Pistols experienced shooters respect more than first-time buyers usually do
First-time buyers often notice the obvious stuff first. They look at size, capacity, price, brand name, and whatever pistol…
Firearms that kept making sense while trends burned out fast
Some firearm trends burn hot for a season or two and then start looking tired. Oddball finishes, forced “tactical”…
Guns people bought casually and ended up valuing a lot more over time
Some guns were never bought with big plans. Somebody saw one in a pawn shop, picked one up because…
Rifles that felt boring in the store and brilliant in the field
A lot of good hunting rifles do not sell themselves well under fluorescent lights. They look plain on the…
The handguns people underestimate until they try replacing one
Some handguns do not feel special at first. They are not always the prettiest gun in the case, the…
The carry guns people understand only after they train with them
Some carry guns make sense at the gun counter. They feel good in the hand, look easy to hide,…
The pistols that keep surviving every new wave of hype
Every few years, the pistol market finds something new to get loud about. Smaller carry guns, higher capacity micro-compacts,…
Revolvers that still embarrass a lot of modern handguns
Modern handguns have plenty going for them. They are lighter, hold more rounds, accept optics, and usually carry easier…
Rifles that are a waste of money
A rifle can be expensive and still be worth every dollar. It can also be cheap and still be…
The calibers that are practically useless now
Some calibers age gracefully. They may be old, slow, or unfashionable, but they still fill a clean purpose. Others…