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Michael Lutes

Michael Lutes is the managing editor and owner at Gun Mann. He is a veteran, gun enthusiast, 3 gun competitor, and 2a advocate. Mike has a passion for innovation and education across the industry to create great content, training, and insights from the best and brightest.

Personal Guide: How to Clean Your SKS

The SKS, short for the Samozaryadniy Karabin sistemi Simonova, is a 7.62×39 service rifle built in 1945 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. Like any weapon, the SKS requires periodic cleaning and maintenance. To help you take the best possible care of your firearm, this article aims to serve as a guide for cleaning … Read More

Walther PPS M2 vs. M&P Shield – 2024 Complete Guide

The Walther PPS M2 and the M&P Shield are considered to be two of the best concealed carry pistols out there. While so many alternatives exist, these two are quite popular. You may be wondering, how does one stack up against the other? Which is the better of the two? These … Read More