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TT: A Rifle for Concealed Carry? Three Practical Choices

In light of recent events, have you been pondering your concealed carry choices? It might seem impractical to carry a rifle; however, it is doable. Here are three choices…

Firearms

Review: Ruger PC Carbine With GLOCK Magazine

Ruger has done something few companies have ever done outside of the AR-15 market by designing and offering the Ruger PC Carbine with out-of-the box functionality with another competing manufacturers magazines, along with Ruger’s own SR-series magazines. The brilliant 10/22-influenced design is everything we could hope for in a inexpensive, reliable, and easily serviceable $650 MSRP rifle.

Firearms

Inland M1 Jungle Carbine — How cool can a carbine get?

There is something special about owning a historical firearm. The nostalgia alone makes it worthy, but when the gun also serves another purpose such as self-defense or survival, you really have something special. That is exactly the case with Inland Manufacturing’s new American made Jungle Carbine.

Firearms

Five Not-So-Obvious Reasons for Owning a Rifle-Caliber AR-15 Pistol

If you have been dreaming about an SBR, but cannot afford the tax stamp and extra paperwork, we have an alternative—the pistol AR-15. They are worth serious consideration. Here are six reasons why.

Firearms

Hi-Point’s Affordable .45 Caliber Carbine

The Hi-Point carbine we are discussing retails for less than $300. I was surprised at the low price and by the performance of this firearm. This is a budget or economy firearm. It isn’t a tack driver at 100 yards, but then few firearms firing a pistol caliber cartridge are. The Hi-Point carbine is a credible home defender, a good recreational shooter, and in a pinch, it will do for small game at modest range. Did we mention the price?

How-To

Making a Greasy Chinese Type 53 Carbine into a Shooter in 5 Not-So-Easy Steps

Many surplus rifles are full of Cosmoline. By following these five steps, removing the preservative can be a little easier. Check out the details in this post and get your favorite Chinese Type 53 carbine in perfect working order.

Two brown toned .30 carbines on a dark gray cloth background

Firearms

The .30 Carbine: The Original Personal Defense Weapon

There are millions of .30-caliber carbines. Sure, some are collectible, although none are too nice to shoot. They shoot well and are great recreational rifles. Read this post to find out why it is still a good choice today, and give the old gun a try.

Firearms

The Best Time to Pull the Trigger on a Colt LE 6920—Figuratively and Literally

It’s beyond argument to say Colt’s LE6920 is one of the best out-of-the-box AR-15s available. Law enforcement officers and agencies across the country carry the LE6920 due to its reliability and performance—the civilian market highly regards it for the same reason.

Partial shot of the Rossi 92 focused on the short throw, on a white background

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.

Gray-haired man in blue jacket with red ear protection shoots a pistol carbine into the woods.

Ammunition

Pistol-Caliber Carbines for Home Defense

Pistol-caliber carbines are perfect for home defense since they are less expensive, have less muzzle blast, and are easier to handle than a rifle. This post shares details on which are the best options, which ammo gets you the most bang for your buck and how to conserve costs by getting ammo that does double duty. Read the full post to make the best choice for you and your family’s safety.