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Which Caliber Is Best for You? – Intro to Handgun Ammo Part 2 - TheArmsGuide.com
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Which Caliber Is Best for You? – Intro to Revolver Ammo

June 18, 2017 by Rachel Hernandez 7 Comments

Let's look through a few cartridges for my favorite kinds of handguns: revolvers. Revolvers .38 Special Originally designed by Smith & Wesson, the .38 Special was the standard service cartridge used by many police departments in the United States from the 1920s to the early 1990s. As a centerfire round with manageable recoil, the .38 Special excels in versatility in … [Read more...]

Reloading 101 - Introduction - TheArmsGuide.com
Reloading

Reloading 101 – Introduction

December 29, 2016 by AussieWombat 29 Comments

Whilst I have been shooting for some 40 years, mainly in the military, it was only when I took up competitive pistol shooting in civilian life that the reality of paying for ammunition became apparent.  So, financial reality dictated that reloading would become part of my shooting pastime.  The recent shortage of ammunition has brought the necessity of reloading to many … [Read more...]

Classic Bolt Action Rifles Part 2: The Swedish M96 Mauser
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Classic Bolt Action Rifles: The Swedish M96 Mauser

August 9, 2016 by Mark3smle 10 Comments

What do you think is the most accurate military surplus rifle? It's a subject of much debate within the online gun community, especially those who turn to military surplus firearms in pursuit of guns that meet at the point where history and functionality meet. Why the dispute, you may ask? Not all surplus weapons are created equal. The discussion on the 'Net talk seems to be … [Read more...]

How do Caplock/Percussion Firearms Work?
Firearms Training

How Guns Work: The Percussion Cap

August 3, 2016 by Mark3smle 3 Comments

Have you ever wondered what made the modern gun possible? It was not the gun; it was the ignition. Modern firearms, as we know them, started with the percussion cap. In a previous article I described how flintlock firearms worked. The flint and steel method made gun ownership and military standard issue weapons a reality and shaped world we have inherited, but now I am … [Read more...]

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