It clearly states in my SIG P365 owner’s manual that I need to change the recoil spring every 2,500 rounds. This seemed fast to me, so I thought I’d do a hefty amount of research to answer the following question: How long does a recoil spring last? A recoil spring will last between 2,000 and […]
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Rock Island Armory 3.10 BBR 1911 Review
Looking for a compact 1911 in 45acp with increased magazine capacity? Check out Rock Island Armories/Armscor smallest, lightest, 45 ACP handgun, the BBR Series 3.10. With a 10+1 capacity, the BBR 3.10 comes with one of the highest round counts on the market in a compact 45 ACP. Along with a G10 Grip and a comfortable beavertail grip safety this […]
Top 3 Best 40 Caliber Handguns (And a Runner Up)
It’s no surprise that a good portion of the gun industry thinks that the 40 S&W is a dead cartridge. While I would certainly say that it’s nowhere near as popular as it once was, I think it’s far from dead. In fact, several of my friends still trust 40 S&W to get the job done if […]
45 GAP Ballistics Chart, History, Info
The fate of the 45 GAP seems to be all but determined at this point in history. What was once considered to be the little cartridge that could, has gone the way of the dinosaur. This article takes a more in depth look at the history, uses, and the 45 GAP Ballistics to see if […]
Springfield Armory SA-35 Review
John Moses Browning is a name that almost all firearms fans are familiar with. Everyone who loves firearms is familiar with the M1911/M1911A1 pistol, one of many achievements of the world’s most prolific firearms designer. Most firearms fans are also familiar with his last design, the Browning Hi-power. A Brief Hi-Power History: Belgian firearms manufacturer […]
4 Best 45 ACP Ammo For Self-Defense
45 Automatic is one of the most misunderstood rounds of handgun ammunition ever developed. Before we get into what I’d consider to be the best 45 Auto rounds for self-defense, we’re first going to dispel some myths regarding this cartridge. Just because something is bigger doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better. Then again, just because something […]
XS Sights Offers New Sights for Hunters and Concealed Carry
XS Sights recently showcased its newest products at the 2021 Outdoor News America Gun Writers’ Conference. XS sights is based in Ft Worth, Texas and company spokesperson Addison Monroe was on hand to provide writers a chance to see and try out the new sights, for both rifles and handguns on the indoor range at Texas Gun […]
Top 7 Best SIG P365 Holsters For Everyday Carry [Most Comfortable]
Best Sig P365 Holsters The P365 from SIG Sauer has become a phenomenon in the concealed carry industry, and even helped created a new category of EDC gun, known as the high capacity micro compact. It squeezes ten rounds into a grip no bigger than a single stack 9mm and its popularity has spawned a […]
Handgun Stopping Power Myth
There are plenty of myths in the gun industry. Some of these can be dangerous, like “there’s no need to aim your shotgun.” Others are just idiotic. We’ve covered some of these more dangerous myths in the past, like the more popular shotgun myths that are actually dangerous, when you click that link. Now this […]
Ammo Prices Rise Again … Still
We just can’t seem to catch a break with the whole ammo thing. It’s either non existent, too expensive, or, more often than not, both. We follow the ammunition market very closely as of late, and we try to bring you updates whenever we see them. The last bit of good news was good that […]
