Guns that embarrass their owners in front of a guide
Every guide has seen it happen—the hunter steps off the plane or climbs into the truck with a rifle…
Guns that sound tough but crumble in cold weather
Cold weather exposes weaknesses that warm ranges and sunny afternoons can’t hide. Metal contracts, oils thicken, and brittle materials…
Why the Colt King Cobra isn’t what you hoped for
When Colt brought back the King Cobra, everyone expected a revival of one of the company’s great revolvers—tight timing,…
Why the Ruger GP100 still makes sense in 2025
In a world of polymer frames, optics cuts, and twenty-round magazines, the Ruger GP100 still holds its own. It’s…
Why the Taurus G3C Sells Fast—but Rarely Stays Loved
The Taurus G3C shows up in gun cases everywhere—and for good reason. It’s cheap, compact, and looks like a…
Cartridges that cost more than they’re worth
Some cartridges sound impressive until you start buying boxes of them. They promise blistering speed, long-range precision, or “next-generation”…
Rounds that punch paper fine but fail on bone
Some rounds make you feel like a marksman at the bench but leave you shaking your head in the…
Calibers that can’t anchor a coyote clean
Coyotes are tougher than most folks give them credit for. They’re wiry, fast, and notoriously hard to drop clean…
Rifles that scare more deer than they drop
Some rifles sound perfect on paper but perform like fire alarms in the woods. They bark too loud, kick…
Calibers that recoil harder than they perform
Some calibers hit hard on both ends of the rifle, but not where it matters most. They make a…