Guns that feel cheap no matter the price
Some guns manage to feel solid and dependable even when they’re affordable. Others, no matter what you spend, never…
Calibers no guide wants to see in camp
Outfitters have seen it all—greenhorns with overconfidence, old-timers clinging to outdated rounds, and hunters who show up with gear…
Guns that embarrass you at the range
Nothing kills your confidence faster at the range than a gun that constantly lets you down. Everyone’s there to…
Guns that stop running after the first cleaning
There’s nothing more frustrating than cleaning a gun that’s been working fine—only to find it won’t cycle afterward. It…
Rifles that empty your wallet and nothing else
Rifles are one of those purchases where it’s easy to get carried away. You see the glossy ads, hear…
Pistols that print worse groups than revolvers
The old debate between revolvers and semi-autos usually comes down to capacity and ease of carry. But when it…
Guns that never earned their following
Every firearm community has models that get praised to the sky, yet when you look closer, they never really…
Calibers that never should have been revived
Some calibers had their day and earned their place in history. Others faded for good reasons—poor performance, lack of…
Mid-size calibers that outperform magnums past 200 yards
Magnums get all the attention because of their raw speed and big energy numbers, but once you stretch the…
Pistols that fire wide even from a rest
If you bench a pistol and it still throws groups the size of a dinner plate, there’s no blaming…