Why the Military Doesn’t Use Drum Mags
If more firepower is key, why doesn't the US Armed Forces use drum magazines in their small arms? Actually, there are some compelling reasons. Jeremy Stone explains those, and why they're still a useful choice for civilians.
KCI magazines have a reputation for reliability despite the numbers on the sticker. Jeremy Stone did some testing for out-of-the-box performance as well as some moderate stress testing to see if they're worth buying, and to answer the question: Do KCI USA Mags Suck?
Ammo Test: FN 5.7×28 40 Grain V-Max
If you are looking for a jack of all trades for the 5.7x28 mm, the FN 40-grain V-Max load is hard to beat. Out of a handgun, this load is reliable, consistent, and blisteringly hot.
Short and Long Actions in Bolt Guns: What’s the Difference?
Bolt guns require some scale to bring the rifle up and down to the size of the cartridge to be fired. In short, action size. Here is the rundown on short and long action rifles and how they differ.
Weaver vs. Picatinny Rails: What’s the Difference?
On the surface, a Weaver and Picatinny rail look similar and some mounts that use either of them can interchange, but not always. It's worth it to know the similarities and differences between Weaver and Picatinny rail systems—you only have to buy your optics gear once.
CCI Mini Mag: Pistol and Rifle Ammo Test
CCI Mini Mag and most other 22 rounds are built around rifle shooting, so how much power is sacrificed when stepping down to a small handgun?
The Bond Arms Stubby: A True Backup Gun
When Bond introduced their Stubby, an even more abbreviated version of the Stinger RS, I had to try one. With the lack of a trigger guard and very short barrels, it's the smallest Bond Arms product yet.
5.56 NATO vs. .223 Remington: What Is the Practical Difference?
Is the 5.56 the same as the .223, but not metric? Or are both rounds completely different? And if so, is it enough to matter? Let's dig into the history of these loads, dissect some ammo, and do some comparison shooting on the range.
The 22 WRF: The Forgotten 22 Rimfire Round
.22 WRF is mostly a round for old guns, but after shooting the round and seeing what it could do, I get the impression that .22 WRF would make an excellent meat-hunting load for the hunter equipped with a .22 Magnum rifle, where conventional Magnum loads would leave too little left to eat. That was, after all, why .22 WRF came into existence in the first place.
Hornady Critical Defense Lite 9mm: A Carry Round For All?
Hornady Critical Defense Lite may be on the knife's edge of adequacy, but it is a valuable addition to the 9mm catalog for those who need less recoil and less perceived risk of collateral damage without stepping down to lesser calibers.