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ruger mark iv 22/45 lite review featured image June 3, 2022

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Review

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is a small and versatile .22LR pistol built to fill a variety of needs.…

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types of pistols May 26, 2022

Types of Pistols Explained

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There are many different types of pistols available on the market, making it difficult for some new shooters to navigate…

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What Are the Basic Parts of Ammunition?

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

The basic parts of ammunition are the same for rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammo. Knowing how ammo works is an…

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May 13, 2022

Vortex Venom vs. Viper

Shooters shopping for an affordable and reliable red dot optic often find themselves comparing the Vortex Venom vs Viper red…

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May 13, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
May 5, 2022

2011 vs. 1911 – What’s the Difference?

The 1911 is an iconic handgun in American history, so it should be no surprise that variations of the pistol…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

May 5, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, History, Range Training
April 27, 2022

Hornady Critical Duty vs. Critical Defense

J.W. Hornady’s goal for his company’s ammunition was always the same: “Ten bullets in the same hole.” But accuracy alone…

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April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Self-Defense
April 14, 2022

Lead Shot vs. Steel Shot

New shotgun shooters often ask what the difference is between lead shot vs. steel shot. Not all shotshells are created…

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March 13, 2023April 14, 2022 by Dave Z
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