With billions of rounds produced annually, the 9mm is the world’s most popular centerfire handgun caliber. Whether you call it 9x19mm, 9mm Parabellum, 9mm NATO, or 9mm Luger, this one cartridge seemingly does it all and deserves a place in any gun safe. From casual plinking and training, to serious competition use and self-defense, this…
The .308 Winchester is a staple cartridge for any rifle shooter and certainly deserves a place in any firearm collection. From self-defense to hunting, and even long-range shooting, the .308 Winchester provides dependable performance. With a large assortment of .308 ammo available from several different manufacturers, there are numerous ways to tailor this round to…
The 6.5 Creedmoor has become quite a popular option for long-range shooters and hunters alike. Now that the cartridge is nearing 20 years since its inception, it’s time to take a closer look. With many rifles now offered in the renowned 6.5 CM, and a large variety of ammunition and brands available, there are now…
Though hunting season only happens once a year, it never really ends as dedicated hunters never seem to stop preparing for the next season. I’m not a hardcore guy, but I grew up in a family of die-hard hunters who were constantly scouting locations, exploring the woods, and getting ready for the season to officially…
“I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle.” The Terminator got what he asked for, as well as a Winchester lever-action shotgun the barkeep kept for rowdy customers. The Terminator made the 1887 famous once more, and Cimarron cashed in on the film by calling their newest lever-action shotgun the 1887 Terminator. To be…
I’m not a big LPVO user. I think they’re fine, but their price, weight, length, and durability concerns have always been downsides I take seriously. I prefer a prism scope or magnifier with a red dot, especially since, in my area, I don’t have any range that goes beyond 200 yards. Still, I felt a…
I’m not a big LPVO user. I think they’re fine, but their price, weight, length, and durability concerns have always been downsides I take seriously. I prefer a prism scope or magnifier with a red dot, especially since, in my area, I don’t have any range that goes beyond 200 yards. Still, I felt a…
Magnum handguns tend to get a bad rap. People assume magnums will be impossible to control, or they believe that the person with the gun is compensating for something. The truth is that magnum firearms have plenty of viable uses, and we’re not just talking about the .357 Magnum revolvers. No, we’re referring to the…
Magnum handguns tend to get a bad rap. People assume magnums will be impossible to control, or they believe that the person with the gun is compensating for something. The truth is that magnum firearms have plenty of viable uses, and we’re not just talking about the .357 Magnum revolvers. No, we’re referring to the…
In the late 1960s, IWI developed the Galil rifle, a mix of Russia’s AK-47 and the Finnish Valmet RK 62 rifle. The Galil served admirably for decades, but IWI decided to upgrade the design, hence the birth of the Galil Ace. This modernized Galil Ace exhibits several new features that allow the design to take…