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What is overpenetration?Overpenetration occurs when a bullet passes through its intended target and continues traveling with enough energy to strike something beyond it. In real-world shootings, this is far less dangerous than missing the target entirely. Stop worrying about overpenetration—and you should too.In the world of home defense, few topics are discussed with more fear…
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Oh boy, this is sure to ruffle some feathers. It’s true, I don’t like lever actions. Yes, I’ve shot them and yes, I’ve sold hundreds of these things. To this day I still cannot understand why they still exist. Do these things do anything good? Anyways, let’s go over some reasons why I hate these…
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When choosing an electronic sight, one of the most common debates is red dot vs green dot. Some swear by green for daylight visibility, others stick to red for tradition and reliability. And then there’s the question of night vision: does a green dot work better with green phosphor tubes? The truth is more technical…
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If you are into AR15’s, you’ve probably heard about the infamous “green tip” bullets. Many shooters look at the cartridge as your link to a serious, end-of-the-world cartridge with armor piercing capabilities. But under closer observation – especially in the context of real-world use – the M855 turns out to be one of the most…
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What could go wrong? The forward assist is the large button on the right side of an AR15 upper receiver. The forward assist is a battery assist device – when pressed, an internal pawl engages the serrations on the bolt carrier and pushes the bolt group deeper into the chamber forcing it into battery. The…
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Once hailed as the perfect medium between the 9mm and the 45ACP, the .40 S&W is now largely abandoned by law enforcement, disdained by many, and collecting dust in gun store display cases and home owner’s gun safes. But why? How bad could they be? My 40 Experience I remember buying my first handgun at…
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The Sig Sauer P238 was the third handgun I ever carried on me. It was actually quite nice; it was light, slim, short and small enough to be carried comfortably under my appendix or in a pocket holster. The P238 by all accounts is an extremely shootable, easy to carry, and likable gun. Now, as…
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When putting together an AR15 you will inevitably encounter roll pins (also known as spring pins). These small but critical components can cause outsized frustration — especially when installing pins for the bolt catch and forward assist. If installed improperly, these little pins can damage your AR15 lower receiver. In some cases, improper pin installation…
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Most gun nuts have a favorite firearms designer – Eugene Stoner, Mikhail Kalashnikov, and John Browning are usually the popular ones. John Garand’s M1 rifle is iconic. Gaston’s Glock is a household name. Suppressor fans may name Hiram Maxim. Bill Ruger would be an obvious mention thanks to the success of Sturm, Ruger & Co.…
