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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 >

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Given that most of us don’t always have perfect access to truly “genuine” mil-spec, mil-standard parts (those actually used in issued fighting tools), we’re shopping based on a little part trust and a bigger part knowledge. The trust part is accepting claims of “USGI-spec” parts actually being done to not only blueprint dimensions, but also made from the correct materials treated to the same processes. That’s receivers, bolts, and on down the list of the 100 or so parts that can make up an AR-15.

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Among the most respected gunmakers in America is Marlin Firearms. They are well-known for a long line of rifles and…Read More >

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I am not certain who manufactured the first slim-line compact 9mm. The STAR BM, Smith and Wesson 3913 and early…Read More >

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The lure of black powder revolvers is a strong one with some shooters. I sometimes enjoy firing the cap-and-ball revolvers.…Read More >

The post Review: Taylor’s & Company 1860 Army Snubnose 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 >

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WASHINGTON — In the latest measure by Democratic lawmakers to increase gun control across the country, a bill was introduced…Read More >

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As any of you who have read my articles will already know, I am a fan of shooting from a…Read More >

The post Best Big-Game Rifles for North America appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I have owned Dan Wesson 1911 handguns for many years. I have found the pistols to be high-end in every…Read More >

The post Series Review: Dan Wesson 1911 Handguns appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Every LEO agency in the U.S. has a timetable for their firearms. A given agency may determine the wear and…Read More >

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In the continuing series “If I Could Only Have One”—click here to read last week’s article about revolvers— I am…Read More >

The post If I Could Only Have One: Shotgun Edition appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Shotguns are one of the most useful tools in your arsenal. A reliable shotgun works wonders for home defense, hunting, training, and clay sports. Shotguns are among the most versatile guns out there. Many experts say that if they could just have one gun, it would be a shotgun. However, there are many different types on the market, separated by gauge as well as action. This guide introduces those new to shotguns in a concise manner.

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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 >

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced several firearm-related executive actions on Thursday, the most significant of which is expanded background…Read More >

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Most of us have friends who are not nearly as gun savvy as we are. Some of them have friends…Read More >

The post Helping Someone Buy Their First Gun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

With the ever-growing popularity of shorter-barreled AR-15s in the form of AR pistols, there comes a demand for smaller red…Read More >

The post 5 Best Red Dots for AR Pistols appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I recently purchased and extensively tested the new Bond Arms Roughneck derringer. This is a handgun intended to sell at…Read More >

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There are times when enough caliber is mandatory. For most of us, this thought occurs when we consider being faced…Read More >

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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: March 28-April 3, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

As most of you are aware, this is a question often brought up in gun circles. Admittedly, it is mostly…Read More >

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