Competitive Shooting
Colt and Smith & Wesson: A Story of Two Classic Magnums
Double-action, or self-cocking, revolvers took a while to catch on in America. Among the first double-action revolvers were examples still…Read More >
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AR-15s
If I Could Only Have One: AR-15 Edition
The house is on fire and you only have time to grab one AR-15. This is just a thought exercise…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
How To Use a Shooting Rest
As a shooter and writer, I test many firearms. Some are pretty accurate, others are not, and accuracy is always…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Review: SIG Sauer P220 SAO
In the 1970s, Germany did something unprecedented. They conducted an extensive test of handguns in order to choose a new…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Racking the Slide and Loading the Pistol: Efficiency Tips
The proper sequence and technique used in loading a pistol has an effect on reliability. As an example, the seven-round…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
The Advantages of Optic-Mounted Pistols
For many years, I considered handgun-mounted red dots a gimmick for fun shooting or competition and little else. With steady…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Carbine Marksmanship: Best Practices
Whether it was the Old West or the LAPD, working cops have been carrying sidearms for as long as they’ve…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
How To Shoot With Both Eyes Open
Humans are bilaterally symmetrical. We have two sides and two eyes. This gives us the advantage of binocular vision. As…Read More >
Ammunition
Reloading Basics: Pistol Dies
Pistol dies are available in two types, steel and carbide. While some reloaders and handloaders will still use steel dies,…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Drills for Unexpected Moments
There are three classes of weapons — edged weapons, impact weapons and projectile weapons — based on how they inflict…Read More >