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Kel-Tec is one of the most innovative gun makers in the market, as they continually launch various variants for firearms that are comparatively less expensive than the competition. In addition, Kel-Tec is known for providing updated, practical improvements to its initial designs, and here, we will tackle the features of its very own Sub 2000. […]
A-11 Type 44: Praesidus’ Most Authentic Re-edition Watch As nostalgic and unforgettable as the 1940s comes the resurgence of the most iconic WW2 watch ever made. An everyday companion of the soldiers in battle, the original A-11 makes a modern comeback in the form of an authentic re-edition—the A-11 Type 44. The number 44 pertains […]
Featuring an ergonomic fit and optimum precision equipped with its reliable operations and handling, there’s no doubt the Franchi Affinity 3 Waterfowler Elite shotgun is waterfowlers’ weapon of choice. A Versatile Waterfowl Shotgun Right off the bat, the Franchi Affinity 3 and 3.5 Waterfowl Elite features an Intertia Driven operating system that could instinctively shoot […]
Ears are extremely sensitive and easily damaged, resulting in long-term implications if not taken care of, especially if you’re hanging around a lot, all-day long with guns (including target practice, hunting, etc.). Even brief exposure to noise levels above 125 decibels can result in permanent hearing loss. Not to mention that unsuppressed gunshots can reach […]
AK-103 is the BEAST among the Kalashnikov family of rifles, but before diving into that.. here’s a brief history of its origins. AK-103 is the fourth generation of the AK (Avtomat Kalashnikova) gas-operated assault rifles designed by Russian small-arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov—a Soviet and later, a Russian lieutenant-general—under the AK-100 series in 1994, based upon […]
Can’t find that perfect cartridge? Why not make your own? Or at least that’s what one of the inventors of the Magnum cartridge did in the 20th century. The prolific gun writer Elmer Keith kickstarted the Magnum era in the 1930s when he designed the .357 Magnum because the shell he wanted didn’t exist—and it […]
In the 1970s, a man named Mark Gwinn, Jr designed the first Bushmaster Assault Rifle upon returning from the Vietnam war under the defunct firearm manufacturing company, the Gwinn Arms Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to capitalize on the rising trend of military assault rifles. Around this period, rifles slowly shifted from M14 to M16, […]
Before we start the side-by-side contrast and comparison between rifle ballistics’ 300 Blackout and 5.56mm NATO, let’s first dive into each of its humble beginnings. AAC’s take on the .30-cal Despite being a new caliber, the .300 Blackout has quickly risen to prominence in the last 20 years. It’s been popularly used in Special Operations […]
Meet SIG Sauer’s latest compact pistol: the P365-XMacro, wherein macro means more. Thanks to the upgraded magazine, the iconic P365 now has more capacity, shootability, and concealability—a must-have all-in-one package for an everyday carry pistol you’ll ever need. “Macro means more.” The premier firearm manufacturer introduced its latest addition to its P365 series last week, […]
You don’t need a lot of specialized knowledge to clean a Glock. But you do need to know how to clean a dirty Glock 17 slide—and not just in general, but specifically for your Glock 17. There are many different variations of the Glock pistol. The standard ones that most people think of have a […]