Remington 597 being fired from a mount on a table

Remington 597 Recall & Issues

The Remington 597 is one of those firearms that seems like it was only around for a moment, and has been more or less washed aside by the tide of firearms history. Today, we’re going to look at this .22 rifle that has seen something of a resurgence in aftermarket popularity, several years after its …

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Rossi Circuit Judge Rifle

Is the Rossi Circuit Judge Discontinued? [Answered]

The Rossi Circuit Judge is the rifle version of the Judge, which is a revolver in .45 Colt/.410. That means that in the same revolver, you can shoot both large caliber bullets as well as small shotshells. Far from being a novelty, they’re a handy firearm that a lot of people use for dispatching pests …

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45 Winchester Magnum Title Card

45 Win Mag | Specs & Review

There’s always something new to learn in the world of firearms. Today, for instance, we’re going to go over the basics of a handgun cartridge we doubt that you’ve ever heard of let alone seen, the .45 Winchester Magnum, shortened to 45 Win Mag. In this piece, we’ll start with some of the history of …

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We the People Holsters Tested and Reviewed

We The People Holsters [Review]

If you’re in the market for a new holster, online searches will only take you so far. There are several million results out there, and it’s hard to sort out the ads, disgruntled reviews from customers, and marking nonsense from manufacturers to find a good quality holster for your firearm. Here, we’re presenting reviews of …

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Was the Glock 19x Discontinued?

Is the Glock 19x Discontinued? [Answered]

Rumors of the Glock 19x being discontinued started on Reddit and a few other more gun-focused forums around May of 2020. Typically, the rumor followed some pattern of someone having overheard at the gun counter of a local store that the Glock 19x would no longer be produced due to some vague issues that no …

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Best Thermal Scope of 2024 [UPDATED]

Thermal scopes use various heat signature imaging technologies to help you acquire and shoot targets in low light or nighttime conditions. What was once the stuff of only the most elite tactical units around the world is now available for us to purchase on the consumer market. Here, we’ve reviewed what we think are the …

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Most frequent issues and problems found with the Kimber Micro 9 Pistol

Kimber Micro 9 – Most Common Issues

Kimber is one of the better-known handgun makers in the US market. Besides their popularity thanks to seeing use in some movie franchises in recent years, they’re well known mostly for their series of high-end and certainly high priced 1911 style pistols. In this piece, we’re going to examine one of their most popular products, …

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The story of the Norinco MAK-90 - the Chinese AK-47

Norinco Mak 90 – The Infamous “Chinese AK”

Today, we’re going to look at a fascinating part of American, and Chinese, firearms history, the Norinco MAK 90 (sometimes misspelled as MAC 90). Here, we’ll start with some general specifications for the MAK90, before getting into the history and where it currently sits in the American firearms market. Mak 90 Specs Manufacturer Norinco Year …

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Remington 550-1 Review and Specs

Remington 550-1 | Specs, History & Review

For a lot of shooting enthusiasts, our first firearms experience was with a wood-stocked .22 rifle, being taught how to hit cans in the woods with our dads. Years later, either out of nostalgia, or just valuing the cheap fun of an accurate, low-recoiling firearm, many of us are coming back to .22 caliber rifles, …

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Taurus TX22 Competition pistol with an open slide

The 3 Worst 1911 Brands to Avoid

The 1911 pistol is a Colt design that has been in production for over a century and has earned its reputation among civilian, military, and police as being a reliable, hard-hitting weapon that many folks happily carry every day to protect their lives or the lives of others. A good 1911 is a true joy …

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