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Photo Friday: Desert Eagle .50 AE

Fri, 07/18/2014 - 17:00
I may or may not be getting my hands on a Desert Eagle .50 AE pistol in the near future. Those who know my penchant for large caliber handguns may be unsurprised to learn of my unbridled enthusiasm for this particular “range toy.” I’ll be very interested to see how it compares to my beloved S&W Model [&hellip...

Movie Nitpicks (Or Why Everybody Hates Watching Movies With Me)

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 17:00
Gun aficionados—particularly those with a military combat arms or law enforcement background—tend to have a habit that irks those who are not gun aficionados, service members, or cops. While our non-gunning civilian friends are watching a film and enjoying the storyline, the character development, and the special effects, we’re the type to cringe, point at [&hellip...

Long Range Shooting: How To Choose a Rifle Scope, Part 1 – Common Features

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 17:00
The rifle scope is maybe the most important component in a precision weapon system. It is the connection between you, and the target; it is your fire control system. Your success in long range shooting depend on the quality of the scope, on the quality of the scope’s mounts, and on how it’s installed on [&hellip...

Reloading – Developing Your Loads

Sun, 07/13/2014 - 17:00
Developing the ideal load for your individual needs and firearm is the most challenging part of the reloading process. In this article I’ll cover the process that I have used to get to that “sweet spot” for my own reloaded pistol ammunition. The First Step Whilst it may seem an obvious step, actually determining your [&hellip...

Beretta ARX100 – Full Review

Sat, 07/12/2014 - 17:00
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 [&hellip...

Photo Friday: Beretta ARX100 – Smokin’

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 17:00
Tomorrow, I release the awaited full review on the new Beretta ARX100 rifle. In the meantime, here’s a little snapshot from the review process. I’ve given the Italian battle rifle a real workout. As you can see from the image, I shot the ARX100 til it started smoking… and then fired some more. Stay tuned [&hellip...

Your AR-15 Isn’t Mil-Spec and That’s OK

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 17:00
“What do I need to be aware of when choosing parts for an AR-15 build?” This is one of the most common questions that I am asked on a weekly basis through my YouTube channel, Facebook or via email. To be honest, I find this to be a much broader and complex subject than some [&hellip...

Product Review: Short Lane Shotgun Adapters

Wed, 07/09/2014 - 17:00
Do you want a shotgun for survival without the added weight of big, bulky shells? Or perhaps your present shotgun is just too large to be wieldy for one of your loved ones? Some time back, I wrote an article on the practicality of shotguns for survival. Readers like you convinced me that there was [&hellip...

Shoot Straight With Timney Triggers – 3lb AR-15 Trigger Review

Tue, 07/08/2014 - 17:00
Not satisfied with plain old mil-spec triggers? Neither am I. Working on a new AR-15 build called for something better, so I started  with a company I’d heard of before: Timney Triggers. After some research, I decided on a 3lb Timney Trigger. At about $200 (MSRP is $224 for the solid trigger or $264 for the skeletonized [&hellip...

US Military Replaces the Beretta M9 – What Would You Choose?

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 17:00
After twenty-five years, the US Military has decided it’s high time to put the battered Beretta M9 pistol to pasture and make way for a completely new sidearm, gun, gear, and all. Like all machines, gun parts eventually fail. In fact, the first two years of the M9′s military service saw several examples of catastrophic failures in [&hellip...

TAG Team Welcomes Writer Billy Frye

Sun, 07/06/2014 - 17:00
I’d like to introduce The Arms Guide’s newest contributor, Billy Frye. Billy Frye Billy considers himself just a good old Florida boy who grew up loving guns and the outdoors. As he got older, his interest in firearms grew, peaking as he joined the US Navy. Billy Frye currently serves active duty as a corpsman, which he feels is “pretty much [&hellip...

Reloading 101: Smokeless Powders

Sat, 07/05/2014 - 17:00
Having covered projectiles in the last two articles, it is now time to consider the powders used for reloading. I will avoid using the term “gunpowder,” as the purists out there will point out that this term should be reserved for what is usually referred to as black powder, the original gunpowder. Modern cartridge based [&hellip...

Photo Friday: Independence Day Edition

Fri, 07/04/2014 - 17:00
To my fellow Americans, have an awesome Independence Day. Enjoy safely. I’ll be celebrating the anniversary of the United States’ birth at the range testing out a few new range toys, including the Beretta ARX-100 (review will be up later in the week—stay tuned), the Vortex Spitfire, and more. I can’t wait to share the results!   [&hellip...

Cold Steel Push Blade II: Last Line Self Defense

Thu, 07/03/2014 - 17:00
I had the recent revelation that I’ve been carrying a piece of self defense gear every day for over two years and I have yet to share my experience with it. This part of my EDC is the Cold Steel FGX Push Blade II. Fortunately, I’ve never had to defend myself with it, but because [&hellip...

Which Caliber Is Best for You? – Intro to Handgun Ammo Part 2

Tue, 07/01/2014 - 17:00
We’ve talked a bit about how to narrow down the type of first handgun that will work best for you, but what caliber should you choose? Part 1 covered a few popular auto loaded pistol rounds, so let’s look through a few cartridges for my favorite kinds of handguns: revolvers. Revolvers .38 Special Originally designed [&hellip...

So You Want To Get Into Blackpowder? Intro to Muzzleloaders

Mon, 06/30/2014 - 17:00
Have you thought about getting into “making smoke,” but don’t know where to start? This article and ones to come, ought to help point you in the right direction. According to various sources, millions of people in North America target shoot, reenact, and even hunt game with muzzleloaders. Muzzleloading guns run the gamut from primitive firearms that [&hellip...

Reloading 101: Projectile Selection

Sun, 06/29/2014 - 17:00
Let’s start reloading! In the previous article I looked at some general issues relating to projectiles, but in this article I’ll focus on the various types of projectiles available and the process of selecting a projectile suitable for your specific shooting activity. Projectile Types There are numerous types of projectiles out there, and manufacturers seem to [&hellip...

The $100 ALG Defense EMR AR-15 Handguard – Too Good To Be True?

Sat, 06/28/2014 - 17:00
When I was growing up my father used to say, “If something seems too good to be true then it probably is.” Over the course of my life, I’ve found his advice has to be spot on—until recently. ALG Defense, the sister company of Geissele Automatics, recently introduced their new AR-15 M-LOK Ergonomic Modular Rail (EMR) to [&hellip...

Photo Friday: Kimber SIS Pro 1911

Fri, 06/27/2014 - 17:00
Meet my own “old faithful” of pistols, the Kimber SIS Pro 1911. This was the first pistol I purchased when I turned 21, and I still carry it regularly today. There may be those who have had negative experiences with Kimbers, but mine has taken care of me. The four inch barrel gives a sharp report, but the [&hellip...

AR vs AK: Which is Better?

Thu, 06/26/2014 - 17:00
One of the fiercest, and longest running, debates within the firearms community is this: which is the better “battle rifle:” the AR or the AK. The topic has been done to death, so I thought I’d feature the two rifles in a different setting: working together. The video embedded above features an AR-15 and an AK-74. [&hellip...

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