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August 11, 2020

9mm Luger vs. 9mm NATO

So you’ve bought your first 9mm handgun and now you’re shopping for ammo. You’re online and see some boxes labeled…

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By Caleb No Comments

March 13, 2023August 11, 2020 by Caleb
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Categories Range Training
July 12, 2020

Rifle vs. Carbine – What’s the Difference?

I​f you’re reading this, you likely found yourself here as the result of a google search for rifle vs. carbine.…

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July 22, 2020July 12, 2020 by Caleb
Categories History, Range Training
March 5, 2020

How to Sight In a Red Dot Optic

Thanks to the explosive growth of USPSA and Steel Challenge divisions like Open and, more recently, Carry Optics, many shooters…

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By John Holbrook No Comments

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by John Holbrook
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Categories Competition, Range Training
February 27, 2020

What is Steel Core Ammo?

You might have heard the term “steel core ammo” at the range before. But what exactly is steel core ammo…

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By Dave Z No Comments

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training
February 6, 2020

Rimfire vs. Centerfire Ammo

New firearms owners have probably seen and heard references made to two different types of ammunition: rimfire vs. centerfire. Keep…

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By John Holbrook No Comments

October 9, 2024February 6, 2020 by John Holbrook
rimfire vs. centerfire ammo
Categories Range Training
January 16, 2020

What is a Ported Barrel?

A muzzle brake, or compensator, is a device that redirects propellant gases in order to reduce muzzle flip. It was…

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By Dave Z No Comments

February 13, 2020January 16, 2020 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense Tags ported barrels
January 9, 2020

.38 Super vs. 9mm – History and Uses

I hope you’re ready for 1,000 words of unrestrained gun nerdery. In this article we’re going to examine a question…

Jan. 09, 2020No comments

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By Caleb No Comments

December 6, 2023January 9, 2020 by Caleb
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
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