Insights
Colt Revolvers and the US Army’s Transition to the Metallic Cartridge
Let's take a walk down memory lane and take a look at the US Army's transition to Colt revolvers and metallic cartridges after the calamity of the Fetterman Massacre in 1866.
Remington UMC .223 Ammunition: A Review
I'm very familiar with Remington's UMC .223 55-grain ammunition, having used it for many years. This load weighs 55 grains and is a Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) profile. Let's take a closer look at the .223, and Remington's UMC load, in particular.
The .22 Creedmoor: Longest Range .22?
Following the wild success of the 6.5 Creedmoor, wildcatters began concocting other cartridges from the parent cartridge, including the 6mm Creedmoor and the .25 Creedmoor. Then came the .22 Creedmoor, which was also necked down from the 6.5 Creedmoor. It was first built by Horizon Firearms in 2014, and at that stage, it was a wildcat round. In 2016, they began selling loaded .22 Creedmoor rounds to shooters.
Self-Defense: Top 5 Myths And Realities
There are a lot of myths—and some straight-up lunacy—in the world of self-defense. And while some myths and rumors are more pervasive than others, many are silly enough to be easily dismissed outright.
Best Low-Recoil Firearms: Defensive Firearms For The Everyday Shooter
The 2nd Amendment is for everyone, and the idea of everyone includes folks who might not be the strongest or mightiest. In fact, it's arguable that those folks need a defensive firearm more than the rest of us.
We’ve selected our top 5 purpose-driven calibers that all gun owners can benefit from owning. We’re going to run through the list and explain why these calibers should be in your gun safe—some you’ll see coming, but we have a few surprises along the way.
Civilian Equipment that has Received an NSN from the Military
The easiest way for the military to purchase equipment is through a National Stock Number (NSN), and not through a private purchase. For a piece of equipment to receive an NSN, it must go through many different steps within the Defense Logistics Agency. It's a long, drawn-out process, but it's entirely necessary for our warfighters.
Helldivers 2: Seven Guns That Need to Be In Your Next Drop
Released in February 2024, Helldivers 2 has absolutely taken over gaming. The sequel to the top-down shooter from years ago was a surprise hit. The original game was a run multiplayer romp, but it didn't make a huge splash. The sequel completely revamped the game and provided us with a four-player cooperative multiplayer shooter with a third-person perspective and very addictive gameplay.
The Best Home Defense Guns: Shotgun vs. AR-15
The days when a 12-gauge shotgun in the corner was considered the pinnacle of home defense are long gone. Today it’s the AR-15 that tends to lead the pack when people consider long guns for home defense purposes. Of course, that doesn’t mean shotguns aren’t useful as well. It’s important to remember there are pros and cons to both platforms. The question of whether shotguns or AR-15s are better for home defense is a common one, and we’re going to try to answer it today.
The Top 10 Best Selling Guns of 2023
Gunbroker has released its annual list of the top-selling firearms across its platform for 2023. It's arguable that this isn't the official best-selling list of 2023 as it's just the guns sold on Gunbroker. However, it's the closest we are going to get.