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Our picks: the top five entry-level AR-15's for the money

Michael McCandless

Jan 39 min read

Our picks: the top five entry-level AR-15's for the money

The AR-15 is known as "America's rifle" for an obvious reason- we love it. It's lightweight, has relatively light recoil, is simple, rug

Our picks- the top 5 .45 ACP pistols

Michael McCandless

Aug 18, 20248 min read

Our picks- the top 5 .45 ACP pistols

Sooner or later, we had to cover this topic, because the .45 ACP is a fantastic cartridge for self-defense with a long and praiseworthy...

9mm vs. .40 S&W- a simple tabletop comparison between two of the world's most popular handgun rounds

Michael McCandless

Jun 23, 202410 min read

9mm vs. .40 S&W- a simple tabletop comparison between two of the world's most popular handgun rounds

While both are plenty powerful enough for their intended role, subtle differences such as weight, recoil, and cost will likely factor...

7.62x39 vs 5.56- How do they compare and which is better?

Michael McCandless

Mar 10, 202411 min read

7.62x39 vs 5.56- How do they compare and which is better?

For more than six decades, these two rifle cartridges have dominated battlefields worldwide- but given their continued widespread use and...

223 vs 308- Which is the better caliber?

Michael McCandless

Dec 10, 20237 min read

223 vs 308- Which is the better caliber?

The .223 Remington and .308 Winchester are two of the greatest rifle cartridges in existence, but which one is better for you?

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