One of the most popular and talked about rifle cartridges for big game is the 45-70 Government–and for good reason. The 45-70 is a great, hard hitting round that has been around for a very long time. Because it has been around for so long, there is a massive following with a few different companies […]
How Long Does A Recoil Spring Last?
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 […]
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 […]