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There’s hardly a cartridge that is more fun than 22lr. Since the black powder days (the 1800s), it’s been a popular little shooter. But, what’s it really good for? Introducing People to Shooting 22lr is the perfect caliber to introduce to new shooters. It’s the most fun, simplest to shoot, and doesn’t intimidate some people…

It is difficult to estimate the recoil of a shotgun because it depends on the action of the shotgun and the particular load used. So in this post, I hope to show a sufficient number of examples so you can make an intelligent estimation of how much recoil you’re willing to tolerate. For comparison, a…

Handguns have evolved and changed significantly since the Post-WW2 era. These changes include simplifying their manual of arms, increasing their capacity, and reducing their weight. One of the most important changes has been to exclude the external safeties that were present on older designs, such as the M1911A1. The best 9 handguns include a mix…

I know what some of you might be thinking, ’44 magnum rifles?’ Yep, you’ve read that correctly. It may surprise some, but the use of pistol calibers in rifles has a long history going back to the 19th Century. Rifles chambered in 44 mag can be found today manufactured by Winchester, Henry, Ruger, CVA, Rossi,…

Not all rifles are equal. Some are absolutely fantastic! Others are, well, junk. While we can debate endlessly on the merits of one specific rifle over another, there is an industry-wide trend for some manufacturers to make better rifles than others. So, what are the 10 best manufacturers you should consider for your next, or…

Hammer-fired guns have been around for 400 years in some fashion and were the first impact type action used in firearms. They’ve gotten way better in the last 2 centuries. Hammer-Fired Guns Have Short, Crisp Trigger Pulls The one thing that all hammer-fired guns are known for is a really nice trigger. Shucks, my $120…

While the handgun plays a smaller role in the military than it does in the civilian and law enforcement world, it still has a place. It’s issued to service members both domestically and abroad. Some military handguns are iconic, while others are disliked. The current handgun issued to the US Army is the Sig Sauer…

I have spent the last 90 hours of my life doing an in-depth test between 11 different rifle scopes priced under $500. Each of the scopes have pros and cons, but in the end, I did find what I could reliably call a “winner.” Let’s dive into the testing. Overall, the best scope under $500…

It’s important to know where your firearms come from if you are a conscious consumer who wants to make sure your money is only going to places you support. IMPORTANT NOTE! I took the time to call about 90% of the companies on this list to verify which models are “Made in the USA.” I’ve…