The .357 Magnum was designed in 1934 by taking a .38 Special case and making it 1/10th of an inch longer and significantly more powerful. It became hugely popular and remains so today. When the .357 Sig was introduced, it looked to invoke the .357 name without shooting a .357 caliber bullet. The .357 Magnum…
People have a right to be safe and secure inside of their homes. Most states recognize this right with a legal concept known as the Castle Doctrine, in that there is no duty for a homeowner to retreat from a threat. Many gun owners possess a hunting rifle as their sole firearm, so it is…
The Hellcat is a newer handgun to the firearms market and is part of the high-capacity but still sub-compact gun craze. It is made by HS Produkt in Croatia and imported to the United States by Springfield Armory. For many armed citizens, it’s their first foray into the concealed carry market. The Hellcat is only…
Reloading is a great way to save money, tailor ammunition to your specific needs, or both. I’ve been reloading for 20 years now and have learned a great many things in that time. One important lesson learned is selecting the correct components to make the ammunition. Primers come in different sizes and varieties. Standard, Magnum,…
In the mid-1950s a team of firearm designers led by Eugene Stoner developed the AR-10. He was employed by ArmaLite and the rifle was unique in its use of plastics to reduce the weight. The AR-10 struggled to become popular but the downsized model, the AR-15, became one of the most iconic firearms in modern…
Handgun purchases are a very popular starting point for newcomers in the shooting world because of their unique combination of size, capacity, and cost of ownership. For new shooters, picking the correct firearm is essential to having a safe and enjoyable shooting experience. Whether you are new to firearms, or even a seasoned veteran, this…
Rifles are the most common type of firearm and the most versatile when concealment is not a consideration. The sheer number and variety of rifles available means that several sub-categories have evolved. One that has exploded in popularity in the past decades is the carbine rifle and this is what it is. A carbine rifle…
Gaston Glock introduced the Glock 17 in 1982 and it has since become one of the most popular pistols ever made. The Glock 17 lacks a manual safety which the shooter disengages with their thumb. This has greatly added to their acceptance in the shooting world and for good reason. A loaded Glock pistol is…
Striker-fired handguns have exploded in popularity and acceptance since the early 1990s. Law enforcement, the military, and the shooting public have all found reasons to prefer them over hammer-fired handguns. This spike in popularity is understandable once the advantages of striker-fired pistols are explained. The striker-fired handgun appeals to shooters because they offer more “bang…
Members of the shooting community reload pistol ammunition for a variety of reasons. These can include cost savings, commercial availability, and tailoring a load for specific needs. The three consumable components that every reloader needs to purchase are bullets, primers, and smokeless gunpowder. Choosing a smokeless powder for reloading pistol ammunition is a critical step….