Handguns that stayed in service decades longer than planned
Some handguns were built to last. Others just refused to go away. Whether due to budget, battlefield reliability, politics,…
Old military handguns that handle recoil smoother than modern ones
Modern pistols are built lighter, smaller, and sometimes more powerful than their predecessors. But with that progress came a…
Rifles that cost more than they’re worth
Some rifles carry premium price tags but don’t deliver premium performance. Maybe they look great, maybe the brand has…
Calibers that run out of steam quiclkly
Some calibers hit hard—right out of the muzzle—but fall flat fast. They start strong but bleed velocity and energy…
Guns that break before the first thousand rounds
A thousand rounds isn’t some magical threshold, but it’s a pretty common benchmark for breaking in a firearm and…
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…