Watch These Shooters Drill Crazy Long Pistol Shots!

Most shooters are of the opinion that any target beyond 25 yards is more or less a waste of ammo. But how many shooters have actually put that to the test? As you can imagine, it’s not easy for everyone to setup a safe testing area for this type of long distance testing. In particular, this often involves holding your sights well over the top of the target (sometimes the horizon). Still, if it can be done safely, shooting at 100 yards can really help fine tune your overall shooting technique. That’s because shooting at this range really amplifies all […]

Meet the US Army’s Next Official Sidearm: Sig Sauer P320

Handgun enthusiasts have been waiting with bated breath to learn which platform the US Army will tap to follow the Beretta M9 as it’s next official sidearm. The US Military’s coveted “Modular Handgun System” contract was awarded this month to Sig Sauer, adopting the P320 9mm to follow in the footsteps of the iconic Colt 1911 and Beretta M9 as the Army’s official sidearm. The competition, which began in earnest back in 2013, sought to replace the dated M9 with a weapon that’s measurably more versatile, accurate, and durable than the Beretta. RELATED: Top 11 Semiauto Handguns on a Budget […]

UPDATE: One of These 7 Guns is the Next “Official Sidearm of the US Military”

As you may know, the US Armed Forces is on the hunt for the next official Joint Combat Pistol for the entire US Military. Yes, it’s kind of a big deal… In the 1980s, the Beretta M9A1 was chosen to replace the iconic M1911A1. RELATED: Top 11 Semiauto Handguns on a Budget Many veterans and 1911 fans never forgave the Department of Defense for what they considered a huge blunder. Not to mention, they gave an Italian firearms company the most coveted sidearms contract on the planet… Fast forward to 2017, where a fresh clash of the titans is underway to decide which […]

SHOCK: US Army Rejects Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol

Wow, it’s official… Smith & Wesson is officially out of the running for the Department of Defense’s coveted contract for a new Modular Handgun System. This new contract stipulates that the sidearm selected must have modifiable grips, ambidextrous controls, magazine options, and rails. The DoD also mandates that the pistol must be able to hit a 4-inch target at 50 meters 90% of the time, throughout the service life of the handgun. Only a handful of manufacturers were competing for the $580M contract with the Army. Smith & Wesson submitted their very popular and well-liked M&P pistol design and, quite unexpectedly, they […]

Watch X-Ray Footage of Your Favorite Guns FIRING!

Ever wondered what’s really going on mechanically inside your favorite gun? Even if your answer is no, we’re willing to be you’ll be blown away by how cool it is to see a gun fire a shell using “X-ray vision.” If you’re a shooting enthusiast, you’ve probably spent years hearing about all the seemingly small innovations that have completely revolutionized firearms from one generation to the next. It’s great to put a magazine’s worth of lead through a Glock, but it’s still hard to appreciate the engineering that went into it. Well you don’t need to be a geek to enjoy […]

Bang for Your Buck: 11 Best Semiautomatics on a Budget

When it comes to self-defense, the vast majority of military and tactical experts choose to carry a sidearm, rather than a shotgun or rifle. Semi-automatic pistols, in specific, are hands down winner when you put it to vote. And the reasons are simple. Semi-auto pistols offer a great deal of tactical advantages over other firearms. They’re lighter, more compact, and they hold plenty of ammo. For these reasons, they make a much more practical “everyday carry” than a pump shotgun or even a Colt revolver. Plus, there’s just something really nice about squeezing off a few rounds through a semi-auto. […]