Category: Firearms
The BFG-1 – A Closer Look
This article contains no shooting, only information. You’ve been warned. The KS-23 in an infamous shotgun, seen often in video games, movies, and social media. On the surface it’s just a standard pump...
Two Rivers Arms: The American AK Manufacturer You’ve Never Heard Of
Century has the C39, Palmetto State Armory has the PSAK-47, DDI has their hammer forged line, and I.O. offers whatever Uli had for dinner last night. While scrolling through Atlantic Firearms it might seem...
Happiness is Best Measured by the Centimeter
I’m not a big fan of 1911s. I mean, they’re cool and they’re classic, but I only own one because they typically don’t hold my attention. I would blame it on being raised on...
What’s a 12 Gauge Firearm? The Shockwave and Tac-14
So I like shotguns and own close to a dozen of them, ranging from your mass produced Turkish shotgat to the pride of my: collection a Winchester 1897 produced in 1902. This intro is...
A Look at the Ruger American Rimfire in .22lr
Introduction. It’s time to take a look at the Ruger American Rimfire in 22lr. With the popularity, reliability, and affordability of the 10/22, it only seems natural that Ruger would want to make a...
Extremely Rare Spurdo Hi-Point Handgun
I understand you may have some questions. Maybe you’re thinking- WHY? or OH FUG :DDD I’ll tell you the truth of how this amazing handgun became what it is. I put together a secret...
The Thompson Center Compass
The Thompson Center Compass is a sub-$300 (2016 – present, 2020) cost rifle manufactured by Smith & Wesson, at least by marking variance, in three configurations and eight cartridges. It features a push-feed Mauser-derived...
Fight or Flight: The CC Dilemma
It’s a question that many who carry a gun daily think about. “What do I do if “X” happens? Do I fight or flee? How do I factor event Y into this?” Unfortunately, it’s...
The Rise and Fall of the Ubiquitous Mosin Nagant
In 2008, my father took me down to Keene’s Smoked Ham Depot to buy me my first firearm. Upon walking in the door, he gave me three choices: a Gewehr 98 that looked as...
