Boots on the Ground – The Phrase and a History of Combat Boots
It is easy to think that the term “boots on the ground” should date back centuries, but it does not. For centuries, boots were as much by civilians as by soldiers and the concept of the military boot or combat boot is relatively new.
Gunslingers: A Study on the Historic Gunfighters
In this informational article, Greg Elifritz explores the history of gunslingers and Old Wild West gun fights.
Arakh: Dothraki Sword, Horselord Steel
The Arakh, described as a “sickle sword”, is a traditional DothraKI sword from the ASOIAF milieu (George RR Martin’s “Game of Thrones”).
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What is a Two Stage Trigger? 2 Stage AR15 Triggers Explained
There are a plethora of AR15 accessories to build your perfect rifle. One of those is the two stage trigger (2 stage trigger).
Exploring the Faxon ION-X Hyperlite
The Faxon ION-X Hyperlite embodies the gun philosophy – not an assembly of individual parts but a harmony of components functioning together.
5.7×28 Commercial Ammunition Comparison
We test five different commercial 5.7×28 ammunition over the chronograph and through ballistic gel for your viewing pleasure.
Glock 26 vs 43: Which Glock Subcompact 9mm is Best?
If you wanted to get a subcompact Glock in 9mm, you come down to Glock 26 vs 43, as those are the two choices after all.
Language Lessons: Suppressor POI Shift
Shift in point of impact with a mounted silencer can happen for a variety of reasons. We’ll dive into suppressor POI shift.
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Colt Open Top Revolver: the Missing Link 1871-1872 Wheelgun
The Colt Open Top Revolver (Colt 1871 and 1872 Open Top) is one of the rarest production firearms of the era. Learn ya some more.
Sleep Apnea | The Not So Silent Killer
Hey, everyone, my name is Ryan and I had sleep apnea. It turns out my constant tiredness, snoring and randomly gasping awake was my body slowly killing me. I had to eventually swallow my pride and see a doctor and find out what was wrong with me.
Murk: Merk Definition and Murk Meaning
“Murk” is a slang term for murder, i.e. “to kill someone.” It’s a transitive verb sometimes spelled “merk.” See also “murked out.”
The FN 5.7×28 Round Explained
Whether you collect military-style firearms or are simply a fan of a high-performing, somewhat specialized round, the FN 5.7 x 28mm may have something to offer you as a shooter.
Noisefighters | Sightlines Gel Ear Pads
Noisefighters gel ear pads for range ear pro are, in a word, outstanding. In this report, Sara Liberte explains why.
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