Similar to our Language Lessons, we aim to edify our readers by using gun terms so they sound like they know what they are talking about.
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Magazine-fed firearms usually fall into two categories of magazine systems: double stack and single stack. Both systems emerged around the same time, and you are liable to run into both when considering your next firearms purchase. Although rifles and some shotguns...
Long slide pistols are nothing new, but their additional power, accuracy, and the potential for fast follow-up shots are now fully appreciated.
Striker-fired technology came along before Gaston Glock got into the gun market, and now that the tech is here to stay, there are quite a few other firearms with the action, too. If you’d like to learn more about striker-fired gun history, you’ve come to the right place.
Your rail or mounting system is the crucial link between your firearm and your accessories. This link must be secure.
Gas Piston vs Direct Impingement? If you are shopping for an AR-15, these terms often come up unexplained. Here is the difference.
An anti-materiel rifle (AMR) is a large bore rifle system, often chambered in .50BMG, 12.7mm, or 14.5mm, designed for use against vehicles or emplacements. The roots of the anti-materiel rifle may be traced back to the First World War when the first anti-tank...
In the industry, we like to make shit up. But “battle rifle” stuck to describe rifles that fall outside of assault rifles or sniper rifles.
Cheek weld is more important to accuracy than people credit. It’s often misunderstood. Let’s talk consistency, accuracy, and repeatability.
In today’s Language Lesson, we’ll talk about printing. What is it, and should you worry about it? Read on.
Language Lessons: ClickTerm: ClickRelates to: Optics, Sights, and ZeroingCategory: Shooting TerminologyApplication(s) of Use: Any type of shooting where an optic or sights are usedDefinition: An increment of adjustment used for zeroing optics and sights. Elevation and...
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