Pistols that hate every hollow point you try
Some pistols behave like they were built in a lab for FMJ and nothing else. You feed them hollow…
Cartridges that die the moment they meet wind
You can get away with a lot when the air’s dead still. But start pushing bullets through crosswinds or…
Rifles that can’t repeat the same shot twice
Some rifles seem fine at first. They cycle, they feed, they don’t jam—and they’ll put that first shot exactly…
Handguns that look serious but shoot sloppy
You’ve probably handled a pistol that looked like it meant business—steel slide, tactical styling, rail for a light, maybe…
Why the Sig P226 still wins in a world full of plastic
You’ve seen the shelves lately. Poly-framed pistols with striker-fired triggers dominate everything from duty holsters to nightstands. Lightweight, modular,…
Sig P320 vs. Glock 17: what really separates them
You’ve probably shot both. Maybe you’ve carried one or trained with the other. The Sig P320 and Glock 17…
M1A Standard: not perfect, but I keep reaching for it
You’ve probably got rifles that shoot tighter groups or weigh less on a long hike. But when you’re heading…
What shooting 1,000 rounds through a Canik taught me
Shooting a few mags at the indoor range won’t tell you much about a handgun. Put 1,000 rounds through…
Guns that shoot tighter groups cold than warm
You’re not imagining things—some guns genuinely group better cold. It’s not always barrel quality or ammo consistency that changes…
Pistols that chew up slides faster than you’d think
Pistols that chew through slides don’t always show their flaws right away. Some look and feel fine until the…