Rifles that need babying to stay functional
Some rifles earn a loyal following because they run clean, dirty, hot, cold—whatever you throw at them. Then there…
Handguns that shoot low, high, and everywhere else
Every handgun has a personality, but some take it a little too far. Instead of giving you a predictable…
Pistols that turn range trips into repair sessions
Some pistols earn a reputation for needing more attention than the shooter behind them. You head to the range…
Why the Springfield XD-M Elite might be the most overlooked .45 ACP
The XD-M Elite in .45 ACP tends to fly under the radar, even among shooters who know the platform…
Why the Sig P220 still stands as a top .45 ACP sidearm
The Sig P220 has built a reputation most modern .45s can’t touch. It comes from a time when handguns…
Guns hunters claim are “accurate enough” but aren’t
A lot of rifles earn a reputation they never deserved, usually because someone remembers one lucky three-shot group from…
Pistols that rely too much on aftermarket parts to run well
Some pistols earn their reputation the hard way. Instead of running well out of the box, they need new…
Rifles built for style points instead of accuracy
When you’ve been around rifles long enough, you learn pretty quickly which ones were built for work and which…
Pistols that turn smooth reloads into chaos
Reload drills are where pistols reveal their real personality. Some guns glide through magazine changes without a hiccup, while…
Rifles known for wandering groups and excuses
Some rifles earn their reputations not from success, but from the explanations their owners invent when groups begin to…