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Six Tips for Giving Guns as Gifts

Giving the gift of firepower, especially to the gun enthusiast, is an excellent idea. However, giving a gun as a present does have its drawbacks. A gun lover loves getting guns. Don’t rule it out as a gift just because a little extra thought and care is involved in getting the right one. The following six tips will help if you plan on buying a gun for someone this year.

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Bersa Handguns—An Inexpensive Handgun You Can Trust

The Bersa .380 ACP is an excellent, lightweight, easy-to-shoot handgun that’s easy on the budget of the working person. Offered in full size, and compact versions in 9mm, .40 and .45, these pistols feature a double-action first shot and decocker safety. Read this article to learn why my favorite example is an Ultra Compact .45 version with stainless slide.

Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1875 Officer's Model Trapdoor Rifle, Late Type II

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The History of the Springfield Trapdoor

The Springfield Trapdoor took its place in history despite the hesitation of those aware of the superiority of repeaters and magazine fed rifles. Although it didn’t see as much action as some more well known long guns, when you read the history, it has made a huge impact on the world.

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American Tactical (GSG) .22 Caliber 1911

The American Tactical .22 Caliber 1911 is an excellent German-manufactured reliable gun at a reasonable price with flexible ammunition options and the ability to add a sound suppressor and well designed sights and controls. Read this article to get all the details you need to make an informed decision.

A single stainless steel, match grade barrel on a white background

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AR-15 Barrels 101

Discover how to pick the right barrel, Chrome Molly Steel or Stainless Steel (Match Grade), by picking the right tool for the job at hand. Whether you’re defending your home or ranch, participating in a CMP match or want extreme accuracy at long ranges, there is an AR-15 barrel that’s just right for you.

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How Does Buckshot Perform at 50 Yards?

Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing recently conducted an eye-opening ballistic gelatin test of buckshot at 50 yards distance. The rounds were shot from a Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotgun with 20″ barrel length and full choke. This video shows the results.

Glock 19 in black leather holster resting on swatches of exotic skins.

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Do You Need a GLOCK 19 Pistol?

The Glock 19 pistol is an innovative solution with a unique trigger design and little need for maintenance. You can easily add night sights so you have a 24-hour option and it is easily carried because it is so compact and light.

Lever action rifle, pointed right on a white background

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Loaded for Bear

Like most things hunting-related, the “best” method for hunting bear “depends.” Whether you use bait, dogs or spot-and-stalk depends on where you are hunting and your goals.