You can find AR-10 rifles that are very expensive, and you can find some that fit more modest budgets. But what are the AR-10 rifles that give the shooter the most bang for the buck? What gets you into a quality rifle for a reasonable amount? There are some real winners out there, to be […]
In our post earlier today on gift ideas for your favorite gun-owning father, Sam Hoober suggested buying pop some quality magazines. He correctly pointed out that a semi-automatic handgun‘s most common failure point is the magazines you’re using to run it. Don’t believe him? Sam’s suggestion prompted frequent TTAG commenter Dyspeptic Gunsmith to chime in […]
A lot of shooters still don’t realize that they can own silencers legally, or if they do know that, they’re intimidated about the process. And it’s true, making your initial silencer purchase can be a major pain in the range bag. To demystify the process, TTAG talked to Michael Bowes, Social Media Manager at Silencer […]
By Sal D. I only carry one of two guns: either the ever-popular GLOCK 19, or a Ruger LCR snub nose revolver. Most often it’s the GLOCK 19. When I need deeper concealment that the G19 cannot provide, I pack the Ruger. These are the only two guns that ever reside on my person for defensive use. Why, […]
A “Krinkov” is a short-barrel variant of the AK-74. Specifically, it’s the AKS-74U. You’ll see either the specific gun or any SBR AK being referred to as a Krinkov on occasion, as it’s a colloquial term that came about sometime in the 1980s. Now that the question is answered, we can talk about something else, […]
If you’re going to leave a firearm unattended in your vehicle, you need to do it as securely as possible. With the prevalence of designated gun-free zones (think post offices, hospitals, your place of work), anyone who carries a firearm will have to stow their gun in their vehicle from time to time. Leaving a […]
Michael in GA asked the following in the comment section: Is it counterintuitive to open carry a sub compact pistol? I was at a restaurant for my wife’s birthday with her and her mother. A man one table over stood up and had a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield on his hip. I nudged my […]
Optics, particularly for new shooters, can be mystifying. that’s why we’re going to take a (magnified) glimpse into the world of rifle scopes. While this isn’t an all-encompassing article, it will give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of what you get for your money as well as how to best […]
This article is something of a hybrid. It’s a candid review of a couple Faxon Firearms barrels, but it’s also an overview of what to look for when purchasing a barrel for your AR rifle. We will be covering several topics here as they relate to these Faxon Firearms products to give you an idea […]
By Jason Steiner Here’s a quick exercise for making sure you get a good thumbs-forward grip on you semi-auto pistol. This grip offers a great deal of control (and therefore accuracy), which explains why it’s the standard grip for top practical shooters. Bonus: this grip is also easy for novices to learn. It might feel a little […]
By Johannes Paulsen I read about too many negligent discharges involving re-holstering a handgun without sufficient brain engagement. Too many gun owners seem to take the process for granted or speed through it and don’t pay attention to what they’re doing. That can lead to embarrassment, pain or worse. Don’t let this happen to you. To some, […]
Wondering what red dot sights for pistols are for? They’re quite the bit of kit, as they allow for fast and accurate sight acquisition. Some people insist that they’re the only way to shoot, though iron sights have worked plenty well for a very long time, thank you very much. So, what are they? The […]
