Smith & Wesson Model 69: more than a trail gun
A lot of folks look at the Smith & Wesson Model 69 and see a .44 Magnum revolver meant…
The Henry X Model isn’t pretty—but it never fails
The Henry X Model isn’t going to win any beauty contests. It’s not polished brass or walnut, and it…
Glock 30SF: the .45 you didn’t know you needed
If you’ve written off the Glock 30SF because it looks chunky or you assume it’s too snappy for carry,…
Guns that quit cycling when the cold sets in
Cold weather separates reliable guns from temperamental ones real fast. When temperatures drop and oil thickens, some actions start…
Handguns that turn training days into repairs
Some pistols are fine when they live in the safe, untouched and clean. But take them to the range…
Rifles that fall apart when the weather turns ugly
When the wind picks up, the rain starts falling sideways, or the mercury drops below freezing, a lot of…
Cartridges that give velocity but no result
You can push a bullet fast and still walk away empty-handed. Hunters and shooters sometimes chase velocity like it’s…
Pistols that rattle like old tools out of the box
You ever pick up a pistol and think, this thing sounds like it’s already been through a few tours—but…
Rifles that can’t hit the same plate twice
You think you’ve got a decent rifle, load, and setup — but then it ghosts your consistency. One target…
Pistols that remind you why you sold the first one
We’ve all circled back to a pistol we swore off once already. Maybe you thought the first one was…