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Battle of the Icons: Why the New Breed of 2011 ...
Summary Table: 2011 vs. 1911 Pistols Feature 2011 Pistols 1911 Pistols Magazine Capacity 17–20+ rounds (double-stack) 7–8 rounds (single-stack) Caliber Options Primarily 9mm (also .40, .45 ACP, 10mm) Traditionally .45...
Battle of the Icons: Why the New Breed of 2011 ...
Summary Table: 2011 vs. 1911 Pistols Feature 2011 Pistols 1911 Pistols Magazine Capacity 17–20+ rounds (double-stack) 7–8 rounds (single-stack) Caliber Options Primarily 9mm (also .40, .45 ACP, 10mm) Traditionally .45...
6 Compact Powerhouses: The Best Concealed Carry...
When it comes to self-defense, carrying a concealed revolver offers reliability, simplicity, and peace of mind. These compact firearms are favored for their durability, ease of use, and minimal maintenance...
6 Compact Powerhouses: The Best Concealed Carry...
When it comes to self-defense, carrying a concealed revolver offers reliability, simplicity, and peace of mind. These compact firearms are favored for their durability, ease of use, and minimal maintenance...
Piston vs. DI AR-15, Demystified: A No-BS 2025 ...
TL;DR for Skimmers General-purpose 16″ 5.56, unsuppressed: DI wins on weight, cost, parts compatibility, and accuracy potential. Short barrels and heavy suppressor use: Piston tends to be cleaner at the...
Piston vs. DI AR-15, Demystified: A No-BS 2025 ...
TL;DR for Skimmers General-purpose 16″ 5.56, unsuppressed: DI wins on weight, cost, parts compatibility, and accuracy potential. Short barrels and heavy suppressor use: Piston tends to be cleaner at the...
From Space-Age Prototype to “America’s Rifle”: ...
TL;DR for Skimmers The AR-15 began as Eugene Stoner’s lightweight, aerospace-inspired rifle at ArmaLite, was industrialized by Colt, and matured through Vietnam’s hard lessons into today’s ultra-modular platform. Standards like...
From Space-Age Prototype to “America’s Rifle”: ...
TL;DR for Skimmers The AR-15 began as Eugene Stoner’s lightweight, aerospace-inspired rifle at ArmaLite, was industrialized by Colt, and matured through Vietnam’s hard lessons into today’s ultra-modular platform. Standards like...
AR-15 vs. AK-47 in 2025: The Gunsmith’s No-BS D...
TL;DR for Skimmers AR-15: Lighter, more ergonomic, 1–2 MOA capable with quality ammo, huge aftermarket, better suppressed, easier to mount optics. Great for precision-leaning general use. AK-47/AKM: Bomb-proof reliability, simpler...
AR-15 vs. AK-47 in 2025: The Gunsmith’s No-BS D...
TL;DR for Skimmers AR-15: Lighter, more ergonomic, 1–2 MOA capable with quality ammo, huge aftermarket, better suppressed, easier to mount optics. Great for precision-leaning general use. AK-47/AKM: Bomb-proof reliability, simpler...
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Firearms and Am...
The firearms and ammunition industry is undergoing significant consolidation, marked by a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driven by both market demand and global geopolitical tensions. The ongoing war...
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Firearms and Am...
The firearms and ammunition industry is undergoing significant consolidation, marked by a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driven by both market demand and global geopolitical tensions. The ongoing war...