20 Firearms That Aged Better Than Expected
Every few years the gun world gets loud about what’s “obsolete.” Then hunting season rolls around, the range gets…
The 20 Semi-Automatics From the 1990s That Still Run Cleaner Than Modern Guns
Every few years the gun world gets another “clean-running” miracle. New coating, new gas system, new marketing buzzwords. Then…
The 20 Revolvers That Serious Collectors Stopped Letting Go Of
Every gun guy has one that got away. Not the rarest one, either. It’s usually the revolver you sold…
Pistols That Are More Reliable Than Their Price Suggests
A low price does not always mean a pistol was built poorly. Some manufacturers save money through basic finishes,…
Guns That Are Built for People Who Rarely Clean Them
Every firearm eventually needs maintenance. Carbon hardens, grit works into moving parts, and old lubricant can become thick enough…
Guns That Become Unpleasant Before the First Box Is Gone
Some guns are exciting for the first shot and exhausting by the tenth. Heavy recoil is the obvious reason,…
Firearms That Can’t Handle High Round Counts
Not every firearm is built for weekly matches, all-day training classes, or thousands of rounds every year. Some are…
Calibers That Hunters Defend Despite Better Choices
Hunters become attached to cartridges for understandable reasons. A rifle may have belonged to a father or grandfather. A…
Firearms That Still Work After Years of Neglect
No firearm should be intentionally ignored. Old lubricant hardens, moisture creates rust, springs weaken, and insects or debris can…
Firearms That Turn Ammo Problems Into Constant Malfunctions
Some firearms can digest nearly anything that fits in the chamber. Others have a much narrower operating window. A…