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A head to head match up between the Glock 30 and Springfield XDS 45. Photo by the author.

Glock 30 vs Springfield XDS 45 Caliber Range Day Shoot Out

The Glock proved its worth with superior recoil management and magazine versatility, making it the clear choice for my CCW upgrade after a rigorous day of testing at the range.

Firearms Apr 15

M134 Minigun – Old Painless Lives and Fires

M134 Minigun – Old Painless Lives and Fires

The M134 Minigun uses its six rotating barrels to dispense hate at an unparalleled rate of fire. See what makes it so awesome.

Firearms Nov 27

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Do You Want a Rifle Built for You and Not by You? Then Try the Daniel Defense AR-15

If you are only going to buy just one AR, and don’t want to have an arsenal in your then consider a Daniel Defense AR.

Firearms Nov 18

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The CMMG FourSix – The Personal-Defense Weapon Comes Home

CMMG is bringing the 4.6x30mm PDW round home with the Banshee FourSix. This tiny terror delivers outstanding range and penetration.

Firearms Nov 16

The SA80 – The World’s Worst Small Arms Family

The SA80 – The World’s Worst Small Arms Family

The SA80 was initially one of the worst rifles to ever be fielded. However, over time, the weapon stretched its legs and became a capable assault rifle.

Firearms Nov 14

.380 vs 9mm: Which Is the Better Caliber for Everyday Carry (EDC)?

.380 vs 9mm: Which Is the Better Caliber for Everyday Carry (EDC)?

Choosing 380 vs 9mm is still hotly contested within the firearms community.

Firearms Nov 12

Marines hone their close-quarters combat skills with shotguns.

America’s Military Shotguns – The 5 Shotguns in the Armory

Military shotguns are devastating close-range weapons that are well-suited for fighting, breaching, and less-lethal operations.

Firearms Nov 12

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The M26 MASS – A New Generation of Underbarrel Shotgun

The M26 MASS is the latest shotgun designed to be mounted underneath a rifle. Is it as awkward as the Masterkey? Well, let’s find out.

Firearms Nov 10

Threat Weapons – 9 Bad Guy Guns You Should Know

Threat Weapons – 9 Bad Guy Guns You Should Know

The bad guys have guns and if knowledge is power, then you should be aware of the guns they have and why they are threat weapons.

Firearms Oct 31

The Machine Pistol – Where It Fits in the Toolbox

The Machine Pistol – Where It Fits in the Toolbox

Machine pistols are lightweight, concealable, and offer a massive amount of firepower. But why aren’t they more popular? Let’s dig in.

Firearms Oct 19

The Mk 23 – The First Offensive Handgun

The Mk 23 – The First Offensive Handgun

The Mk 23 from HK was the world’s first offensive handgun, and is one of the most harshly tested pistols on the market.

Firearms Oct 17

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The Gucci SIG P365 – Upgrade and Blast Away

The SIG P365 began a revolution that created an entirely new genre of firearms. I’ve taken the liberty of upgrading my P365 like crazy.

Firearms Oct 15

The Rifle Versus the Carbine – What’s the Difference?

The Rifle Versus the Carbine – What’s the Difference?

Today we are looking at the rifle versus the carbine and comparing and contrasting the differences between true rifles and short carbines.

Firearms Oct 13

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Down and Dirty With the APC9K – The Best Subgun Out There

The APC9K delivers outstanding performance in a teeny tiny package. I took this sweet killer for a run and it more than delivered.

Firearms Oct 08

The HK 433 – A Cross Between the HK 416 and G36

The HK 433 – A Cross Between the HK 416 and G36

When new rifles come on the scene, there is sound and fury about them. The HK 433 is no different, but unfortunately, it’s a very underrated rifle.

Firearms Oct 06

Glock 19 Gen 5 (Courtesy of author)

Glock 19 Gen 5: A Little Bit More Perfection

Glock included many great additions to its Glock 19 Gen 5 making the famous gun even more perfect. And yes, that is possible!

Firearms Oct 02

Which Are the Best Guns for Home-Defense?

Which Are the Best Guns for Home-Defense?

In defending your home you will need every advantage you can get. The best home-defense guns will give you exactly that.

Firearms Sep 27

KCI's 100-round drum base on that of Beta. (Courtesy of author)

The Legend of the 100-Round Drum – A Blunder or a Well of Ammo?

The 100-round drum from Beta provides troops with a ton of firepower. But is the dang thing worth a squat?

Firearms Sep 22

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Mossberg 930 Tactical – Affordable Semi-Auto Awesomeness

The Mossberg 930 Tactical offers shooters a modern option for dishing punishment at a rapid rate, plus it’s an affordable option.

Firearms Sep 18

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So Why Exactly Do You Need So Many Guns?

As the debate over guns continues to rage in this country, the social media conversation has been dominated by memes and strawman arguments.

Firearms Sep 15

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