First-Time Gun Buyer’s Guide, Fall 2020 Edition: NOW What Should I Buy?
Rumor has it that "may you live in interesting times" is an old Chinese curse, and these are definitely interesting times. Between the civil unrest currently happening in various parts of the United States,...
The Mechanics Behind SIG P320 Drop Safety Failures
If every degree on the X, Y, and Z axes is a data point, there are over 46 million potential orientations in which to drop a firearm. Unfortunately, the SIG SAUER P320 has shown...
Ask Foghorn: What Does “Drop Safe” Mean, and Why Does It Matter?
"Gun companies make a big deal out of their handguns being drop safe," RF said while puffing on a cigar (just before he quit, descending into madness). "Aren't all modern guns drop safe? What...
Does An Expensive Carry Handle on Your AR Matter? – Ask Foghorn
Reader Thomas writes: I'm a big fan of your series; you have helped me on dozens of firearms with solid, honest reviews. I had a quick question if you have the time: I think I...
Four Ways to Dispose of an Unwanted Gun — Ask Foghorn
TTAG reader Zak writes "How do you properly dispose of firearms that you don't want to re-sell such as firearms that are unsafe to shoot or broken and not worth fixing? I realize you can...
What Does ‘High’ or ‘Low’ Bore Axis Mean? Ask Foghorn
Robert Farago asks: "What exactly does it mean to have a high or low bore axis? What effect does that have on shooting the gun?" Great question, Robert! Bore axis has a huge impact on how...
Ask Foghorn: How To Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver
Daniel writes: I was reading (Nick's) post on assembling an AR lower assembly. It was awesome and the associated video answered all my questions and was done very well. All fan boy aside, I was wondering...
Ask Foghorn: Best Route to SBR?
John P. asks: What is the best approach for an NFA newbie to make a Form 1 SBR? Is it better to start with a rifle, obtain the stamp, and then shorten the barrel? Or...
Ask Foghorn: SIG SAUER MPX Versus CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1
Reader Eric writes: You guys have reviewed the new CZ Scorpion and the SIG MPX separately. Is there a chance you could do a direct comparison between the two? That would be awesome. I reviewed both...
Ask Foghorn: What Barrel Length for a 300 AAC Blackout Rifle?
I get a lot of questions like this and figured that rather than responding to one specific email I should put it out there for other people as well. Reader Pete writes: Hi Nick, I live...
The #1 Most Important Upgrade for Your New AR-15
There's little doubt that the AR-15 is the most popular rifle design around. Everyone seems to have one, and while the design is solid it can definitely be improved. As a 60+ year old...
Ask Foghorn: Short Stroke Versus Long Stroke Pistons
The piston-based operating system has long been the gold standard for firearms design. Sure there are other methods like roller-delayed blowback and Blish lock designs, but nothing really stands up to the simplicity and...