Gun Builds & How-Tos
Overhauling the AKM: How To Get the Most From a Basic AK-47
The AKM is older than all of us and still going strong. The classic design, though, has room for improvement. Here's a look at some furniture upgrades and other ideas for making the platform more effective.
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Cloning
I knew that people built retro guns, but I didn't realize that cloning is a subculture of passionate gun builders that goes beyond retro rifles. Let's bring this community of die-hard gun builders into the spotlight.
Making your ballistic gel is a blast. It’s fun, affordable, and informative. Give it a try. It makes for a great weekend project.
Making A Change? Here Are Some of the Most Customizable Guns
Some guns, like the AR-15, have endless upgrade possibilities. Upgrades can improve the gun's performance, increase its value, and make it more personable to the owner. Here are some of the guns I think are great options for making upgrades.
The Benelli M4 is the world's most proven combat shotgun. This semi-auto boombox is one of the best tactical shotguns on the market, and it throws buckshot like no other. A few upgrades can take it to the next level, and we've put together a few ideas on how to do just that.
Zeroing Your Red Dot Optic: A Quick Primer for Handguns
Though zeroing your red dot can be done by others, there's a significant advantage to doing it yourself. Here's what you need to know.
Commercial vs Mil-Spec: Why Does It Matter?
The difference between mil-spec and commercial components may be more significant than you realize. Here's what to know when shopping for parts.
Reload Your Own Ammo… If You Want To Be a Good Shot!
Reloading your own ammo offers plenty of benefits, not the least of which is that you'll have more ammo to train with. Try reloading your own ammo. You just might find it as addictive as I do.
The Best Ruger 10/22 Accessories
The Ruger 10/22 is, without a doubt, the most popular rimfire rifle platform on the planet. This gun has been produced to the tune of seven million units. It’s the AR-15 of rimfire rifles. The Ruger 10/22 has likely trained more new shooters than any other platform on the market. It’s a great rifle, and […]
Magazine Extensions: How they work and why you need them
From time immemorial, shooters have been on a quest to increase the ammunition capacity of their firearms. The early days of percussion revolvers gradually progressed to modern magazine-fed firearms and while the need for appropriate shot placement and ammunition selection remains important, the reality is you can never have enough ammunition – especially for applications involving personal protection.