The Best Concealed Carry Pistols for Any Budget
As a gunsmith and manager of a local gun store, I’ve spent a LOT of time discussing the best concealed carry pistols. Based on my experience, here are my …
Author: Abe
The Best (Lightweight) AR-15 Free Float Rails for Any Budget
I learned a lot working as a gunsmith/manager at a local gun store and I’ve installed a lot of free float rails. Unfortunately, many didn’t live up to the …
The Best (Adjustable) AR-15 Gas Blocks
Your AR-15 probably as a gas problem, and not because it ate too many burritos either. (though if you’re feeding your rifle burritos, I don’t think the rifle is …
Revolver vs Semi-Auto For Concealed Carry
I’ve had the revolver vs semi-auto for concealed carry debate more times than I can count when I worked as a manager (and gunsmith) at a local gun store. …
How Many Rounds Do I Need For Concealed Carry?
Perhaps a better question is: “how many rounds do I need in my CCW?“. Setting aside IF you’ll need it, here is some interesting data from real world self-defense …
How To Easily Compare ANY Two Cartridges
I got an email from one of my readers asking me to compare a few cartridges. I figured it was a good incentive to write an article about it. …
Glock vs M&P (From Someone Who’s Carried Both)
I spent a long time deciding on Glock vs M&P for first my concealed carry gun. (BTW, I’m a Glock certified armorer and I do most of the Gunsmithing …
Build Your Own AR-15: A Complete Guide
If you want to build your own AR-15 you’re in the right place. And since you can’t just wave a wand and say “build ar15”, I’ll help guide you …
Pistol vs Shotgun vs Rifle for Home Defense
Long before I had my own home, I pondered the Pistol vs Shotgun vs Rifle for home defense quandary. Consider: It’s the middle of the night. You’re sound asleep …
General Purpose Combat Cartridge Revisited
Since writing my original General Purpose Combat Cartridge Article. I’ve done more research, more thinking and learned a LOT. But most importantly, I’ve also shed some assumptions I didn’t …