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Headstamp-to-Headstamp One of the most often seen tropes in the gun community– and even by some in the firearms industry to an extent– is that the designations “223 Remington” and “5.56x45mm NATO” are used interchangeably in a sort of “six of one, half a dozen of the other” kind of indifference.  However, there are at… Continue reading Headstamp-to-Headstamp: .223 vs 5.56

Headstamp-to-Headstamp is our series aimed at helping you grok everything ammo. Today, two of the most popular caliber choices for AR-15 style rifles and pistols are in the go-to standard that is 5.56 NATO, and the newer, but no less versatile, .300 AAC Blackout. Choosing between the two takes a little thought and boils down… Continue reading Headstamp-to-Headstamp: 300 Blackout vs 5.56

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 not matter much on the range, it’s important to understand exactly what they mean to develop a complete understanding of these guns because ultimately the goal with any firearm is… Continue reading Firearm Faceoff: Single Action vs Double Action

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 Firearm Faceoff: Glock 17 vs 19

Gun Basics Full metal jacket (FMJ) and hollow point are two popular types of ammunition; with one better used for defensive situations and the other more of a practice round. Though seasoned shooters likely understand the difference between these types of bullets, it can be difficult to define the differences and best applications of both… Continue reading Headstamp-to-Headstamp: Hollow Point vs FMJ

Headstamp-to-Headstamp is our series aimed at helping you grok everything ammo. It’s September of 1970. After a strongly worded letter from President Johnson and six weeks at Paris Island, a fresh recruit finds himself walking down a trail through a dense section of jungle, a newly minted Private in the Marine Corps. In his hands… Continue reading Headstamp-to-Headstamp: 5.56 vs 7.62

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 Firearm Faceoff: Magazine vs. Clip

Guide to Everything AR Magpul has been behind some of the most reliable firearm products in the world for over a decade. Their polymer PMAG magazines have seen use and abuse in nearly every environment on Earth, and will continue to do so for a while given the green light from Uncle Sam and militaries… Continue reading Firearm Faceoff: PMAG Gen 2 vs Gen 3

How do M-Lok and KeyMod stack up? One of the most exciting ways for gun owners to enhance and extend the functionality of their rifle is with attachments. Optics, bipods, and grips all make for a more entertaining and useful firearm, but you need the real estate on your upper receiver to mount them.  There’s… Continue reading Firearm Faceoff: M-LOK vs. KeyMod

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.

Guide to Everything AR While the AR-10 and AR-15 started on different sides of the same coin, today that coin is growing thinner as they increasingly get on the same page on many fronts. With that being said, let us take a look at how these two rifles shake out when compared next to each… Continue reading Firearm Faceoff: AR-10 vs. AR-15

Headstamp-to-Headstamp is our series aimed at helping you grok everything ammo. One of the more important choices you’ll need to make when it comes to a concealed carry firearm is the caliber of your pistol. 9mm is the standard for service pistols but it certainly isn’t the only round in town. The .380ACP – often… Continue reading Headstamp-to-Headstamp: 9mm vs. .380ACP

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 Firearm Faceoff: AR-15 vs. M4

Gun Basics

Headstamp-to-Headstamp is our series aimed at helping you grok everything ammo. The debate over the most effective handgun caliber is as old as time itself. In this article, we will compare two of the most popular calibers available today – the 9mm to the .40 S&W.

Gun Basics Accuracy at long-range requires a significant degree of precision, which is why it’s critical to pair a precision rifle with a quality rifle scope to put your rounds where you want them.  When it comes to high magnification scopes there are two primary systems of measuring shot placement – the MRAD & MOA… Continue reading Firearm Faceoff: MRAD vs. MOA