All the high-speed, low-drag guys seem to be running piston ARs. But are they actually the best? The Direct Impingement (DI) system is sensitive to deviations from the initially designed 20″ barrel AR with rifle-length gas system. Piston ARs aim to remedy shortcomings when it comes to specialized ARs. Let’s consider the differences, pros, and […]

The US military worked to replace the M16 family of small arms for decades. There have been some contenders over the years, but none were good enough to warrant the replacement of the M16 as a general service rifle. The M4 remains standard issue for most troops to this day, but the FN SCAR meets […]

What if I told you that buying firearms online is simple, safe, and 100% legal? It’s 2019, why not take advantage of the internet for gun purchases? Firearms available through an internet retailer are often cheaper and the selection is vast. Purchasing a gun online can be accomplished in five easy steps: Choose Your Firearm: […]

Everyone loves submachine guns. Unfortunately, civilians cannot own modern submachine guns due to current US laws. Luckily, most manufacturers make pistol-caliber carbines in an attempt to scratch that itch. Pistol-caliber carbines are handy with little recoil, making them extremely fun to shoot.  A Star Is Born Land Warfare Resources Corporation (LWRC) recently released its long-awaited […]

The AK goes by many names. Regardless of what one calls it when an AK talks, folks usually listen. The AK47 is the most ubiquitous small arm of the 20th Century. The term “AK” functions as a general term describing all kinds of Kalashnikov-type rifles.  Who Invented the AK47? Soviet WWII veteran and famous small […]

When it comes to hammer-fired pistols, there are two main firing mechanism categories: single-action and double action.  Single-Action Revolver The simplest single-action handguns are single-action revolvers. Cocking the hammer moves the next round into position to be fired. Because of this conscious action of retracting (cocking) the hammer, single-action revolvers typically do not have any […]

Military surplus firearms are unique in the industry due to their widely varying conditions. These firearms arrive from all corners of the earth and exist in every shape imaginable. Because of the wide-ranging conditions of surplus firearms, a consistent grading scale is essential for folks to know exactly what they are purchasing. Gun Grading Guide […]

Is the AR-15 good for home defense? Does it have advantages over a handgun or shotgun for the same role? This debate is as old as the rifle itself. Let’s go over the advantages of using the AR-15 in 5.56 NATO/ .223 Remington in a home defense role. Ease of Use Anyone can master the […]

The American pistol scene is awash with polymer-framed, striker-fired handguns. In a boringly homogeneous market, the advent of pistol-mounted miniature red dot sights (RDS) is a real game-changer. Folks have custom milled their pistol slides for miniature red dot sights (RDS) for some time. Most companies listened to the plight of their customers and now […]

Do you love collecting old firearms? Are you tired of paying Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) transfer fees each time you purchase an old-timey gun online? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, a C&R License could be right for you. What Does C&R Mean? C&R stands for Curio and Relic. What do […]

If Fabrique Nationale’s (F.N). FAL rifle was the “right arm of the Free World” during the Cold War, surely its sidearm counterpart was the Browning Hi-Power Pistol. In a world of single stack magazine-fed semi-autos, the Hi-Power offered 13 rounds of firepower in a double-stack magazine. This feature, while novel in the 1930s, would soon […]

Warning: heavy spoilers ahead. If you have not finished Season Three, CLOSE THIS ARTICLE RIGHT NOW and buy some guns. Like most of America, I spent the Fourth of July weekend captivated by season three of Stranger Things. While the first two seasons were thoroughly enjoyable this season really grabbed my attention. Why? The guns, […]

Do you need to destroy radar installations from long range or disable light armored vehicles from a safe distance? Do you have too much hard-earned money and need to convert some of it to noise? If you answered yes to any of the above, the Barrett M82A1 could be the perfect rifle for you.  The […]