These 20 Pistols Develop Slide Play Way Too Soon
Nothing will take the shine off a new pistol faster than a slide that starts feeling loose before the…
20 Firearms That Group Worse Than Their Price Suggests
You ever put a “nice” gun on the bench, hang a fresh target at 100, and then spend the…
These 20 Pistols Feel Great in the Store and Awful at the Range
You know the moment. You’re at the gun counter, the lights are bright, the clerk hands you something that…
20 Rifles That Made Hunters Forget About Newer Designs
Every year the new rifles show up with fresh paint, louder marketing, and some “revolutionary” feature that’s supposedly going…
Guns That Look Ready for Trouble but Aren’t
Rails, threaded barrels, oversized controls, aggressive slide cuts, and military-inspired finishes can make almost any gun look prepared for…
Armed ATF Agents Detained A 20-Year Navy Sailor At His Own Home — Then Seized $20,000 Of His Legally Owned Firearms And Gear
A law-abiding gun owner can do everything right—buy the right way, file the right paperwork, keep his nose clean—and…
Pistols I Wouldn’t Trust Outside a Climate-Controlled Range
A clean indoor range hides a lot of weaknesses. Ammunition stays dry, magazines never touch mud, temperatures remain comfortable,…
Guns That Make Terrible Last-Resort Weapons
A last-resort firearm should be uncomplicated. It needs to come into action quickly, function without a perfect grip, and…
Firearms That Don’t Survive Neglect Like Their Rivals
Some firearms earn reputations for working after months in a truck, years in a closet, or several dirty range…
These Cartridges Are Too Weak for Tough Game
A cartridge does not become suitable for tough game simply because it can kill one under ideal conditions. Elk,…