Guides
A History of Beretta’s Amazing 100 Year 9mm Pistol Legacy
Beretta is a household name in the world of 9mm semi-auto handguns and has been making them continuously for generations. We give you all you
December 31, 2021
Michael Crites
Michael Crites is el jefe around here. He has spent more than 30 years shooting, learning about guns, and collecting firearms old and new. He’s Oregon CHL-certified , has tried his hand at 3-gun, trap, and distance-shooting but ultimately enjoys ringing steel in the back 40 of his farm. His mission is to make guns and shooting accessible for everyone, and American Firearms is a passion project to help make that a reality.
Pistols & Revolvers
The Best .45 ACP Pistols
What is it about the vaunted .45 ACP cartridge that keeps it as one of America’s most self-protection and competition rounds? We examine this classic
November 10, 2021
Guides
In-Depth Review: Ruger Charger .22LR
Is the abbreviated 10/22 that is the Ruger 22 Charger series the best plinking or rimfire benchrest handgun on the market today? We take a
August 19, 2021
Headstamp-to-Headstamp
Headstamp-to-Headstamp: .223 vs 5.56
“223 Remington” & “5.56x45mm NATO” designations are often met with indifference — like there’s no real difference between the two. We point out that there are, indeed, meaningful differences to be aware of.
June 29, 2021
Reviews
Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Review [Hands-On]
Want to dig into Daniel Defense’s marquee AR? We took it for spin to dive deep into their top-tier rifle.
May 23, 2021
Pistols & Revolvers
The KelTec CP33: A Review
The KelTec CP33: A Review The .22 target pistol market is an exciting segment of the firearms world. Often costing thousands of dollars, many of
April 8, 2021
Guides
The Remington 870 Tactical — A Guide & Restrospective
The Remington 870– the greatest selling pump-action shotgun in the history of firearms– is famous with sportsmen and has also been the gold standard for dependable and ultra-reliable tactical models for users both in and out of uniform.
March 27, 2021
Reviews
What is Tannerite?
A Guide to America’s Favorite Binary Target Marker Variously described as shot indicators, reactive targets, or a target marker, Tannerite has been around for over
March 4, 2021
Firearm Faceoff
Firearm Faceoff: Single Action vs Double Action
Single Action vs Double Action: What’s the Difference? When looking at pistols you’ll likely run across the terms single-action and double-action. Though these distinctions may
February 9, 2021
Firearm Faceoff
Firearm Faceoff: Glock 17 vs 19
The differences between the Glock 17 and Glock 19 are subtle but the two 9mm pistols certainly bring a different design philosophy to the user.
February 5, 2021