Regardless of where your daily routine leads you, you must have comfort and ease of accessibility with the in-the-waistband holster that you select for your Glock 23. There are a number of factors that come into play when it comes to the selection of a new holster, so it’s important that you consider all of […]
Continue reading →As of this writing, there are well over eleven million Americans licensed to carry a concealed handgun. Several states even go further and do not require any permit to carry a concealed handgun, adding millions more to the list of people legally eligible to carry a concealed handgun. This enormous market gave birth to the […]
Continue reading →The .308 Winchester (which with minor modifications became the 7.62 NATO) was introduced by Winchester in 1952, and has grown to be one of the most popular hunting cartridges in the world. For practical purposes, there is little difference between .308 and 7.62 NATO, but so much ink has been spilled on that particular topic, […]
Continue reading →America has long been blessed with a number of famous and hard hitting thirty caliber rounds. From the late 19th century forward, American hunters, sport shooters and military have carried some of the most famous thirty caliber rounds ever fielded or put into production. History is writ large with the love affair of the thirty […]
Continue reading →General George S. Patton famously called the M1 Garand rifle the “greatest battle implement ever devised.” By 1945, the whole world had come to know the power and efficiency of the M1 Garand rifle. However, the whole world had also come to know something else. Removable magazine weapons ruled the day. WWII had shown that […]
Continue reading →The first electronic shooting chronographs date back to the late 19th Century and relied upon crude arrangements where a bullet cut a wire, which registered an electric pulse. A rather crude affair, but reasonably effective, and useful for military training and experimentation, particularly with artillery. Eventually, the shooting chronograph evolved to the point of using […]
Continue reading →Deer hunting is about as American as apple pie, baseball, and two-year long presidential election campaigns. Deer hunting goes back to the first time a primitive caveman rammed a somewhat pointy stick into a saber-toothed deer, and his wife yelled at him for spending too much time in the woods hunting and drinking beer with […]
Continue reading →The best IWB holster for Glock 27 pistols makes all the difference in your comfort level and access to your gun. The IWB (inside waist band) holster is one of the most popular types of holsters with good reason. In many states if you are carrying a concealed weapon than it has to be completely […]
Continue reading →Why upgrade your AR 15 trigger? Why not upgrade is the better question. The AR 15 is used for everything from casual target shooting, to hunting, to military and law enforcement use, to personal defense or as a working ranch rifle. Needless to say, making sure you have the right AR15 trigger upgrade for the […]
Continue reading →Why get night sights for your Glock 19? Well, the Glock 19 is a highly acclaimed handgun, but its stock sights, like on a lot of pistols, are lagging. So what should you buy for it? Sure, you can get fiber-optic sights, but the problem is, can you guarantee you’ll only be using the handgun […]
Continue reading →The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield is one of the most popular compact semi automatic handguns on the market today, and for very good reason. Barely over an inch thick, chambered in either 9mm or .40 S&W, featuring a lightweight, but sturdy polymer frame, and all the standard safety and operating features of its big […]
Continue reading →Why get a 1-6x scope when there are so many more powerful optics? Well, many shooters, especially those with AR 15 and similar rifles, prefer a low power scope that is compact, lightweight, and enhances the target, without burdening their tactical or semi auto sporting rifle with a large and awkward scope. To that end, […]
Continue reading →With over six million rifles sold since 1948, the Marlin 336 is one of the most popular rifles in America. Made in a variety of calibers, stock and magazine configurations and finish options, the Marlin 336 is a rifle found almost anywhere you might look. Because of itis fame and popularity, the Marlin 336 is […]
Continue reading →Given the popularity of the Springfield XDS for concealed carry work, it is no wonder that people are in search of a good Inside The Waistband (or IWB) holster for their XDS. There are many advantages to IWB carry. It provides for a secure location, avoids having your gun hang off your belt, makes concealment […]
Continue reading →Most people laugh at the idea of sights or optics on a shotgun. After all, they are the original point and click weapon. Just line up the front bead on your target, pull the trigger, and let the shot pattern do the rest, right? Well, sure that can work–this spray and pray option. And it […]
Continue reading →The Remington 700 is an excellent overall rifle and is used for hunting, target shooting and tactical use. The rifle, however, has a weak point—the trigger. The trigger has actually been the subject of a recall for being quite dangerous. Luckily, installing an upgraded trigger in general is the perfect way to increase the weapon’s […]
Continue reading →Capable of closely duplicating the performance of a 7.62×39 in an AR 15 platform and using existing 5.56mm magazines and bolts, the 300 Blackout is a popular solution to the constant demand for a more powerful AR 15 cartridge. Found in single-shot handguns and rifles, short barrel tactical carbines, or more traditional AR style rifles, […]
Continue reading →The Ruger LCP is one of the most popular .380 semi-automatic pocket pistols, and for very good reasons. Backed by the famous Ruger name, the LCP is the nearly perfect balance of power and small size, in a readily concealed, easy to draw, and has a lightweight platform. Made with a polymer frame and steel […]
Continue reading →When people think of rifle scopes, they’re typically thinking of long distance shooting. In fact, a great many scopes are sold just for that purpose. Many rifle shooters take pleasure in shooting out to great distances, or may need that ability, for law enforcement or hunting purposes. For most people, a scope means shooting at […]
Continue reading →The Remington 700 is one of the all time classic American rifles. Bolt action rifles hold a place in our collective heritage, and the Remington 700 is up there with other great bolt guns. Most commonly found in the ever popular .30-06 cartridge, and notable for being a modern version of the classic Mauser 98 […]
Continue reading →One of the most critical parts of reloading is actually getting the correct charge of powder into your cartridge case. There are a number of ways of doing this, from premeasured scoops, to different bulk powder measures that throw a consistent charge. Unless you are working up small batches of experimental loads, most people choose […]
Continue reading →Since 1974, the Ruger Mini 14 has been a popular rifle with sportsmen, law enforcement and private citizens desiring a reliable rifle. Based off the highly successful M-14 rifle, which inturn was born from the famous M-1 Garand, the Mini 14 is a go to gun for sport shooting, and as a knock about ranch […]
Continue reading →When you’re hunting in the wilderness, communication with your hunting partners is extremely important. You can’t rely on cellphones as you might lose reception or the battery might run out, which is why two way radios are just the thing you need. These radios are ideal for communication with multiple hunting partners and you can […]
Continue reading →The .22lr is one of the most popular and beloved rounds ever made for public use. Why? Because its bullets are cheap, its accuracy pretty decent, and it’s a great beginner’s tool for youngsters to learn how to shoot (no recoil, etc.). A .22 rimfire has an array of uses. It can be taken along […]
Continue reading →In 2002 an interesting cartridge hit the shooting world by storm. Inspired by wildcatters who had been necking the .22 magnum rimfire down to .17 caliber, the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR), developed in cooperation with Marlin and Ruger, was released to a marketplace eager for a flat shooting, hard hitting magnum rimfire cartridge. Capable […]
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