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The Other .30 Carbine Firearms
The .30 Carbine doesn’t get much love these days. It’s faded away for calibers like .223 and .350 Legend. The price of ammo has steadily risen, and it’s certainly not a cheap caliber. I was pleasantly surprised by all the .30 Carbine rifles out there. In fact, I found so many that I didn’t even include the variety of handguns that chambered the round. Those handguns and the light rifle program as a whole are a different discussion for a different day.
It is sometimes joked that iron sights are the manual transmission of gun sights. As someone who learned and continues to drive a manual but sometimes dabbles with an automatic transmission, I get the joke. Iron sights have been around the longest and take more conscious thought to use accurately. But whether you start out with iron sights and go to optics or vice versa, the concept of sight alignment and sight picture remain the main hurdle that you have to deal with no matter what sighting device you choose.
Deadpool 3: Katanas, Claws, and Desert Eagles
Can you believe it's been six years since "Deadpool 2" was released? In the modern era of superhero movies, that's practically two lifespans. It's a smart idea because Deadpool isn't a great character to do a sequel every other year. These R-rated flicks keep making money by giving us a taste of the merc with a mouth every so often. With "Deadpool 3" closing in on a billion dollars, it's safe to say there will be a "Deadpool 4." While the movie is making money, is it worth watching? Historically, sequels can be a strong performer, strong enough to be better than the first film. Can Deadpool deliver a strong third entry in a world where superheroes are oversaturated?
Double-Action vs. Single-Action vs. Striker-Fired Handguns: What’s the Difference?
Hammer fired pistols are available in single action or double action. Striker fired handguns can be double or single action, as well as somewhere in the middle. But how do these actions fire the handgun and what does that mean for you as a shooter?
Choices, Choices: Barrel Profiles & Why They Matter
Different strokes for different folks make the world go round. We have the luxury of choosing between a host of barrel lengths and profiles. The ranges from lightweight to heavyweight are interesting, and it can be very rewarding to select just the right barrel profile for the task at hand.
Hollywood Gun Collections: A-List Gun Owners
Although Hollywood uses guns extensively in their movies, the perception is that most celebrities stand against firearms. Many seem to be against the idea of private gun ownership altogether. With such a perception, it might come as a shock to us that there are actually quite a few Hollywood celebs who are not only advocates […]
Firearm Legends: The History of the CZ-75 Pistol
The CZ-75 pistol is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its designers, Josef and František Koucky. From its origins in Cold War Czechoslovakia to modern-day shooters, the CZ-75 has earned its place as one of the most respected firearms in history.
The H&K PSG1 is often called the most accurate semi-automatic rifle in the world. You can't buy them new anymore since they aren't being imported but if you can find one, prepare to pay more than $15,000 for it.
Red Dawn: The Guilty Pleasure Film at 40
"Red Dawn" truly captures the era like no other film. The story is cheesy, but it looks really good. It is hard not to love it.
The 2011 Pistol Concept: Incredible Popularity
Strayer-Tripp coined the name "2011" before the calendar had turned to that year. We're now well past 2011, and the concept has held up and is thriving for good reason