Cartridges that confuse new hunters more than help them
Getting into hunting is already overwhelming for new shooters, and the last thing they need is a cartridge that…
Pistols accuracy-obsessed shooters refuse to touch
When you spend time around shooters who truly care about accuracy, you learn quickly what they trust—and what they…
Rifles that need babying to stay functional
Some rifles earn a loyal following because they run clean, dirty, hot, cold—whatever you throw at them. Then there…
Handguns that shoot low, high, and everywhere else
Every handgun has a personality, but some take it a little too far. Instead of giving you a predictable…
Pistols that turn range trips into repair sessions
Some pistols earn a reputation for needing more attention than the shooter behind them. You head to the range…
Why the Springfield XD-M Elite might be the most overlooked .45 ACP
The XD-M Elite in .45 ACP tends to fly under the radar, even among shooters who know the platform…
Why the Sig P220 still stands as a top .45 ACP sidearm
The Sig P220 has built a reputation most modern .45s can’t touch. It comes from a time when handguns…
Guns hunters claim are “accurate enough” but aren’t
A lot of rifles earn a reputation they never deserved, usually because someone remembers one lucky three-shot group from…
Pistols that rely too much on aftermarket parts to run well
Some pistols earn their reputation the hard way. Instead of running well out of the box, they need new…
Rifles built for style points instead of accuracy
When you’ve been around rifles long enough, you learn pretty quickly which ones were built for work and which…