine how the Springfield M1-A holds up to extreme conditions.

Show 6

Airs the week of February 4, 2008
A seldom discussed subject—.22 LR conversion units for your .45 ACP “1911-style pistol”—which can help you become a better pistol shot--is a subject resident expert Dick Metcalf takes on…plus, we learn how Leupold’s golden rings came about, go all the way back to World War I to look at a Luger with a 32-round magazine, and then return to the hot topic of the week, whether or not to use flashlights on your handgun for self defense, and finally, we check out the durability of a SOCOM rifle that takes torture testing to new heights…

Show 7

Airs the week of February 11, 2008
Doesn’t everyone dream of owning a gun with their name on it? Well, Doug Koenig’s dream came true with a series of Koenig handguns from the Performance Center…who better to tell you about them than Doug, one of the finest all-around shooters in the country…Sniper or tactical rifles remain the subject of conversation—and controversy—along with their application for military and law enforcement and what action type is best…semiauto or bolt action? Two of our experts address the subject and try to convince each other of which one is best. Plus, we take a look at a popular SA revolver that is comfortable at home in a holster on your hip…and finally, ever come close to dropping a 20-gauge shell into a 12-gauge shotgun before realizing a red shell belongs to the 12 gauge and the yellow to a 20? Our guys provide the dramatic answers…

Show 8

Airs the week of February 18, 2008
The AK-47 is probably the most popular rifle ever built worldwide, and it remains in use by military units around the world. But how does it stack up to the American-made M16? And speaking of popular firearms, one of the most popular revolvers ever made when it came to straight-from-the-factory, out-of-the-box trigger pull and accuracy was the Colt Python, a double-action revolver by which all other DA revolvers are compared to even today. We take a closer look, plus putting the wrong cartridge into a rifle chamber can be catastrophic…it’s a real learning experience, and you can certainly learn from this test.

Show 9

Airs the week of February 25, 2008
Smith & Wesson continues to improve its M&P line. This week we have Dick Metcalf and David Fortier checking out the M&P compact, we also team up to deliver some answers on why the 9mm Parabellum cartridge is preferred by some and hated by others. You’ll enjoy the back-and-forth debates on this subject, as well as brining two of the top handgunners in the world into your home to start talking about their prowess with pistols…

Show 10

Airs the week of March 3, 2008
Ever wonder why you can’t shoot that revolver accurately no matter what handload or factory load you use in it? Wonder no longer as Sheriff Jim Wilson explains how to better manage trigger control on your SA or DA revolver. It will definitely help you put more bullets into the bullseye…Bolt action versus lever action? Is there a clear advantage to using one over the other in certain hunting situations? Craig Boddington debates the subject with Wayne VanZwoll ….A new semiauto pistol tries to cement its reputation as one of the most reliable centerfire pistols available to consumers and law enforcement, and, did you know the .22 rimfire rifle Annie Oakley used in the late 1800s is still available?

Show 11

Airs the week of March 10, 2008
New firearms, new accessories, and new cartridges and loads highlight this week’s show…Craig Boddington talks to the president of Federal Cartridge to find out what’s going on with ammunition developments with the military and consumer…we take a closer look at one of the best sighting-in shooting aids available, we put to rest the age-old adage of is it best to be fast or accurate when shooting a pistol by joining to of the world’s top shooters on the firing line, and we visit with an old girl who remains popular with a lot of guys who are still attracted to her…the Brown Bess…

Show 12

Airs the week of March 17, 2008
Handgun or rifle for hunting big game? That debate gets updated treatment as two hunters who have almost 100 years of hunting experience between them talk about their favorite and why. We also cover a potpourri of other subjects this week, including varmint hunting with an AR—why not?—review a new rifle cartridge that could become a real trendsetter, and find out what new products to expect from a major firearms manufacturer in the future…

Show 13

Airs the week of March 24, 2008
We saved some of the best for last as we are the first to review a completely new cartridge from a major ammunition and firearms manufacturer. Craig Boddington went into the underground test tunnel to put the new gun and cartridge through its paces, and he surfaced quite impressed with its accuracy, energy, and performance. Plus we look at a classic military rifle, we study the merits of “practice makes perfect” in terms of how much time you spend at the range, and we run a bunch of ammo through an AR to determine its durability….