Handguns
Smith & Wesson’s Contribution to Everyday Carry (EDC) Guns
This is an overview of the handguns Smith & Wesson produces that may be suitable for everyday personal carry. The…Read More >
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Camping & Survival
How To Choose the Best Generator for Emergencies
A complete buyers guide to selecting, purchasing, and maintaining a new emergency generator including details on different types, fuel sources, and what to consider when buying. Read this post to discover the details that will help you pick the right generator for your survival needs.
General
Tips for Choosing the Right Holster
Finding the right holster should not be hard to do, but it can be. How many of us have a box, bag, or drawer full of holsters we do not use? Why are they there? Like most people, you likely purchased them and they either did not fit your gun, were the wrong type, did not wear comfortably or you just decided you didn’t like it. Here are a few tips to ensure your next holster purchase delivers.
Camping & Survival
Throw Back Thursday: How To Buy A Tent
Enjoy this post on what to consider when heading out to buy a new tent for your camping trip. Read on to discover what to look for in a tent, how to shop for one and and strategies to prevent an unpleasant outing. Covers many types of tents for all uses.
AR-15s
Cheap AR-15s: 12 That Offer the Best Bang for Your Buck
AR prices are stable and manufacturers are more competitive in both price and quality. Now Cheaper Than Dirt! is passing those deals along. Here is our top 12 AR-15s for the money!
How-To
Women Afield—The Five C’s of Gun Buying, Part 1
Knowing why you want a gun, what you’re going to use it for and what you can handle are essentials for every female shooter… whether brand new or looking for a new gun to try out. Knowing what you need before you go to the store means you’ll get the RIGHT gun for you. Check out this 2-part series on the key things to consider before making a purchase.
Firearms
Guns, Guns and More Guns! Five New Guns You Must Try
The newest guns to hit Cheaper Than Dirt’s website includes the sought-after Beretta ARX-100—get your hands on one before they are gone—the North American Arms PUG revolver in .22 Magnum, an affordable pump-action shotgun and two bolt-action rifles to rival the Mossberg Model 700. In the article, Guns, Guns and More Guns, you will find every type of gun to fit any need—be it hunting, target shooting, serious work in the field or just plinking at tin cans—and to fit any budget. For the newest in firearms and firearm accessories, check out Cheaper Than Dirt and the Shooter’s Log for your firearm buying guide.
News
New Ammo, Shotguns for Dove Season and Stocks for your Ruger 10/22
You may not always be shopping for a new gun, sometimes you just want to dress you your old one. This week’s product spotlight from Cheaper Than Dirt! includes two new stock options for your Ruger 10/22, an angled foregrip from Magpul that gives you better control over your AR-15 and HPR introduces new self-defense handgun ammunition. Check out this week’s newest and coolest firearms and accessories.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Five Cheap Ways to Dress up Your AR-15
They say the AR-15 is like Legos for adults, but I say it’s like Barbie Dolls for grown women. One of the best things about the AR-15 is its adaptability, versatility and interchangeability. There are so many aftermarket accessories for the black rifle and now that the firearms industry has taken notice of how many women shooters there are and women’s buying power, we are seeing many of these AR-15 accessories come in pink. If you like a hint of color and do not want to spend a lot, check out these five colorful and cheap accessories for your AR-15.
Concealed Carry
30 Days of Preparing for Spring Storms and the Stinging Heat of Summer Day 19: Five Tips for Carrying a Gun in the Summer
It can be much easier to conceal in the winter when we were more layers and cover garments such as a sweaters, hoodies or jackets do not look suspicious. Even though we wear less in the summer, fortunately summer styles and fabrics are looser. Covering a pistol or a revolver doesn’t have to be complicated with these more casual styles. An untucked Hawaiian or Polo-style shirt and shorts for men and a long cotton maxi dress for women are commonplace during the hotter months. The following are five tips for carrying a gun during the dog days of summer: