AR-15s
10 Ways to Keep Your AR and AK Running
As a young man, the family and friends I grew up with were hunters. The rifles and shotguns they used…Read More >
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A Closer Look at Federal’s New Short Shells
The most formidable of home defense weapons is the 12-gauge shotgun. Powerful and fast handling, the shotgun gives a trained…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Tisas 1911 Handguns
When we have major responsibilities–family, house, vehicle, education, etc.—we sometimes push aside our wants and keep our needs first on…Read More >
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A Look at the Springfield 1911 Lightweight Operator .45 ACP
Previously, we reviewed the Springfield Armory Loaded Operator. The Loaded Operator is a full-size, Government Model, steel-frame handgun with a…Read More >
Firearms
A Look at the Springfield 1911 Loaded Operator .45 ACP
In my opinion, the most solidly built, reliable, and useful of all personal defense handgun designs is the 1911—given a…Read More >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Firearms
The Best Rifle You Have Never Heard Of
Among the best rifles in the AR-15 world is one many shooters have never heard of—the Adcor Defense B.E.A.R. (Brown…Read More >