Firearms That Belong in the Woods, Not the Range
Some guns are built to ring steel and run drills under a covered bay. Others were made to ride…
Compact Pistols That Don’t Sacrifice Shootability
A lot of small pistols are easy to carry but tough to shoot well. You give up grip, control,…
These Pistols Are Easy to Carry—Hard to Shoot
There’s a tradeoff with small carry guns. The easier they are to conceal, the harder they usually are to…
Handguns That Are Great—Until You Shoot Them Wet
Most handguns run fine in dry conditions. Take ’em to the range, keep ’em clean, and they’ll perform exactly…
These Rifles Don’t Like Steel Ammo—At All
Steel-case ammo might be cheap, but not every rifle is built to run it. Some guns chew through it…
Guns That Shoot Loose After a Few Hundred Rounds
A gun might look good fresh out of the box, but put a few hundred rounds through it, and…
These Shotguns Jam When You Need Them Most
A jammed shotgun in a high-stress moment is the last thing you want. Whether it’s at the range, in…
How Pocket Pistols Have Evolved Over the Last 50 Years
Pocket pistols have come a long way. What used to be tiny .25s stuffed into Saturday night specials are…
These Guns Are Better with Iron Sights Than Optics
Some guns just feel right with irons. Slapping an optic on them doesn’t necessarily make them faster, more accurate,…
Lever Guns That Cycle Smooth, Even After Thousands of Rounds
Not all lever-actions are created equal. Some start to feel like you’re working a rusty gate after a few…