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December 16, 2021

Steel vs. Brass Ammo: What You Need To Know

Brass and steel are the two most popular metals used to make ammunition cases. New shooters are likely to appreciate…

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December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Dave Z
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December 2, 2021

Ruger SP101 vs. GP100: Revolver Comparison

Ruger started making revolvers in the 1970’s when they introduced the Six-series. Today they make two of the most popular…

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December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 by Caleb
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November 24, 2021

.223 vs. .308 Caliber Comparison

As I write this, I’m trying to imagine what would possess someone to type .223 vs .308 into Google. The…

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March 13, 2023November 24, 2021 by Dave Z
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November 11, 2021

Phosphate vs Nitride Barrels

When you’re building an AR, picking a barrel presents a dizzying array of choices, especially for the first timer. Everything…

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November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 by Caleb
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November 4, 2021

The Manurhin MR73 Revolver

It’s known as the strongest .357 Magnum revolver in the world. It enjoys a legendary reputation for its use at…

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November 11, 2021November 4, 2021 by Caleb
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October 14, 2021

Red Dot Sights Series: The Basics of Red Dots

These days, red dot sights are practically ubiquitous on rifles, and are increasingly common on pistols for personal defense and…

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October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 by Caleb
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October 7, 2021

Polygonal Rifling – What You Need to Know

Here are two words that anyone who starts to modify their Glock pistol will come across: polygonal rifling. It gets…

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October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by Caleb
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