In today's world, the AK47 rifle is arguably one of the most popular sporting rifles on Earth. We all know how they usually show up from the distributor or in that trade you just pulled off. The "Standard" AK47 sports the iconic slant muzzle brake, some form of laminate or stained wood usually Beach, Birch or some unknown type of wood from a distant land. They come with one … [Read more...]
There are occasionally some diamonds in the rough when it comes to the used or surplus firearms market. Often times people will turn their nose up at surplus guns because they often times have a lot of holster wear and might have some marred stocks or grips. In order to maximize your chances of finding an affordable surplus pistol or rifle you might have to look past the … [Read more...]
Okay new shooter, you've narrowed down the right style handgun for you, but now, what caliber? I'll walk through some popular handgun cartridges so you can a little better acquainted with your options. Note: This is not intended to be an all-inclusive caliber list, merely an introduction to a few of the more popular handgun rounds available commercially. If they weren't … [Read more...]
There are many voices with strong ideas about the best caliber for self defense. Theyankeemarshal has his own ideas about the .45 caliber. https://youtu.be/8NR3roFBYNU It is important to remain open minded. When everybody thinks alike, nobody is thinking. … [Read more...]
Once rumored to be on the horizon for months, Smith & Wesson Firearms continued to make headlines with the release of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Pistol. The company who has been expanding the M&P line over the last few years offering the pistols in new colors and new sizes has reportedly finally taken steps to upgrade the pistol as a whole. The current design … [Read more...]
While the war between Glocks and 1911s continues on, new handgun designs are emerging on the market that don't elicit much more than a grunt of approval from enthusiasts and speedy dismissal. But the Israeli manufacturer, Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI), is on to something worth taking notice of with their Baby Eagle II. Not ostentatious nor ugly, not bulky but substantive, the … [Read more...]
