Despite the fact that a striker and a hammer serve the same purpose, they are actually a little bit different.Striker Fired vs Hammer FiredEver wondered when a striker fired weapon may be better than a hammer fired weapon? In this article, we will go over the differences between the two and a comparison about when each […]
Continue readingFeeling confused about the difference between single action and double action? By the end of this article, I will teach you the primary differences between the two, tell you the pros and cons of each, and say in what situation I prefer each.To understand the difference between single action and double action, you must first understand […]
Continue readingThe Glock 18 is among the most popular handguns on the market for its purposes. The weapon was originally developed in Austria and introduced in 1982. I first bought a Glock in the early 1990s, after persuasion from a friend whom I’d been visiting the shooting range with frequently.Granted, it wasn’t an 18, because they’re near […]
Continue readingAre you confused by the difference between semi automatic vs automatic guns? What separates a semi-automatic gun from a fully automatic machine gun? Both of them reload automatically, hence the ‘auto’ label. The main difference between a semi-automatic and a fully automatic machine gun is that on a semi-automatic, the user must pull the trigger each time […]
Continue readingWhat is the best shotgun scope available on the entry-level market right now? There are a number of them, and most of them essentially get the job done the same way.best shotgun scope for huntingIt is important to identify whether the shotgun scope you are looking to buy is going to solve your personal problems, such […]
Continue readingWhich pistol to carry for defense purposes is an important question. Over the years, I’ve switched between a number of different guns for carry purposes and to use at the range. Two of them have stood out above the others as the most appropriate for general carry – the Ruger sp101 vs gp100.sp101 vs gp100 rugerI […]
Continue readingFinding the right stance and getting comfortable with aiming is something that all new shooters have to go through. It’s a fun process – it allows for a bit of personalization and flare to come into the sport. When I first started hunting with my dad and uncle and a kid, it took me several […]
Continue readingWhich shotgun choke is the most open? For those of us in the firearms community, the term ‘pattern’ is something that arises frequently. This refers to the column of round shot pellets leaving the barrel of the gun. As they move further away, they begin to spread out. Towards the end of the shotgun’s range, […]
Continue readingPerhaps your firearm has been on a good adventure with you, or maybe you just bought it and want to make sure it is ready for the field. So what is the first step in cleaning a firearm? You’ll want to make sure the process is done correctly so as not to damage the weapon or […]
Continue readingOne of the more common questions that new hunters have is ‘what is the safe way to unload a muzzleloader?’ When it comes to muzzleloaders, conventional firearm wisdom is somewhat bullet and propellant charge are loaded in through the muzzle, or open front end, of the gun. I’ve owned one since my 21st birthday, when my […]
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