Insights
The Best and Worst Guns of 2023: A Retrospective
As we gear up for SHOT 2024, I've been looking back at the year 2023 and the numerous firearm releases. Overall, it's been a good year for gun owners, but I wanted to recap the year and take a look at the best new guns as well as some not-so-good guns. Overall, it's been a good year for gun owners. I wanted to recap the year and take a look at the best new guns as well as some not-so-good guns.
The Weird World of Submachine Guns
I love weird SMGs. Many of us do. We've compiled a short list of some of the weirdest (and coolest) SMGs ever to be produced.
Clint Eastwood: A Career Full of Firearms
Clint Eastwood has had many, many more movies and shows with firearms. His career has shown his knowledge of firearms and, in some instances, parts of his own collection. In the 60-plus years he’s been making shows and movies, he’s provided the viewing public with some pretty iconic and lovely firearms.
AR-15 Upper Vice Block: Two Styles to Choose From
If you plan to do much work on an AR-15 rifle, you will (no doubt) find that it’s hard to do without a vice block. I use a lower vice block quite a bit when working on AR-15 rifles. But when I’m removing the barrel or doing much work to the upper receiver, an upper vice block is handy to have.
The Mossberg Shockwave and Sling Support: Does It Beat Push/Pull?
The sling tension technique effectively replicates what push/pull does. Is it better? I don't think it's better, but it's simpler. It requires a sling, and you have to wear the sling, so it's not as quick as grabbing the gun and just shooting. The sling tension technique makes it easy to stabilize the gun. I have a deal of practice with the push/pull technique with stocked shotguns.
Rechargeable Batteries: Why I Love Them and You Should Too
Rechargeable batteries for weapon lights and optics have come a long way in recent years. Here's a few of the pros and cons to switching to a rechargeable batteries with your gear.
The AK-47s We Have At Home: A “Best Of” List
The AK is a great rifle. It's revolutionary, both literally and figuratively. However, as imports have dried up, prices have risen. It's tough to justify buying an AK over a more modern example when their prices are that much different. What do you think? Are you a hardcore AK nerd, or is there room for a more modern option?
Home Defense: The Best Offense May be a Good Defense
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, offense is the means or method of attacking, while defense is the capability of resisting attack. In a lawful society, few would argue that defense is preferable to offense.
Dueling Pistols Owned by Alexander Hamilton Could Fetch $500,000 at Auction
The cultural phenomenon around American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton that began thanks to Lin Manuel-Miranda's now iconic 2015 musical shows no signs of waning – and it could drive up the price when a pair of dueling pistols owned by the statesman come to auction later this month.
Top 5 Handguns for First-Time Gun Owners
For first-time gun owners, their first handgun is an important decision. Here are five quality options to help you make an informed selection.