Table of contents for Gun Annual 2022 in Tactical Life

BERETTA USA Beretta now offers a new pistol size for their M9A4 line with the M9A4 Centurion pistol. This handgun features the same grip size as its predecessor with a 4.8-inch barrel and accompanying shorter slide. The new offering delivers a host of features, including dovetailed tritium night sights, a beveled magazine well, a Beretta Vertec frame with textured 92X-style thin grips and optional wrap-around grips that mimic the traditional 92-size frame. The slide is cut to accept optics and ships with blank covers. The company is offering one out of the five available mounting plates with the purchase. MSRP is $1,100. (beretta.com) ADEPT ARMOR The latest in ceramic armor comes from Adept Armor in the form of the Colossus Armor Plate that offers protective capabilities beyond level IV or…

Recently, my cousin and I were sitting in an Italian restaurant having lunch. It was warm outside, so I was surprised to see they had the front door open with the air conditioning on. As we were enjoying our lunch, I noticed several young males hanging around outside the front entrance. They were all wearing hooded jersey sweatshirts, which I thought was odd because it was so warm out. My aunt had recently been admitted to a nearby nursing home, so I was engrossed in conversation with my cousin, remembering “the good old days.” But I could not keep my eye off those guys. They were not acting friendly with one another and seemed to look around a lot, nervously talking on their phones. I felt uneasy, so I decided…

BOND ARMS BACKUP Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP, optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 2.5” Weight: 18-19 ounces Grips: Rubber Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Matte stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $435 BOND ARMS COWBOY DEFENDER Caliber: Over 20 calibers from .22 LR to .410 via optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 3” Weight: 19 ounces Grips: Rosewood Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Satin stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $440 BOND ARMS GRIZZLY Caliber: .45 Colt/.410, Barrels: 3” Weight: 20 ounces Grips: Rosewood Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Bead-blasted with polished sides Capacity: 2 MSRP: $377 (includes holster) BOND ARMS MAMA BEAR Caliber: .357 Mag/.38 Special, optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 2.5” Weight: 18.5 ounces Grips: Rosewood, pink Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Satin stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $435 BOND ARMS ROUGHNECK Caliber: .357 Mag/.38 Special, .45 ACP, 9mm Barrels: 2.5”…

CIMARRON 1866 YELLOWBOY “PAWNEE” Caliber: .45 Colt Barrel: 19” Weight: N/A Stock: Wood Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Brass, blued Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $1,472 CIMARRON 1876 TEXAS RANGER “PRESIDIO” Caliber: .50-95 Barrel: 20” Weight: 9.95 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Blued Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $1,930 CIMARRON 1894 CARBINE Caliber: .30-30, .38-55 Barrel: 20” Weight: 6.85 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Blued, casehardened Capacity: 7+1 MSRP: $1,275-$1,345 DIXIE GUN WORKS 1886 WINCHESTER Caliber: .45-70 Barrel: 26” Weight: 9 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Blued, casehardened Capacity: 8+1 MSRP: $1,750 DIXIE GUN WORKS HENRY Caliber: .44-40 Barrel: 24.25” Weight: 7.75 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, adjustable…

BENELLI NOVA/SUPERNOVA Gauge: 12, 20 (2¾”, 3”, 3½” chambers) Barrel: 24”, 26”, 28” Weight: 6.4-8.1 pounds Stock: ComforTech, SteadyGrip Sights: Red bar front Features: Pump action Finish: Many options available Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $449-$669 CZ 612/620/628 Gauge: 12, 20 (2¾”, 3”, 3½” chambers) Barrel: 26”, 28”, 32” Weight: 5.21-6.8 pounds Stock: Walnut, synthetic Sights: Fixed, fiber-optic, bead front Features: Pump action Finish: Matte black, camo Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $415-$615 FABARM STF 12 Gauge: 12 (3” chamber) Barrel: 18” Weight: N/A Stock: Synthetic Sights: Detachable front and ghost-ring rear Features: Pump action Finish: Black, FDE Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $1,295-$1,395 MOSSBERG 500/590/590A1 Gauge: 12, 20, .410 (3” chamber) Barrel: 18.5”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 28” Weight: 5-7.75 pounds Stock: Synthetic, walnut, hardwood Sights: Bead, ghost ring, white dot, adjustable fiber-optic Features: Pump…

CHARLES DALY TRIPLE BARREL Gauge: 12, 20, 28, .410 Barrels: 18.5”, 26”, 28” Weight: 6.8-8.7 pounds Stock: Wood, synthetic Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Break action Finish: Black, blued, white, camo Capacity: 3 MSRP: $1,909-$2,665 CHIAPPA LITTLE BADGER Caliber: 9mm Flobert, .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 Mag Barrel: 16.5”, 24” Weight: 2.9-3.6 pounds Stock: Skeletionized, wood Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear Features: Break action Finish: Black Capacity: 1 MSRP: $217-$261 DARK STORM VARIANT 1 NON NFA Caliber: 5.56mm Barrel: 12.5” Weight: 6.2 pounds Grips: Polymer Sights: None Features: Semi-auto Finish: Black, Tungsten Capacity: 10+1/30+1 MSRP: $1,695 HENRY LEVER ACTION AXE Gauge: .410 Barrel: 15.14” Weight: 5.75 pounds Stock: American walnut Sights: Brass bead front Features: Lever action Finish: Blued Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $1,049 HENRY LEVER ACTION .410 SHOTGUN Gauge: .410 Barrel:…

