Monthly Archives: August 2019

Do you own a drill? Maybe some hand tools? Is there a vise somewhere on your messy workbench? If you answered yes to these questions, you are skilled enough to build a firearm from an 80% lower receiver or frame. Polymer80, based out of Nevada, makes some of the best...

As the oldest continuously operated firearms manufacturer in the world, Beretta is synonymous with craftsmanship. While building this reputation, Beretta has equipped numerous military and police forces across the globe. The Beretta 81 is a classic surplus sidearm that exemplifies the world-class quality of Beretta.  Technical Overview The Beretta 81...

So, you’re ready to buy a gun. Congrats! That’s the best feeling in the world. But now that you’ve decided to purchase a firearm… how do you go about getting one? Once upon a time, you could only buy a firearm at a brick and mortar store. Thanks to the...

Have you ever purchased a firearm online? If so, you’re probably already familiar with FFL transfer fees. For those new to online gun buying, any time you buy a gun through an eCommerce retailer, the firearm is shipped, not to your residence, but to your preferred local Federal Firearms Licensed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...