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Lee Armory's AK Build Class: COMBLOC Culture Club

What Makes the AK47 Special? Genius Russian Solutions to Unique Russian Problems

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Kalashnikov’s legendary AK47 is unlike the battle rifles of the NATO. The AK47 was a unique marriage of an intermediate cartridge with a sophisticated mass production design. Perfectly integrated with the Soviet doctrine of mass attacks and mass fires, it became a symbol of revolution.

The What & the Why: Breaking In A Gun - Should A New Gun Be Broken In?

The What & the Why: Breaking In A Gun – Should A New Gun Be Broken In?

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There are really two reasons that a person may want to break in a gun. One is to improve or smooth the action or trigger. The other is to make the gun as precise as possible. So the first thing to consider when deciding to break in a gun or not, is what the gun is going to be used for.

Jim Jones: Maniacal Monkey Salesman, Leftist Koole Aide, Democratic Congressional Massacre, and The Guns of the Largest Mass Murder in American History

Jim Jones: Maniacal Monkey Salesman, Leftist Koole Aide, Democratic Congressional Massacre, and The Guns of the Largest Mass Murder in American History

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This loss of life was the single worst case of mass death in American history prior to 911. The Jonestown tragedy serves as an extraordinary example of what results when true darkness is unfettered within the hearts of men.

Ruger American Pistol Competition - A Sleeper From Arizona

Ruger American Pistol Competition – A Sleeper From Arizona

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Ruger has long been a leader in handguns, at least in terms of numbers. But while they have been the King of Rimfire, and arguably single-action revolvers, in my opinion, their polymer guns left something to be desired. That really started changing about 4 years ago, with the advent of the

Marlin 1895 Dark - Reviewed

Marlin 1895 Dark – Reviewed

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If you have seen a lever action in the last 30 years, it was an 1895. They are prolific, to say the least, as well as Marlin is nearly synonymous with “lever gun”.

The What & the Why - Backup Gun or Not? A Bug Might Just Save Your Life

The What & the Why – Backup Gun or Not? A Bug Might Just Save Your Life

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If you carry a gun for self-defense, like more and more people in the US do, you have taken one step towards taking care of yourself instead of relying solely on others to do so. But a gun is a mechanical device and mechanical devices sometimes break or don’t work. There is no time in the middle of a fight for your life to get a gun repaired, so having a spare can be an excellent idea.

The Original Retro: Building the AR That Started It All

The Original Retro: Building the AR That Started It All

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“Retro” ARs are neat rifles, and very interesting to research and build. Brownells did a really good job creating their likeness of the original AR-10. You can buy a complete BRN-10 rifle from them, should you prefer. But then you don’t have the fun of putting one together.

Howard Unruh and his P08 Parabellum: The Sordid Tale of the Alpha Monster

Howard Unruh and his P08 Parabellum: The Sordid Tale of the Alpha Monster

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Howard Unruh was technically the third prolific spree killer in American history. However, his utter cold-blooded ruthlessness set a template for countless psychopathic losers to come.

Dan Wesson TCP – Elegance Goes Tactical

Dan Wesson TCP – Elegance Goes Tactical

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I consistently say that I try to judge a gun by how well I can shoot it, not by specs and rested accuracy results. On that scale, it has excelled. And that, my friends, is what we want from a top-shelf 1911 handgun – and it’s what Dan Wesson delivers with the TCP.

350 - Legend in the Making

350 – Legend in the Making

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In the CMMG AR platform, this one is a force to be reckoned with. If you are ready to step away from the 30-30 lever action or get a younger shooter into the mix, this is an absolutely fantastic package. 350 Legend is here to stay, and my prediction is it will be harvesting bucks for a good long time to come.