Striker Fired vs. Hammer Fired Guns: What’s the Difference and is One Better?

There’s no firing a gun without denting a primer (if you aren’t sure what that means, start with how a gun works). There are two primary ways to do that: hammer fired and striker fired. So, what’s the difference, and is one better than the other? First and foremost, striker fired vs. hammer fired is … Read more

Buying Your First Handgun? Think, Ask, Try…and Choose Carefully

[ED: The Wuhan coronavirus gun buying surge is far from over. If you’re one of the newly converted and have decided that now is the time to buy a handgun for personal and home defense, welcome. We’re bumping this post from last year to the top of the stack to help you in your search … Read more