Reviews
MOLLE vs PALS: What Are They and How Do They Work?
This universal system for gear attachment is one of the best inventions in the tactical world. But what's the difference between MOLLE and PALS? Find out here!
Upgrade Your Ruger 10-22 with Hi-Viz Sights
With all the greatness that comes with a Ruger 10/22, the sights are tiny and can be difficult to see. These Hi Viz sights fix that.
The Very Large and Very Small: S&W 500 and NAA Sidewinder
Across my handgun collection, the majority of my guns are semi-automatics. However, the largest and smallest handguns are both revolvers. Though about as different in purpose as two handguns can be, they share several key features as revolvers. Both have five-round cylinders, are traditional side swing-out loading revolvers, and are manufactured for a very specific […]
Hornady Black Shotgun Ammo: Back In Black Buckshot
Hornady Black goes beyond 12 gauge. It’s a premium line of ammunition from Hornady. It mainly focuses on defensive ammunition, but match-grade loads exist, as do hunting rounds. The Hornady Black lineup is quite varied and uses reasonably fancy packaging to catch your eye, and the Black 12 gauge loads are designed for personal protection and police duty use.
Lancer L5 Warfighter Mag and Plus 6 Extension: A 36-Round Magazine That Works
The Lancer L5 magazine with the Plus 6 magazine extension, is an impressive package. The combination makes for a reliable, quality, and budget-conscious product for AR shooters looking to expand their magazine capacity.
Site-Rite 9mm Laser Bore Sighter: It’s a Good Thing
Zeroing a handgun optic can be frustrating and time-consuming. Fortunately, laser bore sighters are a thing, and Site-Rite makes zeroing your pistol almost painless.
The Mossberg 930 vs. 940: An Illustrated Difference
What's the difference between the Mossberg 930 and 940? That's a solid question. I've run both guns hard and hefty, and while both are competent firearms, there are very clear differences.
Top 5 Straight Walled Cartridges
Straight walled cartridges are most commonly found in lever-actions, but plenty of other guns are chambered in these cartridges as well.
The NAA Mini Revolver and Why It Sucks
The NAA Mini revolver is an impressive feat of firearms engineering. Its portability and surprisingly good ballistics make it perfect for those occasions where a larger gun is impossible. But when it comes to shooting the Mini proficiently, the little gun has issues.
Ammo Test: Hornady 22 Magnum 30 Grain V-Max
As a personal defense round, the 22 LR is a controversial pick. But over the last 10 years or so, its larger cousin, the 22 Winchester Magnum cartridge, has gotten a pass. I decided to test the Hornady 30-grain V-Max varmint load to see how it would perform in the context of personal protection.