HOP Munitions 62-Grain Solid Copper REX 5.56
Field-tested on hogs and barriers, HOP Munitions’ 62gr Solid Copper REX 5.56 delivers devastating performance from short barrels to 300 yards.
The CZ 75B: Still A Great Wonder Nine
The CZ 75B is one of the original Wonder Nine pistols and it remains a solid shooting iron today. Here is Jim’s take on this classic all-steel 9mm.
The CZ P09 C Nocturne: A Hipster’s Glock 19
The CZ P09 C Nocturne is comparable to the Glock 19 MOS in terms of size and capacity, but does the DA/SA operation and other features make it better?
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Dutch East Indies Customs 9.4 mm Dutch Revolver
The Dutch revolver is unusual in a couple of ways. It’s chambered in the 9.4 mm cartridge, it incorporates a manual safety, and more. Read up!
Blood Type and NKA Patches: Worthwhile or “Tacticool”?
Blood-type and NKA patches are popular in some circles, but are they useful for real life? Here’s what we think, and why.
The Colt Official Police Revolver: The Archetypical Police Six Shooter
The Colt Official Police is a symbol of an era. This humble large framed .38 Special revolver was made from 1908 to 1969, but in that span, it ruled the American handgun market with a few notable rivals. It dates from a time where cops, citizens, and even military...
The Light Rifle AR-15 Build – Make It Long
The Light Rifle AR-15 build was a passion project. Here’s how I built this full-sized rifle with parts from Aero Precision, Magpul, Athlon, and Streamlight.
Short Stroke Piston vs Long Stroke
Long and short are often used to describe firearms technology. The most critical items are gas pistons and actions.
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Retrograde – Mossberg 500 and 590 Retro Shotguns
Check out our Mossberg Retrograde review. Decide what you think, then consult the list of places with the Mossberg 590 Retrograde for sale.
Vertx RLT…Tactical Duffel Bag?
The Vertx RLT is a tactical duffel bag (Or maybe it’d be better described as an adventure duffel?) available in three sizes, with tons of features.
Action Movie Actors Bad Casting
From Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Han Solo and Jones to Tom Cruise’s miscasting as Reacher, this is how action movie actors can make a film.
Glock 19 Accessories: Aftermarket Upgrades to Get
If you have a Glock 19, you might want to make a few aftermarket changes, here some safe bets for Glock 19 Accessories.
Bang Saber: Flashbang for civilian use
The “Bang Saber” is a civilian flashbang (or “banger”). Yes, you can buy flashbangs online. These bangers, anyway, maybe not some other kinds.
Parts of a Bullet: Understanding Ammunition
Ammunition is packaged in a cartridge, which has four parts: the primer, propellant, case, and projectile (the bullet). A cartridge is often referred to as a ‘round.’ Shotgun cartridges can also be called ‘rounds,’ or ‘shells.’ They are called ‘shotshells’ when they contain pellets instead of a slug or other projectile — but regardless of what you call it, there’s no such thing as a magic bullet.
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