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The newest rifle from the oldest firearms manufacturer in the world has hit the shelves. Allow me to introduce you to the Beretta ARX100. Here’s a little background. Hailing from the same era as the American M16, the Beretta AR70/90 series carbines served the Italian Army for over thirty years until Italy decided it was […]
One of the main ideas behind putting a finish on firearm steel is to protect it from corrosion, right? Ironically enough, one of the most common firearms finishes, bluing, results from a specific form of steel oxidation – that is, rust. Instead of the red-brown color associated with rust (Fe2O3), bluing forms the blue/black oxide […]
In gun culture, there is a lot of firearms terminology that can be intimidating for those attempting to communicate without being familiar with the jargon associated with the firearms industry. The Arms Guide’s Gun Glossary posts will focus on a few of these terms at a time, defining them for those of us (like myself) […]
Introducing a new shooter to the world of firearms? There are a few “dos” and “don’ts” to keep in mind to help make the experience fun and successful. This isn’t a complete list of what to and what not to do, but, hopefully, it’s enough to get you started sharing the shooting sports. Don’ts 1. […]
There are a myriad of options available for rifle accessories, including sights. How do you narrow down what will best suit your rifle? That all depends on what you’re looking to get out of your build. Whether your interest is long distance shooting, quick target acquisition, or just some plinking, the aim of this post […]
The Ruger LC380 is Ruger’s answer to an age-old new shooter problem. I’ve seen several examples of I myself, most frequently in this form: boyfriend takes girlfriend to shoot. She has little – if any – experience or training with firearms, and may be more than a bit nervous. Boyfriend shows off, shooting a large […]
One thing that all special units have in common is an aversion to quitting and quitters. The greatest sin, the one unforgivable error, is to quit, no matter what the obstacle. Only death can stop a truly determined man. You have to know that the man next to you will not break and run when […]
All throughout the firearms community, there are people who only get practice from live fire at the range. This is good in some aspects such as the fact that you get used to the recoil of the firearm and get real time feedback on your performance and progress. I am all about spending a good […]
Situational awareness is very important for being prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones. This can make a huge difference in your performance in a fight if you’re aware of your surroundings. People tend to concentrate more on shooting than they do the other things that will actually make you better at employing those […]
The Walther CCP hit the market hard and with much anticipation from the shooting community. The marketing on the CCP was fantastic, and it drew interest from all over, even from people who were previously uninterested in Walther pistols. The CCP drew eyes with its “Softcoil” system, which is basically their own gas-delayed blowback design. […]
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