“The number one factor in purchasing a concealed carry handgun is shot placement,” says Quesenberry. “Pick a handgun you can control and shoot accurately, preferably in at least a .380 or 9 mm caliber. It doesn’t matter if you choose a higher-caliber gun, such as a .45, but it does if you can’t hit the side of a barn with it, especially in a panic situation. It’s not about what the gun can do, it’s about what you can do.” Weight: You don’t have to put down that pastry—I’m talking about the weight of the firearm. It’s a known fact that the heavier the gun, the less recoil you will feel. Something has to absorb the energy of the gun when it’s shot, so if it’s a lightweight gun, the…

COLT’S ANACONDA IS BACK! And it’s better than ever. This new .44-caliber snake gun from Colt is nearly the same size and weight as the old one. Even so, its lines look sleeker, and the semi-bright stainless steel finish is very attractive without being too reflective. Like the reintroduced Python, the Anaconda is a very strong revolver with a new lockwork that uses the old-style Colt V-shaped flat mainspring with an important difference. Instead of the mainspring operating the hammer, rebound lever, the bolt and other internals as it did on pre-1969 Colt revolvers, Colt wheelguns introduced since 2017 have the mainspring primarily operating the hammer and trigger rebound. The cylinder stop is operated by a separate spring much like a Smith & Wesson. This reduces the mainspring’s workload and…

AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 CARBINE Caliber: .30 Carbine Barrel: 18” Weight: 5.4-5.8 pounds Stock: Walnut, folding wire (Paratrooper model) Sights: Blade front, aperture rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Parkerized Capacity: 10+1/15+1 MSRP: $860-$1,084 (from Kahr Arms) BARRETT MODEL 82A1 Caliber: .416 Barrett, .50 BMG Barrel: 20”, 29” Weight: 31.45-32.72 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: Front post, adjustable rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Various Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $7,777-$9,323 BARRETT M107A1 Caliber: .50 BMG Barrel: 20”, 29” Weight: 27.4-28.7 pounds Stock: Aluminum, synthetic Sights: Front post, adjustable rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Cerakote Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $12,281 BARRETT REC7 GEN II Caliber: 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC Barrel: 9.25”, 16”, 18” Weight: 7.2-7.9 pounds Stock: Magpul MOE SL Sights: Flip-up front and rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Cerakote Capacity: 10+1/20+1/30+1 MSRP: $2,835-$3,159 BARRETT REC10 Caliber: .308 Win Barrel: 16” Weight: 8…

BENELLI M2/M4 TACTICAL Gauge: 12 (2¾”, 3” chambers) Barrel: 18.5” Weight: 6.6-8.4 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: Red bar front, ghost-ring rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Black Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $1,349-$2,349 BENELLI SUPER BLACK EAGLE 3 Gauge: 12, 20, 28 (2¾”, 3”, 3½” chambers) Barrel: 26”, 28” Weight: 5.5 -7.2 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: Red bar front Features: Semi-auto Finish: Many options available Capacity: 3+1 MSRP: $1,699-$1,799 BENELLI VINCI/SUPER VINCI Gauge: 12, 20 (2¾”, 3”, 3½” chambers) Barrel: 26”, 28”, 30” Weight: 6.8-7.1 pounds Stock: Synthetic Sights: Red bar front, mid-bead Features: Semi-auto Finish: Many options available Capacity: 3+1 MSRP: $1,349-$1,699 BERETTA A400 UPLAND Gauge: 12 Barrel: 26”, 28” Weight: 6.7 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Semi-auto Finish: Nickel Capacity: 2+1 MSRP: $1,699 BERETTA A400 XTREME PLUS Gauge: 12 Barrel:…

BENELLI 828U Gauge: 12, 20 Barrels: 26”, 28” Weight: 6.5-6.6 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Over/under Finish: Black, nickel Capacity: 2 MSRP: $2,699-$3,199 BERETTA 686 SILVER PIGEON I Gauge: 12, 20, 28, .410 Barrels: 26”, 28”, 30” Weight: 6.8 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Mid-bead Features: Over/under Finish: Oil Capacity: 2 MSRP: $2,099-$3,299 BERETTA 687 SILVER PIGEON III Gauge: 12, 20, 28, .410 Barrels: 26”, 28”, 30” Weight: 7.5 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: None Features: Over/under Finish: Gloss Capacity: 2 MSRP: $2,699 BERETTA 694 Gauge: 12 Barrels: 30”, 32” Weight: 8.5 pounds Stock: Walnut Sights: Front bead Features: Over/under Finish: Black, nickel Capacity: 2 MSRP: $4,850 CIMARRON DOC HOLLIDAY Gauge: 12 Barrels: 20” Weight: N/A Stock: Walnut Sights: Bead Features: Side-by-side Finish: Blued, casehardened Capacity: 2 MSRP: $1,624 CZ…

GLOCK 17 GEN 5 Caliber: .43 (paint/dust/rubber balls) Barrel: 4.21” (smooth) Weight: 25.6 ounces Grips: Synthetic Sights: Front blade, adj rear notch Features: CO2, 360 fps Finish: Black Capacity: 8 MSRP: $350 (Officially licensed product of Glock from Umarex.) RUGER MARK IV Caliber: .177 Barrel: 5.3” (rifled) Weight: 21.6 ounces Grips: Synthetic Sights: Front fiber post, adj rear notch Features: Break barrel, 320 fps Finish: Black Capacity: 1 MSRP: $60 (Manufactured by Umarex under license from Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.) SIG SAUER 1911 Caliber: .177 Barrel: 5” Weight: 41.6 ounces Grips: Alloy Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, up to 410 fps Finish: Two-tone, PVD Capacity: 16 MSRP: $111 SIG SAUER P226 Caliber: .177 Barrel: 5” Weight: 37.9 ounces Grips: Polymer Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, up to 480 fps Finish: Black,…