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When you begin to search for a quality firearm, you may like to look over the top-end types. You must…Read More >

The post Are High-End Handguns Worth the Money? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

With the handgun availability situation still in question, warehouses have more pistols than in recent memory, and we have greater…Read More >

The post Review: FMK 9C1 G2 – A Quality, Budget-Friendly Pistol appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

For all their complicated inner workings, the act of firing a gun is relatively simple. You point it at your…Read More >

The post 4 Types of Trigger Actions and Their Benefits appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It’s easy enough to find a service-grade and service-size handgun with excellent performance. The 1911 .45 Government Model is a…Read More >

The post Review: Les Baer Stinger appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: July 4-10, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Using commercial .223 cartridges in a 5.56-chambered rifle should work reliably, but generally will not be as accurate as when fired from a .223-chambered gun due to the excessive leade. There always seems to be a lot of confusion over the difference between a .223 and a 5.56 chamber. I often receive questions asking if someone can shove 5.56 ammo into their new AR-15. The quick answer is maybe. Just because a gun has .223/5.56 scribed on the barrel, does not mean it can handle either piece of ammunition equally.

The post .223 vs. 5.56: Ammunition Comparison and Overview appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There are quite a few handguns based on the CZ 75 pistol. Some are made cheaply, made to sell, others…Read More >

The post Review: Bul Armory Cherokee Compact appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When you look at the properties of a cartridge, you should understand what the cartridge was designed to do. The…Read More >

The post The .45 Colt: An Old Cartridge With A Lot To Offer appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

If you do not have a problem using the 12 gauge, by all means, feel free to do so. After all with the proper technique, most folks can handle the 12 gauge. However, no matter how good you are, the 12 gauge shotgun kicks and kicks hard with some loads. The question is not whether the 12 gauge is viable for self-defense, but instead an examination of why the 20 gauge may outperform the 12 gauge is a self-defense scenario.

The post Tactical Talk: The 20-Gauge for Defense appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The ammunition supply seems to be loosening up a bit. While I am hoping for a return to the good…Read More >

The post Mastering the Art of Firearm Training appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: June 27-July 3, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There are dozens of makers of handguns today, and the variants and subvariants number well into the hundreds. While other…Read More >

The post Buyer’s Guide: 15 of the Best 9mm Pistols appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: June 20-26, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

New shooters tend to ask me, “How badly is that gun going to kick?” Brand new female shooters in particular psyche themselves up for a gun to hurt them. Even more experienced shooters aren’t immune to flinching. However, flinching or anticipating the recoil affects accuracy. I have five simple tricks to help freeze the flinch and get you right on target in no time.

The post How To Stop Anticipating Recoil appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Among my favorite cartridges is the .357 Magnum. The .357 Magnum is a versatile, hard-hitting and effective caliber. It is…Read More >

The post Best .357 Magnum Loads for Hunting and Defense appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The 1911 is my favorite handgun for many reasons. I grew up in a country of revolver men, but made…Read More >

The post Series Review: Metro Arms 1911 Handguns appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Among the most modern rifles and a great seller across the board, the Springfield SAINT is by any standard a…Read More >

The post Second Look: Springfield SAINT AR-15 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: June 13-19, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Shooting at the range is one of the best parts of firearm ownership. In addition to the essential eye and…Read More >

The post 5 Best Range Bags for Handguns appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The double-action revolver is a timeless personal defense handgun. The double-action revolver is not only popular, there are new introductions…Read More >

The post How to Use a Double-Action Revolver Effectively appeared first on The Shooter's Log.