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There is one major feature on an AK47 that is miles better than an AR15, and that is the ability to quickly change the style of muzzle brake or flash hider you are using. On the AK family of rifles you don’t need a special tool, just something to push the detent in and twist, […]
I have always liked cut away guns. For the visual learner, there is no better way to figure things out than to see the arrangement of internal parts. Larry Vickers goes one better and brings us the AK internals in slow motion while firing. If you want to understand your AK, watch and learn.
On July 22 the U.S. Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued “guidance” meant to clarify who is required under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to register as a “manufacturer” of “defense articles,” which includes firearms and ammunition products (U.S. Munitions List […]
by Erek Sanchez In this day and age, between training schools and various competitions, there are any number of places out there that run gun games of varying practicality. Some, like the USPSA competition, are pretty blatantly competitions that drop much of the practical aspects of shooting. Others, like IDPA, are more practical in their […]
I always get asked the question, “What’s the best laser or sight system for my gun?”. I am a big fan of keeping it simple. Add too much crap to the mix and you may look like a tactical ninja on the range but you’ll look a different way when it comes down to shooting […]
I’ve tested my fair share of AR hand guards. Plastic ones, metal ones, heavy ones, light ones, up to date, and a bit antiquated ones— they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Like people, there’s something to learn from every one, in each experience. That’s true from the consumer/buyer’s standpoint, but fortunately it’s true from […]
There is no better way to understand how a gun works than to examine a well crafted cut away. Glock makes a cut away version of the Glock 17. I love these things.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently announced that they have picked the Glock as their new service handgun. The official announcement was posted on FedBizOpps . The $85 million dollar contract was awarded after nine months of consideration and testing. It is not uncommon for losing companies to challenge the results, but these efforts […]
Some of you know that I’ve been testing AR bits, gadgets, and accessories for some time now. I’m beginning a series that focuses on AR upgrades. I think you’re gonna like it. My elementary school and pre-school aged daughters love to accessorize their Barbies, our dog, and even their poor little brother. Let’s face it, […]
So, you’ve seen period films (Pirates of the Caribbean, anyone?) with those lovely old guns you’re pretty sure are called flintlocks, but what really is a flintlock muzzleloader, and how does it work? Let’s start with some of the history behind these antiquated firearms. The argument can be made that firearms were first made practical with the […]
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