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February 3, 2023

.38 Special Ammo Types

When selecting rounds for your .38 revolver, there are many different .38 Special ammo types to choose from. Broadly speaking,…

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February 3, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 20, 2023

1911 Sizes: Government, Commander, Officer and Defender

If you’re in the market for a 1911, you may have encountered several different 1911 sizes. Colt’s Government and Commander…

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January 20, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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December 20, 2022

9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger

When it comes to 9mm cartridges, many shooters don’t know the difference between the 9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger. It’s…

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December 21, 2022December 20, 2022 by Dave Z
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December 12, 2022

What is NATO Ammunition?

If you’ve ever seen “NATO” printed on a box of ammo, you might have wondered what exactly NATO ammunition is.…

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December 12, 2022 by Dave Z
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November 4, 2022

Trigger Finger Discipline: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever taken any formal shooting classes, you’ve likely heard of trigger finger discipline. Trigger discipline is one of…

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December 7, 2022November 4, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
September 1, 2022

115 Grain vs. 124 Grain 9mm Ammo: What’s the Difference?

When shopping for 9mm ammo, two bullet weights you’ll commonly see available are 115 grain and 124 grain. If you’re…

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September 1, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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June 23, 2022

What is a Forward Assist on an AR-15?

The vast majority of AR-15 pattern rifles feature something called a “forward assist.” An AR-15’s forward assist is positioned just…

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June 23, 2022 by Dave Z
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