The right cartridge for 14 big-game animals (no guesswork)
When you’re picking a hunting cartridge, most arguments happen in the space between the counter and the checkout line….
Long-range cartridges that balance punch and shootability
Long-range doesn’t have to mean getting punched in the face every time you touch off a round. If you…
“old” hunting rounds that still stack up against newer stuff
Walk into any gun shop and you’ll hear somebody talk like hunting cartridges have “aged out,” like anything older…
Hunting cartridges that perform better than their reputation
A cartridge’s reputation usually comes from two places: bad bullet choices and unrealistic expectations. If you ask a round…
Handgun calibers that are realistic for black bear defense
Black bears aren’t tanks, but they’re still bears—thick shoulders, heavy bone up front, and a whole lot of muscle…
Handguns that run great on the first 200 rounds, then get weird
A lot of handguns will treat you right for the first couple range trips. The gun is clean, the…
Rifle calibers shooters trust when accuracy actually matters
Accuracy talk gets goofy fast. People argue “laser beams” and post one lucky group like it’s a personality trait….
Pistols that get recommended a lot… and returned a lot
A lot of pistols get recommended because they’re easy to explain at a gun counter. They’re common, affordable, and…
The tiny carry guns that are easiest to shoot well
Tiny carry guns are hard teachers. Short grips punish weak support-hand pressure. Short sight radiuses make sloppy trigger work…
16 discontinued firearms collectors still kick themselves for not buying
Discontinued guns hit different. When a model is still in production, you can talk yourself into waiting—one more season,…