Competitive Shooting

Throwback Thursday: How to Shoot a Revolver — Efficiently

I grew up in homes without self-loading firearms of multiple types. My grandfather owned Smith and Wesson revolvers, although he…Read More >

AR-15s

Top 20 (Beer Budget) Guns for Every Collector

Okay, here are the rules. If you’re going to be a gun collector, you should have these budget guns as…Read More >

Drawing a concealed handgun while a knife wielding attacker charges

Concealed Carry

Should You Carry a Handgun With an Empty Chamber?

Every class (of any size) seems to have at least one person who brings up chamber-empty carry. Recently, a good…Read More >

Range Reports

Video: Colt 6933 EPR — Updated M4 Commando

I have long been a fan of the old-school Colt M4 Commando. However, as romantic as the rifle is, it…Read More >

Auto Ordnance Model 1911C .45 ACP handgun

Firearm History

Five Affordable 1911 Handguns That Perform

When I began this report, I did not think it would be an introduction to the unfamiliar. Most everyone interested…Read More >

Firearms

When Size Matters… Snub Nose and Belly Guns

By the 1850s or so, metallic cartridges began to replace percussion cap technology. In 1857, Smith and Wesson introduced its…Read More >

Randall #27 knife and Traditions Sheriff’s Model revolver

Firearm History

How Does My Bucket List of Guns Compare to Yours?

Unless you’re incredibly wealthy (like TheCollectorofFirepower guy on YouTube with a million dollar gun collection), I’ll bet you still have…Read More >

Firearms

Throwback Thursday: The 1911 Pistol — Reliability and Accuracy

Originally designed to be used from horseback, the 1911 firearm proved successful during the last cavalry charge in 1916 Mexico. You can carry this traditional sidearm cocked and locked, but do you know why? Read this article and range report to learn why.