Made from steel, aluminum, and composite plastics, designed to provide the troops with a lighter rifle, produce a greater fire volume while being accurate at short distances— the M16 rifle. The Vietnam war soldiers’ verdict: it was a piece of trash. Entrance to the Military Scene In 1964, the M16 was introduced to the US […]
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The CMMG FourSix – The Personal-Defense Weapon Comes Home
Personal-defense weapons sit somewhere between the assault rifle and submachine gun in terms of power, range, and capability. True PDWs like the MP7 and P90 are select-fire weapons made for close encounters. They offer more range than 9mm and can punch through soft armor quite efficiently. Due to infringements on the 2nd Amendment, we can’t […]
The SA80 – The World’s Worst Small Arms Family
When I say SA80, you likely picture a bullpup rifle, and you’re not wrong, although it’s wise to know that term SA80 refers to an entire family of small arms, and not just the rifle variant. The SA80 consists of the L85 rifle, the L86 light support weapon, the L22 carbine, and the L98 Cadet […]
The 5 Best AR 15 Alternatives – Going Pow in 5.56
The AR rules everything around us. It’s easy to see why. The AR 15 is an accurate, ergonomic, modular rifle made by about a million different companies at all price points. It comes in a variety of calibers and can be used for anything from home defense to hunting and even long-range marksmanship. However, aren’t […]
The 5 Best Less Lethal Weapons for Self-Defense
If you’re anything like me, then the protection of yourself and your family is of utmost importance to you. I would contend that none of these less-lethal weapons for self-defense that I will highlight are superior to a firearm in the hands of a well-trained person, but each of them has its place in either […]
The 350 Legend – Big Bore AR Calibers Part III
The latest big AR cartridge is the 350 Legend. The 350 Legend came to be in 2019, and it became an instant hit. The AR is a very modular platform and has become an extremely competent hunting rifle. Lots of people hunt these days with AR-15s, and that opened up a new market for ammunition, […]
The 450 Bushmaster – Big Bore AR Calibers Part II
The AR 15 comes in nearly any configuration you can think of. What started as a 5.56 caliber rifle has slowly shifted to a rainbow’s worth of calibers. This included a number of big-bore calibers that take the AR 15 from a .223 caliber weapon to a .45 caliber rifle. Today we are looking at […]
Down and Dirty With the APC9K – The Best Subgun Out There
The world of subguns is ever-growing and I love it. I have a real fascination with submachine guns since the 2nd Amendment has been gleefully infringed upon impacting my right to full-auto access. To satisfy my need for these guns, I’ve turned to subguns. Subguns are legally just really big pistols. They took the machine […]
The HK 433 – A Cross Between the HK 416 and G36
When new rifles come on the scene, there is often a sound and fury about them. The HK 433 is no different, but unfortunately, I think it’s a very underrated rifle in the modern era. While people drone on and on about the MCX, the FN SCAR, and the newest NGSW rifles, the HK 433 […]
Palmetto State Armory AR-9: Is This Gun a Good Option for Home Defense?
Some people like guns. Lots of guns. Some people also believe that one can’t ever have too many guns. Guns are like tools, and different guns have different applications. I’ve previously shared an article with my thoughts on assembling a custom AR-15, with a good but slightly more expensive build. With that in mind, what […]
