An Idiot’s Guide to Becoming a Gun Guy
Beretta 92G (Courtesy Beretta) By Everyday Gunner I am fairly young. I’m relatively stupid. And I really have no idea what it takes to break into the stereotypical OFWG (old fat white guy) gun crowd….
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3 Things To Look For In A Concealed Carry Holster
Courtesy Oleg Volk. blog.olegvolk.net There are a large number of variables for gun owners shopping for a concealment holster: price, quality, carry style and more. But there are three major, over-arching considerations for any aspiring…
Guns for Beginners: How to Find Quality Self-Defense Firearm Training
(AP Photo/ Rick Bowmer) Carrying a gun lawfully for self-defense can make the difference between life and death in a critical situation. Yet at the same time it comes along with risks to the carrier…
6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 Winchester…No Contest
I’m sorry to break it to you, but sharp, sleek, and fast 6.5 Creedmoor is not a “hipster caliber.” It’s here to stay, and that’s because it’s better than the old glue horse we call…
5.56 vs .223: What’s the Difference? Does it Matter?
Dan Z. for TTAG What’s the difference between 5.56mm NATO and .223 Remington, anyhow? The rounds are supposed to be interchangeable…kinda, sorta, maybe…right? The difference in the round itself: the NATO round is a little…
Striker Fired vs. Hammer Fired Guns: What’s the Difference and is One Better?
Jeremy S. for TTAG There’s no firing a gun without denting a primer (if you aren’t sure what that means, start with how a gun works). There are two primary ways to do that: hammer…
Handgun Ammunition: What Is The Difference Between 9mm and 9mm Luger?
9mm, 9x19mm, 9mm Parabellum, 9mm Luger (Dan Z. for TTAG) The difference between 9mm and 9mm Luger ammunition is either nothing or the latter is part of the former. Depending on how you define it….
The True Cost of Buying Your First Handgun
(courtesy Heather Myers) By Rob Aught Sticker shock. Anyone who has ever shopped for a car knows what it is. I was somewhat surprised to find out it can apply to firearm purchases as well….
Malfunction Clearing Drills: Tap, Rack, Bang and More
Courtesy GunSpot If you have a semi-automatic pistol, you’ve experienced a stoppage. If you just bought your first, give it time. It will happen. It may be a failure to fire, a failure to…
Top 3 Reasons To Carry A Revolver Rather Than a Semi-Automatic Handgun
Colt King Cobra (JWT for TTAG) Some thirty years ago the American gun-buying public began to see semi-automatic pistols as reliable firearms. Once semi-autos cleared that hurdle, their superior capacity and quick reloadability ruled the…