Firearm Faceoff

G43 vs G48 - Comparison

July 29, 2023

Glock 48 vs. Glock 43: A Comparison

In short: The Glock 43 is an unbelievably concealable pistol but may be too small or lean on features for some. The Glock 48 ups the features and size, but isn’t as concealable nor as shootable as the G43. The Glock 43X, which shares a frame with the G48 but with a shorter slide, is… Continue reading Glock 48 vs. Glock 43: A Comparison

February 05, 2021

Glock 17 vs 19: A Comparison

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. Each Glock is engineered around specific strengths that play to its respective purpose. With that in mind, we dive into the debate over which gun is better for which kind… Continue reading Glock 17 vs 19: A Comparison

January 10, 2021

Magazine vs. Clip: A Comparison

Magazine vs. Clip: how do they stack up? Have you ever been to the gun range and heard someone say that they’ll “load a clip” into their AR-15 or “put a clip” in their hunting rifle while scanning for deer? In both cases, the terminology is wrong – what they’re actually loading is a magazine.… Continue reading Magazine vs. Clip: A Comparison

December 02, 2020

Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870: A Comparison

When it comes to modern pump-action shotguns, two models immediately stand atop the heap– the Mossberg 500 and Remington 870, each accounting for tens of millions produced. We wade into the murky waters of which is the better gun by stacking them side-by-side.

November 12, 2020

AR-15 vs. M4: A Comparison

Guide to Everything AR Both the AR-15 and the M4 are based on the Armalite Rifle design from Eugene Stoner in the 1950s. These rifles have, in their respective roles, served the United States well since the Vietnam War.  In service arenas, they are both select-fire, automatic combat rifles capable of fully automatic fire, but… Continue reading AR-15 vs. M4: A Comparison