GLOCK 19 for Concealed Carry: Holsters, Triggers, and Other Considerations
Gaston Glock hit a home run with his GLOCK 19 pistol. Not only do police agencies worldwide use it, but so do lots of American civilians. Like many gazillions of other good guys, I...
VIDEO: A Tour of Henry Repeating Arms’ Rice Lake, Wisconsin Factory
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We can never get enough when it comes to seeing how the products we use are made. And that goes double for guns. Check out the video tour of the Henry Repeating Arms factory...
How it Works: Single-Action vs. Double-Action
Whether you're new to the world of handguns or a seasoned veteran you might have some questions about the different hammer-fired guns on the market. Before we delve into that, let's do a quick...
What IS A Bump Fire Stock?
If you somehow haven't noticed, one of the most controversial firearm accessories these days are "bump fire stocks," which a few states have hastily outlawed along with a supposed impending (at the time of...
Reloading Manuals: All the Calibers (and Information) for Everyone
There are a whole lot of cartridges out there for every use under the sun. Unfortunately, there's a lot less knowledge about them than there needs to be. But it doesn't have to be...
Calibers for Beginners: .450 Bushmaster
The winds of change are coming to deer camp. States across the country are now allowing the use of straight-walled cases in what used to be shotgun-only zones for deer. Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and...
The 6mm/.24 Caliber 1,000 Ft-Lbs Hunting Minimum For Beginners
A fairly common gun regulation that's much less of a political talking point is the .24 caliber/1,000 ft-lb minimum for hunting cartridges. It's imposed on big game hunting, meaning that a person can't hunt...
The “Bare Minimum” EDC First Aid Kit
You will get hurt at some point. It's virtually inevitable. If not, it'll be someone you're with, and a hospital isn't always right around the corner.
It's basic self-reliance, along with carrying a gun to...
What’s a ‘Sporterized’ Rifle? – Guns for Beginners
You might occasionally run across a few guns on the surplus rack or an auction site that are "sporterized" military surplus rifles. They're getting fewer and farther between as bolt-action rifles have all but...
Calibers for Beginners, Feelin’ Lucky Edition: .44 Magnum
For most people out there, the .44 Remington Magnum is the ‘most powerful handgun in the world’, even if it never really held that title at the time Clint Eastwood uttered those now famous...
The Best 12-Gauge Shotguns Under $600, All Stress-Tested by TTAG
One thing we get from readers time and again is the request for more budget-friendly gun reviews and recommendations. Your wish is TTAG's command. Here are the best 12ga shotguns we've reviewed, all available...
Mil-Spec vs Commercial Buffer Tubes – AR-15 Rifles for Beginners
By AT3 Tactical
Understanding the difference between mil-spec and commercial AR-15 buffer tubes
This is one of the most common questions we're asked, and for good reason. If you're planning to build your own AR-15 or...