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Zeroing Your Pistol Red Dot: A How-To
The art of zeroing a red dot is broken down here by our author and makes it easy to get your shots exactly where you want them.
Blowback vs. Locked Breech Handguns: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between blowback and locked breech handguns and why does it matter?
Sweet Upgrades for Your Sig P365
When it comes to upgrades and customization for a handgun, the possibilities are endless. Here we look at the Sig P365 and some options.
Axel F at 40: The Guns of Beverly Hills Cop
While staying true to the buddy cop genre, Beverly Hills Cop successfully delivered equal parts humor and action. Moreover, the film's first two sequels upped the ante in terms of diverse firearms to appear on screen. That being said, the arsenal in the original was still notable for action films of the era.
After being blown to literal bits by the bad guys, Alex Murphy is rebuilt into RoboCop. RoboCop is no average police officer, so he doesn't carry your average handgun. Our hero is armed with Auto-9 handguns, a huge machine pistol capable of automatic fire. According to the film, the weapon holds 50 rounds, which seems impossible judging from the magazine size. Still, it's the future, I guess.
The .45 Colt has left a lasting legacy in the gun world and even in 2024, there is plenty the round has to offer. While not as thrifty as more modern semi-auto and revolver cartridges, the .45 makes up for its higher price tag with its sheer versatility.
Taurus International: A Company of Improvement
Gun owners are vocal about what they like and perhaps even more vocal about what they don't like. That point is clear if you head to various online discussion boards, where Taurus International, the U.S. division of Brazilian-based Taurus Armas S.A., seems to have more than its fair share of detractors. But, all is not lost. Taurus International has taken the criticism to heart and has been attempting to address quality control issues, work on its customer service, and strive to rival the offerings from Colt, Glock, and other established brands.
Tourniquets On Tactical Holsters: A Good Idea?
Is it a good idea to attach a tourniquet to your tactical holster or duty holster? Mostly yes, partly no. Let's discuss.
Blackhawk’s Shotgun Bandolier: A Game Changer
Blackhawk's 12 Gauge Bandolier sells for $28.99 at the time of writing, and I believe it represents a solid buy for what the consumer gets. The bandoleer is built very robustly and should last for a lifetime.
Open-Bolt vs Closed-Bolt: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between open-bolt and closed-bolt operating systems allows you to understand why the HK MP5 was legendary, how machine guns function so effectively, and why it's tough to find open bolt weapons on the civilian market. We'll dive deep today, and you'll have a fantastic understanding of open-bolt and closed-bolt systems.