Firearms

13 Frequently Asked Questions about the AK-47

Cheaper Than Dirt! has started gathered it list of the most Frequently Asked Questions surrounding the AK-47. Give it a read and feel free to ask your own question or offer an answer in the comment section. Cheaper Than Dirt offers a wealth of knowledge, but our readers can’t be beat or stumped so feel free to fire away!

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Firearms

Art of the Gun: The Springfield Armory Tactical Response Pistol .45 ACP

The Tactical Response Pistol is built to the same specs as Springfield’s FBI contract Professional Model, but at about half the cost and no waiting list while they hand tool and fit each part. Amazingly, you aren’t going to sacrifice much in the way of performance and durability. The TRP is a tactical 1911 that stands out from the crowd.

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Firearms

Is the .380 ACP the new .38 Special?

Ladies, does it annoy you to walk into a gun shop and immediately be directed to the small, .38 Special revolvers? Have you noticed a switch? Next time you go into a gun shop, ask at the counter for a semi-auto. I bet they will hand you a .380 ACP. Revolvers and .380s are great, but they aren’t everything. Is the .380 the new .38? Read on for my conclusion.

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Camping & Survival

Quick Camping Tip: Free and Frugal Odds and Ends

Some camping trips have cost me well over $200. Sometimes I think it would be cheaper to just sleep at the Motel 6. However, these free and frugal tips and tricks make camping as it should be—easy and cheap.

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Firearms

The Cowboy Assault Rifle

The Rossi 92 carbine is a well-made carbine with good fit and finish. The .45 Colt cartridge is powerful and easy to use well in this carbine. The author likes this combination a lot and shares all the details in this article.

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Reviews

22 Uses for Tactical Operator’s Bag

I usually find it quite difficult to find more than two uses out of most military surplus equipment. Designed to fulfill a specific need, gas masks and weapons gear top my list of favorite collectables. However, neither really are useful beyond its single purpose. Once and awhile, though a product comes along that is so versatile, I can’t pass it up—such as the tactical operator’s case. I’ve come up with 22 different uses. What about you?

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Competitive Shooting

Immediate-Action Drills

The most sickening sound in a gunfight, or even on the shooting line during a competition, is click! If you should ever find yourself in such a situation and your mind races before quickly coming up with the solution, I am sorry to tell you but it is too late. Now is the time to prevent a disaster with this simple drill.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Prepare for Floods and Mod Your Guns with These 5 New Products

Don’t let the name fool you, UTG Pro ups its game with its new line of super slim, weight-saving rails. In addition, Arsenal’s SLR-104UR U.S.-built AK-74 Krinkov might be your only chance to own one of these collector rifles—these items and more have just been added to Cheaper Than Dirt’s! new product line up.

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Camping & Survival

Quick Prepper Tip: Assess Your Risks

Assessing your personal risks to prepare for an emergency may seem daunting but it does not have to be. Here are six simple questions to help you know when it is time to leave your location.

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