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A Look at 1911 Sights

The original 1911 sights were embryonic military style sights.They were more than bumps on the slide, but not much more, and they were not...

Conspiracy Crowd Fearful of Government Ammo Buys

  Should we laugh at how silly it all is, be upset, or write it off as simply more gun ignorance? Hard to say what...

Handgun Hunting: Choosing Scopes and Sights

Big-bore revolver scopes, red-dot sights and open sights are discussed in this article on handgun hunting.

A History of AR Cartridges

The original caliber for the AR-15 wasn’t the.223/5.56, it was a slightly smaller cartridge. The .222 Special delivered the kind of performance that the designers wanted, which was basically a 50-grain bullet at under 3,000 feet per second.

Gun Photos: 25 Big-Bore Revolver Hand Cannons

Nothing stops the big critters like a big bore revolver. From Africa's most dangerous game, to the deer woods of North America, large revolvers are still king when it comes to handgun hunting. Here are 25 beasts from the new book, Big Bore Revolvers.

Gun Review: Shootrite Katana Tactical Rifle

A review of the Shootrite Katana, a simplified AR-15-style carbine developed by Tiger McKee of Shootrite Academy. The Katana is designed to be lightweight and easily maneuverable.

The Evolution of Marksmanship

  One shot does not a marksman make. Neither does it demonstrate accuracy. A single hole, in an animal or a paper target, shows only...

Gun Photos: 20 Cool Modern Firearms

From sniper rifles to hunting rifles, and semi-auto handguns and revolvers to muzzleloaders and airguns, the new Gun Digest Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms covers them all. Here's a sneak peek at 20 cool guns from this "eye candy" book for gun lovers.

Draw Quickly, Holster Slowly And With Care

When you are buying a CCW holster and a cover garment look for the little things that can hang up and possibly cause an unsafe situation. You will be glad you did.

How Handloading Affects Headspace

  Headspace, measured from the bolt face to the cartridge stop in the chamber, is set during barrel chambering and installation. The barrel nut on Savage...

Gun Review: GA Precision GAP-10

Video review of the sub-MOA GAP-10 from GA Precision, a semi-automatic .308 rifle designed to maintain point of impact shot after shot.

Survival Shotguns: Not Just for CQB

Survival shotguns aren't just re-purposed tactical shotguns designed for CQB (close quarter battle), as Scott Wagner details in this article on survival guns.

CCW Profiling? Maybe! But think about how you act.

Here is an interesting excerpt from the Milwaukee JournalSentinel online edition of July 24... Milwaukee police officer Cassandra Benitez testified that when she first looked...

Marines Special Operations to Use Colt .45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols

  Colt Defense LLC will manufacture more than 10,000 new .45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols for the Marine Corps' elite special operations. This new contract...

Headspace 101: What Happens Inside Your Rifle’s Chamber

  Headspace is one of the most critical measures in your rifle. A quick definition: the distance from the face of the locked bolt to...

Secure Your CCW With A Solid Belt

  A cheap belt will not serve you well as you carry a concealed firearm. It will twist and droop. The Blackhawk Pistol Belt uses an...

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