11 Top Pistol Caliber Carbine Choices
The pistol caliber carbine is one of the best, most versatile firearm platforms there is. You get the increased accuracy and terminal performance of a long gun with reduced recoil of handgun rounds.
This made...
Single-Stage vs. Two-Stage Rifle Triggers – What’s the Difference?
The trigger is obviously one of the most important links that a shooter has to his rifle. Granted, the stock, grip, and forend all matter, but the trigger is of special importance. Today we...
What’s the Best Caliber in an AK Platform Rifle?
Get your vodka and Adidas track suit ready, comrade, because we'll be talking about the best ammo for the AK-47. Today we’re going to be looking at, among other things, the state of the...
How to Properly Mount a Rifle Scope
Mounting a new rifle scope correctly is pretty important. If done wrong, you will constantly struggle with finding a good position behind the scope and the adjustments you make when shooting won’t make sense.
There...
Trigger Terminology 101: What’s Stacking? Over-Travel? Slack?
A reader writes:
I read descriptions in reviews that say, “The trigger’s a bit gritty and prone to stacking.” I've never understood this. Educate me, please. What is stacking?
One of the major problems with talking...
7 Top AR-15 Stocks for Your Build or Upgrade
One of the things that a lot of people look to upgrade on their factory AR is the stock, but which AR-15 stock to get? There are SO many of them out there.
We'll go...
Buying Your First AK-47: A Brief Guide To The Kalashnikov Rifle
The AK platform is the most popular semi-automatic rifle (and fully-automatic rifle) pretty much of the entire last century. Say what you want, but more have been made than any other platform of rifle....
6 Things To Consider Before Buying Your First Revolver
Decided buying a revolver is in your future? Lots of people still love them, and for lots of good reasons. They were pretty much the only handgun outside of muzzleloaders and derringers until the...
Best Gun Cleaning Kit for Beginners
A reader asks,
I’m just getting into the shooting scene, and have only been out to shoot my new pistol a couple of times, a few 17-round mags each time. Any recommendations on a cleaning...
Here’s Why NOT To ‘Upgrade’ Your Carry Gun
If you want to "upgrade" your recreational plinking or competition shooting guns, have at it. Hot-selling handguns, shotguns and rifles all have a wide range of unique aftermarket parts and accessories available. However for...
6 Ways To Avoid Getting Shot By Police After A Defensive Gun Use
No one wants to have to defend themselves or their family with a gun. At the same time, as gun owners, we're prepared to do that if circumstances demand it. For many of us,...
Best Ear Protection For Shooting [Electronic and Passive]
What's the best ear protection for shooting? Well, we covered electronic hearing protection recently but let's expand a bit more on what you need hearing protection to do.
The short version is that you want...