5 Minute Read 0 Comments Carrying a concealed weapon year-round presents several challenges that we often overlook. One of those challenges is cold weather. One of the biggest traps we fall into when carrying a gun is the feeling of being safe. We all do it at some point because it’s hard to avoid. We…
2 Minute Read 0 Comments For casual gunsmithing work and everyday gun maintenance, Real Avid is the brand to know about. From bench blocks to cleaning kits, Real Avid has you covered. But to cover all your building and maintenance basics, nothing can replace a good set of punches. In addition to their punch/hammer combos,…
6 Minute Read 0 Comments 2024 is now upon us. With every passing year, we grow older, and the memories that appear so clear now grow ever distant in reality. However, with every year, our lives can improve in measurable and immeasurable ways. For those of us who carry a handgun or keep one on…
2 Minute Read 0 Comments Buffalo, Minnesota-based Luth-AR has announced the addition of the 1:8.5 Twist Barrel to its lineup of Fractional Barrels. This category breaks from the norm to make barrels with whole-number twist rates versus fractional twist rates. For the AR market, barrels have been primarily offered with 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:12 twist…
8 Minute Read 0 Comments As Sig Sauer continues to design and produce amazing and well-made enhanced handguns, it can be easy to forget the original models that started it all. The Sig Sauer P226 is one such gun. It’s been reimagined and reiterated a few times, but the reality remains that the original model…
2 Minute Read 0 Comments Holographic sight maker EOTech developed its DCR (Danger Close Reticle) to provide reliable speed on target with a modified outer ring and a 1 MOA aiming dot for precision at distance. It can provide fast and accurate shots at typical distances but also serve as an effective close combat aiming…
7 Minute Read 0 Comments You may have heard the name “Ranch Rifle” in the firearms industry before, but it probably wasn’t from FM Products. Ruger produces the Mini-14 Ranch and a line of bolt-action rifles called “Ruger American Ranch Rifle.” While FM Products has the same name as some of Ruger’s rifles, it’s not…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments We’ve all seen the pictures on social media — a gun with a barrel peeled like a banana or a pistol with the slide sheared off. In those instances, the cause is most likely poorly reloaded ammo. Thanks to the way we tend to see worst-case scenarios online, many gun…
7 Minute Read 0 Comments If you’re in the market for a revolver, you’ll have to take your pick of single-action vs double-action revolvers. However, single-action vs double-action terms often get thrown around without much explanation. These are types of revolver actions, as well as many semi-automatic pistols. Both types have distinct advantages against one…
2 Minute Read 0 Comments The Montana Rifle Company prides itself on rifles that are made entirely in-house and with a 1/2 MOA accuracy guarantee to boot. Their Junction bolt-action hunting rifle is made by Grace Engineering in Memphis, Michigan one at a time and tested for accuracy before shipping can happen. Talk about a…