Calibers that don’t carry knockdown power
Some calibers look fine on paper, especially when you’re staring at velocity numbers or group sizes at the range….
Pistols that fail every drop drill
When you’re carrying a pistol for defense or duty use, it better hold up to abuse—including the occasional bump,…
Rifles hunters ditch for lever actions
There’s something about lever guns that keeps pulling hunters back. Maybe it’s the fast handling, the balance, or how…
Guns that need constant polishing to function
Some guns are picky. They don’t like to run dirty, and they sure don’t like rough spots in the…
Rifles hunters pawn off after one trip
Every hunter has seen a rifle show up in camp one year and never again. These are the rifles…
Guns that need constant tinkering to run
Some firearms are built like tanks—throw them in the mud, run them dry, and they’ll still fire. Others are…
Calibers people brag about but never hunt with
Every hunter knows someone who talks big about the caliber they own but never takes it into the field….
Pistols that choke on hollow points
Plenty of pistols will run ball ammo all day long without missing a beat. But the second you switch…
Pistols that kick worse than .44 magnums
Most folks think the .44 Magnum is where recoil peaks—and in a lot of cases, they’re right. It’s a…
Guns that fail every endurance test
There’s a big difference between a gun that works and a gun that lasts. Some firearms look good out…