These Calibers Have No Business in a Cape Buffalo Hunt
.243 Winchester The .243 is great for deer-sized game and varmints, but it’s completely out of its league when…
Overlooked Shotguns That Are Still Great for Home Defense
Mossberg Maverick 88 The Maverick 88 doesn’t get much fanfare, but it works. Built on the same action as…
Hunting With .44 Mag Lever-Actions: How Far Is Too Far?
Know Your Effective Range The .44 Mag isn’t meant for 200-yard shots, no matter what your uncle says. In…
These Firearms Only Work with Name-Brand Ammo
Some guns are picky. You’d think a firearm should run anything you feed it, but that’s just not the…
Single Stack Problems: Carrying a 1911 With Limited Rounds
Fewer Rounds Means Less Margin for Error Most standard 1911s carry 7 or 8 rounds in the mag. That’s…
Pistols That Seem Great Until You Reload
Taurus G3C The G3C runs well for the price, but its magazine release can feel gritty or stiff—especially when…
Guns That Stay Reliable With No Cleaning
Glock 17 You probably saw this one coming. The Glock 17 is about as close to idiot-proof as it…
10 Guns That Feel Better in .40 Than 9mm
Glock 23 The Glock 23 was purpose-built for .40, and it shows. While its 9mm counterpart, the Glock 19,…
Fixed Blades That Belong in Your Go Bag
If you’re building a go bag, your fixed blade shouldn’t be an afterthought. You need something reliable—something that can…
Knife Brands That Actually Nail the Basics
Some knife companies chase trends. Others slap fancy names on poor steel and call it progress. But the brands…