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pmag vs hexmag

Pmag VS Hexmag

Whether you’ve just purchased your first AR-15, or own multiple AR-platform rifles, it’s essential that you purchase high-quality accessories. When someone mentions “must-have magazines” for the AR platform, many shooters immediately think of Pmag Vs Hexmag. There’s a reason for that, these two fantastic-plastic wonders are some of the best-selling magazines on the market.  While […]

shooting a lock

Mythbusting: Does Shooting A Lock Work?

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Have you ever wondered how much of the action in a Hollywood film is real, and how much is fake? We were curious ourselves, so we set out to prove or bust the myth that shooting a padlock will cause the lock to fail. We hypothesized that most padlocks wouldn’t fly […]

Must Have AR-15 Accessories

Must Have AR-15 Accessories

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick So you’ve purchased a new AR-15, or at the very least, you’ve been window shopping. Buying your first rifle can be exciting, but there are still several factors to consider. What you may not know is which must-have AR-15 accessories you need to customize your rifle to you. Upgrading a rifle […]

a photo of Glock 42 VS 43

Glock 42 VS 43

Author: Jacob Long Choosing the right concealed-carry gun can be a time-consuming task. There’s no shortage of sub-compact pistol options on the market. Every manufacturer seems to make them, but Glock remains one of the most popular options. Even within Glock’s own lineup, you have options like the Glock 42 VS 43.  Glock’s reliability and […]

Muzzle Brake VS Flash Hider

Muzzle Brake VS Flash Hider

By Guy J. Sagi Flash hiders reduce visible light generated as a bullet exits a gun and muzzle brakes decrease the amount of recoil reaching the shooter. They occupy the same real estate on a firearm and are often similar in looks, but their respective missions and science harnessed to accomplish them are not identical […]