Is the AR-15 Rimfire or Centerfire? A simple explanation
In 1956, the AR-15 was designed by a team of engineers led by the late Eugene Stoner. It was a…
9 Excellent Handguns That Have No Safety
Handguns have evolved and changed significantly since the Post-WW2 era. These changes include simplifying their manual of arms, increasing their…
Models and Brands of Handguns Currently Used by the Military
While the handgun plays a smaller role in the military than it does in the civilian and law enforcement world,…
What is a Sporter Barrel? Why should you choose it?
Sporter barrels are very common. Manufacturers know they are a good compromise for what people want to do with many…
Is an AR-15 a .22 Caliber Gun?
The year is 1956 and Eugune Stoner is leading a team of engineers while working for ArmaLite Rifles, a sub-division…
Frangible Ammo: What is it, and when should you use it?
Frangible ammo is a specialty type of rifle and pistol ammunition. The bullets are designed to disintegrate when they impact…
Secret Service Handguns: The exact models they use
In 2019, the US Secret Service chose the Glock G19 Gen 5 MOS to be their new service pistol. It…
7 Most Popular and Versatile Rifle Reloading Powders
Reloading ammunition is a popular pastime, both to save money and tailor ammunition to a shooter’s specific needs. For rifle…
Is an AR-15 Considered a Carbine?
The AR-15 was designed by Eugene Stoner while he was working for ArmaLite Rifles in the 1950s. It was a…
Best Hunting Rifle Under $750: We bought 7 rifles for testing
Here at Backfire, we bought seven different rifles and spent over 100 man-hours testings them in seven different categories. After…
