It’s range day! Grab your guns n’ ammo, targets and don’t forget your personal safety equipment. Usually limited to “eyes and ears,” these basic tools keep your shooting events from causing traumatic (eyes) or lingering…
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The venerable AR-15 platform has come a long ways since its inception in the mid-1950’s. While the first few decades worth of growth within the platform were driven by military necessity through the M-16, the…
The Beretta M9, the US military’s adopted version of the Beretta 92FS, was adopted amid a flurry of controversy during the acquisitions process. Despite some growing pains (and slides flying off), the M9 eventually grew…
It’s been 30 years since the zippy little 5.7×28 cartridge was introduced, it it was only in August of Anno Domini 2024 that the round was officially accepted by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’…
The Ghost Gunner 3-S CNC machine expands its capabilities, with the Optics Cut Library 2.0 Continue reading Ghost Gunner 3-S and the Optics Cut Library 2.0, Part 2 Hands-On at The Truth About Guns. Powered…
I remember back to the simple days of the 80s and 90s, it seemed like every town had that one guy who would mod your SKS or Tec-9 into a full-auto jam-o-matic for a small…
The Bushnell TRS-25 was a legend among those in the know, providing a quality red dot at a high of $125 and a low of $56. The -25 was a strong contender for years, before…
In the world of shooting targets there’s no shortage of options. Paper targets are great for zeroing, with some offering a little reactivity as well. Steel targets are fantastic for shooter response, but mostly gives…
When it comes to guns, nearly everyone has their own “go-to” brand. Same with ammo. Soft goods can be a more competitive market, but for years 5.11 has stood head and shoulders above the crowd. …
There’s a handful of major manufacturers that we’re all familiar with, making variations of the same handguns they’ve been making for a while. They’re big because they’re a known quality. Every now and then I…