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Which Caliber Is Best for You? – Intro to Handgun Ammo Part 1
Okay new shooter, you’ve narrowed down the right style handgun for you, but now, what caliber? I’ll walk through some popular handgun cartridges so you can a little better acquainted with your options. Note: This is not intended to be an all-inclusive caliber list, merely an introduction to a few of the more popular handgun [&hellip...
PWS Keymod Handguard Review
Yep, I love my AR-15 rifles. It’s easy for me to find reasons to build more. One of my recent projects is a .300 AAC Blackout rifle that I plan to use for hunting. With this intent in mind, I looked into Primary Weapons Systems for a handguard solution for the newest to my AR collection. [&hellip...
The ORIGINAL James Bond Gun: Beretta 418
James Bond has come to be associated with the classic Walther PPK, but he didn’t always carry the little German mouse gun. In both novel and film, 007 has been armed with a multitude of weapons, but his first, and perhaps most humorous, was the Beretta 418. The handgun saw Bond through the first five novels [&hellip...
Reloading 101: Projectiles
To date I have focused on the equipment needed to reload your own ammunition. Now it’s time to look at the specifics of the actual loads, starting with the selection of projectiles. I’ll extend this discussion over a couples of articles, firstly considering the general issues of projectiles, then going on to look at the [&hellip...
AR-15 – How To Dimple Your Barrel
Looking to try some DIY gunsmithing? Making changes to your expensive AR-15 components, such as using a drill to drill into your brand new barrel, can be intimidating. Then this how to should help alleviate some of that worry. I had a low profile gas block that I wanted to install on my AR-15 barrel but my barrel [&hellip...
Photo Friday: Beretta ARX-100
The Italian armed forces are already familiar with the Beretta ARX-100 in the form of its military select fire counterpart, the ARX-160. This 5.56 carbine was originally designed as part of the Soldato Futuro (“Future Soldier”) program, which makes its futuristic look fitting. This ain’t your daddy’s M16. The ARX-100 is a completely ambidextrous system, including [&hellip...
A Subcompact With Guts: SIG P224 – First Impressions
Remember this SHOT Show 2012 gem? I finally got a hold of a SIG P224 in .357 SIG for review, and I am delighted to see what it can do. You’ve seen the review on the P226, right? (If not, check it out!) Well, the P229 is essentially a scaled down, compact version of the [&hellip...
Long Range Shooting: Triangulate Distance With Your Scope
Need to know how to measure distances with your scope’s reticle? In this article I’ll show how to master this valuable long range shooting technique. In the previous article about range estimation, I talked about the importance of measuring the distance between you and your target with the maximum degree of accuracy possible. I’ve listed some of the [&hellip...
Why Carry the Smith and Wesson Chief’s Special?
Have you heard of J-frame, Chief’s Special, or the Model 36? All those refer to the classic S&W Model 36 Chief’s Special revolver. History Some argue that, back in the 50s, Smith and Wesson was distracted with the demand for service guns for police and military units and so neglected keeping up with Colt in the concealed carry handgun [&hellip...
What Weapons Mounted Light Do You Use? – Inforce WML
Looking for a new light for your AR-15? Say hello to the Inforce WML. I recently built another AR-15 (they’re like potato chips—no one can stop at just one). In the interest of mixing things up a bit, I decided to keep this AR a lightweight build. With the main components together (lower, upper, barrel, etc.), I [&hellip...
Reloading 101: Selecting A Reloading Press (Part 2 – Reloading Profiles)
In my last article, I provided a summary of what I personally see as the strengths and weaknesses of each type of reloading press. In this article, I’ll identify a number of reloading profiles and suggest a solution for each one. As you’d expect, the possible variations in reloading profiles for different shooters are as [&hellip...
Photo Friday: XD-S Midair Bullet?
While filming for the Speed Ledge review I shared yesterday, I captured this neat shot using the Sony NEX FS700 camera. The footage from which I snagged this image was captured at 960 frames per second. Not fast enough to watch the projectile travel (many rounds generate muzzle velocities in excess of 1,500 feet per second—over 1,000 [&hellip...
Could The Speed Ledge Improve Your Shooting? – Full Review
What can the Speed Ledge do for your shooting? To answer that question for myself, I attached one to my feisty Springfield XD-S .45 and hit the range. Installation Before we get to shooting, let’s get the Speed Ledge mounted to the handgun. Fortunately, it’s easy to pop on and off, as needed. Because of [&hellip...
Long Range Shooting: Range Estimation
After months of theory and preparation, you are finally out with your rifle, ready to take your first long range shot. The first thing you need to do, is to compensate for bullet drop, and to do that you need to know the distance from your target. If you are in the comfort of a [&hellip...
Ammo-BOSS Shotgun Shell Dispenser – Start-up Campaign
My friend Nick over at Practically Tactical recently made me aware of a new start-up campaign for a shotgun shell dispenser known as the Ammo-BOSS. It intrigued me and when I looked up the company that was behind it, Strike Hard Gear, I was surprised to discover that it was actually a local company in [&hellip...
How to Choose the Right Gun: Handgun Styles Part 2
If you’re looking to buy your first handgun, it can be overwhelming narrowing down the gun that’s right for you. This post will continue where Part 1 left off with introducing some different handgun styles. Duty Duty guns are often carried openly by law enforcement and military personnel. These guns serve are ready to serve on [&hellip...
Galloway Precision Trigger Kit for the Bodyguard 380
Before my car accident, I faithfully carried a Glock 19 IWB style. After I hurt my back, however, that became less feasible of an option. Unwilling to let that stop me from carrying, I turned to a smaller, more comfortable CCW option, the S&W Bodyguard 380. The only problem with my solution was, I can’t stand [&hellip...
Reloading 101: Selecting A Reloading Press (Part 1)
Having now covered the various types of reloading presses available, in this article I’d like to address the issue of deciding on what press/tools to buy. To approach this issue, firstly I’ll try and summarise what I see as the strengths and weaknesses of each type of press. This article is really meant as a [&hellip...
Photo Friday: .500 Magnum vs. Crock Pot
The .500 Magnum, is back in another episode of Destinee’s Kitchen. This time, it’s facing off against a poor unsuspecting crock pot. How will this crock pot fare against a 325 grain .500 S&W Magnum round? The result certainly surprised me...
How to Choose the Right Gun: Handgun Styles Part 1
Guns are like tools—they each serve a purpose. It’s important to find the right gun for the job or you could find yourself frustrated, fast. In my last article, I gave you some tips on how to buy your first handgun. Here I’ll talk about different styles of handguns and their uses. Range A range gun is [&hellip...