With A Little M-10: The History of MAC
It’s interesting how the concept of the machine pistol has two seperate divergent concepts. When I say “machine pistol” as a term, your mind will automatically cycle to one of two form factors for...
Author: PaperCake
The M4A1 Block I: Function Over Form
When I set out to write the Glock Article, I did it solely on one idea. One. A bet to myself. You get that urge when you do something every so often to challenge...
Here Go The TEC-9: The History of Intratec
Have you heard of the Xerox Effect? The Xerox effect is a concept in that a word, term or a phrase can become so commonplace that it becomes vernacular rather than just what it...
The Empire of Zinc, The Rise and Fall of the Ring of Fire
We don’t have as many cheap guns anymore. I know right now you’re probably raising an eyebrow at that statement, assuming what I mean is the same sort of whine you’ve heard every milsurp...
The M1 Carbine: From Zero To Hero
Every single thing has its purpose. One of the great powers in humanity is its ability to imbue what it creates with as much of a purpose as we can. No matter how mundane...
The Glock 17: From Revolutionary To Routine
I want to do an experiment with all of you right now. Before you even go further let me ask you do one thing. Think of a 9mm handgun. And give me an answer...
The Type 54: The Longest Lasting Military Service Pistol
I want you to think of the oldest service pistol still in active use right now. Mull over the concept for a bit as it is a tad daunting. Very vague. Oldest service pistol....
