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A pistol with a red dot optic on it March 5, 2020

How to Sight In a Red Dot Optic

By John Holbrook No Comments

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

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what is steel core ammo February 27, 2020

What is Steel Core Ammo?

By Dave Z No Comments

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

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glock history graphic with gaston glock February 20, 2020

Glock History: Gaston and His Guns

By Dave Z No Comments

“This is a ghost gun. This right here has ability with a .30 caliber clip to disperse with 30 bullets…

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February 13, 2020

Hammerless Revolvers

I could have started this article off with a cheap MC Hammer joke about stopping to the read this because…

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By Caleb No Comments

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Caleb
hammerless revolvers
Categories Self-Defense Tags hammerless revolvers, revolvers
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
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Categories Range Training
January 30, 2020

SHOT Show 2020 – New Competition Products

Each January, tens of thousands of professionals in the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry meet in Las Vegas for the…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

January 30, 2020 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition Tags SHOT Show
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
what is a ported barrel?
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense Tags ported barrels
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