Firearms
Sweet 16: The Unappreciated 16-Gauge Shotgun
The .662 inch 16-gauge shotgun is among the most underappreciated gauges. As a young shooter, I was impressed that my…Read More >
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Firearms
The Unorthodox Trio: CMMG Rifles in 9mm, 6.5mm Grendel and .458 SOCOM
CMMG has long been an innovator, and the current lineup of AR-pattern rifles keeps with this tradition. Each one of…Read More >
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Ammunition
Review: Federal HST 10mm
Federal Cartridge Company has been a leader in service and personal defense ammunition for many years. The original Hi-Shock hollow…Read More >
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AR-15s
History of the Colt AR-15 Rifle
Many of the great firearms in history underwent a protracted development period. Most were slow to gain acceptance. The Beretta…Read More >
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General
Patterning a Shotgun: Defense Edition
The shotgun is often touted as the “end-all, beat-all” for home defense. I am not going to tell you that…Read More >
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Ammunition
Review: Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman Loads
Buffalo Bore Ammunition uses the motto “Strictly Big Bore – Strictly Business.” Just the same, Buffalo Bore offers loadings in…Read More >
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Firearms
Review: IWI Masada 9mm Pistol
Among the more interesting handguns I have reviewed in the previous few years is the IWI Masada. A production of…Read More >
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Firearms
A History and Evaluation of the M14 and M1A – Part 2
We recently covered the first part of the M14 rifle’s history in part one of this blog series. Today, we’ll…Read More >
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Firearms
A History and Evaluation of the M14 and M1A – Part 1
The story of the M14 rifle really began during World War I. Perhaps earlier, but this is a good starting…Read More >
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AR-15s
An Exercise in Buying a Custom Upper
I am a reloader. As such, I have a bit more flexibility in the cartridges I choose to own and…Read More >
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