Today, we’re going to give you the scoop on two of the most powerful handgun cartridges on the planet, the .454 Casull, and the .44 Magnum. To kick things off, we’ll start with a brief history of each of the cartridges so that we can understand them better in their intended uses and context. Most …
Today, we’re excited to talk about a training tool that we have found to be both interesting and useful, the Mantis Blackbeard X. Before we mention anything else, you deserve to know that Mantis provided us with a Blackbeard X for testing and review purposes. Don’t worry though – we always explain the pros and …
The Ruger LCP Max is one of the newest additions to the Ruger line of pistols. Chambered in .380 ACP, the LCP Max is a great little subcompact pistol that is designed for concealed carry and self-defense. Released in 2021, the LCP Max is an updated version of the original LCP pistol that came out …
Today, we’re going to talk about the VR60 from Rock Island, which is one of a new slate of shotguns that have recently come on the market. We’ll kick things off by telling you a little about the gun in terms of specs and performance. From there, we will then walk through four problems that …
Since its development in the 1950s, and subsequent adoption as one of the main small arms on the planet, the AR15 design has proven itself to be tough, reliable, accurate, and easy to shoot. With almost totally interchangeable parts and a well-studied design, and all other things being equal, most ARs you can buy on …
We like to consider the world of firearms to be a community of sorts. At the very least, we all share a hobby, and a lot of us share a commitment to our Second Amendment rights, even though we likely have other major disagreements. Sadly, not everyone sees the firearms world as a community, and, …
The best place to shoot a deer with a .223 is the same as any other rifle—close to your truck! AR-15 Rifles are becoming more common and many hunters and gun owners who have one may wonder if its possible to use the rifle to hunt deer. Since .223 and .556 ammo are not common …
The world of concealed carry holsters is awash with lots of options, with, it seems like, most companies in a competition to see how much stuff they can get us to hang on our belt before leaving the house. If like us, you also appreciate a well-made and simple holster design that keeps your gun …
The Taurus 856 is a semi-automatic revolver that was first introduced in 2019. It is chambered in .38 Special +P and has a 6-round cylinder capacity. The 856 is an updated version of the popular Taurus 85 revolver and features a number of improvements over its predecessor. However, despite its many improvements, the 856 still …
Even if you’re an avid firearms enthusiast like we are, we’d imagine that you have never heard the term “lemon squeeze” to refer to a type of firearm, or to a firearm feature more specifically. In this piece, we’re going to do our best to clue you in about what, exactly a lemon squeeze firearm …