AR-15s have been described as the “barbie dolls for men”. I prefer to look at them as Legos with which we can build any rifle, pistol, or Short-Barreled Rifle style we want from a $400 plinker, to $3,000 safe queens. The available mix of after-market and factory parts is bewildering and offers more choice than […]
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Ammo Squared: Getting Ammo the Easy Way
Ammo Squared has been a staple in my shooting budget for more than a year. If you’re familiar with any of the GBGuns testing you know that ammo variety can be key to finding what works best in each rifle or handgun. From the , “What’s for Dinner?” test to rifle grouping it’s important to […]
Custom 1911 Grips from AlumaGrips
AlumaGrips has been my recent source for great great grips. Earlier we showed you a basic set of 1911 grips in this article. When AlumaGrips added options for America’s rifle, the AR-15 I grabbed a set for my Freedom Ordnance FX-9 Pistol as seen here. What I hadn’t yet experienced was their custom-order process. A […]
A Lady’s Favorites: Erika’s Reviews
Erika of GBGuns began shooting just three years ago. Prior to meeting me she had, “shot a gun before” and that was it. After a few weeks of plinking on the weekends I took her to Front Sight for back-to-back four-day handgun and carbine courses. The rest is evident in the excellent shooting we see […]
Shots Fired: 380 Shield EZ Range Test and Review
Smith & Wesson released the 380 Shield EZ without much fanfare. From my tabletop examination of the pistol I think this was a smart move. Not because the gun is boring, but because it’s not for those who fall for fanfare. The 380 Shield EZ is perfect as a first handgun, or for those who […]
How to Hold a Handgun: The Modern Two Handed Grip
There are many methods both taught and self-taught for holding a handgun. Here 15-year Army veteran, former 3-Gun Competitor, and NRA Certified Instructor Graham Baates shows us his simple method. Graham Baates is a 15-year Army veteran with a range of firearms experience stemming from combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, two years in the […]
The Truth About Gun Tests: The Accuracy of Modern Firearms
Gun tests are everywhere. It seems that for every make and model there is a report of amazing results, especially if it’s in a pay-for-play magazine or on a pay-for-play YouTube channel. Countering those claims are often dozens of e-experts who claim the most terrible experiences ever not recorded. The truth is they could very likely all […]
First Look: Ranger Proof Enhanced ELC Carbine
AR-15s have been described as the “barbie dolls for men”. I prefer to look at them as Legos with which we can build any rifle, pistol, or Short-Barreled Rifle style we want from a $400 plinker, to $3,000 safe queens. The available mix of after-market and factory parts is bewildering and offers more choice than […]
A Lady’s Favorites: Erika’s Reviews
jj Erika of GBGuns began shooting just three years ago. Prior to meeting me she had, “shot a gun before” and that was it. After a few weeks of plinking on the weekends I took her to Front Sight for back-to-back four-day handgun and carbine courses. The rest is evident in the excellent shooting […]
Smart Father’s Day Gift Picks from an Intelligence Professional
There are a lot of ways to go about picking Father’s Day gifts. The following are chosen for their ability to keep their users undetected. Products are either priced low enough to be mistaken for coffee with a friend on the checking account statement, or because they’ll help dad enjoy his guns witha reduced chance […]
