Yep, support local guns shops. Sure is nice to have a staff with knowledge that supports us and stocks needed firearms and supplies.
As for magazine reviews...I've never read a bad review on any new firearm from a major manufacturer. It would be suicide for a magazine / writerto p!ss off a big gun maker.Gun makers arebuying all the multi page adds, sending the writers major freebee's and hunting trips,and sponsoring all the cool programs and giveaways.