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From home defense to ducks and wild hogs, shotguns are hands-down the most versatile of all firearms. In much of the firearms world, iron sights have been relegated to backup status at best. Shotguns have been slow to catch up with this trend, but red dot sights for shotguns are … Read More
When it comes to the world of semi-automatic rifles, the magazine is the equivalent of a muscle car’s gas tank. It is the receptacle that holds the fuel that makes it go. In the case of the Ruger AR-556, that fuel is your favorite load or cartridge of 5.56 NATO … Read More
The heart of any modern sporting rifle is the upper. This is where the magic takes place and where most of the mechanics reside. The factory Ruger AR-556 upper is solid as a rock, but not exactly high performance. An upgraded upper can greatly improve performance and reliability. In our article, … Read More
The M1A is a semi-automatic, magazine fed rifle, widely used for hunting and competitions. The M1A’s flawless semi-auto operation can be partially credited to the use of good magazines. Like any auto or semi-auto weapon, the M1A also requires a flawless magazine for effective usage. Here, we’ll learn about the benefits … Read More
The Ruger AR-556 is a rugged and affordable entry-level AR-15. The reliability is everything you would expect from Ruger, making it a runaway success for the company. However, the factory handguard is traditional and featureless. If you need a modern, full-featured handguard for your AR-556, read on.Comparison of the Best Ruger … Read More
There is one thing that every AR-15 shooter can agree on.Emptying magazines via shooting is a lot more fun than loading them in mags by hand. Loading magazines can be a tedious, time-consuming, and, at times, painful task.Luckily, some tools help to eliminate those things. Keep reading to learn more … Read More
The 10mm Auto pistol cartridge is an underdog in a world dominated by the 9mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Designed as a mid-velocity caliber, the 10mm was designed to have external ballistics superior to the .45 ACP, shooting flatter and farther, and to provide greater stopping power than the … Read More
A magazine (a.k.a mag) is often the most disregarded component of a rifle, where proper functionality is concerned. Many people seem too ignorant about the quality and maintenance of magazines. But a magazine is still a very important part of the rifle. Especially where a not-so-common caliber like the 6.5 … Read More
One of the many great things about 1911s is the endless options for customization that they open up for you. Probably the top candidate for customization is the sights. As with so much in the firearms market, the possibilities are endless. Follow our guide for the best 1911 sights on the … Read More
The M1911 pistol was the U.S. military standard issue from 1911 to 1986, seeing duty in roughest conflicts our forces have faced. The pistol remains a quintessential American classic beloved by many and very customizable. One custom 1911 option is the full-length guide rod. Read on to discover what a guide … Read More