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Handloading

Handloading: Is It Better?

By Guy J. Sagi Today’s gun owners are familiar with unexpected ammo shortages and the prices they often bring. Stocking up when inventory is high is one solution, especially for high-volume shooters, but is handloading a better alternative? Shooters endured several periods of low-to-no cartridge inventories in just the last decade. The latest was when […]

How Do Revolvers Work

How Do Revolvers Work?

By Guy J. Sagi A revolver’s method of operation is straightforward, uncluttered, and rugged. It’s arguably the most reliable repeating handgun design ever made, capable of defying conditions that force many semi-automatics to surrender. How revolvers work is so simple and universal that despite many advances in handgun technology, they remain ubiquitous in the firearms […]

a photo of rimfire and centerfire ammunition

Rimfire VS Centerfire

By Guy J. Sagi The difference between rimfire and centerfire cartridges runs deeper than simply primer location, and some are subtle enough to have escaped the notice of even veteran shooters. The distinctions provide a glimpse into the materials and precise manufacturing hidden in the seemingly simple rounds and, ultimately, information to help new enthusiasts […]