The Best Polymer Frame DA/SA Pistols
The Glock-style striker-fired handgun trigger mechanism is like a zombie. It’s slowly taking over. Companies that made their name on hammer-fired guns are moving to the partially cocked striker-fired options. CZ, FN, and HK moved away from the DA/SA action, or at least partially moved away from the DA/SA gun. Luckily, some of us holdouts are more than willing to try our best to keep the DA/SA, polymer frame world alive. Do you have a favorite polymer frame, DA/SA gun?
Remington Model 4 Rolling Block Rifle: A Review of an Old Gun
The Remington Model 4 is the easiest and most affordable way to get into the Rolling block game.
There is a massive market for rimfire handguns, and while I think you have to own one, there are three in particular that would give you a high-quality, diverse selection of the best rimfire pistols on the market.
The ETS AR-15 Mags: Get a Couple
Overall, I was impressed by the ETS AR 15 mags. For the price of $12, we get a fairly solid rifle magazine option that even gives you a built-in coupler. The magazines feed reliably, are easy to clean, well textured, and work in and out of magazine pouches.
Seven Reasons to Go to the Range This Weekend
Going to the range is something most of us likely don't do enough. We get too busy, we make excuses, and we often ignore our range time. Folks, today, we are all about getting some more range time. In fact, I want you to go to the range this weekend. So much so that I came up with seven reasons why you should make a trip to the range a priority.
Dry Fire Online – Extremely Awesome Training
While it's not free, Dry Fire Online costs about the same as a box of CCI .22LR, so it's still pretty affordable. You get a free week to check it out, so you can at least see if it's for you before plunking down your dinero.
Pistol calibers like 9mm are cheap to shoot and very common. Plus, most of these rifles can use some form of handgun magazine, making them a dual-purpose tool. Package all that with affordability, and you get a platform that draws beginners in. With that in mind, there have to be some PCCs that are better for beginners than others, right?
Top AR and AK Pistol Caliber Carbines
While the appeal of the AK is understandable, I think the AR has it whipped. The ARs are naturally more ergonomic and modern, with a wider selection of aftermarket parts and pieces. Plus, so far, all of our AK options are limited to blowback-only designs, but the AR has a wider variety of lower recoil operating systems.
The Civilian PDW: Needs, Wants, and Why
PDWs aren't a must-have, but they're cool. Let's take a look at some of the civilian options currently available on the market.
Self-Defense Snake Oil: Just Say No
Snake oil washes away pretty dang easily. All it takes is a little bit of knowledge and know-how to avoid purchasing and using an ineffective tool for self-defense. There are tons of crappy self-defense options, but luckily there are even more effective tools on the market. Do your research, do your homework, and make smart decisions.