A damn fine pistol, the civilian variant of the Sig Sauer M17 is more than ready for everyday duty. How The Sig Sauer M17 Is Configured For Top Performance: Comes with two 17-round magazines Features a coyote-tan PVD-coated stainless-steel slide Fitted with SigLite front night sight Optic-ready Sig slide cut A little after 5 pm […]
A limited edition, the Lipsey’s Special Ruger Single Seven aims to be among the most versatile .327 Federal Magnums you can slip into a holster. How Does Lipsey’s Special Ruger Single Seven Measure Up: 1/10 inch in diameter XS Big front sight 4 5/8-inch barrel Black Micarta grips Aluminum grip frame It was July 2, […]
Winchester celebrates 125 years of the Model 1894 with a pair of fancy anniversary versions, and Boddington recalls some of his adventures with the classic lever gun. The NRA estimates there are about 80 million law-abiding American gunowners. Only 7.5 million Model 94 Winchesters have been produced, so there aren’t quite enough to go around, […]
Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Firearms: An Illustrated History charts the evolution of the gun, from the pistol and rifle, to the machine gun and revolver. Detailed catalogs profile more than 300 firearms spanning over 700 years. With virtual tours detailing the most intricate details of key weaponry and photographic features on the world’s iconic […]
Regardless of your rifle’s age, cost or action type, cleaning it is a must. One of the first things my old shooting mentors taught me way back when was the importance of meticulously maintaining my rifle. It’s important regardless of your rifle’s age, cost or action type. Since bolt-action rifles are the most common in […]
Here are six handgun drills that are certain to get you closer to mastering the art of the pistol. Those who consider themselves practitioners of the defensive handgun are always looking for drills that will improve their skill level, and for drills that are fun. The fun part is important; it’s something that pushes us […]
Why is a shotgun so effective? First off…versatility. I can fire the widest variety of projectiles from a shotgun. I can engage anything from pests like possums to two-legged varmints, and even creatures as big as bears. Shotgun Ammo Types The shotgun has three primary loads: Birdshot A load filled with small pellets, ranging from dozens […]
The most iconic and famous weapons of their time are not always the best or the most practical. However, this is a list of weapons in which each one was so far ahead of the competition, that soldiers in the battlefields of World War II would jump at any opportunity to capture an enemy that […]
Looking to buy your first AR-15 rifle but not quite sure where to start? Stay tuned, because in this article we’re going to cover the best AR15 options, for budget shoppers and advanced shooters alike. After you read this guide, you will have a pretty good idea how the AR-15 works and how different configurations make a […]