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The HK 416 is based around the M4 series of carbines and is the product of a colaboration between Delta Force and the German arms manufacturer, Heckler and Koch (HK). The resulting weapon is said to be less prone to malfunction. One of the main changes to the M4 design is the 416’s short-stroke gas […]
Kalashnikov USA announced the introduction of the AK Alpha rifle to the US market. The new gun uses an AK-style action, but upgrades the platform to provide a rifle with more modern features and utility. A quick glance at the rifle will tell the average gun enthusiast that this rifle is not a plain WASR. […]
With the release of the new Walther PPS M2, the original PPS has become the PPS Classic.  Walther has announced that they will continue to produce both pistols, so now you have two different PPS pistols to choose from.  This review, however, is going to focus on the 9mm Classic model (I’ll refer to it […]
So you are a Navy SEAL crawling around deep in the enemy’s back yard. You are vastly outnumbered which means your primary weapon is stealth. You are a shadow—you have to be if you expect to get out of this alive. The thing is, the enemy’s camp has dogsthat are bound to bark. What do […]
What happens when you mix an experienced gun designer, successful firearms distributor, a gun sales expert and noted self-defense instructor? In this case, a new company and pistol. Say hello to the Avidity Arms PD10. Avidity Arms is a new company born to deliver a handgun designed for the concealed carry, self-defense market. The brainchild of […]
Let the older generation crow about how tough men used to be, but you wouldn’t see members of the Old Breed hauling a 12-pound rifle up a mountain to hunt elk. So how has it come to pass that some hunters today are doing just that? I blame technology. With the advances we’ve seen in […]
Everybody hates the rules, especially safety rules. Cool firearms instructors post videos on YouTube breaking the rules. Sometimes, you can bend the rules and get away with it and sometimes exceptions will bite you. I have learned much of what I know about the rules from mistakes, mostly the mistakes of others. Which rules? Why […]
It is an unfortunate dichotomy that the smallest guns that are most frequently carried for self-defense are often the ones that are the least likely to have many, if any, light options. Many modern full size handguns have accessory rails that open up a wealth of options for white lights. But the tiniest guns – those often […]
The debate is almost as old as the guns themselves- AK-47 or AR-15? Each one has its own benefits and drawbacks. As an avid AR-15 shooter who’s first gun was an AK-47, I’m caught somewhere in the middle. The AK-47 seems to run no matter what the conditions, and Soviet legends claim that the AK-47 […]
The Ruger 10/22 is one of the most popular .22 rifles in the world and a lot of people have one for small game hunting in a survival situation. You could use a completely stock 10/22 and be just fine, but to be more prepared here are the top 7 accessories for the Ruger 10/22 […]
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