When a round is fired, some of the gas pushing the bullet out of the barrel is channeled via the hole in the barrel and into the gas block then down the gas tube to the upper receiver.
Classic Americana: Charter Arms Bulldog Classic Review
Published: March 1, 2025 { 23 comments }The Bulldog has been popular since it was introduced in 1973 because of its compact size and 44 Special caliber. Back in the 1970s, a 38 Special revolver was the norm for concealed carry and the 44 Special delivers almost twice as much muzzle energy than the 38 Special.
Build A Simple Tomahawk Target Stand
Published: January 6, 2025 { 0 comments }Throwing a tomahawk is one of the things you need to punch on your man card or woman card. But to throw a tomahawk you need a sturdy stand for the target.
Colt Python Review: 2.5 Inch Snub-Nose Classic
Published: October 6, 2024 { 1 comment }New Colt Pythons circa 2020 still feature the distinct aesthetics of the original iconic snake, like the vent-rib under lug barrel, but newer guns have an updated mechanism, different sights, and a beefier frame.
Carbon Fiber Barrels: BSF Systems vs Proof Research
Published: October 6, 2024 { 1 comment }The obvious benefit is less weight with a carbon fiber barrel. That’s the real wow factor with carbon fiber barrels.
Shoot 9mm Out Of Your AR-15
Published: September 28, 2024 { 3 comments }Converting your 5.56 NATO AR to 9mm is a really simple AR hack, especially if you buy a complete 9mm upper.
Which Revolver Caliber Is Best for Concealed Carry?
Published: September 20, 2024 { 16 comments }Revolvers built for self-defense are chambered in a wide variety of calibers. From mousey 22 LR and 22 Magnum rimfire (pass on these puny calibers) and oddball calibers like 327 Federal Magnum on up to the old standbys, 38 Special, and 357 Magnum.
Does the BCM MK2 Recoil Mitigation System Work?
Published: September 14, 2024 { 0 comments }If you use a red dot or LPVO the BCM MK2 Recoil Mitigation System will enable you to see your hits through the optic.
Glock’s New Math: (G17 + G19) / 2 = G49
Published: September 7, 2024 { 9 comments }Anyone who has done the math figured Glock would someday introduce the G49 MOS. The G49 is a hybrid pistol much like the G19X and G45, except the G49 uses a G17-length slide mated to the G19-size frame.
Change Out The Hand Guard On An AR-15
Published: September 7, 2024 { 0 comments }There are a lot of reasons why you would want to swap out the hand guard or rail on your AR-15. Maybe you want to mount a tactical light, vertical grip, or hand stop and you need a rail that can accommodate those accessories.