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Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. has been making quality ammunition for decades. From starting the original two-man operation in 1949 to becoming…Read More > The post Hornady Ammo: From Self-Defe...

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Breaking in a barrel… What does ‘breaking in a barrel’ mean, and should you care about it? Well that depends…Read More > The post Should you ‘break in’ a new rifle barrel? appeare...

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Beretta has been making firearms for about 500 years, with a founding date of 1526. It has remained at the…Read More > The post Throwback Thursday: Beretta 92 Compact Pistol Review appeared...

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From football to fashion, we all make mistakes as we’re learning a new skill. It’s no surprise that guns and…Read More > The post Common Gear Mistakes for the New Gun Owner appeared fir...

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Experienced shooters know that magazines are integral parts of most semi-automatic firearms, especially handguns. That’s why, whenever a failure to…Read More > The post Modifying Magazine ...

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The 1911 world is filled with interesting choices. I am a 1911 fan and find many of the examples I…Read More > The post Global Defense Thunderbolt 1911: Mid-Level Price, Upgraded Features a...

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Although violent crime is down in 2024, it’s not down by much. The FBI estimates around 1.2 million reported incidents…Read More > The post Preventing Theft and Home Intruders appeared fi...

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I thought of the reasons why I like these classic magnum cartridges, and how they came to be. Then, I…Read More > The post .357, .41, .44 — The Trifecta of Magnums? appeared first on The ...

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Keeping a truck, or trunk, gun is part of staying safe wherever you go. Picking one is a combination of factors, such as cost, reliability, use and personal preferences. Check out the author's gu...

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One shot stopping power… The facts bear out that a larger caliber is more likely to stop the bad guy…Read More > The post Concealed Carry: Do You Need +P Ammo? appeared first on The Shoot...

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