Brian R. Smith

Working S&W .22 Pistols

By Brian R. Smith / September 2019

Many people ignore the first generation S&W “budget” .22 LR pistols, but those who own and shoot them tend to keep these reliable and accurate pistols. Chances are likely that you will see one.

The Beretta Olimpia, Part Two

By Brian R. Smith / July 2019

Disassembly, parts breakdown, and schematic of Beretta’s “semi-auto bolt action” rifle and carbine.

The Beretta Olimpia, Part One

By Brian R. Smith / June 2019

While scarce before 2016, recent imports of this .22 trainer has raised interest in this unique “semi-auto bolt action” rifle and carbine.

The Kel-Tec RDB

By Brian R. Smith / February 2019

Lightweight, compact, and innovative, Kel-Tec brings another entry to the bullpup firearm market, offering true ambidextrous handling.

Finicky-Feeding Krag Sporters

By Brian R. Smith / November 2018

Someone else may have done all the hard work, but Krag-Jørgensen rifle modifications often require tweaking. Sporterized Krags remain ubiquitous and one is bound to land on your bench at some point.

The Traveling Uberti 1873

By Brian R. Smith / October 2018

“It’s unfired,” the seller said. He wasn’t exaggerating—it couldn’t be loaded. Here’s the case of the traveling Uberti 1873 rifle.

Working The Ruger PC Carbine

By Brian R. Smith / September 2018

Twenty years on, Ruger reboots its take on the Pistol Caliber Carbine, this time designing it to accept three different types of 9mm pistol magazines, including Glock.