Pistols that wear out long before their warranty
Some pistols run like a sewing machine for decades. Others start falling apart before you’ve even finished breaking them…
Firearms that never should’ve passed inspection
There are some guns that make you shake your head the second you handle them.Not because they’re old or…
Why old Smith revolvers feel better than new ones
Old Smith & Wesson revolvers aren’t some sentimental legend. They genuinely feel better in the hand, in the holster,…
Why the Browning Hi-Power aged better than expected
Most guns from the early 20th century have either become collector pieces or have been thoroughly modernized beyond recognition….
Why the 1911 refuses to fade from carry rotation
You’ve probably heard someone say it’s outdated, too heavy, too limited in capacity. But the truth is, you can’t…
Pistols that wrote the rules for modern combat
Modern handguns didn’t just appear ready for war—they were shaped by it. The pistols that soldiers carried through the…
Bolt guns built for war that still win matches
Military bolt-actions were never meant to win medals at a shooting range, but some of them aged into precision…
Guns that loosen up with every box of ammo
Some guns start tight and confident and then slowly come apart the more you shoot them. It’s not dramatic…
Rifles that strip screws every time you clean them
Some rifles make you dread maintenance—not because they’re hard to clean, but because you know something’s getting stripped before…
Rifles that never recover from cheap scopes
Every rifle deserves decent glass, but some rifles never bounce back once you saddle them with a bargain-bin scope….