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Another top 5 guns for home defense (of any kind)- author's choices
If your home is really your castle, you might want to consider one of these weapons for defending it. DISCLAIMER: This article contains...
Michael McCandless
Oct 2, 20259 min read
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Our picks: the top five entry-level AR-15's for the money
The AR-15 is known as "America's rifle" for an obvious reason- we love it.
It's lightweight, has relatively light recoil, is simple, rug
Michael McCandless
Jan 3, 20258 min read
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Our picks- the top 5 .45 ACP pistols
Sooner or later, we had to cover this topic, because the .45 ACP is a fantastic cartridge for self-defense with a long and praiseworthy service record- and countless firearms chambered in it are equally deserving of praise. DISCLAIMER: This article contains affiliate links to help financially support this website Table of contents Introduction Colt 1911 Glock 21 Heckler and Koch HK45 series FN FNX .45 Springfield Armory XD .45 series Final thoughts Introduction With a formida
Michael McCandless
Aug 18, 20249 min read
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9mm vs. .40 S&W- a simple tabletop comparison between two of the world's most popular handgun rounds
While both are plenty powerful enough for their intended role, subtle differences such as weight, recoil, and cost will likely factor into your personal decision to go with one or the other. DISCLAIMER: This article contains affiliate links to help financially support this website A sample image of the 9mm Luger (left) compared next to the .40 S&W (image credit: Wikimedia commons) Table of contents Introduction A brief history of the two cartridges 9mm Luger .40 Smith and Wes
Michael McCandless
Jun 23, 202410 min read
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7.62x39 vs 5.56- How do they compare and which is better?
For more than six decades, these two rifle cartridges have dominated battlefields worldwide- but given their continued widespread use and numerous applications, can we objectively say one is better than the other? DISCLAIMER: This article contains affiliate links to help financially support this website Table of contents Introduction History of the two cartridges 7.62x39 5.56 Direct comparisons Pros and cons of each Conclusion and final thoughts The 5.56x45 NATO (left) and 7.
Michael McCandless
Mar 10, 202411 min read
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