The “budget” guns that stopped being budget the minute word got out
A “budget” gun usually stops feeling like a budget gun the moment too many shooters figure out it was…
Pistols that run well until owners start “improving” them
A lot of pistols leave the factory running exactly the way they should. They feed, eject, lock back, and…
Why some deer cartridges stay relevant year after year
Deer cartridges do not stay popular for decades because hunters are stubborn or afraid of change. They stay popular…
The carry setups that sound smart until you use them every day
A lot of carry setups make perfect sense when you are thinking about them at home, reading about them…
The old-school handgun features that still deserve a second look
Handgun design has changed a lot, but not every older feature deserves to be written off as outdated. Some…
Why some rifles never quite live up to their reputation
Some rifles build a reputation long before most hunters or shooters ever lay hands on one. Maybe the name…
Why some compact pistols are easier to carry than they are to shoot
Compact pistols make a lot of sense when you first start thinking about concealed carry. They hide more easily…
The gun brands that built their reputation the hard way
Some gun brands get hot because of marketing, timing, or one product that catches the right wave at the…
Why some well-known pistols stop making sense after enough range time
A pistol can make a lot of sense at first. It may have strong name recognition, good reviews, a…
9 dogs that sleep best when they can touch you
A lot of dogs like to sleep near you. These dogs prefer contact. Not across the room, not at…