Insights
What is a squib load? What causes them? Do we need to be concerned with such a thing? You better believe we need to be concerned! A squib load could cause your firearm to explode. At the very least, a severely damaged firearm could occur with the shooter seriously injured. Aside from danger to the shooter, […]
A Look at American Defense Manufacturing: Small but Mighty
American Defense Manufacturing is no stranger to innovation. But who are they and what makes them different? Read on to learn more.
Berdan vs Boxer Primer: A History of the Modern Primer
The history of the modern primer is a testament to the constant evolution of firearms technology. The primer, a small but indispensable component of ammunition, underwent significant transformations over the centuries. These transformations led to the reliable ignition systems in modern firearms today. Boxer vs Berdan primers are the two most common types of ignition […]
The 1911 pistol has been pronounced dead many times, but it shows no sign of slowing down. More models come to market every year, and the basic design still dominates in action pistol competition. The future will see more high-capacity 9mm 1911s with red dots, but the original, the 5-inch barreled Government Model .45ACP, will never disappear completely.
"Predator" is, without a doubt, one of the best action films ever made. Here's a look at the guns and their ability to chop through a jungle.
The Expendables 4: It’s Absolutely Terrible
"The Expendables 4" isn't fun. It's absolutely terrible. If you don't want spoilers, leave now, but trust me, it doesn't even matter.
Company Profile: Heckler & Koch
From its origins as the Royal Württemberg Rifle Factory in the early 1800s to its pioneering firearms like the MP5 and HK 416, Heckler & Koch has a reputation for excellence and innovation.
The Marine Corps Iwo Jima Stinger
The M2 Stinger and the men who created it and wielded it were a credit to the Marine Corps and to their country. Here's a look back at the how the US Marines improvised a rather radical version of the M1919 machine gun.
Bill Doolin: Last of the Old West Outlaws
The Old West wasn’t what we see in the movies, but the outlaw gangs were real. Hardly romantic, these desperate men lived hard and mostly died young. Bill Doolin never saw 40.
What guns did the Roof Koreans wield during the 1992 LA riots? It turns out to be an interesting mix of civilian-owned firearms.