Range Shooter Threw a Jammed 1911 Downrange — Then Started Walking After It While People Were Still Shooting
The 1911 jammed. That was the first problem. The second problem was what the shooter did next. In a…
15 Reasons the Taurus TX22 Is the Rimfire Pistol That Surprised Everybody
The Taurus TX22 surprised people because it showed up in a category where expectations were not exactly high. A…
Shooter Hit a Rock Three Feet From His Foot — Then the Shards Drew Blood and Taught Him About Bad Backstops
The shooter probably thought the rock was just part of the ground. That is how bad backstop decisions sneak…
15 rifles that prove old hunting designs still have work left
A rifle doesn’t have to be new to be useful. It doesn’t need a chassis stock, oversized bolt knob,…
Gun Owner Fired a 12-Gauge Breaching Round Into His Apartment Carpet — Then Learned His Friend Had Chambered the Shotgun Without Telling Him
The gun owner thought he knew the condition of the shotgun. That was the problem. A firearm can look…
15 guns that became expensive before people realized why
Some guns don’t look like future money when they’re sitting on the rack. They look common, odd, outdated, or…
New HK VP9 Had a Miserable First Range Day — Then the Owner Went Home and Had a Negligent Discharge
The gun owner’s first problem was disappointment. The second problem was much louder. A new gun should be exciting….
15 firearms that make modern shortcuts hard to forgive
Modern guns can be excellent. Plenty shoot better than older guns, carry easier, resist weather better, and give regular…
Shadow 2 Carry Had Two Hollow-Point Failures Across Two Range Trips — Then the Owner Wondered How Much Reliability Was Enough
The owner was trying to answer the question every carry gun eventually has to face. How reliable is reliable…
15 pistols that shoot better than their reputation ever promised
Some pistols carry a reputation that doesn’t tell the whole story. Maybe the brand gets dismissed. Maybe the gun…