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AR Testfire: The AAC Blackout .300

Corrina Peterson — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:08:24 +0000

The Advanced Armament Company has been making suppressors for some time now. So when it came time to design a cartridge and build an upper to house it, they knew a thing or two about the job. The result? The .300 AAC Blackout.

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Tips to Re-Assemble Your Springfield M1A

Corrina Peterson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:36:30 +0000

When it comes time to reassemble your Springfield M1A after cleaning or repair, it will be critical to remember these important points.

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Shooting a Pistol: Instruction is Key to Success

Corrina Peterson — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:57:54 +0000

A half hour of basic instruction in the fundamentals of shooting a pistol can get you up and running with good technique. Don’t spend years developing bad habits or think you can learn to shoot a handgun by watching others (and certainly not from what you see on television or in movies!).

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Choosing a Handgun: Hand Size & Strength Matters

Corrina Peterson — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:52:14 +0000

Whether you’re interested in hunting, competition, concealed carry or self defense, you can find a handgun that fits. When deciding between a revolver and an autoloader, the size and strength of your hands is an important consideration.

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Rifle Shooting: Time for New Equipment, or More Practice?

Corrina Peterson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:19:15 +0000

Do your rifle shooting skills need improvement, or do you need better equipment? Here's how to decide, from rifle marksmanship instructor and Gun Digest author Peter Lessler.

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Gun Review: The Sentinel .22 Revolver

Corrina Peterson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:15:10 +0000

Introduced as an inexpensive plinker, the High Standard Sentinal .22 revolver was ahead of its time with landmark revolver design features. Unfairly tarnished with a “junk gun” image, it may be the best buy in a used handgun available today.

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Mounting a Rifle Scope: Is Yours Too Far Back?

Corrina Peterson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:46:10 +0000

If you have to pull your head back to see a full field or prevent the ocular ring from dinging your brow, your rifle scope is mounted too far back. Check out these tips on how to scope a rifle.

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Cartridge Identification: Start With the Headstamp

Corrina Peterson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:40:34 +0000

Cartridge identification is important to anyone who works with ammunition cartridges, whether it's reloading or collecting. While it isn't foolproof, often the easiest way to identify a cartridge is to look at the headstamp.

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Jewel or Junk? How to Buy a Used Handgun

Corrina Peterson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:07:33 +0000

When buying a used handgun, how do you know if it’s a gem, or a problem that someone else dumped on an unsuspecting buyer? Check out these tips for evaluating a used handgun prior to purchase.

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Shooting Competition as Training: How ‘Real’ Is It?

Corrina Peterson — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:30:24 +0000

Though certainly not complete training in and of itself, shooting competition (IDPA, IPSC, etc.) can be a useful component of firearms training, skill maintenance and skill assessment.

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