Rifles that never recover from bad cleaning habits
A little neglect can ruin any rifle, but some never really bounce back once they’ve been cleaned the wrong…
Guns that start rusting before you get home
You’d think modern metallurgy would’ve solved rust by now, but some guns still act allergic to oxygen. One humid…
Pistols that hate reloads more than dirt
There’s nothing worse than a handgun that runs fine until you start feeding it again. Some pistols seem allergic…
Rifles That Trained Soldiers—And Still Train Shooters
Some rifles leave the battlefield and fade into history. Others go home with soldiers, end up on firing lines,…
Rifles That Never Forgive Dry Chambers
Some rifles will run forever, even when filthy. Others demand that you treat them like precision instruments. The difference…
Guns That Corrode the Second You Touch Them
Some guns seem to rust if you so much as breathe on them. You can wipe them down, oil…
Guns that stop running without a full teardown
Some firearms run forever with a quick wipe-down and a few drops of oil. Others seem to need a…
Guns that rust in the safe faster than in the field
You’d think a gun sitting untouched in a climate-controlled safe would stay cleaner than one carried through rain and…
Guns that embarrass their owners in front of a guide
Every guide has seen it happen—the hunter steps off the plane or climbs into the truck with a rifle…
Guns that sound tough but crumble in cold weather
Cold weather exposes weaknesses that warm ranges and sunny afternoons can’t hide. Metal contracts, oils thicken, and brittle materials…