Long and short are often used to describe firearms technology. The most critical items are gas pistons and actions.
Short Stroke Piston vs Long Stroke
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The ‘Twilight’ Zones: Begin Mean Nautical Twilight and End Evening Nautical Twilight
There remains a not-always-friendly rivalry between the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy – one that many militaries worldwide share. It probably comes down to the fact that one fights on land and the other on the sea. As such, some U.S. Army officers and Special Forces...
Double Stack vs. Single Stack: All You Need To Know
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...
Striker Fired: What’s a Striker-Fired Pistol, You Ask?
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.
IWB vs AIWB vs OWB: A Guide to Concealed Carry Positions
When you make the decision to carry concealed, one important consideration is where on your body you will conceal your weapon.
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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.
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.”
Double Action or Single Action – A Primer
What does double action mean? What does single action mean? That’s the question, and today we plan to give you the answer.
Recce Rifle: Check Yourself Before You Recce Yourself!
The term Recce is getting thrown around a whole lot these days. Today we are going to talk all about the Recce rifle.
The AMR: Anti-Materiel Rifle
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...
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