Pistols that mysteriously double-feed on certain ammo
Nothing ruins a range session faster than a pistol that suddenly double-feeds with no clear reason. You can clean…
Triggers that are unsafe out of the box
Most shooters assume that a new firearm straight from the factory is safe to handle. But history—and plenty of…
Barrels that heat warp after a long string of shots
If you’ve ever sighted in at the range or shot a long string from prone, you’ve seen heat ruin…
Guns that rust faster than you can wipe them down
Some guns seem to attract rust like they were built for it. You can oil them, wipe them down,…
Cartridges that overpromise and underpenetrate
Ballistics charts can be deceiving. They’ll tell you a cartridge carries plenty of energy, expands beautifully, and drops game…
Pistols that look tactical but act temperamental
There’s a difference between looking ready for a fight and actually being ready for one. A lot of pistols…
Cartridges that brag on paper but choke on bone
Some cartridges look flawless on paper. They post impressive velocity numbers, advertise cutting-edge bullets, and show perfect expansion in…
Guns that make guides shake their heads
You want the list that makes good guides sigh — the rifles, pistols, and oddballs that get you a…
Pistols that prove cheap and accurate rarely mix
Every shooter wants a deal — the kind of pistol that punches above its price tag. But cheap and…
Rifles hunters carry once then forget forever
Every hunter’s got one — that rifle that seemed perfect in the store but flopped in the field. Maybe…