1911 Day: Honoring The Gun That is as American as Baseball and Apple Pie
While the 1911 can be admired and celebrated year-round, March 29 is a special day for the 1911, marking the anniversary of its adoption by the United States military.
Handgun Sights: How Important Are They?
While it may seem absurd to ask about the importance of handgun sights, you'd be surprised at the role they play — or don't — in hitting the target and how well you shoot with them.
The Five Best Revolver Speed Loaders
In the last year, I've put my time behind a revolver and tested numerous setups including speed loaders. I have five favorites I'd like to share with you.
Ruger PC Carbine: Field Stripping and Cleaning
Do you have a Ruger PC Carbine but haven’t cleaned it yet? The PC is not hard to disassemble, but it does require more work than some other types of rifles. You can put a lot of rounds through some modern guns before they need cleaning.
Beretta 92FS vs. Sig P226: Old School Metal
As more of the small manufacturers are making aluminum frames for the polymer framed guns, I'm still fixated on the metal frames that once dominated the market. How does the Sig P226 stack up to the Beretta 92FS?
1911 Day: Honoring The Gun That is as American as Baseball and Apple Pie
While the 1911 can be admired and celebrated year-round, March 29 is a special day for the 1911, marking the anniversary of its adoption by the United States military.
Handgun Sights: How Important Are They?
While it may seem absurd to ask about the importance of handgun sights, you'd be surprised at the role they play — or don't — in hitting the target and how well you shoot with them.
Magpul Releases Hunter Lite Stock for AXIS Rifles
The Magpul Hunter Lite stock is compatible with barrel profiles up to a Medium Palma and can be ordered in Black, FDE, Stealth Gray, and ODG. The USA-made Hunter Lite stock for the Savage AXIS and AXIS II rifles has an MSRP of $219.95 and is available now.
Real Avid Releases Master Hammer and Pin Punch Set
Plenty of firearm repair jobs require the skills of a trained gunsmith, but there are also many jobs that DIYers can tackle. However, it comes down to having the right tools for the job—the kind that isn’t typically found at the big box retailer or even local hardware store. This is where Real Avid continues […]
IWI Galil ACE Gen 2: A Modern Take on the AK-47 Design
By all metrics the Galil ACE Gen II is what I was looking for as a functional and reliable platform to transition from the AR to more experience with the AK.
Cold Weather CCW: Your Coat and Gloves Could Be a Problem
When it is cold, people wear multiple layers and gloves. Cold weather presents a challenge for CCW holders.
Real Avid Introduces New Accu-Punch Sets
In addition to their punch/hammer combos, Real Avid now offers a series of larger Accu-Punch sets.
Are Revolvers Practical in 2024?
In the modern world of micro-compact pistols and autoloaders, are revolvers still a relevant defensive tool? Let's discuss.
Luth-AR Releases New Fractional Twist AR Barrels
Buffalo, Minnesota-based Luth-AR has announced the addition of the 1:8.5 Twist Barrel to its lineup of Fractional Barrels. This category breaks from the norm to make barrels with whole-number twist rates versus fractional twist rates.
Sig Sauer P226 vs Sig P226 Legion: A Comparison Review of a Classic
The P226 is one of those guns you get because it’s a bit of a classic and you want to have one around. It's absolutely worth a closer look.
EOTech HWS EXPS3 with Danger Close Reticle Coming Soon
Holographic sight maker EOTech developed its DCR (Danger Close Reticle) to provide reliable speed on target with a modified outer ring and a 1 MOA aiming dot for precision at distance. It can provide fast and accurate shots at typical distances but also serve as an effective close combat aiming point.
Full Review: FM Ranch Rifle That Uses AR Mags
Ranch rifles are nothing new to the industry. However, the FM Ranch Rifle is pretty unique. It’s not an AR-15, but uses AR mags. It’s not a shotgun, but uses a shotgun stock. Overall, this rifle is something you may want to add to your collection
Top 5 Reasons to Handload or Reload Ammo
Ammo isn't cheap and custom ammo is hard to find. As a result, many folks reload their own ammunition. While there are plenty of motivations, here are our top five reasons to handload your own ammunition.
Revolvers: Single Action vs Double Action
When choosing a revolver, which is better: single action vs double action? Here's a few of the pros and cons when deciding between which wheelgun type you want and what it will be used for.
The Montana Rifle Company Releases the 2022 Highline Rifle
The Montana Rifle Company prides itself on rifles that are made entirely in-house and with a 1/2 MOA accuracy guarantee to boot. Their Junction bolt-action hunting rifle is made by Grace Engineering in Memphis, Michigan one at a time and tested for accuracy before shipping can happen. Talk about a dedication to quality.
Flat River Arms: A Durable AR at an Affordable Price
In a saturated AR market, it seems like everything's been done. However, Flat River Arms has a new approach for offering a reliable AR-15 that is durable yet affordable.
Woodshop Wednesday Custom PPSH Stock for Ruger PC Carbine
The market is flooded with some cool PCCs, but what about a Woodshop Wednesday custom PPSH stock on a Ruger PC Carbine? This custom setup may not be cheap, but here's why we think it's worth it.
Modern Handgun Shooting: Essential Tips and Techniques
Handgun shooting is a different breed of marksmanship from other kinds of shooting. While accuracy is important with rifles, shotguns, and bows and arrows; it's more involved with a pistol. Here's a few essential things to consider.
Chicago Sues Glock Over Auto Sears
The City of Chicago is taking the next step in blaming everyone else for their problems by suing Glock.
The Medal of Honor: America’s Highest Military Decoration
Twenty-five years ago, the United States Congress established March 25 as "National Medal of Honor Day" to "foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients." The date was chosen because it was on March 25, 1863, that the very first Medals of Honor were presented to six members of Andrews' Raiders during the American Civil War. To date, just 3,536 Medals of Honor have been awarded to 3,517 recipients, with only 63 recipients still living.
Mechanix Wear Shooting Gear: Glasses, Gloves, and More
I'm such a fan of Mechanix Wear that I've decided to compile a list of my favorite Mechanix Wear products to share with you.
Steel-Framed Handguns: Are They Outdated?
Are steel-framed handguns are obsolete? Recent offerings by several major firearms manufacturers seem to indicate otherwise. Let's take a look at some modern steel-framed handguns and discuss whether or not they hold a candle to the polymer guns of today.
Masters of the Air: The M2 .50 Caliber Truly Made the B-17 a Flying Fortress
The popular Apple TV+ miniseries "The Masters of the Air" tells the story of World War II aviators who served in the United States Army Air Force's 100th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force. The follow-up to "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" from producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks has already been noted for its gritty realism and features the vast armadas of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress on its missions over occupied Europe.