Calibers people keep defending online for no reason
Some calibers take on a strange life online. You’ll see people arguing for them long after the real-world results…
Calibers that turn tracking jobs into nightmares
Tracking jobs get ugly for one reason above all others: the wrong caliber paired with the wrong expectations. Hunters…
Handguns hunters carry out of habit, not performance
Hunters tend to form loyalties, and nothing shows that more than the sidearms they carry into the woods. Plenty…
Rifles that burn out barrels quicker than you expect
When you’ve spent enough time shooting high-velocity rifles, you learn quickly that barrel life isn’t some abstract concept—it’s the…
Guns with triggers so bad they ruin good shooters
When you’ve been shooting long enough, you learn that a bad trigger can humble even the most competent marksman….
The best pistols for appendix carry comfort
Carrying appendix can be one of the most comfortable ways to keep a pistol on you all day, but…
Rifles that seem fine until you need that second shot
A rifle might seem perfectly capable when you’re slow-firing at the bench, but you don’t discover its real behavior…
The best handguns that balance power and control
Finding a handgun that balances power and control is a lot harder than people think, especially once you’ve spent…
The best budget pistols that still hit center
Finding a budget pistol that still prints tight groups isn’t as difficult as people assume, but you do have…
Handguns that wear out firing pins too quickly
When a handgun starts eating firing pins, it’s usually not a mystery—you’re dealing with a design that pushes the…