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hammerless revolvers February 13, 2020

Hammerless Revolvers

By Caleb No Comments

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

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rimfire vs. centerfire ammo February 6, 2020

Rimfire vs. Centerfire Ammo

By John Holbrook No Comments

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

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January 30, 2020

SHOT Show 2020 – New Competition Products

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

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

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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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February 13, 2020January 16, 2020 by Dave Z
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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…

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Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
December 3, 2019

Single Stack vs. Double Stack

As Americans, knowing the difference between a single stack vs. double stack is important in two situations. If someone is…

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December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
November 14, 2019

Trigger Warning: Trigger Finger Placement

If you’ve ever taken a pistol marksmanship class, especially one based on an NRA curriculum or some kind of basic…

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