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The question often comes up of what kind of self-defense arm is best for use within a dwelling when there's a high risk of collateral damage if the round ends up missing its target. Some compelling evidence suggested that high-velocity .223 rifle rounds might actually go through fewer walls...

I know that its a good idea to leave the trigger guard unlatched in an M14/M1A that's going to be stored for a while in order to avoid crushing the wood through tension and variations in humidity. But is this necessary with synthetic stocks, like the USGI fiberglass versions? Part of the...

A long while back I did some analysis of 1911 magazines for a friend and wrote up my experiences in an article. It was not a very comprehensive article and that bothered me, so I decided to take a whack at something a little more comprehensive and at the same time more focused: If you keep all...

I'm considering the mildly heretical idea of getting an M1 Carbine and slapping a red dot sight of some kind on it for home defense. The best solution would probably involve mounting the dot sight on an Ultimak forward rail, but I'm curious as to whether there are any reflex sights that would...

I'm considering buying one of Ruger's new "tactical" Mini-14s. I'd like to mount a reflex/holographic/red-dot sight on it while still retaining the ability to use the iron sights. If this were an earlier model Mini-14, the obvious choice would be an Ultimak rail and an Aimpoint, as I read...

I've done a bunch of searching, but either my google-fu is weak or there is no definite answer. What I've been trying to figure out is why underfolder AKs are legal without a welded-on muzzle device. From the barrel crown to the rear of an AK's receiver is 25 inches, which is under the length...

Lemme preface this entire thing by saying that the M1A/M14 platform is a true rifleman's rifle and its iron sights are capable of permitting hits out past 500 yards if the user knows what he is doing. I intend to obtain that level of skill with irons through diligent practice, shooting lots and...

I have a Nikon variable power straight spotting scope for which I'm having a hard time finding a tripod that will work from the prone position. Ideally, it would be nice to find a tripod that would permit mounting the scope so that I could just lean left from a prone position (I shoot High...

I've heard of this issue occurring with AR magazines and was wondering if anyone has ever experienced something similar with M14 mags. I'd assume it would be less of an issue with steel magazines (as opposed to aluminum), but you know what they say about assuming. I just want to make sure that...

Everyone has favorites, and that's perfectly fine; if you like something, you're apt to recommend it to a friend. The problem comes when people get so far into a certain weapon platform that they lose perspective and turn into fanboys. Although they accumulate great knowledge about their...

I think it would be neat to have the option of mounting an ACOG or holo sight on my M14 forward of the receiver but can't seem to find any manufacturers who provide something like the Ultimak rail for a medium-contour barrel. Does anyone know of such, or am I out of luck without a thinner barrel?

It's relatively easy to find 20" barrels for 10/22s, but the pickings get pretty thin as the lengths get longer. There are some 21.5" barrels available, and some 22-inchers, but I'm interested in 23 inches and above. I know Whistle Pig barrels can be ordered in almost any length one's...

I'm thinking of building an AR with a somewhat unique configuration: - 16" barrel with mid-length gas system and standard handguards - ACE stock, although I might go with a standard rifle stock - no carry handle, but stand-alone irons at the back (something like this.) Since it will be a...

It often feels like revolvers get a bum rap in the world of today's gun enthusiast. Semi-autos are sexy, carried by <insert badass tv/movie character here>, and contain the magical high-cap mags that are too often touted as THE defining advantage by those who find firepower and accuracy...

I've just finished doing the initial cleaning of my new SA M1A Loaded. Everything went fairly well except for my attempts to remove the gas cylinder plug, which were ultimately futile. Despite using a gas cylinder wrench, takedown tool, and a significant amount of effort, the thing wouldn't...

Someday I'd like to get a shotgun for home defense; unfortunately, what I'd like doesn't seem to exist--or at least, my searches haven't turned one up. Ideally, the shotgun should have an 18" barrel and a full-length mag tube and feed via a pump action, which would seem to indicate either a...

Although there are plenty of guides to detail-stripping the 1911 out there, I thought it might be helpful to write one up that covered some of the areas I've always found confusing. Also, I love the simplicity and genius found in the design of the internals; even if you don't own a 1911, it...

I recently acquired a S&W 686 with a 2.5" barrel and I'm trying to to find a holster to carry it. This will be the first revolver I've carried on the waistband, so I was wondering if I could get your recommendations for a outside-the-waistband holster that would hold the gun high and securely...

Hi there. I've been lurking this forum for quite some time because I was planning on buying a BP pistol. I happened to mention my plans to my father, and he surprised me by giving me his 1858 Remington New Model Army, which is a Spanish replica made by Santa Barbara. What a great dad. I've...

http://how-i-did-it.org/obsolete/index.html I wrote up an article about single-action revolvers and their relevance in the modern world. Don't be dismayed by the title in the link--I actually think that "cowboy guns" still have a relevant role nowadays, and the article explains why. Let me...