The world of firearms is constantly evolving, with innovations in ammunition being a key driver of change. The M855A1, the military’s enhanced 5.56x45mm NATO round, is a prime example of this evolution. This enhanced performance round is a higher-pressure cartridge with a lead-free bullet design, optimized for penetration. As these rounds start appearing more frequently […]
The M1 Carbine was designed and deployed during World War 2. Believe it or not, there are more M1 Carbines out there than the notorious M1 Garand (6.1 million vs. 5.4 million). But what made this popular firearm so compelling? The U.S. Military built the M1 Carbine because they wanted a light, portable, and reliable […]
SIG Sauer may be a well-known name in the firearms industry today, but it didn’t start as one. Instead, Friedrich Peyer im Hof, Heinrich Moser, and Conrad Neher founded the company in Switzerland in 1853 to produce wagons and railway cars. It’s a long road from wagons to handguns, but that’s part of the fun […]
Titanium is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant transition metal with a silver color. It’s often used in the aerospace industry due to its ability to withstand extreme temperatures. Because of its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, this metal has become part of numerous everyday items such as bicycles, golf clubs, and even mobile phones. So why don’t we […]
Buckle up, we’re driving headfirst into the ultimate rimfire cartridge showdown – the 17 HMR VS 22LR. These little guys pack a punch in their own right and have their own fan clubs. So, grab your popcorn (or gun oil) as we break down the history, practical uses, ballistics, bullet types, and wallet-friendly factors of […]
