From historical displays to live reenactments, there are a few situations in which non-firing replica guns may be more practical than their real counterparts. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where a replica would suit you better than the original but you still needed watertight historical authenticity, you’re […]
A naked AR-15 is still a beautiful, functional piece of equipment, but like all beautiful, functional pieces of equipment they’re more of a joy to use once upgraded and personalized. If you’re looking for creative ways to trick out your sporter, tack on some of these AR-15 accessories for a […]
The M1 Carbine is a lightweight rifle chambered in .30 Carbine that was developed during World War II to serve as a replacement for its larger, better-known cousin, the M1 Garand. Although the M1 Carbine was underpowered by comparison, it was lightler, more maneuverable, and developed in a number of […]
Type “guns for sale” into the search bar and you will come up with tons of listings for gun shops, some local, some not so much, and others online, all promising the best prices, the greatest selection and excellent, in-depth industry expertise. These things are great, but if you’re really […]
There are a lot of gun owners in this country that have bought their firearms new. There are others who prefer to shop through the deals of gun shops’ used inventory. A well-cared for pistol will hold its value and functionality for many years, even decades or longer. There is […]
While dummy rounds might be used more frequently for training purposes, dummy grenades still have plenty of value for creative, insightful individuals. You just need to know where to find them and then you can make the most of some of these novel ideas for practical and creative uses. 1. […]
Some gun owners are like car owners in the sense that they prefer new to used. In some ways, the analogy is strikingly apt; with a new car, you don’t know its history or how it’s been kept. The same could be said for used or surplus firearms. However, there […]
The iconic M16, originally designed by Colt, and developed around the 5.56×45 NATO cartridge, has been in service for well over a half a century. They made their first effective debut in Vietnam in the hands of American troops and proved their worth there; since then, the platform’s wide adaptability, […]
Everyone loves an M1911, or some variant of that original platform. If the AR-15 can be called America’s rifle, then, well, there’s a good portion of the population that would feel well served if we said the M1911 could be called America’s handgun. Widely used by American forces throughout history, […]
Mausers might be made with one of the toughest rifle actions that have ever been produced. Actually, some might even tell you that the Mauser action is the toughest firearm action that has been designed. A bolt with three locking lugs, there is an additional failsafe built right into it. […]
