Why choose a second-hand AYA shotgun? Are you looking for a quality side-by-side shotgun? Perhaps you might want it specifically for driven or walked-up shooting, or for general pottering or all-round use. Or perhaps it may be simply that you prefer the more traditional look, handling and overall feel compared with an over-and-under. Ideally, you…

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 was introduced in 1955. It was chambered in .44 Magnum, a handgun cartridge that delivered greater muzzle velocity and energy than anything seen before, and the M29 sold in droves. Smith & Wesson saw a massive spike in sales in 1971 with the release of Dirty Harry, the first…

Over the years, the Silver Pigeon has won a place in the hearts of many shooters because of its faultless reliability, and it has been the first serious shotgun for many. The gun comes in many forms. I own a Field I version, which is entry level, but for this article I am testing the…

I recently shot at West Midlands Shooting Ground in Shropshire where I met Scott Barnett of Mickley Hall, another splendid shooting ground across the county border in Cheshire. While chatting to Scott about the targets at West Midlands, I asked him jokingly how his Caesar Guerini was and if it had fallen apart. Yes, we…

Testing the InfiRay Unique A lot of modern electronic gadgets, especially thermal and infrared optics, can bring a huge boost to results when carrying out pest control with airguns. If you can afford them I think it makes sense to use them, especially if you are being paid to do an effective job or want…

I own up to having a bias in favour of domehead designs when it comes to lead pellets designed for sub-12 ft-lb air rifles. However, I’ve been forced to admit that there are several pellets of very different designs out there that are capable of great results as well. One such pellet is the BSA…

  Airgun manufacturers in Turkey have really ramped up their game. Following their alliance with Webley, Hatsan has gone on to become a huge force in the UK marketplace. The Hatsan 60S break-barrel springer is laden with features and offers up power in abundance. (Read our guide to the best air rifle pellets.) A silencer…

When I first saw a picture of the Caesar Guerini Invictus IX, I must admit I was worried. No gunmaker has been brave enough to make a production gun with deep relief style engraving since the Beretta Gold Pigeon II, one of the few ‘Marmite guns’ that Beretta ever produced, so this was a bold…

Many of us brought up with air rifles never look back once we get a chance to move on to a rimfire or shotgun. But what a mistake that can be. (Read more on the best airgun pellets.) Why? Because the right air rifle can be a fantastic tool for controlling small vermin. It’s also…

There’s a definite trend these days in favour of military repliguns with CO2 blowbacks. Most of the guns of this type that landed on my desk over the past couple of years have been airgun variants of powder-burning firearms, and that has continued with the Crosman SBR. This rifle has a recommended retail price of…

Any serious airgunner of the late 1970s or early 1980s looking for the purchase of a high-performing, well-built sporting rifle would have had the Feinwerkbau Sport on their wishlist. The safety catch pops out the rear of the action when cocked – not the most efficient of solutions, but it works! Unlike its main competition at…