Insights
If there was any “one best gun,” we would all be carrying that one and all the rest would be in museums.
Five Best Carry Handguns: An Opinion
I've put together a list of the five best guns I have carried (and still carry) and why. This list includes the Glock 17 Gen 5 in 9mm, IWI Masada in 9mm, Walther PPQ in .45 ACP, Kimber Micro 9 stainless in 9mm, and the Sig Sauer P365 SAS in 9mm.
The Hammerless Revolver: Still A Viable Option
The last time I asked the folks at Smith & Wesson, I was told that their best-selling revolver was the “hammerless” J-frame snubby introduced in 1952 as the Centennial (since that was their hundredth year in business). The gun has a helluva history behind it…and its popularity today is due to solid performance features that went unrecognized for a very long time.
The Best Metal Frame Pistols: A Quick List
It's understandable that polymer dominates the current handgun market. It's easier to work with, lighter, and cheaper, and the flex it provides helps reduce recoil. Still, while polymer dominates, metal-framed automatics will always have a place in gun owners' hearts. Who can resist the pull of a metal-framed semi-automatic pistol?
American generals regularly carried sidearms before modern communications changed the game. Generals regularly faced enemy fire as late as World War II, prompting many to carry pistols, or even rifles on occasion. So, let’s look at what some American generals carried on battlefields from New York to the Great Plains, and overseas.
Top 5 Classic Lever-Action Rifles
The lever-action platform has been around for centuries. And while a lot of new, tactical-styled options are on the market today, it’s the classics that stand the test of time. After all, a lever was the Gun That Won the West for a reason. We’ve selected our top 5 classic lever-action rifles that we think exemplify what levers are all about. Check out our list of classics and tell us what you think we missed in the comments.
If I was going to a gunfight and got to pick the gun my enemy, it would be the TEC-9. The gun has a fearsome appearance and media and pop culture attempted to make the gun seem to be more than it is.
Wood Stock Rifles: Is Classic Making a Coming Back?
Long ago, having a wood stock on a rifle wasn’t special. Now we’ve come full circle and companies are making new guns with wood stocks again.
9mm Barrel Length: Does It Really Matter?
Does barrel length really matter when it comes to the 9mm Luger cartridge? Maybe. Probably. Let's take a look!
Best Folding PCCs and Carbines
We've gathered six folding rifles and carbines aimed at keeping things nice and short. Let's dig into the world of foldy bois.