A BBQ gun is a handgun that you show off. It’s the type of pistol that ranges in looks from ostentatious to damn gorgeous, reflecting the owner’s sense of taste and personality. It can be engraved, wear a luxurious finish, and have a grip made from exotic material.
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What Was the First Semi-Automatic Pistol? A Short History of Semi-Autos
Published: August 10, 2025 { 0 comments }The first semi-automatic pistol to be patented was the Salvator Dormus, patented in Austria on July 11, 1891. The Schönberger-Laumann followed with an Austrian patent in November 1891. Neither got past small runs and military trials. The first semi-auto pistol made in real numbers was Hugo Borchardt’s C93 of 1893, with roughly 3,000 built. The [...]
Non AR or AK Options for Modern Sporting Rifle Shooters in California (Part III)
Published: October 23, 2024 { 2 comments }Many gun owners in California want an option for a defensive long gun. AR or AK platforms cause a lot of drama though. If the assault weapon bans touch it, many want to steer clear.
Building My First Belt-Fed: Semi-Auto RPD Build Part 2
Published: June 28, 2020 { 2 comments }In part 1, I discussed the parts for the build, the legal issues, and converted the bolt carrier semi-auto. In this part, I will continue the RPD build with the barrel installation and head spacing the bolt.
The Rifle your Battle Buddy Needs: Springfield SAINT Victor 308
Published: June 22, 2019 { 13 comments }The Springfield SAINT Victor 308 is built for a purpose in mind and that is to be a lightweight run and gun type rifle that offers more firepower than the typical AR-15. At it’s MSRP of $1,399 makes it a more affordable offering of this platform that is out there, especially with the features that it has.