The Magnum Legend: Ruger Super Redhawk
The Ruger Super Redhawk is a well-made, precise, and reliable gun. It’s well worth adding one to your collection if you’re a hunter. And if you don’t hunt, maybe it’s time you started.
It doesn’t really matter if you’re running a shotgun for home defense or hunting quail: shotgun chokes matter. There’s a reason most shotguns ship from the manufacturer with some assortment of chokes included and why there’s a burgeoning market of high-end options. You might not care about shotgun chokes, but they care about you. Your shotgunning success is going to be far better if you pay attention to the choke you’re using. Check out these common chokes, what they do, and why you might want them (or not).
Gunsmithing 101: How to Disassemble Your Glock
Here, we provide simple, step-by-step instructions to disassemble your Glock pistol for cleaning, inspection, or customization.
6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6mm ARC: Which One’s Better?
Comparing the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm ARC is a little like apples and oranges. Both cartridges were designed for superior long-range use, but they were made for different platforms. The 6.5 Creedmoor is made for the AR-10, while the 6mm ARC is meant more for the AR-15. But what if you’re trying to decide between the two? Which cartridge is better and why?
Ammo Face-Off: .30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government
If lever-action rifles are part of your gun life, you’ve probably debated the merits of different calibers. Two cartridges that are most associated with the lever-action platform are the .30-30 Winchester and the .45-70 Government, with the latter being the most popular. But when it comes down to it, which one’s better? Should you get a rifle chambered in .30-30 Win or .45-70 Govt? Which cartridge is better for deer season? We will attempt to answer your questions in this face-off between the .30-30 Win and .45-70 Govt.
AR-15 Receiver: Forged vs. Billet
There are several ways to construct an AR-15 Receiver, today we will compare Forged Receivers and Billet Receivers.
ETS Omega Mags are not your standard fare. With their high durability and unique see-through design, they are born to run.
DIY PVC Target Stands: Cheap Stands for the Home Range
Ever been somewhere and didn't have a place to hang a target? Our author will teach you how to make your very own portable PVC target stand.
Sig Sauer P220 Hunter: A Personal Favorite
Sig Sauer really does make something for everyone, and the P220 Hunter is no exception. The gun has a 5.0-inch, match-grade barrel, so the 10mm chambering produces great ballistics. It has an 8-round capacity, which isn’t ideal but satisfactory. Further, the P220 Hunter is a full-size gun that’s 8.8 inches long, 5.5 inches tall, and 1.5 inches wide. With the right holster and belt combo, it's possible to conceal it. Needless to say, the Sig P220 Hunter does is it all and looks good doing it.
Birdshot: Is It Good for Home Defense?
Birdshot is made for birds and their fragile bodies, not humans. If you find yourself facing a human wearing heavy clothing or some type of body armor, your birdshot is unlikely to help you out at all.