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Glock 17 VS 19

Author: Jacob Long In 1995, Atlanta advertising agency Indelible pitched a one-word ad campaign to Glock founder Gaston Glock. The word? Perfection. It stuck and became synonymous with the minimalist brand and its polymer-framed pistols. Although popular as a service pistol in Europe, Glock failed to break into the US market until 1988. American gun […]

photo of Flash Hider VS Compensator

Flash Hider VS Compensator

By Guy J. Sagi Flash hiders and compensators occupy the muzzle end of a firearm barrel. They can appear nearly identical, but the functions they perform are not the same. Despite the shared real estate and similar looks, a compensator’s primary mission is to reduce muzzle rise at each shot, while a flash hider minimizes […]

Survival & Backpacking Water Filter Tests

Few things are as personal as what you put up to your lips and drink into your body. You want to know what you are consuming is safe, reliable, and will hydrate your body to climb that next mountain or sustain you through an afternoon stroll. These facts are the driving force behind one of […]

a photo of a glock 48 vs 19 with 9mm bullets

Glock 48 VS 19

Author: Jacob Long For many years, the Glock 19 has been the go-to recommendation for those looking for a compact-sized concealed carry pistol. Its size, functional design and capacity make it an obvious choice. It’s a great gun for beginners or expert marksmen and has compatibility with a wide range of marketplace accessories. Improvements have […]

A photo of a glock 43 vs 43x with 9mm ammo

Glock 43 VS 43X

Author: Jacob Long It’s no mystery that single stack Glock handguns are a popular choice for ideal concealed carry pistols. The compact nature of single stack pistols, paired with Glock’s engineering, gave birth to a new breed of subcompact pistols designed for everyday carry and concealment. From the introduction of the Glock 42 to the […]