The initial period of instability is caused by the wall of air the bullet must hit as it leaves the muzzle of the weapon. The force of the bullet hitting the air causes the bullet to upset itself, however, its effect is short as the bullet will stabilize about 75 feet from the muzzle of […]
Colt Delta Elite Railgun New for 2017
Trying to prove that the market for the 10mm pistol round isn’t dead and still attractive to shooters, Colt has announced plans to release their new Colt Delta Elite Railgun chambered in 10mm. The pistol which is expected to be released very soon will be very similar to the already established Delta Elite model but […]
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver: World's First Carry Gun
What do you know about the Colt 1851? My history with the Colt 1851 Navy revolver runs deep. It was my first personal handgun. It was a .44 caliber brass framed Pietta replica model that joined me on many deer hunts as a backup to my single shot cartridge rifle. In 2013, my want for another […]
Torch Back Up Light from MFT
Initial impression I’ve been playing with the Torch backup light from MFT for over a year now. I’ll cut right to the chase. It isn’t very bright for a rifle mounted light, from my perspective. Applications In addition, I’m not sure who puts a second light on their rifle. I settled on installing the little […]
Hexmag Rail Covers for ALL rail systems: First Look
Our readers might be tired of hearing about how great SHOT Show 2017 was for us here at the site, but we aren’t done highlighting the companies and gear that we found ourselves drawn towards. Hexmag is no stranger to The Arms Guide, we have several writers who have tried their polymer AR-15 magazines and […]
G-Code Incog Shadow Eclipse | Initial Review
I’ve used quite a few holsters in my time. Many have worked and many have not. When G-Code released the Incog holster in collaboration with Haley Strategic a few years back I jumped on the early adopter bandwagon. I was at once impressed with the fit, finish and stability of the Incog. Years went by […]
Do’s and Don’t of Ammo Storage
Whether you just got into handling firearms for the first time or have been handling firearms for a while, it’s a good thing to know how to handle the ammunition that goes along with it. Being able to demonstrate and explain how to handle ammunition in a safe manner builds your confidence. Confidence in your […]
Handgun Fundamentals: The Four Step Draw
On a daily basis I have at least one person come to me and ask, “Will you teach me how to shoot?” or “How do I become a better shot?” Inevitably my response is always the same, “What do you need help with?” Almost, 95% of the individuals are in law enforcement who want help […]
Gun Owners : Don't be Part of the Problem
There are many subcultures in the firearms community. You have three gunners, hunters, cowboy action shooters, 1911 fanatics, and weekend plinkers to name a few. Chances are that we are all a cross over of several types of the shooting categories I listed. The common bond with all these groups is our shared love and […]
Faxon 14.5" Barrel: Well Duh!
Background In a recent article, I mentioned that the difference-maker for my lightweight AR build was the barrel from Faxon. The Pencil SLIM barrel from Faxon is quite remarkable. One of the guys at Faxon jokingly called it “The Best Thing to Happen to ULW Builders.” He’s not altogether wrong. Seriously, the guys and gals […]